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Views sought for new recreational facility
ANTRIM Council has announced plans for a new £4.5m recreation facility in council.
Zero tolerance for people without dog licences - Kelly
A LOCAL councillor has called for a zero tolerance approach to be adopted when council officers deal with dog owner’s who do not have licences for their pet.
New powers to hound out irresponsible dog owners
POWERS introduced under new legislation could see that when it comes to dealing with dog control problems, Antrim Council’s bite could be more significant than their bark.
Maguire voices concern at future of Antrim Post Office
LOCAL Sinn Féin Councillor Noel Maguire joined with workers, trade union reps and other representatives at a protest against the possible franchising of Antrim Post Office in the Castle Mall on Saturday.
Lidl Roadshow huge success at Antrim Grammar School
THE Lidl Roadshow was met with great fanfare as it rolled into Antrim Grammar School last Monday.
Sport
Roy Adams reflects on a rain-ruined North West 200
LAST Saturday’s North West 200 fell victim to weather conditions, for the second time in three years, after just two racing laps had been completed.
Michael misses out on MotoGP points in France
IT was a case of back to the drawing board for Michael Laverty in Sunday’s MotoGP round in France.
Views sought for outdoor changing rooms
PLANS are underway for Antrim Forum’s new suite of outdoor changing rooms and Antrim Borough Council would like your views.
Loanends enjoy win at Active Antrim Primary Schools Challenge
LOANENDS Primary School were crowned overall winners of the recent Active Antrim Primary Schools Netball Challenge at Antrim Forum.
Aces at the double as they pick up two trophies
IT was a good week for 147 Aces in the Ballymena and District Snooker league last week.
St Benedict’s inaugural 10K is a huge success
IN keeping with the school ethos of “Fit for life” , the school organised its inaugural 10k race/funrun event in the beautiful surrounds of Shane’s Castle , last Saturday.
Lifestyle
Antrim Forum is rolling back prices to 1973!
ANTRIM Forum is rolling back its prices to 1973 until Sunday, May 26 to celebrate 40 years of fun.
Snow Patrol to headline Tennent’s Vital
SNOW Patrol will return to Tennent’s Vital this summer to play a massive homecoming show at Belfast’s Boucher Road Playing Fields on Thursday, August 15.
Local Businesses feature in Tourism Awards shortlist
ANTRIM’S Holiday Inn Express has been recognised as being one of the top tourism businesses in Northern Ireland after making the shortlist for the 2013 Northern Ireland Tourism Awards, in association with Diageo NI.
Local date for Anthony Toner
SINGER songwriter Anthony Toner comes to the Old Courthouse in Antrim as part of a Northern Ireland tour to support his brand new album.
Local workshops will help you to learn more about gardening
A NUMBER of workshops are being held in the coming weeks for budding amateur gardeners.
Antrim date for Panama Jazz Band
ONE of Northern Ireland’s longest established and best loved jazz bands will be performing at The Old Courthouse later this month.
Community
Assembly reps visit new Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Antrim
MEMBERS of the NI Assembly’s Health and Justice committees paid a visit last week to The Rowan, Northern Ireland’s first Sexual Assault Referral Centre.
Family fun day returns to Stormont Estate
BANK Holiday Monday, May 27 is a date for your diary if families want to experience a great day out while having fun and enjoying the festivities that this year’s Family Fun Day has to offer.
Kinahan hopes for route development at Aldergrove
SOUTH Antrim MLA, Danny Kinahan has reiterated his call for further airline route development at Belfast International Airport.
Parkinson’s research developments to be revealed
THE Ballymena branch of Parkinson’s UK, is opening its doors and inviting people from the Antrim area to find out more about the latest breakthroughs in Parkinson’s research.
Forever Knitting performance marks close of Arts Care Festival
THE YOUNG and old of Antrim performed together at Clotworthy House on Thursday to conclude a month long festival celebrating 21 years of Arts Care.
Health talk at Antrim WI
THE guest speaker for the April meeting of Antrim WI was Sophie McGovern on ways to stay fit, healthy and free of pain.
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Weather for Antrim
Wednesday 22 May 2013
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Cloudy
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