News
Latest police statistics reveal drop in crime
THE number of crimes reported to Newtownabbey Police dropped significantly last year, according to the PSNI’s latest statistics.
Rape accused denied bail
A MAN charged with raping his pregnant partner during an incident in Mallusk at the weekend has been remanded in custody.
McKinney descendant returns to family home
A DESCENDANT of William Fee McKinney paid a visit to his ancestral home at Sentry Hill this week.
Groups celebrate lottery funding jackpot
THREE Newtownabbey groups are celebrating a windfall from the Big Lottery Fund.
Braniffs get connected
A NEWTOWNABBEY family will soon become a part of the furniture in homes right across the land as they star in a major television advertising campaign.
Sport
Wee Reds clinch League title
BALLYCLARE Comrades Reserves clinched the Ballymena Junior League Division 1 title this week with a 3-1 win against Mallusk Athletic.
McWilliams and Hamilton gear up for NW200
This weekend all roads lead to the north coast and the Relentless International North West 200, writes Maurice Montgomery.
Smith impresses but Templepatrick lose out to Armagh
Talented all-rounder, Robert Smith (right), impressed with both bat and ball for Templepatrick at the weekend but he was unable to steer his side to victory against Armagh.
Netball: Evergreen McAfee not tempted by Euros
Hopes that Glengormley woman Bronagh McAfee might come out of international netball retirement in response to an availability crisis in the Northern Ireland defence have been dashed, writes Richard Bullick.
Golf: Ladies compete in Peggy Nelson qualifier
The Ballyclare course benefited last week from a spell of dry weather and warmer weather which helped to stimulate a bit of growth on recently developed areas.
Lifestyle
Savings for Times readers
Last month the Newtownabbey Times increased slightly in price due to increasing production costs, but to reward regular readers we’ve launched a pre-paid voucher subscription at the old price. And with the added benefit of a discount of up to 25 per cent when you take out a subscription it amounts to a good saving.
Young people on a Mission in Monkstown
CHURCH of the Good Shepherd (COGS) in Monkstown is hosting a team of 23 young adults and leaders from Youth With a Mission (YWAM), Boston, USA as they undertake a week of outreach in Newtownabbey this week (May 17 - 24).
Latest edition of Source hits doorsteps
THE summer edition of the council’s Source magazine should be landing on the doorsteps of homes and businesses this week.
Last chance to sign up for Walk in the Park
DIABETES UK Northern Ireland’s Walk in the Park fundraiser will take place at Hazelbank Park on Saturday, May 26 at 10am.
‘Silver Surfers’ urged to get online
NEWTOWNABBEY’S over 50s are being urged to attend their local library for Silver Surfers’ Day on Friday, May 18.
Community
Top music acts back Horizon House fundraiser
SOME of the biggest names in Irish music will be performing at a very special charity concert at Belfast’s Waterfront Hall studio on Sunday, May 20.
Rathcoole gets new Priest in Charge
THE Rev Mark Niblock was introduced as Priest in Charge of St Comgall’s, Rathcoole at a special service on Tuesday, May 8.
Thieves steal gates and garden ornaments
POLICE have issued an appeal for information following a burglary in the Hillhead Road area of Ballyclare.
Pupils win class prize
PUPILS at Straid Primary School have won an amazing two-night return trip to Alton Towers thanks to leading ferry company Stena Line.
Walk for Women of the World
MEMBERS of Templepatrick WI took part in a walk from Lough Neagh at Antrim to Clotworthy House at Antrim Castle on Saturday, April 28 for Associated Women.
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Weather for Newtownabbey
Friday 18 May 2012
Today
Light rain
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