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RAF Aldergrove, and (inset) South Antrim MP Robin Swann speaking in the House of Commons Robin Swann MP has urged the Government to act with urgency to ensure the “full utilisation” of Aldergrove’s world-class military facilities, following the withdrawal of RAF Puma helicopters and the end of a long chapter in the site’s aviation history. Speaking in the House of Commons, the South Antrim MP questioned the Ministry of Defence on how it intends to address a growing capacit

A less-than-pleased resident shared their frustration of the new kerbside recycling system implemented by Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have highlighted ongoing concerns over missed bin collections, despite a recovery plan having been agreed last week between contractor Bryson Recycling and the borough council. In an update on Monkstown and surrounding areas, Threemilewater DUP councillor Mark Cooper said in an online post: “Despit

Victim of County Antrim collision Cathrene Kith Quiñones Singco The Police Service of Northern Ireland has confirmed the identity of the woman who died following a two-car collision near Nutts Corner in Crumlin on Sunday afternoon, 11 January. She has been named as Cathrene Kith Quiñones Singco, who was travelling as a backseat passenger at the time of the collision on the Moira Road. In a further tragic development, police have confirmed that Cathrene was pregnant and that h

A woman in her 30s has died following a serious two-vehicle road traffic collision near Nutts Corner in Crumlin, police have confirmed. The fatal collision occurred on the Moira Road at around 2pm on Sunday afternoon, 11 January. Emergency services attended the scene after a blue Ford Fiesta and a silver Skoda Superb were involved in the crash. The woman, who was travelling as a backseat passenger, was taken to hospital for treatment but sadly later died from her injuries. A

A recovery plan has been agreed between Bryson Recycling and Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council in a bid to address missed bin collections across the borough. Bryson Recycling reported a “positive meeting” with the council’s chief executive, Richard Baker, earlier this week to discuss ongoing problems with the collection service. A spokesperson for Bryson Recycling said: “We discussed the issues being raised and also the actions required to get our service back to a st

A 44-year-old man has been charged in connection with a burglary at licensed premises in the Ballyginniff Road area of Aldergrove, near Crumlin. Police confirmed the charges follow an incident reported in the early hours of Friday, 9 January, when officers were alerted to what was described as an ongoing burglary. The man has been charged with burglary and going equipped for burglary and is due to appear before Ballymena Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, 10 January. As is stand

A meeting is due to take place this week between Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s chief executive, Richard Baker, and his counterpart at Bryson Recycling over missed bin collections across the borough. Councillors were told at a meeting of the council’s Operations Committee, held at Antrim Civic Centre on Monday evening, that service issues will be discussed on Wednesday, ahead of a further meeting with members in the council chamber later this month. Airport Sinn Fé

Police in Antrim are appealing for information following an attempted burglary at a property in the town. Officers received a report at approximately 10.35pm on Thursday, 1st January, after damage was discovered at a house in the Randakstiwn Road area. It is believed the property was entered sometime between 3.20pm and 10.30pm that same day. During the incident, a patio door was damaged and a pane of glass smashed, allowing access to the home. While several rooms inside the p

Crop walks during the ‘Growers’ Gathering’ provided opportunities for useful discussions and viewing of implementation strategies in action at Greenmount Campus, Antrim. The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has launched a new series of industry-focused events with the inaugural Growers’ Gathering for Production Horticulture, bringing together growers, researchers and policymakers to address one of the sector’s most pressing challenges – reducing and u

Police have charged a 41-year-old man following his arrest after a vehicle pursuit linked to the Antrim area which ended on the M2 on Monday evening, 29 December. Sergeant Wallace explained how the situation escalated rapidly across several locations, posing serious risks to other road users. “At around 9.15pm, officers were attending a report in the Antrim area when they observed a white Audi A4 acting suspiciously,” he said. “A short time later, the same vehicle was repor

Members of Alliance Amateur Swim club, winners of the £1000 Hafner’s Sports Grant. Alliance Amateur Swim Club has been awarded £1,000 through the Hafner’s Sausages Sports Fund 2025, as part of a £5,000 initiative supporting grassroots sport across Northern Ireland. The Antrim-based club is one of five local organisations to receive the funding, alongside North Down Softball Club in Bangor, St Patrick’s Football Club in Castlederg, Redmond O’Hanlon’s GAC in Poyntzpass , and E

A man has been arrested and a significant quantity of suspected Class A drugs seized following a dramatic police pursuit that began in the Antrim area and ended near Templepatrick on Monday evening, 29 December. Police say the incident unfolded shortly after 9pm when officers attending an unrelated report in Antrim observed a white Audi A4 behaving suspiciously. Sergeant Wallace explained how the situation escalated rapidly across several locations, posing serious risks to o

Police have issued a public appeal for information to help locate a missing 15-year-old boy who was last seen in Antrim earlier today. Artie Robinson has been reported missing, prompting concern from officers who are seeking the public’s assistance in establishing his whereabouts. Artie is described as being 5ft 11in tall, with brown hair styled in a mullet. At the time he was last seen, he was wearing a black and grey hoodie, a black Trespass body warmer, black joggers and b

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick is joined by Chris Ward (Workforce Training Services) and Jessica Smyth (LMP) to launch the SIA Academy A new bespoke Employment Academy has been launched in Antrim and Newtownabbey to address skills shortages in the security industry and help local residents take their first steps into sustainable employment. The week-long intensive programme, delivered by the Antrim and Newtownabbey Labour Market Partnership (LMP

Ring camera footage as the blaze took hold at the rear of the Nichols’ family home in Antrim A County Antrim family have shared a stark warning about fire safety after a terrifying early-hours blaze on Boxing Day that could have destroyed their home — and potentially cost lives — had circumstances been even slightly different. Graeme and Victoria Nichols, who live in the Antrim area with their children, were woken in the early hours of Boxing Day morning to find flames engulf

Missing person, Stuart Crawford Police in Antrim have issued an urgent appeal for public assistance as concern grows for the welfare of a high-risk missing person, Stuart Crawford. Officers say Stuart was last seen at approximately 1.20pm on Thursday, 26 December, in the area of Andraid Close in Antrim. Police have described his disappearance as increasingly concerning and are keen to establish his whereabouts as quickly as possible. In a statement, police said they are “grow

Detectives in Antrim have launched an appeal for information following a serious assault on a man in the town during the early hours of Thursday 18 December. Police say the victim, a man aged in his 30s, was attacked from behind as he walked along Greystone Link sometime between 11pm on Wednesday night and 1am on Thursday morning. As a result of the assault, the man sustained a broken arm, cuts to his face and head, and extensive bruising to his body. The injuries are describ

Pictured outside the newly expanded JAQ Group facilities in Randalstown is Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick, and Managing Director, Connor Martin. An innovative Northern Ireland e-commerce fragrance company is creating dozens of new jobs after significantly expanding its manufacturing and logistics operations in Randalstown, County Antrim. The JAQ Group has invested in a major extension of its facilities at the Craigstown Industrial Estate to meet

Mayor of Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council, Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick with representatives from Antrim & Newtownabbey Council Labour Market Partnership. A new employment-focused Medical Administration Training Academy is set to launch in Antrim and Newtownabbey in January 2026, offering local residents a direct pathway into administrative roles within GP practices. Following the success of two earlier academies delivered in other council areas, the Northern GP Federatio

The Junction continues to buck national retail trends as sales figures soar.  Christmas has come early for The Junction Retail and Leisure Park after the Antrim-based outlet confirmed the renewal of two major tenant leases while posting strong sales growth that defies wider national retail trends. The Junction has officially re-signed leasing agreements with leading retailers Next and Denby, reinforcing confidence in the scheme as it finishes 2025 with year-to-date turnover u