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Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough - host destination for Women’s UEFA Under-16s
Noor Persyn, Belgium Women’s Under-16s Captain and Jessica McGuinness, Northern Ireland Women’s Under-16s Captain Antrim and Newtownabbey...
Mar 17, 2024


Revitalisation plans for historic Antrim Steeple Park backed by Heritage Fund with £343K
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has received initial support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to plan for the regeneration...
Feb 26, 2024


Planning permission granted for £8m hotel expansion in County Antrim
Permission for an £8m extension at The Rabbit Hotel in Templepatrick was granted by Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors at a planning...
Feb 20, 2024


EA submits planning application for extension to Co Antrim school providing 10 new classrooms
CGI of proposed extension to Fairview Primary School in Ballyclare, County Antrim. A planning application has been submitted by the...
Feb 18, 2024


Kicking off a new era at Ballyclare Comrades with £132,000 council funding
Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Mark Cooper, Councillor Michael Stewart, Councillor Helen Magill, Councillor Vera McWilliam,...
Feb 18, 2024


Hotel extension plans backed by £8m investment in Co Antrim hotel
A planning application is set to be considered for an extension at a County Antrim hotel by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council at a...
Feb 16, 2024


ANBCouncil strikes modest rates increase as it “continues to build a sustainable and prosperous future”
At a special council meeting held on Wednesday 14th February, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has applied an increase of 4.97% to...
Feb 14, 2024


NI first as Co Antrim firm VYTA introduces vehicles with mirror replacement system
Pictured with one of the new MAN trucks is Mark Hill, who is part of Vyta’s collection crew and DiskShred team. Industry-leading IT asset...
Feb 12, 2024


Freedom of the Borough conferred upon former ANBCouncil Chief Executive, Mrs Jacqui Dixon MBE DL
His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of County Antrim, Mr David McCorkell KStJ; Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Mark Cooper BEM;...
Feb 10, 2024


Love-bird gets the worm - Garden Show Ireland returns!
Roses are red, violets are blue, Spring Plant Fair and Garden Show Ireland are waiting for you! This Valentine's Day, skip the chocolates...
Feb 9, 2024


Co Antrim mother and son sentenced for animal welfare offences
A County Antrim mother and son, Ms Nicola O’Neill and Mr James McWilliams, received their sentencing at Laganside Magistrates’ Court on...
Feb 9, 2024


ANBCouncil steps up to take responsibility for bathing water at Antrim despite some concerns
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have agreed to undertake bathing water responsibilities at Rea’s Wood, at Lough Neagh, in...
Feb 6, 2024


Charity set to hold cardiac screening event for 200 young people Co Antrim
A two-day screening event is to be held by the Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) charity at Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey, in March. During...
Jan 20, 2024


£14,000 boost for little ones at Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice
NI Children’s Hospice, Leo Donaghy (Senior Trusts, Foundations and Major Donor Fundraising Executive) and Amanda Connolly (Corporate...
Jan 20, 2024


Family make appeal for information on 33-year-old man Alan Whiteside last seen in Antrim
High Street area of Antrim, and (inset) missing person 33-year-old Alan Whiteside Police and the family of missing person Alan Whiteside,...
Jan 11, 2024


Over 55s social housing scheme proposed in Antrim
CGI of the main building in the proposed complex in Antrim A planning application for over 55s social housing in Antrim has been...
Jan 3, 2024


Police make renewed appeal for information on missing man last seen in Antrim
Police have made a renewed appeal for information about the whereabouts of 33-year-old missing person Alan Whiteside. Alan was last seen...
Jan 2, 2024


Male assaulted by masked men during aggravated burglary in Ballyclare
Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of an aggravated burglary in Ballyclare on Saturday evening,...
Dec 24, 2023


Man in critical condition after serious collision in Co Antrim
Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a serious single-vehicle road traffic collision on the Doagh Road,...
Dec 23, 2023


Memorial approved for six women killed in tragic accident at RAF Aldergrove during World War II
Bristol Blenheims from RAF Aldergrove, May 1941. (IWM photo) A memorial to six female civilians killed at RAF Aldergrove during World War...
Dec 14, 2023
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