Mid and East Antrim Borough Council16 Jan 2026Council gives green light to hundreds of new homesThe £70m investment will see 403 homes built in Carrickfergus over a 6-year period. 16 Jan 202618 Dec 2025Real or fake? Belfast enters Christmas tree debate with switch upFrom 2026, Belfast City Hall's tree will be artificial as there has been difficulties finding an "appropriate" one for the location.18 Dec 202530 Nov 2025'It was part of my childhood' - keeping Ulster Scots heritage aliveUlster Scots Language event traces Ulster's heritage through the poetry of the "Rhyming Weavers".30 Nov 202524 Nov 2025Council votes to change street named after former princeCouncillors in Mid and East Antrim have voted to change the name of a road called Prince Andrew Way in Carrickfergus.24 Nov 202515 Nov 2025Where can I see Christmas lights switch-ons in Northern Ireland?It's six weeks to go until Christmas - where can you see the lights be switched on across Northern Ireland?15 Nov 202514 Nov 2025Puffins return to island for first time in at least 25 yearsPuffins have been seen on the Isle of Muck off Antrim for the first time in at least 25 years14 Nov 202518 Aug 2025DUP councillor quits party to 'put people first'Lawrie Philpott has resigned from the DUP and will now serve as a independent.18 Aug 202516 Aug 2025Small, stealthy, stinging fish has beachgoers watching their stepWeever fish have tiny venomous spines on their dorsal fins, which can deliver a painful sting when stood on.16 Aug 20259 Aug 2025Dog foul fines top £50k as DNA database exploredCouncils receive thousands of dog fouling complaints as one local authority explores how DNA might help.9 Aug 2025...