Antrim

Michael Gourley, Waste Resource Management Supervisor at Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council with the new cleansing equipment in action on the streets of Ballyclare. (Pic: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council).

Anti-gum-littering signage to be installed

Past and present members supporting the rowing.

Holestone YFC members mark 80th anniversary with fundraising effort

Belfast International Airport. Pic: Google

Green light for new £5.5m hotel near airport

Thousands of workers in the health sectors in Northern Ireland to take part in strike on Thursday. Pic Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker

Health workers to strike

The Poisonous Parsnip has been spotted on Ballygally Beach. (Pic: Mid and East Antrim Borough Council).

Warning issued to east Antrim residents

Corey (head boy), Neil Owen (Principal) Permanent Secretary at the Department of Education, Dr Mark Browne, Chair of the BoGs, Mervyn Alexander and Anna (head girl). (Pic: Contributed).

Facility set to be completed in 2024

Computer generated image of The Box. Photo submitted by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council.

Planning approval for new boxing club hub

Sammy Hyndman (Culture and Events Manager), Ursula Fay (Director of Community Planning), Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Cllr Mark Cooper and Marie-Clare McGeachy (Tourism Officer). (Pic: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council).

New visitor guide launched

Cllr Mark Cooper cuts the ribbon to officially open Antrim Forum’s Fitness Suite, alongside members of the Leisure Team and Cllr Paul Dunlop. Pic: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council).

£2.4m injected into Antrim gym

Dixon Park. (Pic: Ballyclare Comrades).

Ambitious plans for Dixon Park outlined

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council's Chief Executive Jacqui Dixon MBE, Mayor of Gilbert Brigette Peterson, Antrim and Newtownabbey Mayor Cllr Cooper, Gilbert Town Manager Patrick Banger and Sister Cities Board President Christina Sanchez. (Pic: Antrim and Newtownabbey Council).

Trade opportunities outlined

Gibson Park. (Pic Google).

Carrick lose away to Grosvenor

Cllr Mark Cooper BEM, is joined by the council's Chief Executive, Jacqui Dixon MBE and other members of the senior leadership team to launch the Women into Leadership Programme. (Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council).

Women Into Leadership scheme launched

Traffic and travel news. (Contributed).

Oil spill impacting several roads

Cllr Billy Webb MBE at a council vehicle which was taking part in a vegetable oil trial. Photo submitted by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council.

£630k needed to progress switch to low emission vehicles, council told

Sentry Hill. (Pic Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council).

Free events for European Heritage Open Day

Cloghan Point. Photo: Mid and East Antrim Borough Council

Controversial oil terminal redevelopment approved

Antrim Castle Gardens. Pic: Local Democracy Reporting Service

£4,000 approved for new junior Parkrun

The Coronation Garden at Hazelbank Park in Newtownabbey. Council agreed a review of the existing Dog Control Orders should be carried out following new additions to some parks. Photo submitted by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council

Public consultation on Dog Control Orders

Larne are aiming to defend the Co Antrim Shield. (Pacemaker).

Carrick knock Cliftonville out of CAS

Causeway Hospital. Pic courtesy of Northern Health and Social Care Trust

Hospital car parking charges cost patients and visitors £817k, board told

Levi Ives scored twice for Larne. (Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press).

King pleased with Carrick display

Traffic is at a standstill on the M2 near Dunsilly. Picture: Pixabay

Traffic 'at a standstill' following multi-vehicle collision on M2 motorway

Food supply. Local Democracy Reporting Service

Food and fuel vouchers to ease cost of living crisis

Aaron Kavanagh, Johanna Johnston and Peter Corry MBE at a rehearsal for the ‘The Showman is Coming' ahead of the Newtownabbey performance.

Peter Corry show to be performed in Newtownabbey

Cllr Maighréad Ní Chonghaile. Pic: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council

Council to establish female sub-committee to promote women’s issues

Alesha Kidd (10) and Joshua Kidd (9) are in P7 and P6 at Carrickfergus Model Primary School.

First days at school

Whiteabbey Hospital. Pic Google

Cancer detection clinics set to double at hospital

The Ballyclare High contingent pictured ahead of their flight from Belfast International Airport. Pic: Ballyclare High.

Ballyclare students preparing for global competition in France

Mandy Hawthorne, Paula Willis and Ann Weldon were joined by the Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Cllr Mark Cooper, to kick-start their 60th birthday celebrations. Pic: Contributed.

Triplets celebrate 60th birthday

Applications for the Seniors’ Christmas Events Grant Fund open on September 4. Pic: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council.

Funding process set to open

The CDE Global plant in Monkstown. Pic by: Google

Residents complain about noise from Monkstown factory

Planting at the Coronation Garden in Hazelbank Park. Pic: Local Democracy Reporting Service

£150k street art to boost 'Botanical Borough'

Caoimhe Fuller won the Inspirational Entrepreneur of the Year award at the Local Women Magazine event. (Contributed).

Industry award for Glengormley woman

Artist's impression of the new Holywell Hospital. Pic: Northern Health and Social Care Trust

Work has commenced on £80m mental health unit, board told

Pupils received their results on August 24.

‘Top grades’ for Carrickfergus Academy students

Larne and Cliftonville drew 1-1 at Solitude. (Pacemaker).

Carrick earn draw with Linfield

Neil McCarthy receiving a 40-year service jewel from Bryan Gamble, Worshipful Master of Largymore Star of the North RBP 198, prior to the lodge leaving for the Co Down Grand Chapter parade in Dromore on Saturday.

Memorable day in Lisburn as Royal Black Institution holds 'Last Saturday' parade

The chief executive of the Northern Health and Social Care Trust has reiterated a commitment to review the transition of births from Causeway Hospital in Coleraine to Antrim Area Hospital. Picture: Juan Encalada on Unsplash

Welcome for review of hospital births switch from Causeway to Antrim

Raymond Millar from The Butchers, Monkstown scooped gold status as Best Butcher at the Retail NI High Street Hero awards 2023. He is pictured collecting the Gold Award from sponsor Harbinson Mullholland. Picture: Press Eye

Delighted Larne and Monkstown businesses claim High Street Hero awards

Jordanstown's Loughshore Park. Picture: Google

Upgrade to popular Jordanstown Loughshore Park expected to begin next autumn

The Rabbit Hotel in Templepatrick. Picture: Google

£2m extension planned at The Rabbit Hotel in Templepatrick