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New Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey commits to delivering positive, progressive leadership
Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Councillor Neill Kelly from the Alliance Party has been selected as the new Mayor of...
Jun 3, 2024


The biggest garden party of the year: Garden Show Ireland is just two weeks away!
Little Megan ready to garden party! In its 20th year, Garden Show Ireland returns to Antrim Castle Gardens for a three-day extravaganza,...
Jun 1, 2024


Much loved Co Antrim garden centre hoping for blooming success at UK National Award Finals
Coleman’s Garden Centre in Templepatrick is preparing for the finals of the prestigious Countryside Alliance Awards at the House of Lords...
May 29, 2024


New sensory garden opens in Ballyclare
Mayor, Councillor Mark Cooper BEM is joined by children from Fairview Primary School. Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Mark...
May 28, 2024


Step back in time at Sentry Hill to mark D-Day 80
Mark your calendars for Saturday 8 June, 12 to 4pm as Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council commemorates the 80th anniversary of the...
May 24, 2024


Planning application approved for extension at Antrim Primary School
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is pleased to announce the approval of a planning application for an extension to Antrim Primary...
May 21, 2024


Ten classroom extension approved for primary school in Ballyclare
Newly approved extension at Fairview Primary School A planning application for a ten classroom extension at Fairview Primary School in...
May 21, 2024


Mid & East Antrim Council reveals costs of bonfire clean-ups in borough
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has responded to a query from a local resident over bonfire clean-up costs. In response to a public...
May 19, 2024


Assurance given over £100,000 budget for Armed Forces Day event in Co Antrim
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have been told there will be no further increase in the budget for Armed Forces Day to be held in...
May 16, 2024


Pupils propose names for new housing near school in Doagh
Pupils from Doagh Primary School have had their say in helping shape local history. As part of a ‘What’s in a name’ history project they...
May 1, 2024


Co Antrim 44.5m wind turbine plans refused over impacts to radar service at airport
A planning application for a 44.5 metre wind turbine outside Templepatrick was refused by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s...
Apr 24, 2024


Get the best blooms in the Borough at the Spring Plant Fair
Spring has sprung and there is no better time to get your favourite flower fix – Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is pleased to...
Apr 4, 2024


Council grants entertainments licence as plans shape up for Shane’s Castle Steam Rally
An entertainments licence for Shanes Castle Steam Rally was approved by Antrim and Newtowbabbey Borough Council at a meeting on Monday...
Mar 26, 2024


Plans progress for new lights on Viaduct after council’s concerns over health and safety
Randalstown Viaduct (Image: whileonourtravels) A project to illuminate Randalstown Viaduct has taken a step forward after a tender was...
Mar 25, 2024


RED ARROWS set to dazzle at Armed Forces Day with Diamond Nine display
The Red Arrows are set to dazzle at this year’s Armed Forces Day at Jordanstown, Loughshore Park on Saturday 22 June, with a new nine...
Mar 23, 2024


Claims against council increase following summer schemes
Claims against Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council increase after the local authority’s annual summer schemes, councillors were told...
Mar 23, 2024


ANBCouncil urged to meet needs of the most vulnerable as community fridge network launches
Members of Antrim and Newtownabbey Community Fridge Network. An independent member of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Audit and...
Mar 23, 2024


Permission granted for £6M waste treatment plant in Antrim despite 223 objections
Elevations of the modified thermal recovery building and (inset) 3MW combined heat and power plant. Planning permission has been granted...
Mar 21, 2024


Residential proposal will restore 'domestic function' to 1790 property in Toome
Current view to site from Main Street, Toome, and (inset) proposed elevations with arched entrance to development. A planning application...
Mar 19, 2024


Police express concerns over high level of domestic violence in Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough
The PSNI District Commander of Antrim and Newtownabbey has expressed concern over the “high” level of domestic violence in the borough....
Mar 17, 2024
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