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Mid and East Antrim rural community encouraged to ‘Nip it in the Bud’

Thursday 9 July 2026

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has agreed to support the ‘Nip it in the Bud’ campaign - an initiative of the Rural Communities Cancer Project, which encourages early cancer detection and a proactive mindset towards getting checked.

Creativity and enterprise showcased at Craft to Commerce celebration

Thursday 9 July 2026

Local artisans and crafters recently gathered at Tuition Time, Whitehead, to celebrate the successful completion of the four-week ‘Craft to Commerce’ programme, showcasing their skills, creativity and entrepreneurial confidence.

Local rural businesses encouraged to apply for development grants up to £7,500

Thursday 9 July 2026

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is encouraging rural micro-businesses in the Borough to apply for up to £7,500 of capital funding from the Rural Business Development Grant Scheme.

Fourth of July celebrations bring history to life at President Arthur Homestead

Tuesday 7 July 2026

The President Arthur Homestead in Cullybackey was the setting of the Mid and East Antrim Fourth of July celebrations, marking America’s Independence Day during the USA250 commemorative year.