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Northern Ireland achieves a second World Heritage Site listing
Friday 26 July 2024The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has announced today that the small Moravian village of Gracehill in County Antrim has been designated as a World Heritage Site.
Portglenone new play facilities now open
Monday 22 July 2024Works on the new Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) and upgraded children’s play park at Portglenone Marina are now complete.
New Street Art Festival in Larne next weekend!
Friday 19 July 2024The countdown is on to the start of an exciting new Street Art Festival in Larne next weekend!
Theatre in the Park returns to Ballymena and Carrickfergus this Summer!
Friday 19 July 2024The multi-award-winning Illyria Outdoor Theatre is set to return to Mid and East Antrim this August - with two fantastic performances of Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Gondoliers!
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Mid and East Antrim Local Development Plan 2030 – ‘Call for Sites’ public consultation
Wednesday 17 July 2024
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Carrickfergus man and woman convicted of running an unlicensed breeding establishment
Wednesday 17 July 2024
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Council backs Ballymena BID in efforts to enhance town centre economy
Monday 8 July 2024
![Marine Gardens Play Park officially reopens! image](https://www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk/images/resized/assets/MEA_PLAYPARK_PR-280624_857x571.jpg)
Marine Gardens Play Park officially reopens!
Friday 28 June 2024
![Amazing Street Art Festival coming to Larne this July! image](https://www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk/images/resized/assets/LarneArts-PR-280624_857x571.jpg)
Amazing Street Art Festival coming to Larne this July!
Friday 28 June 2024
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A Century of success at St Louis Grammar School
Thursday 27 June 2024
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Inspirational STEM events for the skills force of the future
Wednesday 26 June 2024
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Sunday summer band concerts coming to Carrickfergus!
Wednesday 26 June 2024
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12 July Alternate Bin/Box Collections
Monday 24 June 2024
![Schools out! Launch of Mid and East Antrim’s annual School Uniform Scheme 2024 image](https://www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk/images/resized/assets/school_uniform_scheme_PR-210624_857x571.jpg)
Schools out! Launch of Mid and East Antrim’s annual School Uniform Scheme 2024
Friday 21 June 2024
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Mayor’s charities announced for 2024-25
Friday 21 June 2024
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Public invited to shape the future of Carrickfergus through upcoming Community Consultations
Friday 21 June 2024