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Antrim and Newtownabbey to sparkle with seven Christmas Light Switch On events
Residents across Antrim and Newtownabbey are being invited to celebrate the start of the festive season at one of seven magical Christmas Light Switch On events taking place throughout the Borough from 20–29 November 2025. Each event promises festive entertainment, family fun, and a dazzling light display, creating an unforgettable experience for residents and visitors alike. The celebrations will kick off in Crumlin on Thursday 20 November at the Crumlin Leisure Centre from
Nov 7
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
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
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
Firefighters tackle major blaze at Co Antrim hospital
A major firefighting operation is under way at Whiteabbey Hospital, Newtownabbey, after a blaze broke out on Sunday morning. The Northern...
Sep 28
Education Authority launches recruitment pilot to speed up SEN classroom support
The Education Authority (EA) has launched a new recruitment initiative designed to help schools fill classroom assistant vacancies more...
Aug 25
Two men arrested after £400,000 cannabis factory uncovered in Co Down warehouse
The cannabis farm discovered in a warehouse in County Down. Police have uncovered a large-scale cannabis factory in the County Down...
Aug 20
Masked men flee house after one struck with iron on head during aggravated burglary in Co Antrim
Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses after a violent aggravated burglary in County Antrim on the evening of Sunday 6th...
Jul 7
Co Antrim man sentenced for causing severe injuries and suffering to kitten
A 21-year-old County Antrim man has been sentenced following a harrowing case of animal cruelty, in which a kitten sustained such severe...
May 19
Two men arrested after suspected £3,000 drug seizure during early morning police stop in Co Antrim
Two men have been arrested by police following a vehicle stop in County Antrim in the early hours of Wednesday 14th May, during which...
May 14
Private investor snaps up Co Antrim retail park in £5.4M deal
In a landmark transaction for Northern Ireland’s commercial property sector, Shore Road Retail Park in Newtownabbey has been sold to a...
May 12
Dementia-friendly singing group, The Forget-Me-Notes shine in heart-warming showcase
Members from The Forget-Me-Notes Dementia singing group performing at The Courtyard Theatre The Courtyard Theatre in Ballyearl, County...
Feb 10
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