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Valley Park near Horizon House where Newtownabbey Borough Council is purposing to build its new cemetery. INNT 24-054-FP

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.

Cllr John Scott

Tyres lifted from bonfire site

Thousands of tyres have been removed from the bonfire site in Ballyduff.

Tom Duffy's Circus.

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.

The 'Welcome to Ballyclare, culture before cash' banner in Ballyclare. INNT 21-037-PSB

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’.

Warren Green.

Family’s plea for answers over ferry tragedy

The family of a Ballyduff man killed in a tragic accident in Germany have called for a full investigation into the circumstances of his death.

Sport rss

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.

Rangers' Andrew Mitchell, seen here in action in the recent friendly against Linfield. Photo: Presseye

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.

Jeremy McWilliams and Jamie Hamilton on the podium

Motorcycling: McWilliams to make NW 200 return

Glengormley’s Jeremy McWilliams has vowed to make a return to the North West 200 in 2014.

Golf update

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.

Golf update

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.

Will it be the winner's champagne for Glengormley's Jeremy McWilliams this year? INLT 20-905-CON

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.

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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 rss

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.

Cllr John Scott (left) with members of the Wilson and Creighton families at the official opening of the memorial garden.

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.

Mrs Culbert is pictured with P2 pupils at Hollybank Primary School during their charity day to raise funds for NSPCC Andrew Keers Fund. INNT 19-008-PSB

Hollybank pupils dress up for NSPCC fundraiser video

HOLLYBANK Primary School welcomed NSPCC representative Amy Gregg to speak at its assembly on April 26.

Planning permission has been granted for the demolition of Edenmore, Jordanstown. INNT 20-508CON

Farewell to Edenmore

Local historian James Robinson Lynn looks at the ongoing erosion of the borough’s built heritage.

Charity concert for Alzheimer’s Society funds

A fundraising concert is being organised by volunteers in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society.

RSPB members Sharman Finlay, Daphne Millar and Brenda Campbell with a nesting box similar to the ones which were erected by Colin Patterson and Gary Millar on the wall of Millar Meats in order to attract swifts back to Ballyclare town centre. INNT 20-019-PSB

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.

Community rss

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.

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.

Children from Glenann PS with Mark Burns, Caelan Rooney, Adam Latham, Eoin Dunlop, Taylor Crangle and AJ McKeown from Glengormley IPS enjoy a trip around Cushendall Bay courtesy of Red Bay Lifeboats. INNT 20-606con

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.

Jail for 
serial sex offender

A serial sex offender was handed a two year and six month prison sentence at Belfast Crown Court last Friday (May 17).

Volunteers and Newtownabbey Borough Council staff who embarked on a spring clean at Mallusk. INNT 19-803-SK

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