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We are not building enough homes in Northern Ireland: Councillors updated on housing stock
Seventeen new housing association homes have been completed in Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough between March and August, councillors have...
Oct 1, 2024


Police confirm woman’s death following road traffic collision in Co Antrim
61-year-old Avril Seeds The Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm a woman has sadly died following a two-vehicle road traffic...
Sep 28, 2024


UK Minister visits Space Antrim ahead of official opening
UK Government Local Growth Minister Alex Norris signing the Space visitor book with Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Cllr Neil Kelly...
Sep 23, 2024


Embrace the joy of growing older with Positive Ageing Month
Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey launches Positive Ageing Month with Age Friendly Officer, Kelly Doyle This October, join Antrim and...
Sep 20, 2024


‘Challenging weather’ blamed for ‘disappointing’ visitor figures at Antrim garden show
“Challenging weather conditions” have been blamed for the number of visitors who attended this year’s Garden Show Ireland event which...
Sep 14, 2024


Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council win Overall Council of the Year 2024 at APSE Awards
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has been named as Overall Council of the Year 2024 for Service Delivery at the APSE Awards...
Sep 13, 2024


ANB Council carries out test purchasing at sunbed outlets
One sunbed operator in Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough failed a test visit by a teenager under the age of 18, a report to councillors...
Sep 5, 2024


Retail proposal for former Royal British Legion social club in Co Antrim
Visualisation of proposed retail development at former Royal British Legion social club in Ballyclare A planning application has been...
Aug 30, 2024


Mayor welcomes Council unanimous decision on motions condemning racist attacks and intimidation
Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Neil Kelly Following a spate of recent racist attacks and intimidation across parts of...
Aug 30, 2024


Discover the art of wool and linen at the Spinning Yarns Festival!
Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Neil Kelly is joined by The Great British Sewing Bee’s Angeline Murphy to launch Spinning...
Aug 25, 2024


ANBCouncil approves £14M extension plans for the Kingfisher Country Estate
Kingfisher Country Estate in Templepatrick Antrim and Newtownabbey Planning Committee has approved plans for a £14 million investment for...
Aug 22, 2024


Antrim & Newtownabbey Council exceeds last year’s top planning performance success!
Design visual for the new £143M Birch Hill Centre for Mental Health. Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has once again ranked as one...
Aug 22, 2024


Plans submitted for regeneration of flax spinning mill in Co Antrim
Cogry Mill The first phase of a regeneration plan for the former Cogry Mill in Doagh outside Ballyclare has been submitted to Antrim and...
Aug 16, 2024


Noisy pets cause headaches for neighbours – top noise complaint in Co Antrim
Barking dogs were the cause of more than 400 noise complaints reported to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council between 1 April 2022...
Aug 10, 2024


Antrim Forum makes a splash with £1.5M investment in swimming facilities
Local children take a dip in the recently refurbished swimming facilities at the Antrim Forum, officially opened by the Mayor of Antrim...
Jul 18, 2024


Fine for Co Antrim dog owner who violated licence conditions
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has successfully brought charges under the Dogs (Northern Ireland) Order 1983 (as amended)...
Jul 12, 2024


Council brings charges against Antrim woman whose dog strayed and worried livestock
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has successfully brought charges against Mrs Primrose Spence from Antrim under the Dogs (Northern...
Jul 11, 2024


Jet skis banned after 'making waves' at lough shore
Jet-skiers are to be banned from entering Lough Neagh from slipways owned by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council following reports of...
Jul 4, 2024


Randalstown is crowned Best Kept Town in Ireland 2024
Tidy Randalstown members are presented with Ireland’s Best Kept Town overall winner and Ireland’s Best Kept Small Town Awards at the...
Jun 20, 2024


ANBCouncil green lights new £150m investment at Enkalon Business Park
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is pleased to announce the approval of a landmark £150 million development by Errigal Group at...
Jun 19, 2024
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