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Road sweeper who always goes the extra mile awarded BEM

A road sweeper from Co Antrim said he thinks it is his determination to always go the extra mile which has led to him being awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM). Stephen Burns, 56, has been cleaning up the streets of Portglenone for two decades ...

31 Dec 2022 at 10:43

Northern Ireland

Veteran DUP MLA David Hilditch steps down due to illness

One of the DUP’s longest serving Stormont Assembly members is stepping down due to ill health. David Hilditch has represented the East Antrim constituency since 1998 and served on local councils before that. DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson paid ...

08 Sept 2023 at 15:57

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Causeway candidate allegedly threatened at polling station

A Causeway Coast and Glens Local Government Election candidate was allegedly the victim of 'physical intimidation' at a County Derry polling station. Dawn Huggins, the DUP candidate for Bann DEA, was also told she 'was not welcome' this morning,...

18 May 2023 at 17:33

Northern Ireland

NCA obtains freezing order for holiday home ‘linked to South East Antrim UDA’

A freezing order has been issued against a holiday home in Co Down as part of a National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation into the South East Antrim UDA. The NCA said the property in Ballyhalbert is believed to have been purchased with the ...

08 Jun 2023 at 11:00

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Manchester United join Rangers and Newcastle in County Derry pre season tournament

Premier League superstars of the future are set to show their skills in a County Derry competition this summer. Recently crowned Carabao Cup winners Manchester United will compete in the SuperCupNI youth tournament alongside Rangers, ...

14 Mar 2023 at 14:33

Local News

Delegation from Waterford visits Mid and East Antrim as part of heritage exchange

The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim met with a delegation from Waterford City and County Council during a recent study trip Alderman Beth Adger MBE was delighted to meet with members of Portlaw Heritage Group and and staff from the ...

23 Sept 2024 at 09:33

Northern Ireland

Council launches investigation into fatal bonfire fall

A council has launched an investigation into the death of a man who fell from a bonfire built on its land. John Steele was helping to construct the towering pyre in the Antiville estate in Larne, Co Antrim, when the incident ...

11 Jul 2022 at 17:05

Northern Ireland

Cheryl Brownlee announced as new East Antrim DUP MLA

Cheryl Brownlee has been announced as the new DUP MLA for East Antrim. Ms Brownlee replaces David Hilditch, who stood down from the Assembly last week due to ill health. Party leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said former ...

15 Sept 2023 at 17:43

Northern Ireland

Judge slams ‘insolence’ of loyalist drugs feud as he refuses bail to accused men

A district judge has said he has never known such an “insolent interaction” with the criminal justice process as has occurred during a loyalist drugs feud in Co Down. Mark Hamill refused bail to five Newtownards men ...

06 Jun 2023 at 16:33

Northern Ireland

Tributes after death of former Alliance leader Sean Neeson at 79

Tributes have been paid following the death of former Alliance Party leader Sean Neeson at the age of 79. Current party leader Naomi Long said Mr Neeson had been a dedicated public servant. Mr Neeson was first ...

14 Jun 2025 at 15:38

Former Mid and East Antrim chief faces prosecution over alleged deleted emails

The former head of Mid and East Antrim Council is facing prosecution in a probe into the alleged deletion of emails. Anne Donaghy has “denied any wrongdoing during her time in office”. A solicitor of Ms ...

27 Jun 2025 at 17:58

News

Council asks Stormont for help with recovery after riots

A local authority has asked Stormont for help with a recovery plan after recent rioting in Co Antrim. Violence erupted in Ballymena in June after the alleged sexual assault of a girl in the town. Two ...

25 Jul 2025 at 17:41

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