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Councillor calls for bonfire tyre ban
MEMBERS have heard that a complete blanket ban on tyres on bonfires would mean that a single stray tyre appearing on the fire could result in funding going up in smoke.
Car stolen in ‘creeper burglary’
DETECTIVES in Antrim are appealing for witnesses following a creeper burglary in the Islay Street area of Springfarm at the weekend.
Antrim opticians raises £400 in aid of Children’s Hospice
STAFF from Specsavers in Antrim laced up their trainers to successfully compete in the Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon, raising vital funds for the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice.
Bike thieves have locals in a spin
A PENSIONER in their 70s has become the latest person to have their bike stolen in the Antrim area.
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.
Sport
Antrim ladies suffer defeat at Newcastle
ANTRIM Lawn Ladies travelled to Newcastle on Thursday to take on Castle Park in the NIWBA Junior League.
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.
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
Enjoy the benefits of the Antrim’s community garden
ANTRIM Borough Council’s Health & Well-being Team has been highlighting the benefits of a community garden scheme at Antrim New Horizons, which they initiated in conjunction with Action Mental Health.
Local school support to NSPCC’S drive to end cruelty to children
NSPCC Schools Organiser Amy Gregg has thanked pupils, parents and staff from Steeple Nursery School in Antrim for raising an incredible £2446.40 for the children’s charity’s services in Northern Ireland.
Swift breakfast a soaring success
A SPECIAL event was held in Antrim Library last Wednesday to welcome the bird of the Borough, the Swift, back to Antrim after spending the winter in Africa.
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.
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Weather for Antrim
Thursday 23 May 2013
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 5 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 29 mph
Wind direction: North west
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 4 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 15 mph
Wind direction: North
