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ANB Council approves £30,000 programme to celebrate VE Day 80 in Co Antrim
Antrim Castle Gardens. Image: Whileonourtravels Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors approved a £30,000 programme of events to mark the...
Feb 15


Employment opportunities in agriculture showcased at CAFRE Greenmount in Antrim
Alltech – Aislinn Campbell and Adam Smyth (BSc Agricultural Technology graduates), Amie Peers, Alltech with Level 3 Advanced Technical...
Feb 15


Two men arrested and drugs seized after suspicious vehicle stopped in Antrim area
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch, supported by Auto Crime Team colleagues, made two...
Feb 15


From barcodes to betrothed: Love checked out at Asda Antrim
Dillon and Courtney This Valentine’s Day, Asda Antrim is celebrating love in all forms as five couples share their heartwarming...
Feb 13


Man dies in house fire tragedy in Antrim
A man has sadly died following a house fire in Antrim in the early hours of Tuesday morning, February 11. The alarm was raised at 3:51am...
Feb 11


ANB Council strikes “modest rate increase” as it continues to “build a sustainable and prosperous future”
At a special council meeting held on Monday 10 February, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has applied an increase of 4.96% to the...
Feb 11


“No final decision” yet made on future of surgery at Antrim Area and Causeway hospitals
Northern Health and Social Care Trust chief executive Jennifer Welsh The chief executive of the Northern Health and Social Care Trust has...
Feb 8


Department of Health consultation on future of NI hospitals says no hospitals will be “downgraded”
No hospitals will be “downgraded” or closed as part of a reconfiguration proposed by the Department of Health in Northern Ireland, a...
Feb 7


ANB Councillor seeks new van waste charge
Antrim and Newtownabbey Independent Councillor Stafford Ward has called on the council to introduce a charge for vans bringing rubbish...
Feb 5


Nine cars destroyed by arson attack in Antrim
Police are appealing for information following an arson attack at a scrapyard in the Ballyutoag Road area of Antrim, in the early hours...
Jan 12


ANB Councillors considers changes at household recycling centres in bid to save £40K
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors will consider a reduction in household recycling centre opening hours during a meeting of the borough...
Jan 4


ANB Councillors to consider reducing leisure centre opening hours during public and bank holidays
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors will be asked to consider reducing leisure centre opening hours during public and bank holidays as...
Jan 3


Fundraiser set up after fire causes ‘colossal’ smoke damage in All Saints’, Antrim
Extensive smoke damage was caused throughout All Sants’ Parish Church, Antrim A fire which broke out in All Sants’ Parish Church, Antrim,...
Dec 30, 2024


Translink plants 30,000 native trees to support urgent need for afforestation in Northern Ireland
Ian Morrow, Network Assurance & Safety Manager, Translink and Suzanne Sinclair, Translink’s Biodiversity Manager Celebrating National...
Dec 14, 2024


ANB Council warns of “challenging fiscal conditions” ahead of rate-setting process for borough
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has warned of “challenging fiscal conditions” as it considers its financial position ahead of...
Dec 14, 2024


Police concerned for missing man Colin Hamilton
Pictured: Mr Colin Thomas Hamilton Police are currently concerned regarding the whereabouts of Mr Colin Thomas Hamilton, who has been...
Dec 14, 2024


Holiday park plans for rural Co Antrim
Site plan for holiday park situated outside Antrim. A planning application has been submitted to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council...
Dec 13, 2024


Exchanging home for CAFRE this Christmas!
Claire Gowell and Samantha Van Dort enjoy the festive colour in the Horticulture Centre at Greenmount Campus. As part of their studies at...
Dec 12, 2024


Givan opens new £4.4million extension at Parkhall Integrated College
Education Minister pictured with Principal Neil Owen and pupils Ariana Lupascu and Rachel Foster at the official opening of a new state...
Dec 11, 2024


Councillors agree ticket price hike for Enchanted Winter Garden event for non-residents
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have agreed to increase the cost of admission to next year’s Enchanted Winter Garden event for...
Dec 9, 2024
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