East Antrim

Sean Neeson during a visit to Kilcreggan Urban Farm, Carrickfergus. Photo: National World

Former Alliance party leader was ‘passionate’ about his home town

Sean Neeson gets a standing ovation from the party faithful after his first keynote speach as leader at the Alliance party's annual conference in 1999. Picture: Stephen Wilson / Pacemaker

Sean Neeson 'gave so much of his life to public and community service'

Conservation work is to be carried out at Carrickfergus Castle. Photo: National World

£1.6m investment to help castle 'realise status as a world-class attraction’

Pictured at the reopening of Greenisland's Parish Community Shop.

Greenisland Parish Community Shop reopens

Carrickfergus and Ballymena households will be provided with a 240 litre blue bin while Larne residents will be requested to use existing bins. Pic: Local Democracy Reporting Service

'Intention to retain fortnightly bin collections'

The team from Music and Mind will be marking a mental health campaign this May with ‘Healthy Body Healthy Mind’ week. Image: Music and Mind

'Healthy Body Healthy Mind' week in Whitehead

There has been a call for action on pre-school provision in East Antrim with a number of parents still waiting for their child to be allocated a place. Photo: Pixabay

East Antrim parents 'in limbo' over nursery places - MLA

Deb Biddleston, the driving force behind Glenarm Community Market

Popular Community Market returns to Glenarm harbour on April 5th

DUP MLA Cheryl Brownlee with her son, Lyle, at Stormont buildings. Photo: submitted

Mum and MLA backs campaign close to her heart

Proposed development site at Main Bentra Road. Photo: Local Democracy Reporting Service.

Village public meeting over plans for 65 new homes

Former Mayor of Larne and long-serving councillor, Winston Fulton. Picture: National World

Tributes following passing of long-serving councillor and former Mayor of Larne

DUP MP Sammy Wilson has questioned how long it will be before checks on NI to GB goods are expanded. The government has promised "unfettered access" to the Great Britain market for Northern Ireland businesses.

Wilson: Dual standards are being applied to Irish Sea border arrangements

Andrew McNickle, Project Manager for Governors Place, Sammy Wilson MP for East Antrim, Minister Gordon Lyons, MLA for East Antrim & Justin McClay Director of Ballygood Estates on site at Governors Place, Carrickfergus. Picture: Matt Mackey

New £2m apartment complex aims to bring fresh energy to Carrickfergus

Larne Bus Station. Photo: Google

'Worker friendly' stops urged on express bus link route

East Antrim MP Sammy Wilson, Gordon Lyons MLA and Cheryl Brownlee MLA with postal workers at Larne delivery office. Photo:submitted

MP's 'newfound appreciation' of service as Royal Mail responds to festive demand

Firefighters from Larne Station were recently presented with the King's Coronation Medal. (Pic: NIFRS).

King's Coronation Medal presented to east Antrim NIFRS personnel

Belfast Homeless Services has a number of drop off points in East Antrim for this year’s Christmas shoebox appeal. Photo: Google

East Antrim drop off points for Belfast Homeless Services Christmas appeal

There are a number of places around East Antrim and Mid and East Antrim to find a real Christmas tree. Photo: StockSnap from Pixabay

Where to buy real Christmas trees in Mid and East Antrim and Newtownabbey

Terry Black, Hazel Black, Joanne Campbell and Iris Tweed at the Leukaemia and Lymphoma NI craft and collectibles fair in Whitehead. Photo: Joanne Campbell

Whitehead fair raises £2000 for Leukaemia and Lymphoma NI

East Antrim Martial Arts is seeking the local community’s help as it supports the Cash for Kids Mission Christmas campaign. Photo: East Antrim Martial Arts

Larne martial arts group supporting Cash for Kids Mission Christmas

'Grab a Grand' voting will take place in Carrick Town Hall on November, 7 (3pm - 7pm). Photo: Google

Northern Ireland town with strong US links preparing to go to the polls

DAERA says no evidence of water-borne toxic plants such as hemlock water dropwort was found on the beach at Blackhead. Photo: National World

No evidence of 'water-borne toxic plants' after death of two dogs on beach visit

Emma Papaconstantinou is seeking to represent East Antrim at the UK Youth Parliament. Photo: submitted

'Inspirational' teenager seeking votes for seat on UK Youth Parliament

Margaret Galloway, president and acting chair of the National Pensioners Convention Northern Ireland Region, outside Stormont on October 7 to protest against the cut in winter fuel payments. (Pic: Pacemaker).

Foodbank concerned after decision to cut Winter Fuel Payments

CWA Brass Band in Carrickfergus

National Lottery cash to improve community buildings in East Antrim

Sarah (left) and Nicola at the Home-Start East Antrim baby bank in Larne. Photo: Baby Bank Alliance

Demand 'will increase over winter' for Baby Bank service

Gillian with her mum, Senga Craig and twin sister, Margaret Sutherland.

In pictures: East Antrim Christian Endeavour Union installs new President

DfI says there is plenty of work required on the road network (stock image).

Mid and East Antrim 'neglected' claim rejected by roads authority

Firefighters at the scene of the blaze at Greenisland Church of Ireland on September 1. (Photo: Kirth Ferris/Pacemaker Press).

Community shocked following church fire

Anna Green and Fern Keeney (Live Here Love Here), Jenni Barkley (Belfast Harbour) and Orla McGrady and Lynda Surgenor (Live Here Love Here). (Pic: PressEye).

Residents urged to support Live Here Love Here event at Ballygally Beach

Painting by Maurice Taggart showing the schooner 'Result' moored at Carrickfergus.

Plans to restore the last remaining tall ship built in Carrick shipyards

Home-Start East Antrim Baby Bank has moved to a new premises at First Larne Presbyterian Church. Photo: Google

Baby Bank moves to new premises in Larne

Sarah (left) and Nicola at the Home-Start East Antrim baby bank in Larne. Photo: Baby Bank Alliance

How Larne-based baby bank offers vital support to families

Larne High School. Photo: Google

Report ‘highlights need for improved facilities’ at Larne High

The latest funding from The National Lottery Community Fund has been announced

Communities across East Antrim to benefit from National Lottery funding

Digital radio for East Antrim

Emily Steele and Jasmine Gibson from JMDA, Ballyclare have been selected to represent Northern Ireland at Dance Excellence 2025 in Los Angeles. Photo: JMDA

East Antrim duo LA-bound for Dance Excellence festival

Sammy Wilson, DUP candidate for East Antrim, has slammed the Irish government's 'hypocrisy' on the border

Wilson: 'False' Irish border arguments exposed

DUP MLA Cheryl Brownlee will be hosting the ‘Dip for Diabetes’ on Saturday, June 15 to mark Diabetes Week 2024 (June 10-16). Photo: NI World

'Dip for Diabetes' to take place at Carrickfergus Castle

East Antrim MP Sammy Wilson has received the personal endorsement of Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.

Habib accuses DUP men of 'taking advantage' of Farage

Voters across East Antrim will be going to the polls on July 4. (Pic: Press Eye).

Parties select candidates for July 4 poll

The annual re-enactment of the landing of King William III in 1690 will be staged on Saturday, June 8. Photo: Photo: Stephen Hamilton/Presseye

Bands and key times for annual Royal Landing Festival in Carrickfergus