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Ballyclare hit-and-run: Arrested man released on bail after fatal collision
Police have confirmed that a man arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run collision in Ballyclare has been released on bail...
Aug 17, 2025


Man in his 50s dies in Ballyclare hit-and-run collision
Police have confirmed that a man has died following a fatal hit-and-run collision in Ballyclare on Friday night (15 August). The incident...
Aug 16, 2025


B&M to open retailer’s first garden centre this weekend at The Junction in Antrim
Discount retail giant B&M is set to open a vast new superstore at The Junction Retail and Leisure Park in Antrim on Saturday 16 August,...
Aug 15, 2025


PSNI dismantle £500k cannabis farms in major organised crime operation
Quantity of suspected cannabis from a property in Templepatrick Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s (PSNI) Organised...
Aug 13, 2025


£445,000 resurfacing scheme underway on Ballyclare’s Doagh Road
Doagh Road in Ballyclare to benefit from major resurfacing works as Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins announces £445k investment A...
Aug 4, 2025


Dogs face new restrictions in Antrim and Newtownabbey borough under Council proposals
A public consultation will commence was launched recently on a proposed change to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Dog Control...
Aug 3, 2025


Blue bins to go as wheelie box rollout set to begin in wider Antrim area
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is holding a series of public information events ahead of a roll-out of wheelie box bins in the...
Jul 30, 2025


Swift action taken to save declining species in Ballyclare
Swift boxes are set to be installed at Ballyclare Town Hall as part of a new conservation initiative to protect the swift — officially...
Jul 29, 2025


B&M to open new discount superstore at The Junction in Antrim, creating 12 jobs
Popular UK discount retailer B&M has announced the upcoming launch of a brand-new store at The Junction Retail and Leisure Park in...
Jul 29, 2025


Dobbies Antrim launches enchanting lineup of autumn events for families, dogs and garden lovers
Spook-tacular fun and seasonal creativity await at Dobbies’ Antrim Garden Centre this October and November Families, dog lovers and...
Jul 27, 2025


Sound Bites Festival set to bring a buzz to The Junction with free day of food, music and family fun
Traders set for Sound Bites Festival The Junction Retail and Leisure Park in Antrim will come alive with the sights, sounds and smells of...
Jul 23, 2025


Northern Trust celebrates over 225 volunteers during inspiring Ballymena event
Some of the Northern Trust’s Macmillan volunteers who attended the celebration. The Northern Health and Social Care Trust recently marked...
Jul 17, 2025


High levels of blue-green algae detected at Rea’s Wood, Antrim Loughshore
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has today confirmed elevated levels of blue-green algae at Rea’s...
Jul 10, 2025


Wheels in motion for Antrim skate park as Council backs plans
The development of an urban skate park in Antrim has taken a step forward after councillors agreed to place the project on the borough...
Jul 9, 2025


Plans lodged for dozens of new homes in Toomebridge amid rising demand
One of the house designs proposed for a new development south of Loughview Drive, Toomebridge Almost 60 new homes are being planned in...
Jul 7, 2025


Masked men flee house after one struck with iron on head during aggravated burglary in Co Antrim
Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses after a violent aggravated burglary in County Antrim on the evening of Sunday 6th...
Jul 7, 2025


New Lough Neagh Rivers Trust launched to protect and restore catchment waterways
A new environmental body, the Lough Neagh Rivers Trust, has been officially launched to protect and enhance the rivers and streams that...
Jul 6, 2025


First look as world-famous Popeyes® prepares to open in Antrim
Global fried chicken giant Popeyes® is bringing the bold flavours of Louisiana to County Antrim this Monday, 7 July, as it opens its...
Jul 4, 2025


Groggan Primary School raises over £7,700 for Cancer Focus NI in memory of local dad Gavin Nicholas
Groggan Primary School has raised an impressive £7,700.17 for Cancer Focus Northern Ireland, following a vibrant community fun day held...
Jul 3, 2025


Co Antrim man sentenced to eight years over drug offences linked to EncroChat network
A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to eight years in prison after being convicted of a series of serious drug-related offences,...
Jul 2, 2025
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