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Hope takes root in People’s Park as community marks Holocaust
Friday 27 February 2026A ‘tree of hope’ was planted in People’s Park, Ballymena as a poignant symbol of remembrance and hope in commemoration of the millions killed during the Holocaust.
Normandy delegation visits Carrickfergus ahead of 2027’s ‘Year of the Normans’
Thursday 26 February 2026Prominent representatives from the Normandy region of France have been hosted by the Mayor of Mid and East Antrim in Carrickfergus.
Uplift Performing Arts Presents ‘Our Spectrum Story’, a New Autism-Led Theatre Production
Wednesday 25 February 2026Uplift Performing Arts is proud to present ‘Our Spectrum Story’, a powerful new theatre production written by Ryan Moffett (Uplift Director), and Conor Kemp.
Public feedback helping shape next stage of Carrickfergus Regeneration
Tuesday 24 February 2026Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has published an update on the Carrickfergus Regeneration Project, a key part of the Belfast Region City Deal programme of investment, outlining how feedback from the public consultation held in September 2025 is informing the next stage of design development.
News Archive
Refurbished play parks officially open in Carnlough and Moorfields
Monday 23 February 2026
Mid and East Antrim launches 2026 Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Programme
Friday 20 February 2026
The Big Imagination Challenge - The Ultimate Story Dome Competition
Friday 20 February 2026
The Write Choice: 1,800 Pupils Prepare to Hit the Polls for World Book Day
Thursday 19 February 2026
New storybook launched for Ballymena 400
Thursday 12 February 2026
MEA residents ‘Nail It’ following completion of DIY bootcamps
Wednesday 11 February 2026
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council agrees 2.95% rates increase
Monday 9 February 2026
Inspiring Ideas and Innovation at Creative Industries Week
Friday 30 January 2026
Official naming of Norman McBurney OBE Stand at Ballymena Showgrounds
Friday 23 January 2026
Activate Your Curiosity Returns to Ballymena, Inspiring the Next Generation of STEAM Talent
Thursday 22 January 2026
£1 Million refurbishment underway at the Amphitheatre for a Spa-tacular upgrade
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Four new Loneliness Champions recognised in Mid and East Antrim
Wednesday 21 January 2026



