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Man released on bail after woman’s death in Co Antrim
A 40-year-old man arrested in connection with the death of a woman in Newtownabbey has been released on bail pending further enquiries, police have confirmed this evening, Monday, 13th October. Emergency services, including officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, were called to a property in the Old Mill Drive area on Sunday afternoon, 12th October. A woman was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Detective Chief
Oct 13, 2025


LEDCOM launches £300k refurbishment of Foundry House to create Ballyclare Enterprise Centre
Pictured are, from left, Dr Norman Apsley OBE, LEDCOM Chairman, Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick and Ken...
Oct 13, 2025


“Be the change”: Mayor Leah Kirkpatrick shares powerful message on motherhood and politics
Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Ulster...
Oct 11, 2025


Dobbies’ Antrim and Lisburn stores unveil magical Christmas shops with nearly 600 new products
Dobbies Garden Centres has officially opened its highly anticipated Christmas shops in Lisburn and Antrim, inviting customers to...
Oct 11, 2025


Robin Swann: One year in Westminster – and just getting started
Ulster Unionist Party MP Robin Swann (South Antrim) Ulster Unionist Party MP Robin Swann has told party members that “the Ulster Unionist...
Oct 11, 2025


Council responds to FSA consultation on ‘non-compliant’ food sales like American candy
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has responded to a Food Standards Agency (FSA) consultation on how to deal with the sale of ...
Oct 10, 2025


Locals rally to honour ‘Billy Bog Roll’ with memorial fundraiser for beloved Antrim legend
Brendan Flanagan, affectionately known to generations of locals as “Billy Bog Roll.” The people of Antrim are rallying to remember one of...
Oct 9, 2025


New classrooms and car park proposed in major redevelopment of Ballyclare Primary School
The proposed new extension at Ballyclare Primary School A planning application has been submitted to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough...
Oct 7, 2025


Murdock builds on tradition with new Home Centre at The Junction, Antrim
Paul Wilson, Antrim Branch Manager; Pearse Gildernew, Regional Manager; Martin Farrell, Managing Director, Murdock Builders Merchants and...
Oct 7, 2025


Police seek witnesses after report involving woman and school child in Co Antrim
Police in Newtownabbey are investigating a report of suspicious activity in the vicinity of Jubilee Way on Monday morning, 6th October....
Oct 6, 2025


Former Co Antrim corn mill to be transformed into family home
View of the derelict Mill from Ballyarnot Road, County Antrim Planning permission has been unanimously approved by Antrim and...
Oct 5, 2025


Northern Trust clinches RCN Leadership Challenge for second year running
RCN General Secretary and Chief Executive, Professor Nicola Ranger, presents an award to the winning team from the Northern Trust. Also...
Oct 4, 2025


Co Antrim War Memorial defacement described as a “disgusting attack” on a tribute to the fallen
TUV North Belfast spokesman John Hunter expressed outrage after the monument, which honours local men who lost their lives in both World...
Oct 4, 2025


ANBCs Van booking system at recycling centres saves council £20,000 and cuts 200 tonnes of waste
O’Neill Road Recycling Centre, Glengormley A van booking system at Antrim and Newtownabbey’s household recycling centres has reduced...
Oct 4, 2025


Robin Swann MP completes successful South Antrim constituency surgery tour
South Antrim MP Robin Swann during his Doagh constituency event. South Antrim MP Robin Swann has rounded off a busy week of constituency...
Oct 4, 2025


Northern Trust warns of growing delays in breast cancer referrals
A deterioration in waiting times for an urgent consultation for suspected breast cancer has been described as “almost inevitable”....
Oct 3, 2025


Crumlin Fire Station completes £1.15m refurbishment to enhance safety and sustainability
The newly refurbished Crumlin Fire Station Crumlin Fire Station has officially completed a major £1.15 million refurbishment, marking a...
Sep 30, 2025


More choice for travellers as M&S eyes extension at Belfast International Airport
M&S at Belfast International Airport A planning application has been submitted to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council for an...
Sep 30, 2025


ANB Council u-turns on Christmas cuts, keeps all seven switch-on events
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has decided against cutting Christmas festivities, opting instead to retain light switch-on...
Sep 30, 2025


Northern Trust to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week with remembrance events
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust has announced a series of special events to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week 2025, offering...
Sep 30, 2025
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