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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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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


Retail proposal for former Royal British Legion social club in Co Antrim
Visualisation of proposed retail development at former Royal British Legion social club in Ballyclare A planning application has been...
Aug 30, 2024


Plans submitted for regeneration of flax spinning mill in Co Antrim
Cogry Mill The first phase of a regeneration plan for the former Cogry Mill in Doagh outside Ballyclare has been submitted to Antrim and...
Aug 16, 2024


Police investigating racially motivated hate crime after house and car targeted in Co Antrim
Police are investigating a report of criminal damage at a property in Ballyclare in the early hours of Wednesday morning, August 7th....
Aug 7, 2024


One person taken to hospital following gas explosion in Co Antrim
Photos/Video: Mark Kirkpatrick A person has been taken to hospital following a gas explosion which occurred on Wednesday morning (3rd...
Jul 3, 2024


Co Antrim man scoops fairytale holiday to Disneyland worth more than £18k in online competition
Pictured (L-R) Christian Williams (presenter of competition specialist BOTB), and Adam Martin. A fairytale win could see another dream...
Jun 12, 2024


New sensory garden opens in Ballyclare
Mayor, Councillor Mark Cooper BEM is joined by children from Fairview Primary School. Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Mark...
May 28, 2024
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