News
Pastors take to the streets of Newtownabbey
VOLUNTEERS from local churches are now providing a presence on the streets of Newtownabbey at weekends as the Street Pastors scheme gets rolled out across the borough.
Edmund Rice College students ‘Bring IT On’ at careers’ event
STUDENTS from Edmund Rice College got an insight to the world of computers and technology and the wealth of career opportunities open to them at the Queen’s Bring IT On roadshow.
Appeal to Roads Service to get tough on utilities
COUNCILLORS took a swipe at utility companies who tear up the borough’s pavements and roads for work and leave them in a poor “patchwork” state when they leave the area.
£4 million programme for the year is outlined to council by Roads Service
THE Roads Service has unveiled a £4million programme of works for the coming year around the Newtownabbey area.
Mallusk residents view waste plant proposals
THE latest local community ‘drop in’ information session for the Becon Project took place in the Academy Sports Club, Mallusk, at the weekend.
Roads Service stumped by Ballyclare road problems
ROADS Service officials admitted the Ballyclare traffic problem had left them stumped.
Sport
Greenisland in the swing in early stages of East Antrim League
Greenisland Golf Club have taken advantage of their home matches to claim a strong lead in the Tom McAllister Section of the Isaac Agnew Mercedes-Benz East Antrim League.
Back-to-back titles for Comrades Reserves
STRIKES by Johnny McClurg and Adam Gray secured back-to-back Ballymena Junior League Division 1 titles for Ballyclare Comrades Reserves.
McWilliams brings wealth of experience
The guy with the most racing experience of all of the East Antrim riders must be Glengormley’s Jeremy McWilliams.
Flood hits 100 mark
TWO Ballyclare Comrades players became centurions at the end of a successful season when they each played more than 100 games for the club.
Rockers crowned league champions
IT’S official. Andy Arbuthnot’s Rockers Pool Team are the new Carrick and District Pool League champions.
Hat-trick of wins for Jay
Newtownabbey rider Jay McCrum took the honours in all three races at round three of the Ulster Motocross Championship at Gortnavern, Donegal on Saturday.
Video
Hollybank pupils dress up for NSPCC fundraiser video
HOLLYBANK Primary School welcomed NSPCC representative Amy Gregg to speak at its assembly on April 26.
Lifestyle
Hollybank pupils dress up for NSPCC fundraiser video
HOLLYBANK Primary School welcomed NSPCC representative Amy Gregg to speak at its assembly on April 26.
Farewell to Edenmore
Local historian James Robinson Lynn looks at the ongoing erosion of the borough’s built heritage.
Library set to join the festivities
BALLYCLARE Library will be taking part in the town’s annual May Fair celebrations by holding two free events.
Charity concert for Alzheimer’s Society funds
A fundraising concert is being organised by volunteers in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society.
Swift thinking gets birds flocking to Ballyclare
A BALLYCLARE butcher has helped local RSPB volunteers attract migrating birds back to the town by providing new nesting sites for swifts on the wall of his premises.
Marines storm Carnmoney Presbyterian video
THE ROYAL Marines Band played a storming performance at a packed out Carnmoney Presbyterian Church.
Community
Nursery school launches new website
ASHGROVE Nursery is making it easier for parents and pupils to keep up to date with what’s happening in school with the launch of its new website this week.
‘Sporting for Change’ event
THE postponed ORNE Community Partnership ‘Sporting for Change’ event has been rescheduled for Monday, June 3.
Don’t make life easy for burglars
POLICE have reminded householders of the importance of having a good home security regime to protect against burglary.
McCandless charity cycle challenge
MCCANDLESS Opticians in Ballyclare will be holding a 100 mile stationary relay during the May Fair in its Bridge End Road store on Friday, May 24.
Historic celebrations as society marks milestone
Abbey Historical Society continues to go from strength to strength as it celebrates its 20th anniversary year.
PMS director agrees to disqualification
THE Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment has accepted a disqualification undertaking from a former First Carrickfergus clergyman in respect of his conduct as a director of The Presbyterian Mutual Society Limited.
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Wednesday 22 May 2013
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