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News
Council to recognise fallen airmen
A Ballyclare historian has welcomed a decision by Newtownabbey Borough Council to erect a plaque to commemorate the deaths of RAF service men who died in an air crash outside the town.
Valley Park cemetery site still a possibility
A motion to rule out the Valley Park as a possible site for a new “super cemetery” has been rejected by Newtownabbey councillors.
Frustration as Scout troop is left in ‘limbo’
Frustrated parents of kids in First Jordanstown Scout troop have appealed for the organisation’s governing body to re-instate the group.
Tyres lifted from bonfire site
Thousands of tyres have been removed from the bonfire site in Ballyduff.
Circus wins backing of council committee
Duffy’s Circus could be granted permission to set up its big top at Loughshore Park next month, just weeks after the council voted not to allow circuses which use animals on its land.
Loyalist banner sparks outrage
People in Ballyclare have hit out at loyalists for erecting a banner at the bottom of the town saying ‘WELCOME TO LOYALIST BALLYCLARE’.
Sport
‘Wee Reds’ remain on course for an historic treble after Cup success
BALLYCLARE Comrades Reserves clinched a double when they won the Linda Welshman Memorial Cup on Friday, but what drama lies behind that storyline!
Theatre at Mill date for Saint
Two Liverpool FC legends will be in Newtownabbey next month giving a unique insight into Anfield’s great managers Bill Shankly, Bob Paisley and Joe Fagan and disclosing the secrets behind the club’s rise to global fame.
County Antrim Harriers out in force at local race
County Antrim Harriers were in action over the past number of days with the popular club’s runners out at events from Ballymoney to Belfast.
Duo named in NI Under-21 squad
Newtownabbey duo Andrew Mitchell and Ross Glendinning have been named in Northern Ireland’s Under-21 squad to face Cyprus next week.
Motorcycling: McWilliams to make NW 200 return
Glengormley’s Jeremy McWilliams has vowed to make a return to the North West 200 in 2014.
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.
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
Daffodil fundraiser proves to be a blooming success
THE Marie Curie Sixmile Fundraising Group has thanked everyone who supported its first ever Daffodil Day fundraiser recently.
Get ‘Fit for Life’
Trinity Reformed Presbyterian Church on the Doagh Road near Mossley is inviting people to its Parent and Toddler Group’s ‘Fit for Life’ walk and talk on Wednesday, May 29.
Garden project in memory of Etta and Ella
RESIDENTS of Rathmore Manor were joined by South Antrim MP William McCrea on Monday, May 13 for the official opening of their new sensory/memorial garden.
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.
Community
Newtownabbey members receive certificates after project success
The 16th Newtownabbey Boys’ Brigade Company attached to the Belfast City Mission in Rathcoole has completed a project in association with UUJ.
‘Overwhelming’ support from Asda
THE Marie Curie Sixmile Fundraising Group has thanked the customers, management and staff of Asda Ballyclare for their tremendous support with the recent Daffodil Day collection.
Children to make move to GIPS
The pending closure of Ballygolan Primary School in Whitewell will mean a boost in pupil numbers for Glengormley Integrated Primary School.
Visitors flock to caravan park
The Jordanstown caravan park is expected to post a profit for the second year in a row, council officers have said.
Glengormley pupils riding on the crest of a wave
Primary seven children from Glengormley Integrated participated in a flight in nature workshop at Cushendall Boat Club as part of their cross-community programme with Glenann Primary. This was the last of four workshops organised by Tony Monaghan, education officer at Bombardier and formed part of the school’s community relations and equality diversity (CRED) project that was funded by the NEELB. At the end of their workshop the children presented a cheque for £110 to Danny Bevan from Red Bay Lifeboats as a gesture of thanks.
June date for Meehan trial
The trial of former Newtownabbey Sinn Fein Councillor Briege Meehan has been set for Monday, June 3.
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Sunday 26 May 2013
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