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Suspicious object declared viable during security alert in Co Antrim
The Police Service of Northern Ireland have confirmed that a suspicious object, that was discovered late on Saturday night in County...
5 days ago


Ballyclare woman urges support for Breast Foot Forward Walk to fund life-saving screenings
Pictured L-R are Meabh Lenehan (SuperValu Brand Manager), Bethany Byers and her mum Tanya Byers (Action Cancer Ambassador) and Carol...
Apr 22


The Ballyclare May Fair Returns – A Week of Fun for All!
Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Neil Kelly with the Ballyclare May Fair Working Group Get ready for a week packed with...
Apr 15


Co Antrim athletes represent Northern Ireland in the 2025 British National Winter Triathlon Finals
15-year-old Holly Hamill Two locally based competitors recently joined the Northern Ireland team of 12 young athletes who qualified by...
Apr 7


Man and woman jailed following aggravated burglary in Co Antrim
A man and a woman have been sentenced at Laganside Court today, Monday 10th March. Paul Patterson, aged 44, from Belfast was sentenced to...
Mar 10


Podcast | Assume Nothing: Killer Dust
A new series of the award-winning podcast Assume Nothing: Killer Dust starts with the story of a secretive factory opening in Northern...
Mar 8


ANB Councillors set to approve proposal for new active travel projects
Walking routes to remote workplaces in Antrim and Newtownabbey are among proposed new “active travel” projects in the borough. The...
Mar 1


Green light for 34 new homes near Ballyclare
Some of the house types proposed fur the new development Planning permission has been granted for 34 new homes outside Ballyclare between...
Feb 24


Plans approved for extension at Ballyclare GP practice bringing further services to community
Planning drawings showing the extended premises in Ballyclare. A planning application for an extension at Ballyclare Group Practice was...
Feb 18


ANB Council set to introduce new charges in car parks and hourly rate increases
Castle Street Car Park, Antrim. Charges are to be introduced at four car parks in Antrim and Newtownabbey in April bringing in additional...
Dec 4, 2024


ANB Council agree to reduce number of caddy liners supplied to households as cost cutting measure
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have agreed to reduce the number of caddy liners supplied to households in the borough in a bid to...
Dec 3, 2024


Celebrate thegither: Ulster-Scots Leid Week 2024
Ulster-Scots Leid Week runs from 25-30 November 2024 across Northern Ireland with a wide variety of activities being delivered to promote...
Nov 24, 2024


Plans refused for former Royal British Legion building 'not in Ballyclare town centre'
Visualisation of proposed retail development at former Royal British Legion social club in Ballyclare A former Royal British Legion...
Nov 20, 2024


“Disgusting” – traders rage after ANB council cancels Ballyclare Christmas market at short notice
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has defended a decision to cancel an outdoor market which was due to have been held in Ballyclare...
Nov 15, 2024


£1.45M ‘Living over shops’ scheme set to be rolled out in Randalstown and Ballyclare
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have approved the second phase of a £1.45m ‘Living over the Shops’ scheme which will be extended to...
Nov 13, 2024


Step into the season with magical Christmas light switch on events across Antrim & Newtownabbey
As the festive season approaches, the borough of Antrim & Newtownabbey is set to dazzle with its series of enchanting Christmas Light...
Nov 8, 2024


New initiative launches to train HGV and bus drivers in Mid & East Antrim
Mid & East Antrim Labour Market Partnership (MEALMP) has announced the launch of the Transport Academy, aimed at training unemployed or...
Nov 5, 2024


Councillors warned of 'financial implications' of increased gritting
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has been asked for two local villages to be added to its gritting schedule. Speaking at a meeting...
Nov 5, 2024


Doagh EUROSPAR expansion refused over concerns for Ballyclare town centre
A proposed extension to a EUROSPAR outlet in Doagh was refused by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Planning Committee at a...
Oct 24, 2024


Co Antrim woman tells of ‘living nightmare’ following shock cancer diagnosis
Cancer Focus client Joanne Jones, Clare Mawhinney, Dale Farm and Lauren Clarke, Pink Run Ambassador. County Antrim woman Joanne Jones has...
Aug 31, 2024
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