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Kathleen and Jim Williamson with their dog Toby.

‘Toby is lucky to be alive’

A COUPLE whose pet dog was attacked by a Rottweiler during a terrifying incident in a Newtownabbey park last week have appealed to dog owners to be more responsible and keep their animals on a lead.

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Woman rescued from house blaze

POLICE and Fire Service personnel are investigating the cause of a blaze at a house in Glengormley on Friday morning (February 3).

Agnes Logan MBE.

‘Love of children’ inspired Agnes’ work for Barnardo’s

TRIBUTES have been paid to a remarkable Glengormley woman who passed away last week, aged 100 years and six months.

Natalie Brittle is hoping to be crowned Belfast's Next Top Model. INNT 05-504CON

Natalie sets sights on catwalk success

A BALLYCLARE beauty is hoping to become Ireland’s new face of fashion.

Joby Murphy (20) disappeared near the Lagan Weir in the early hours of Thursday morning (January 26).

FATHER’S ANGUISH OVER MISSING SON

THE heartbroken father of a missing Glengormley man has said his family are now playing “the waiting game” while search teams comb Belfast Harbour for his son’s body.

Sport rss

Football: Today’s fixtures

Thinking of heading to a football match this afternoon? Here’s a quick look at the fixture list for league and Cup matches featuring East Antrim sides for Saturday, February 4.

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RBS Six Nations Preview - Ireland ready for Wales test video

Preparations are almost complete for Ireland’s opening game of the Six Nations Championship which is a rematch of the World Cup quarter-final defeat against Wales

Irish FA to host First Aid courses at Nortel

THE Irish FA (IFA) is providing free First Aid courses under its club Education and Development Programme.

Islandmagee midfielder Simon Moffatt.

Football: Moffatt on target against Rathfern

TWO Islandmagee goals in the opening 20 minutes effectively settled an unusually low-key Intermediate Cup derby with Rathfern Rangers at Wilbourne Park on Saturday.

Belfast High School lost out to visitors, Bangor Grammar, 6-0 in the School's Cup. INNT 05-045-FP

Schools’ rugby: Belfast High edged out by Bangor

BELFAST High School (BHS) came close to booking a spot in the fourth round of the Northern Bank Schools’ Cup but were narrowly edged out in a 6-0 defeat to Bangor Grammar.

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RBS Six Nations Preview - Ireland ready for Wales test video

Preparations are almost complete for Ireland’s opening game of the Six Nations Championship which is a rematch of the World Cup quarter-final defeat against Wales

Lifestyle rss

Ian works on getting the finish just right on one of his bespoke boxes.

Tweet success for Carnmoney box maker

A CARNMONEY man has described a TV Dragon placing his box making business in the spotlight as “a great buzz”.

A night with The Smurfs

ABBEY Presbyterian Church is hosting a Family Film Night on Friday, February 3 at 7.30pm.

Irish soprano, Virginia Kerr. INNT 05-502CON

Top soprano helps mark theatre’s second birthday

THEATRE at The Mill has drafted in one of Ireland’s most distinguished sopranos, Virginia Kerr, to help celebrate its second birthday.

Charity concert

THURSDAY, February 9 sees the annual charity concert organised by the Ballyeaston Vintage Tractor Club held, as usual, in the Brann Memorial Hall at 2nd Ballyeaston Presbyterian Church, Trenchill Road, Ballyclare. The concert starts at 8pm

Mayor Billy Webb and Kathy Wolff from the Ballyclare May Fair Sub Committee are looking forward to judging the May Fair Programme Cover picture competition. INNT 04-506CON

Calling all budding artists

THE search is on for a budding young artist to design the cover of this year’s Ballyclare May Fair programme.

Community rss

Water mains upgrade work continues on the Carnmoney Road, Glengormley. INNT 04-076FP

No water meters as work continues on schedule

NI WATER has said water mains rehabilitation work across Newtownabbey is progressing well and should finish on schedule.

Engagement ring found

AN ENGAGEMENT ring has been found in the Nationwide Building Society in Glengormley.

Bottles thrown during street clashes

GANGS of anti-social yobs were involved in running battles in the centre of Glengormley on Monday night (January 30).

Man charged with assault

A 43-YEAR-OLD man is due in court later this month charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

Landlord fined over eviction

A NEWTOWNABBEY landlord has been fined £200 for illegally evicting his tenant.

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Weather for Newtownabbey

Saturday 04 February 2012

5 day forecast

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Heavy rain

Heavy rain

Temperature: 3 C to 8 C

Wind Speed: 16 mph

Wind direction: South

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