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Some Mid and East Antrim Borough Council services could face disruption later this year after council staff rejected a 3.3% pay offer. Councillors were told strike ballots are expected in Northern Ireland this autumn.

Mid and East Antrim council warns of possible strike action after staff reject pay offer

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has warned that industrial action could affect services later this year after unions rejected a 3.3% local government pay offer.

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🎓 Still looking for a university place this September? CAFRE has opened its UCAS Clearing places for 2026, giving prospective students another opportunity to study Honours and Foundation Degrees in Agri-Food, Equine and Horticulture.

Missed out on a university place? CAFRE opens UCAS Clearing for September degree courses

CAFRE has opened UCAS Clearing for September 2026, offering Honours and Foundation Degree places in Agri-Food, Equine and Horticulture.

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“Between the rain.” Today in Carnlough. 📸 Melanie Barrell

𝗡𝗜 𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧 | The PSNI said the case demonstrates its determination to pursue suspects overseas, warning: “We will relentlessly pursue those that are trying to delay or deny justice to victims of crime.”

Man, 75, extradited from Australia to face historic child sex offence charges in Northern Ireland

A 75-year-old man has been extradited from Australia to Northern Ireland to face 17 historic sexual offence charges. He is due in court on Thursday.

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⚠️ Planning to travel around North Antrim this Friday or Saturday? 🏁 The PSNI has published the full list of Ulster Rally road closures, including every affected road, closure time and temporary reopening across Glendun, Knockboy, Torr Head, Tardee, Cairncastle and Slemish.

Travelling this weekend? Check every Ulster Rally road closures before you set off

PSNI has released the full list of Ulster Rally road closures across North Antrim on 7–8 August. Check affected roads, closure times and reopening periods.

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The story also shares the powerful experiences of young heart transplant recipient Dáithí Mac Gabhann and Carrickfergus student Connie Taylor, whose life was transformed by organ donation.

One in a Million: PHA urges Northern Ireland families to have the conversation that could save a life

The Public Health Agency is urging people across Northern Ireland to discuss organ donation with loved ones as family consent rates continue to fall.

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A blustery afternoon on the Antrim coast today. 📍 Pans Rocks, Ballycastle. 📸 Anne Kelly Art and Photography • @annlizkelly.bsky.social

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙩 𝙏𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙌𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝘽𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙖! 🤩 Looking for something 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 to enjoy with the kids this summer? This Friday’s Ballymena 400 event is packed with mystery, excitement and family fun! ⭐ 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗧 𝗧𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗧 ⭐ 𝗙𝗿𝗶 𝟳 𝗔𝘂𝗴 • 𝟭𝟭𝗮𝗺-𝟮𝗽𝗺 Check Love Ballymena on Facebook for full details!

For every pet owner, choosing the right vet is about one thing above all else — trust. 🐾 Since opening in 2019, Ballymena Pet Vets has built a reputation for experienced, compassionate care that puts both pets and their owners first.

The vet you trust with family: Why compassion is at the heart of Ballymena Pet Vets

Discover how independent Ballymena Pet Vets combines decades of experience, compassionate care and honest advice to support pets and their owners across County Antrim.

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🏁 “The route is the very reason why I have entered.” Fresh from winning his sixth Northern Ireland Rally Championship, Jonny Greer says the return of the Ulster Rally to Ballymena and classic stages including Torr Head, Glendun and Cairncastle made this year’s event impossible to resist.

Six-time champion Jonny Greer can’t wait for Ulster Rally’s return to Ballymena: ‘The route is the very reason I entered’

Jonny Greer standing beside his Toyota Gazoo Racing Yaris Rally2 at Ballymena Showgrounds, with the rally start ramp or service park in the background.

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“We would encourage people not to speculate online.” The PSNI has issued a public statement after false claims spread on social media following an arrest in Belfast city centre.

PSNI moves to quash false social media claims after Belfast city centre arrest

PSNI has corrected false social media claims following the arrest of a 24-year-old man in Belfast city centre, confirming he was not carrying a knife.

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🦪 A first for Northern Ireland’s coastline. Glenarm Marina is now home to the country’s first-ever floating oyster reef, providing a home for 10,000 native oysters and creating a new habitat for marine wildlife.

Northern Ireland’s first floating oyster reef launched at Glenarm in major boost for marine wildlife

Northern Ireland’s first floating oyster reef has been launched at Glenarm Marina, supporting 10,000 native oysters and helping restore marine wildlife and healthier seas.

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CCÉ Dún Lathaí - Dunloy Comhaltas bringing all the good vibes on the Belfast train! ☘️🎶👏🏼

Beautiful evening light as sun sets on Tuesday on the Antrim coast, with views across the North Channel to Mull of Kintyre, Scotland. 📸 Anne Kelly Art and Photography • @annlizkelly.bsky.social

Some awkward yuns on the cliff below today. 🐑 📍 Fairhead, County Antrim 📸 Gerry McBride

Tuesday afternoon in North Antrim. 📍 Ballycastle, County Antrim 📸 Cathy Clark

A proposed development of 37 new homes in Toomebridge has been refused by councillors after attracting 176 objections from local residents. Planning committee members voted against the application, citing concerns over NI Water infrastructure, parking and the loss of open space.

Toomebridge 37-home development refused after 176 objections

Planning permission for a proposed 37-home residential development in Toomebridge has been refused by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council following 176 objections.

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Military veterans, serving armed forces personnel, and frontline emergency service workers can now access discounted memberships at Mid and East Antrim Borough Council leisure centres. “It’s about practical recognition, not just warm words,” said Councillor Alan Barr.

Barr and Patton welcome new leisure membership discount for veterans and emergency service workers

Veterans and emergency service personnel can now access discounted £25-a-month leisure memberships at Mid and East Antrim Borough Council leisure centres.

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𝗟𝗔𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚💥 Something BIG is about to Level Up family fun in Ballymena. Expect a state-of-the-art arcade, American-style shake bar and exciting plans for an immersive indoor mini golf experience — all created to bring children, teenagers and adults together under one roof.

LEVEL UP: Family behind Honeybees Playtown ready to unveil Ballymena’s exciting new entertainment destination

The family behind Honeybees Playtown will open Level Up Entertainment Centre in Ballymena this month, bringing a modern arcade, shake bar and immersive mini golf attraction.

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Talented staff of Belfast City Council singing today at the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in the city. 👏🏼 🎥 Paul McFarland • Picturskew Photography

🌾 Are you under 40 and passionate about farming? The Ulster Farmers’ Union has reopened applications for its Next Generation Forum, giving young farmers and growers the opportunity to influence the future of agriculture while developing leadership skills and industry knowledge.

Young farmers invited to help shape future of Northern Ireland agriculture as UFU relaunches Next Generation Forum

The Ulster Farmers’ Union has reopened applications for its Next Generation Forum, giving young farmers under 40 the chance to influence the future of agriculture.

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A proposed nine-apartment development close to Ballymena town centre has been refused planning permission after council planners raised concerns over privacy, overlooking and the standard of accommodation for future residents.

Ballymena apartment development refused over privacy and living standards concerns

Plans for nine apartments at Fountain Place, Ballymena, have been refused over privacy, overlooking and residential amenity concerns.

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“After the rain, a beautiful day” from Castlerock on the Causeway coast. 📸 Ellie Kate

An August summer day in Ballycastle, County Antrim. 📸 Anne Kelly Art and Photography • @annlizkelly.bsky.social

𝗠𝗘𝗔 | A derelict site in Larne has been transformed into a new pop-up park as part of a £367,750 regeneration programme that has also funded shopfront improvements and environmental works in the town centre.

£367,000 regeneration investment delivers new park, shopfront upgrades and streetscape improvements in Larne

A £367,750 regeneration programme has delivered a new pop-up park, streetscape improvements and upgraded shopfronts in Larne town centre.

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Early Tuesday morning on the Antrim coast. “I could have spent an hour and more watching the sky this morning... photos don't do justice to the ethereal light, the muted orange of sunrise beneath the immense grey clouds.” 📍 Ballycastle, County Antrim 📸 Louise McVeigh

2,132 drivers were caught speeding in just five days across NI — including motorists travelling at up to three times the speed limit. Police also detected hundreds of other offences as Chief Inspector Simpson warned: “Anyone who speeds… is putting their life and the lives of others at risk.”

More than 2,100 drivers caught speeding in five-day PSNI crackdown as motorists hit 90mph in 30 zones

PSNI detected 2,132 speeding offences and hundreds of other motoring offences during a five-day road safety operation across Northern Ireland.

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