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Mid and East Antrim ladies are bouncing back with MEAAP

Trampolines, UV paint and kettlebells are not the usual essentials for an over 60’s fitness class.

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Pictured left to right: George Elliott, Josephine Herbison (Antrim & District Historical Society) and Vice-Chair of the Fedration; Bridie Bradley (West Belfast Historical Society) and Federation Treasurer; John Dooher (Strabane History Society and Federation Chair; Alderman McKeen; Jennifer and John Hulme (Carrickfergus Historical Society & Federation's Executive Committee); Helen Rankin, Chair of the Carrickfergus Historical Society; and Shirin Murphy, Carrickfergus Museum.

‘Hidden Gems’ to be found at Carrickfergus Museum

There was a great turnout for the launch of Hidden Gems and Forgotten People exhibition at Carrickfergus Museum on Saturday.

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Border Collie 'Junior' is looking for a forever home.

Could you give a rescue dog a home?

This World Kindness Day (November 13) Dogs Trust is asking potential dog owners to spare a thought for rescue dogs and consider giving them the home they have always dreamed of.

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Sir Ian McKellen - coming to The Braid. (pic - Oliver Rosser, submited).

Ian McKellen set for Ballymena stage

Sir Ian McKellen is looking forward to finding out more about his Ballymena roots as he prepares to embark on an 80-date tour of Northern Ireland and Britain.

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Craigyhill, who were runners-up in the Larne Elim Pentecostal Church five-a-side football competition's open section - Boyd McDowell, Nigel McDowell, Gordon Magee and Thomas Thompson, Jack McKee and Mark Smyth. 1989

IN PICTURES: Take a look through the Larne Times archive

Take a look back at the good old days with our selection of photographs from the paper’s archive.

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The NI Primary School Road Safety Quiz 2019 is launched by Davy Jackson, from event organisers, Road Safe NI, and Jonathan McKeown of event sponsors, CRASH Services

Borough entries sought for NI Primary School Road Safety Quiz

Primary Schools across the Mid & East Antrim Council area are being invited to enter their local heat of the Northern Ireland Road Safety Quiz.

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Leaving a gift in your will to charity means that charities like USPCA can continue to make a difference now and in the future

Local charities urge readers to show support for vital Change the Future campaign

Will to Give is dedicating the week of November 5 - 11 to encourage people to consider leaving a charitable gift in their will to their favourite cause .

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Lucinda McCloskey and Sarah Masterson in rehearsals for Larne Drama Circle's Autumn production 'Murder Weekend'. The play is coming to the McNeill Theatre on November 21, 22, and 23.

‘Murder Weekend’ on way to Larne

Larne Drama will present their autumn production - a comedy-thriller play ‘Murder Weekend’ by Bettine Mankelow at the McNeill Theatre, Larne Leisure Centre, over three nights from November 21 to 23 at 7.30pm each evening.

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Obituary: Mr Victor Moore

Mr. Victor Moore, who passed away in hospital following illness, was a well-known resident of Ballycarry.

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Michelle McDaid from AANI launching the tickets for the Mayor's Ball with with Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Cllr Lindsay Millar and Paul Tosh from Galgorm Resort & Spa

Mayoral Ball for Air Ambulance

The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim is hosting a charity ball to raise vital funds for her chosen cause of the year, Air Ambulance NI.

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Ulster University Jordanstown Students Jordan Campbell and Kate Umphray help Chris Shannon, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Manager Ulster University and Carol Fitzsimons, MBE Young Enterprise Chief Executive, launch the first ever 'Young Enterprise 'StartUP' programme. Teams of students from each campus will set up a business, buy shares, trade for five months and compete to represent Ulster University at the UK Final. 'CREDIT: www.LiamMcArdle.com

Young Enterprise takes ambition to a higher level

University students can now benefit from the Young Enterprise company experience which has seen impressive success in schools across Northern Ireland.

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Philip Thompson (Director of Operations), Nicola Fitzsimons (Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful), Catherine Hunter (Waste Education Officer), Corinne Meekin (Islandmagee Community Development Association), Mayor Cllr Lindsay Millar, Eric Bailey (Islandmagee Community Development Association)

Civic champions recognised for gaining Live Here Love here funds

Community groups, partnerships and trade associations across Mid and East Antrim have been recognised for securing Live Here Love Here funding.

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Showstoppers Concert

Londonderry Musical Society and the Britannia Brass Band are bringing their spectacular Showstoppers concert to Larne High School on Friday, November 9, at 8pm.

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The Food Network has over 60 businesses already involved and is looking at expanding to hundreds of businesses in Mid and East Antrim

Free expert workshops helping agri-food businesses to grow

Expert workshops are helping local businesses get a bite of the action with Mid and East Antrim’s Food Network.

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Mayor Cllr Lindsay Millar launching the Forest Schools Programme for 2019

Grow your own knowledge with the Forest Schools programme

Applications for the 2019 Forest Schools programme have now officially opened.

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EuroMillions win remains unclaimed in County Antrim

The clock really is ticking for a mystery local lottery winner in County Antrim who has just a week left to claim an amazing EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker prize worth £1,000,000.

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Mayor Cllr Lindsay Millar pictured alongside fellow councillors and women attending the WISE event

‘WISE’ women experience local government in action in the borough

A group of female politicians, including the Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, have hosted a special event to give women a taste of political life in the borough.

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