News
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.
Whiteabbey woman facing prison term
A Whiteabbey woman convicted of killing a 26-year-old student from Rathfern in a car crash in October 2010 is due to be sentenced next month.
Rathcoole man quits PUP
Rathcoole community worker Phil Hamilton has parted company with the Progressive Unionist Party.
Pastors take to the streets of Newtownabbey
VOLUNTEERS from local churches are now providing a presence on the streets of Newtownabbey at weekends as the Street Pastors scheme gets rolled out across the borough.
Edmund Rice College students ‘Bring IT On’ at careers’ event
STUDENTS from Edmund Rice College got an insight to the world of computers and technology and the wealth of career opportunities open to them at the Queen’s Bring IT On roadshow.
Sport
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.
Raining on my parade
Rain stopped play again for Templepatrick Cricket Club at the weekend with the Ballyclare-based club due to host Woodvale at The Cloughan.
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.
Library set to join the festivities
BALLYCLARE Library will be taking part in the town’s annual May Fair celebrations by holding two free events.
Charity concert for Alzheimer’s Society funds
A fundraising concert is being organised by volunteers in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society.
Community
Creeper burglary arrest
A man has been arrested after a jeep was stolen in a creeper burglary in the Mallusk area.
Burning issue: ‘Why is everyone passing the buck?’
New Mossley and Ballyduff residents have called on statutory agencies to take action to remove hundreds of tyres from the bonfire sites in their estates, and prosecute those responsible for dumping them.
Nursery school launches new website
ASHGROVE Nursery is making it easier for parents and pupils to keep up to date with what’s happening in school with the launch of its new website this week.
‘Sporting for Change’ event
THE postponed ORNE Community Partnership ‘Sporting for Change’ event has been rescheduled for Monday, June 3.
Don’t make life easy for burglars
POLICE have reminded householders of the importance of having a good home security regime to protect against burglary.
McCandless charity cycle challenge
MCCANDLESS Opticians in Ballyclare will be holding a 100 mile stationary relay during the May Fair in its Bridge End Road store on Friday, May 24.
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Weather for Newtownabbey
Friday 24 May 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 4 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 15 mph
Wind direction: North
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Temperature: 8 C to 15 C
Wind Speed: 9 mph
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