News
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’.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Community
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.
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).
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Saturday 25 May 2013
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