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New Security Employment Academy launched to tackle skills shortages in Antrim and Newtownabbey
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
Dec 28, 2025


County Antrim family’s Christmas nightmare: Narrow escape from blaze sparked by fireplace ashes
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
Dec 27, 2025


“Colossal” amount of complaints after roll out of kerbside recycling service in Antrim & Newtownabbey
A photo shared on social media by a resident Missed bin collections in Antrim and Newtownabbey will be discussed behind closed doors at a full meeting of the borough council after “service issues” were blamed on continuing crew absenteeism. The issue was highlighted at a meeting of the council’s Operations Committee at Antrim Civic Centre on Monday evening. Lynsey Daly, head of waste strategy and sustainability , insisted that missed collections were due to absenteeism amon
Dec 2, 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


Push for extra gritting at busy Doagh junction
Ballyclare DUP Councillor Jeannie Archibald-Brown has called for Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s gritting schedule to be...
Sep 2, 2025


£445,000 resurfacing scheme underway on Ballyclare’s Doagh Road
Doagh Road in Ballyclare to benefit from major resurfacing works as Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins announces £445k investment A...
Aug 4, 2025


Under the Drum Festival 2025: Music, community, and sustainability in the heart of County Antrim
Scenes from Under The Drum Festival 2024 All images: Sarah Ellis This summer, a truly unique festival experience returns to the lush...
Jun 22, 2025


Plans submitted for new school car park and playground at Doagh Primary
Aerial view of Doagh Primary School A planning application has been lodged with Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council for a new school...
Mar 25, 2025


Fine and community service for owner of a dog that attacked a person and a dog
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has successfully brought charges under the Dogs (Northern Ireland) Order 1983 (as amended)...
Nov 11, 2024


Police appeal for information regarding stolen vehicle
Detectives investigating a report of vehicle theft which occurred at the Ballymena Road area of Doagh, are appealing for information....
Oct 30, 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


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


Male arrested after man stabbed in Doagh
Police have arrested a man following an assault in Doagh today, Thursday, 15th August. Detective Sergeant Erskine said: “Officers...
Aug 15, 2024


Pupils propose names for new housing near school in Doagh
Pupils from Doagh Primary School have had their say in helping shape local history. As part of a ‘What’s in a name’ history project they...
May 1, 2024


Man in critical condition after serious collision in Co Antrim
Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a serious single-vehicle road traffic collision on the Doagh Road,...
Dec 23, 2023


Plans approved for almost 200 new homes in Doagh
Almost 200 new homes planned for Doagh in County Antrim have been given the go ahead by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s...
Oct 18, 2023


Panning permission granted for 44 new homes on grounds of listed building in Co Antrim
Planning permission has been approved for 44 new homes at Ballyhamage House in Doagh. The application was approved at a meeting of Antrim...
Aug 22, 2023


The Wee Village in Doagh gears up for further growth with support from Mallusk Enterprise Park
The Wee Village, an interactive children’s play centre in Doagh is celebrating its 15,000th ‘wee one’ visit since launching three years...
Jun 18, 2023


Man arrested in Fermanagh in connection with rural burglaries in Mid & East Antrim
A 34-year-old man has been charged to court following the stop and search of a vehicle in the Derrylin area of Fermanagh on Thursday,...
Jun 9, 2023


Doagh farmer celebrates success at Dale Farm’s Milk Quality Awards
Fred Allen, Dale Farm Chair and Cormac McKervey, Head of Agriculture, Ulster Bank pictured with Samuel Kennedy and family Doagh farmer...
May 23, 2023
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