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Bryson Recycling apologises as ANB Council agrees recovery plan over missed bins
A recovery plan has been agreed between Bryson Recycling and Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council in a bid to address missed bin collections across the borough. Bryson Recycling reported a “positive meeting” with the council’s chief executive, Richard Baker, earlier this week to discuss ongoing problems with the collection service. A spokesperson for Bryson Recycling said: “We discussed the issues being raised and also the actions required to get our service back to a st
Jan 10


Limited places available on GP Medical Administration Academy starting January 2026
Mayor of Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council, Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick with representatives from Antrim & Newtownabbey Council Labour Market Partnership. A new employment-focused Medical Administration Training Academy is set to launch in Antrim and Newtownabbey in January 2026, offering local residents a direct pathway into administrative roles within GP practices. Following the success of two earlier academies delivered in other council areas, the Northern GP Federatio
Dec 20, 2025


Which recycling system works best? Councils point to England, Wales — and each other
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has entered into a debate over which household recycling system works best, after the issue was raised at a meeting of a neighbouring council. Speaking in the council chamber at Mossley Mill on Monday evening, Antrim DUP councillor Paul Dunlop highlighted the differing approaches taken by local authorities. Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has recently completed the roll-out of a triple-stacked wheelie box system to 25,000 house
Dec 17, 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


Fibrus donates nearly £60K to local groups to tackle digital exclusion
Moyola Angling Association will set up a laptop loan scheme. Pictured [L-R] : Philip Maguire, Andrew Rainey, John McCombe, Tommy McGrath....
Aug 3, 2025


Plans lodged for dozens of new homes in Toomebridge amid rising demand
One of the house designs proposed for a new development south of Loughview Drive, Toomebridge Almost 60 new homes are being planned in...
Jul 7, 2025


Bridgeview Nursing Home crowned Residential Care Home of the Year
Nurse, Ester Ali; Director, Patricia Casement (centre), both of Bridgeview Private Nursing Home in Toomebridge, pictured with Dr. Carla...
May 24, 2025


Two men arrested in connection with report of criminal damage caused to Toome property
Detectives investigating recent criminal damage caused to a house in Toome, have made two arrests. Detective Inspector Crothers said: “It...
Jul 25, 2024


Energia donation is a big boost for Tiny Tots Toome
Pictured with Tiny Tots Nursery School pupils is teacher Sarah McMullan and Energia representative Paul Russell. Staff working at a...
Jul 3, 2024


Residential proposal will restore 'domestic function' to 1790 property in Toome
Current view to site from Main Street, Toome, and (inset) proposed elevations with arched entrance to development. A planning application...
Mar 19, 2024


Patients benefit from £600,000 investment in Toome Surgery
Health Minister Robin Swann pictured at the opening of the newly renovated Toome Surgery with Dr Amanda Watterson and Dr Adrian Johnston....
Mar 14, 2024


Ionity opens very first high-power EV charging site in Northern Ireland
Pictured, from left, are: Ian Hunter and Aaron Coleman NIE Networks; Francis McKillion from FMK Consultancy; Paul Girvan MP; Paul...
Feb 16, 2024


Creagh Industrial Park to expand with new builds
An industrial park in Co Antrim is expanding with a new build unit being brought to the rental market and a further warehouse receiving...
Oct 30, 2023


Police name young man who tragically lost his life in early morning collision
26-year-old Ciaran Hurl Police can confirm that the man who died in a collision on the Blackpark Road in Toomebridge this morning,...
Aug 17, 2023


Young man dies following collision in Co Antrim
Police have confirmed a young man, aged in his 20s, has sadly died following a collision earli this morning, Thursday 17 August, in...
Aug 17, 2023


Blue-green algae identified at new swimming spot
Visitors to Antrim Loughshore have been asked to report any sightings of blue-green algae bloom at a new swimming spot. The council...
Jul 8, 2023


Co Antrim ‘rogue roofer’ pleads guilty to charges brought by Trading Standards
A self-employed roofer who carried out work at two properties to a very poor standard was today sentenced at Lisburn Magistrates’ Court....
Jun 20, 2023


Man arrested over attempted thefts of three ATMs in Co Antrim
Detectives investigating three attempted thefts of three ATMs in County Antrim have conducted a search and arrested a man. Detective...
Apr 17, 2023


County Antrim poacher fined for fishing offences
A County Antrim poacher was convicted today (Monday, 3 April 2023) for a number of fishing offences and fined a total of £515, which...
Apr 3, 2023


Detectives investigating attempted ATM theft in Toome
Detectives are appealing for information following a report of an attempted ATM theft at the Roguery Road area of Toome on Sunday 5th...
Mar 5, 2023
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