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Councillors agree ticket price hike for Enchanted Winter Garden event for non-residents
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have agreed to increase the cost of admission to next year’s Enchanted Winter Garden event for...
Dec 9, 2024


ANB Council facilities temporarily closed due to Storm Darragh
In response to the anticipated severe weather conditions brought by Storm Darragh this weekend, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council...
Dec 6, 2024


ANBCouncil agrees latest money raising measure - increasing burial and cremation charges
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have agreed to increase burial and cremation charges. The council’s Operations Committee approved the...
Dec 5, 2024


ANB Council set to introduce new charges in car parks and hourly rate increases
Castle Street Car Park, Antrim. Charges are to be introduced at four car parks in Antrim and Newtownabbey in April bringing in additional...
Dec 4, 2024


ANB Council agree to reduce number of caddy liners supplied to households as cost cutting measure
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have agreed to reduce the number of caddy liners supplied to households in the borough in a bid to...
Dec 3, 2024


ANB Councillors set to consider changes to household waste services in bid to cut costs
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors are to consider making changes to household waste services this week in a bid to cut costs....
Dec 2, 2024


Two people helped by Fire Service from house after arson attack in Antrim
Police are investigating an arson attack on a property in Antrim overnight. It's believed that flammable liquid was poured on the front...
Nov 30, 2024


Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after shot fired in Co Antrim
Detectives investigating a shooting incident in Crumlin on Thursday, 28th November, have made an arrest. Detective Sergeant Crothers ...
Nov 29, 2024


Green light for Alongside Midwifery-Led Unit for Antrim Area Hospital
Visualisation of the newly built three suite Alongside Midwifery-Led Unit, to the right of the main entrance, at Antrim Area Hospital ...
Nov 26, 2024


Homebase falls into administration: Antrim store at risk
Homebase, the beleaguered DIY and home improvement retailer, has officially entered administration, casting doubt over the future of...
Nov 26, 2024


Man set to appear in court charged with manslaughter of Tony Miskimmon in Antrim
Victim 74-year-old Tony Miskimmon A 21-year-old man, is due to appear before Antrim Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 26 November, charged...
Nov 25, 2024


Celebrate thegither: Ulster-Scots Leid Week 2024
Ulster-Scots Leid Week runs from 25-30 November 2024 across Northern Ireland with a wide variety of activities being delivered to promote...
Nov 24, 2024


Green light for new homes in conservation area in Antrim
Site location for new housing development Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Planning Committee has given permission for the...
Nov 20, 2024


Plans refused for former Royal British Legion building 'not in Ballyclare town centre'
Visualisation of proposed retail development at former Royal British Legion social club in Ballyclare A former Royal British Legion...
Nov 20, 2024


New 81 room hotel approved beside Belfast International Airport
Artist impression drawings of the new Premier Inn hotel at Belfast International Airport Revised plans for a major hotel development...
Nov 20, 2024


Plans approved for new £5.5M Premier Inn hotel at Belfast International
Planning permission for a new £5.5m Premier Inn Hotel close to Belfast International Airport was granted by Antrim and Newtownabbey...
Nov 19, 2024


Sensory garden approval for playgroup in Antrim
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have approved a request for a sensory garden to be created at the rear of Muckamore Community Centre,...
Nov 17, 2024


Northern Regional College Apprentices to compete in UK National Skillbuild finals
Skillbuild UK national finalists, Northern Regional College Level 2 apprentices Charlie Fleck and Andrew MacKenzie. Five apprentices in...
Nov 16, 2024


“Disgusting” – traders rage after ANB council cancels Ballyclare Christmas market at short notice
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has defended a decision to cancel an outdoor market which was due to have been held in Ballyclare...
Nov 15, 2024


Co Antrim charity dedicated to supporting teens with Autism receives prestigious King’s Award
County Antrim based ‘All About Us - ASD Teens’ have been recognised for their fantastic work, being awarded The King’s Award for...
Nov 14, 2024
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