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‘There But Not There’ Art marks WW1 centenary in the borough

Antrim & Newtownabbey Mayor, Cr. Paul Michael has unveiled The ‘There But Not There’ art installation at Antrim Castle Gardens.

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EuroMillions win remains unclaimed in County Antrim

The clock really is ticking for a mystery local lottery winner in County Antrim who has just a week left to claim an amazing EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker prize worth £1,000,000.

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Trevor Taylor (second left) chair of the Police Federation Country Club presents a cheque for �1156 to Ian Hamill, chair of the Ballyclare and District Support Group to the Comber Romanian Orphan Appeal. Included are: the Mayor of Larne and the manager of the Club Neil Taylor. 1997

IN PICTURES: Take a look through the Newtownabbey Times archive

Take a look back at the good old days with our selection of photographs from the paper’s archive. More every week in the Newtownabbey Times.

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Star baker Harry MacAleese from Newtownabbey pictured at the Ashgrove Nursery School bake-a-thon fundraiser.

Ashgrove Nursery pupils rise to a sponsored bake-a-thon challenge

Ashgrove Nursery pupils have baked up a treat to raise money for an in-school mental health and wellbeing initiative.

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The Best Fish and Chip restaurant in Northern Ireland has been crowned (Photo: Seafish)

Northern Ireland's best fish and chip shop has been revealed

The best chippy in Northern Ireland has been named ahead of the 2019 National Fish & Chip Awards

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Michelin stars are awarded to the world's best restaurants (Photo: Shutterstock)

2 Belfast restaurants retain Michelin star status

The Michelin star winners of 2019 have been revealed - and just two restaurants from Northern Ireland have made the cut.

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Shoppers urged to continue to show support for Belfast city centre retailers

Deirdre Hargey has backed the high-profile #YourBelfast campaign following the devastating Primark fire in the city centre, which has hugely impacted surrounding traders.

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Stephen and Lisa Foster pictured at the Loughshore Park during the Newtownabbey Raft Race. The event drew a large number of both participants and spectators. 1997.

IN PICTURES: Take a look through the Newtownabbey Times archive

Take a look back at the good old days with our selection of photographs from the paper’s archive.

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Paul Allen from Jump NI performs outside the Eikon Exhibition centre to launch the Calor N.I Leisure show which will take place at the Lisburn venue on Nov 2-4. The show is Ireland's largest exhibition of caravans, motorhomes and camper vans.

Calor NI Leisure Show springs into action with fun-fuelled launch

Local man Billy Nutt welcomed traders and exhibitors alike to the adrenaline-packed launch, which featured a spectacular parkour demonstration.

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Ballyclare High School 'A' Level students Stephen Whitla, Chris Davison, Louise Todd and Mark Johnson who all achieve straight As in their subjects. 1997.

IN PICTURES: The Way We Were

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WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.'The platform party at the County Antrim Grand Orange Lodge Parade and Drumhead Service to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the ending of World War One. Included front are: Right Worshipful Brother Robin Matthews, County Grand Master, County Antrim Grand Orange Lodge; Joan Christie Her Majesty's Lord Lieutenant for County Antrim; Alderman John Smyth Deputy Mayor, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council. (More photos on Page 6).

Parade and Drumhead Service marks Great War centenary

The County Antrim Grand Orange Lodge Parade and Drumhead Service has been held to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the ending of World War 1.

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Ballyclare Comrades Chairman George Herron presents George Brown with a crystal clock to mark his 1,000 match reporting on the Comrades over the last 25 years. Looking on is Eddie McClintock. 1997.

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Take a look back at the good old days with our selection of photographs from the paper’s archive.

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Eilish Devlin, Ardean and Laura McKnight, Legal Assist, join The Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Paul Michael, to launch the Build Your Own Website initiative.

New term for Council’s Build Your Own Website programme

Applications are now open for digital training and web development initiative for SMEs (micro, small and medium-sized enterprises) in the Antrim and Newtownabbey Council area.

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Antrim teenager Amber Lloyd, who is helping Cancer Research UK kick off this year's Give Up Clothes For Good Campaign in association with TK Maxx, pictured with her mum Karen.

Brave Amber (15) launches appeal

An Antrim teenager, who battled a rare bone cancer, is urging people to clear out their wardrobes and help save lives.

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Which photo sums up summer of 2018 best?

An amateur photographer from Northern Ireland has won a UK-wide competition to find the best depiction of the perfect summer’s day.

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East Antrim Christian Endeavour immediate past president Ruth Hutchinson from Glengormley hands over the chain of office to June Ross of Carrickfergus. 1989.

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Right at the start of the new season Ballyclare Male Choir will be'hosting the visit of a top class Male Choir from Carmarthenshire'Wales (pictured).

Ballyclare Male Choir hosting joint concert

Ballyclare Male Choir will be kicking off their new season by hosting a top class Male Choir from Carmarthenshire in Wales.

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Actor Liam Neeson is supporting AWARE and their three upcoming N.I. Mood Walks to mark World Suicide Prevention Day. He found time during filming recently in Northern Ireland to sign a Mood Walk t-shirt. Those who register for a walk online using the AWARE website will be entered into a draw to win the t-shirt. For more information visit www.aware-ni.org

Liam Neeson lends his support to AWARE’s Mood Walks

Northern Ireland depression charity, AWARE has received the backing of Hollywood actor Liam Neeson for their upcoming Mood Walks for World Suicide Prevention Day.

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Robert Hutchinson, ADS NI Business Development Manager, Ann Williamson Head of Employer Skills for the Department for the Economy, Clare O'Neill, Head of Business Development at Northern Regional College and Gordon Kane, Section Head, Northern Regional College at the launch of the CNC Academy

CNC Academy launched to support aerospace sector

Northern Regional College has teamed up with ADS Northern Ireland to create an exciting training opportunity for anyone interested in becoming a CNC operator.

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