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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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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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Members of Ballyclare Purple Star LOL 668 pictured parading at The Twelfth, 1997.

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Jamie Wright with Kainos CodeCamp judges Cormac Quinn, Founder & CEO at Loyalbe; S�ren�Rode Adreasan, Chief Digital Officer, Danske Bank and Chris Sherrard, Editor, Belfast Live.

Jamie’s website wins at Kainos CodeCamp

An Antrim Grammar School pupil’s ‘Computer Science Info’ website has taken a top place at Kainos CodeCamp.

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Two Northern Irish fish and chips shops have been named among the best in the UK (Photo: Shutterstock)

These two fish and chip shops have been named the best in Northern Ireland

The two best fish and chip shops in Northern Ireland have been revealed following the announcement of the shortlist UK Fish and Chip Shop of the Year Award .

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Springfarm Primary School Reunion in September.

Calling all past pupils of Springfarm Primary

What used to be Springfarm Primary School, known today as Round Tower Integrated Primary School, opened its doors to pupils for the first time on September 1, 1978.

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A trio of happy artists - Kyla Moore, Nichola Leighton and Philip Garret at the Rathfern Summer Scheme. 1997.

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Pictured is Margaret Connolly a representative for Monkstown Village Community Garden'and NI Water's Outreach and Learning Officer Anna Killen.

Community Garden gets waterbutt donation

NI Water has donated a waterbutt to the Monkstown Village Community Garden.

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Jane Tweed (right) pictured as she sets off for Florida. Presenting her with her plane tickets (from left) are Rosemary Scallon (training adviser - Catering Industry Training Board) and Ann Williams (Chief Executive - Catering Industry Training Board). 1989

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Tutors Jenny Gibson and Josie Hunter congratulate East Antrim Institute student Ian Cunningham of Ballyclare who gained As in chemistry and biology and a B in maths. 1997.

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L-R Centra Health and Nutrition Ambassador Jane McClenaghan, Translink's Ursula Henderson and SuperValu Vegetarian Ambassador Sarah Patterson announce Ballynure woman Lorraine Surgin as a finalist of the Healthy Lunch Off competition.It's now up to the public to decide which should win. Entries close on Wednesday 8th August. Pictures by William Cherry, Press Eye.

Voting open for Healthy Lunch Off competition

Two finalists have been announced in the Healthy Lunch Off competition, created by SuperValu and Centra and Translink.

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Councillor Sean Mc Peake and Marie Mc Cloy, Empower Project Manager with parents and children who attended the Empower Project Movie Day at Seamus Heaney HomePlace. Included in the photo are Rhonda Davison and her children Isla and Alexander and Kirsty Anne Takel and her son Thomas.

Marvellous Movie Day at Heaney Homeplace

The Empower Project, in partnership with the award winning Seamus Heaney Homeplace in Bellaghy, has introduced yet another innovative activity to its already busy programme of events.

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