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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, 2025


£326,000 road resurfacing scheme announced for Templepatrick
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed a £326,000 footway and carriageway resurfacing scheme for Antrim Road, Templepatrick....
Sep 25, 2025


ANBC councillors delay call on Christmas cuts across Antrim and Newtownabbey
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have deferred a decision on proposed changes to this year’s civic Christmas festivities. The borough...
Sep 12, 2025


Wheelie box bins roll-out in Antrim area: Weekly collections on target to start September
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have been updated on preparations for the roll-out of wheelie box bins in the Antrim area next month....
Aug 28, 2025


PSNI dismantle £500k cannabis farms in major organised crime operation
Quantity of suspected cannabis from a property in Templepatrick Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s (PSNI) Organised...
Aug 13, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat burrows into new beginnings with a £2.5 million expansion
The 17 new guestrooms at The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat are located in a new courtyard of accommodation. The Rabbit Hotel & Retreat in County...
Oct 8, 2024


ANBCouncil approves £14M extension plans for the Kingfisher Country Estate
Kingfisher Country Estate in Templepatrick Antrim and Newtownabbey Planning Committee has approved plans for a £14 million investment for...
Aug 22, 2024


Green light for multi-million pound vision to see Co Antrim hotel transformed into NI’s Gleneagles
Plans for an investment which could cost £20m at the former Hilton Hotel in Templepatrick were given the go-ahead at a meeting of Antrim...
Aug 20, 2024


Much loved Co Antrim garden centre hoping for blooming success at UK National Award Finals
Coleman’s Garden Centre in Templepatrick is preparing for the finals of the prestigious Countryside Alliance Awards at the House of Lords...
May 29, 2024


Co Antrim 44.5m wind turbine plans refused over impacts to radar service at airport
A planning application for a 44.5 metre wind turbine outside Templepatrick was refused by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s...
Apr 24, 2024


Planning permission granted for £8m hotel expansion in County Antrim
Permission for an £8m extension at The Rabbit Hotel in Templepatrick was granted by Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors at a planning...
Feb 20, 2024


Hotel extension plans backed by £8m investment in Co Antrim hotel
A planning application is set to be considered for an extension at a County Antrim hotel by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council at a...
Feb 16, 2024


‘Excellent’ Co Antrim hotel awarded four stars by Tourism NI
(L-R) Claire McNaughton, Accommodation Certification Manager at Tourism NI pictured with Lynsey Gordon, General Manager Associate...
Dec 11, 2023


Councillors defer decision on Co Antrim cannabis plant
A decision has been deferred by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Planning Committee on the change of use of an industrial unit...
Nov 22, 2023


Planners consider cannabis plant proposal for County Antrim
A planning application is being considered by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council for change of use at an industrial unit outside...
Nov 11, 2023


Dunadry Hotel rolls out welcome mat to a green future
The award-winning Dunadry Hotel in County Antrim has taken a major step towards sustainability and environmental responsibility through a...
Sep 18, 2023


TV | ‘Hidden NI’ returns to UTV to Explore more Hidden Gems of Northern Ireland
Sara O'Kane with Environmental Geologist Kieran Parker in Lyles Hill Iron Mine near Templepatrick Hidden NI is back on UTV for a second...
Jun 25, 2023


Galgorm Collection celebrates World Gin Day with luxury summer cocktail recipes to recreate at home
Galgorm 75 Cocktail To celebrate World Gin Day taking place on Saturday 10th June, Northern Ireland’s premier collection of luxury...
Jun 6, 2023
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