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Councillor Annie O’Lone backs kerbside box rollout despite blue bin backlash in wider Antrim area
Inset: Sinn Féin Dunsilly Councillor Annie O’Lone (Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council), the new triple-stack wheelie boxes, and...
Aug 13
Blue bins to go as wheelie box rollout set to begin in wider Antrim area
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is holding a series of public information events ahead of a roll-out of wheelie box bins in the...
Jul 30
Security alert in Randalstown ends after historic munition removed
A security alert that prompted the closure of Main Street in Randalstown on Thursday evening, 3rd July, has now ended. Police confirmed...
Jul 4
Police close road in Randalstown after report of suspicious object
Police in Northern Ireland have closed off a section of Main Street in Randalstown this evening, Thursday 3 July, after receiving a...
Jul 3
Groggan Primary School raises over £7,700 for Cancer Focus NI in memory of local dad Gavin Nicholas
Groggan Primary School has raised an impressive £7,700.17 for Cancer Focus Northern Ireland, following a vibrant community fun day held...
Jul 3
Police issue appeal after vehicles damaged near Randalstown Viaduct
Randalstown Viaduct, County Antrim Police have launched an investigation following reports that vehicles travelling beneath the...
May 29
County Antrim feed firm convicted for breach of animal feeding regulations
Ballymena Court A County Antrim-based animal feed company has been convicted at Ballymena Magistrates’ Court for breaching strict animal...
May 28
Antrim & Newtownabbey Council approves £25K for research to address vacant properties in five towns
High Street, Antrim Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have approved market research at a cost of £25,000 to explore potential uses for...
May 16
Approval for upgrade works at Household Recycling Centre in Randalstown
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have unanimously approved an upgrade to Craigmore Household Recycling Centre, at Clonkeen Road in...
Apr 25
Criticism after Randalstown road works causes disruption for local businesses and residents
The start of long-awaited resurfacing works on Staffordstown Road in Randalstown on Thursday, 27 March, has sparked significant...
Mar 28
Randalstown residents brand glamping site a ‘Field of Nightmares’
Members of the Residents Opposed to Cotter’s Park (ROCP) Group in Randalstown A group of local residents in the Clonkeen Road area near...
Mar 24
Kimmins announces £365,000 road improvement scheme for Randalstown
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a £365,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on Staffordstown Road, Randalstown will...
Mar 14
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
Randalstown Ulster Scots Cultural Society honoured with the King's Award for Voluntary Service
Volunteers from Randalstown Ulster Scots Cultural Society (RUSCS) receive the King’s Award for Voluntary Service Randalstown Ulster Scots...
Feb 22
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
Co Antrim mum praises local charity for support after losing husband to cancer
Charlotte Nicholas from Randalstown pictured with her late husband Gavin, and their two daughters Olivia and Lilah. “He made it down to...
Nov 21, 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
Randalstown crowned ‘Best of the Best’
The County Antrim town which recently had its very own Nature Fest, Randalstown, lifted the title of Overall ‘Best Kept’ Award in...
Oct 25, 2024
Tributes paid following sudden death of 21-year-old mum as man released on bail
21-year-old Shannon McCann from Randalstown Tributes have been paid following the sudden death of 21-year-old mum, Shannon McCann who...
Oct 15, 2024
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