Michelle Weir Local Democracy Reporter
  • Belfast
  • National World

Journalist at JPI Media.

Published In

Northern Ireland World, Belfast Telegraph

348 Articles
5 months ago
northernirelandworld.com

The Gobbins brought in £0.5m during last financial year, council told

Revenue from one of Mid and East Antrim’s key tourist attractions amounted to £544,000 during the last financial year...

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5 months ago
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Council to get money from trees at Carnfunnock Country Park

Tree planting at Carnfunnock Country Park outside Larne will result in a payment of £1,200 per acre for Mid and East ...

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5 months ago
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Pothole repairs would blow roads budget by July, Mid and East Antrim Council told

The divisional manager of Department for Infrastructure (DfI) Roads Northern Division has spoken of his “frustration”...

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5 months ago
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Community archaeological group plans excavation of Carrickfergus park

A “community dig” planned for Shaftesbury Park in Carrickfergus to unearth potential remains of an early medieval set...

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5 months ago
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Mid and East Antrim fly-tipping penalty rise ‘step in the right direction’

Fly-tipping in Mid and East Antrim will result in a penalty of £400 after councillors approved a steeper fine at a me...

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5 months ago
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New £1.5m park and ride proposed outside Larne

A new £1.5m park and ride facility planned for a site outside Larne has reached design stage, Mid and East Antrim cou...

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6 months ago
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More recycling 'centres' to ease traffic congestion over festive period in Antrim and Newtownabbey

Recycling facilities are to be stepped up in Antrim and Newtownabbey during Christmas in a bid to ease road traffic c...

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6 months ago
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Smiley Buildings: Mid and East Antrim Council approves sale of headquarters in Larne

Larne Market Yard could become a venue for civil weddings after Mid and East Antrim Borough Council agreed to sell it...

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6 months ago
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Mid and East Antrim: Sinn Fein Middle East motion falls to DUP amendment

A motion by Sinn Fein calling for “all acts of violence in the Middle East to end immediately” was defeated by a DUP ...

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6 months ago
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£6m warehouse development planned by Montgomery Transport at Ballyearl

A proposal for new £6m warehouse facilities in Ballyearl Business Park was approved by Antrim and Newtownabbey Boroug...

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6 months ago
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Treehouse holiday accommodation proposal for Broughshane

A planning application has been lodged with Mid and East Antrim Council for treehouse tourist accommodation outside B...

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6 months ago
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Fresh proposal for self-catering units at former Drumnagreagh Hotel site near Glenarm

A fresh application has been made to Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for new tourist accommodation on the Antrim ...

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