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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.
Clarke calls for justice for Massereene killers
THE DUP South Antrim MLA Trevor Clarke has reiterated the need for justice following the cruel murder of Sappers Quinsey and Azimkar in 2009.
First ever Antrim Locality Youth Fair
PARKHALL Integrated College hosted the first “Antrim Locality Youth Fair” on Wednesday, May 1.
Antrim TA soldier ‘nothing short of exceptional’
A TERRITORIAL Army soldier from Antrim has been honoured at a ceremony at Hillsborough Castle, receiving one of the highest accolades that can be conferred on members of the Reserve Forces and Cadet movement.
Important work in borough to address mental health issues
MEMBERS of Antrim Council have heard about the range of work taking place in the borough to promote emotional health and well being.
Local youths take part in PCSP’s solvent abuse awareness campaign
‘SOLVENT Abuse Will Kill’ was the message at the launch of Antrim Policing and Community Safety Partnership’s awareness raising campaign which took place recently in Antrim Civic Centre.
Councillors voice concerns about care homes to Northern Trust
LOCAL COUNCILLORS have vented their frustrations at the handling of a policy that could have lead to the closure of residential care homes including Rose Dale.
Bus contract brings jobs boost to Antrim
A CONTRACT secured by Wrightbus to supply 600 London buses is to create 50 additional jobs in Antrim, it was confirmed on Friday.
Local midwives deliver the goods in Lipstick Challenge
SIX Midwives from Antrim Hospital were last Saturday crowned champions of an adventure event to raise funds for the charity, TinyLife.
Pup dies in arson attack
POLICE are appealing for information following an arson incident in the Main Street area of Glenavy in the early hours of Monday. May 13.
Ritchie demands justice for Massereene victims
ALDERMAN Drew Ritchie has demanded justice for the two soldiers murdered at Massereene barracks in 2009.
Kinahan calls for Poots to go
ULSTER Unionist MLA for South Antrim Danny Kinahan added his voice to those calling for DUP Health Minister Edwin Poots to recognise his own incompetence and leave the post in the hands of someone more able to grasp the sensitivities involved and the impact that the Department’s decisions actually have on the ground.
Foster welcomes London bus jobs boost
ENTERPRISE Minister Arlene Foster has welcomed news that a contract to supply 600 London buses is to create 50 additional jobs in Antrim.
Mayor of London to open new bus manufacturing plant
MAYOR of London, Boris Johnson, is in the Ballymena and Antrim area today to open a manufacturing plant that will build the chassis for the new bus for London.
CHKS 40Top Hospital award for NHSCT
THE Northern Health and Social Care Trust were this week named as one of the CHKS 40Top Hospitals for 2013.
Clarke congratulates Creavery Primary School
SOUTH Antrim MLA Trevor Clarke has congratulated Creavery Primary School on winning a PTA-UK Gold Star Award.
Brown dismayed at the Paediatric Cardiac recommendation
SOUTH Antrim MLA and Assembly Health Committee member, Pam Brown MLA, has spoken of her dismay at the recommendation to cease Paediatric Cardiac at the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children.
Police warning about creeper burglaries
POLICE in D District are reminding householders of the importance of having a good home security regime to protect against burglary.
Wind turbine plan refused
THE Planning Service has turned down a proposal to build a wind turbine at a local farm.
Catherine scoops another scholarship
A local student has won another scholarship in recognition of her outstanding academic achievement.
‘Renewed confidence’ in education provision at Crumlin Integrated College
THE Vice-Principal of Crumlin Integrated College has said parents can have “renewed confidence” in the education being provided to children following a recent inspection report.
Well done Catherine!
AN agriculture student from Ballymena has won another scholarship in recognition of her outstanding academic achievement.
Ritchie demands justice for Massereene Victims
ALDERMAN Drew Ritchie has demanded justice for the two soldiers murdered at Massereene barracks in 2009.
Brown’s anger at Northern Trust
SOUTH Antrim MLA and Assembly Health Committee, Pam Brown MLA, has spoken of her anger at the Northern Trust’s proposal to close all of its NHS care homes.
Ignoring the rules? For-jet about it!
A LOCAL councillor has warned that if jet skiers at Lough Shore park continue to ignore rules then he will call for a complete ban.
‘Rail link needed for Crumlin and airport’
ANTRIM Council has agreed to contact the Department of Regional Development to confirm that local councillors are on board with an improved railway network serving Crumlin and the International Airport and are keen on making sure it remains on track.
Lough Neagh’s on everyone’s map
A VISITOR map for the Lough Neagh and its waterways was officially launched at Ballyronan Marina last week.
Ryan’s marathon effort for Poppy Appeal
AN Antrim man is making a marathon effort in his charity fundraising efforts for the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal.
Local schemes set to receive cash boost
ANTRIM Borough Council has agreed to fund 18 local schemes through the community development grant after they met the criteria set.
Council funding for Moneyglass Commuinity Centre
MONEYGLASS Community Centre looks set to benefit from a yearly cash boost after it was agreed - in principle - that they will receive £8,000 annually from Antrim Borough Council.
Shivers cleared of Massereene murders
A MAN accused of killing two soldiers at Massereene army barracks in Antrim has been acquitted.
Brown secures Assembly debate on new SARC centre
LOCAL MLA Pam Brown last week secured an adjournment debate to the Assembly on the opening of The Rowan Sexual Assault Referral Centre at Antrim Area Hospital.
Commissioner for Older People to meet with Health Minister and the Chief Executive of the Health and Social Care Board
THE COMMISSIONER for Older People for Northern Ireland, Claire Keatinge will be meeting with the Minister for Health, Edwin Poots and the Chief Executive of the Health and Social Care Board, John Crompton, next week.
New appointments at Northern Trust
HEALTH Minister Edwin Poots has announced the appointment of two senior executives to the Northern Health and Social Care Trust to lead on the next stages of turnaround in order to improve performance in critical areas of service delivery.
CAREHOMES BACKLASH
THE future of Rosedale care home in Antrim is in doubt after the Northern Trust announced plans to close all of its residential care facilities.
Wardens scheme hailed a success by local community
A NEW community warden scheme has dramatically improved the quality of life, residents have said.
Clarke hits out at graffiti ‘thugs’
SOUTH Antrim MLA Trevor Clarke has hit out at those responsible for sectarian grafitti in Randalstown.
Prescription drugs taken in burglary
POLICE in Antrim have issued a warning after medication was taken during a burglary from a house in the Islay Street area of the town on Wednesday, April 24.
Car set on fire in Antrim
PPOLICE in Antrim are appealing for information following the report of a suspicious fire of a car in The Meadow, Towns Parks area of Antrim in the early hours of Tuesday morning, April 30.
Post Office announces search for retail partner for Antrim branch
THE Post Office has today announced its search for a retailer to operate Antrim Post Office branch – one of 70 Crown Post Office branches for which it is seeking retail partners.
Kelly calls for review of Antrim Forum’s weekend opening hours
A LOCAL councillor has called for a review of the Sunday opening hours at Antrim Forum, describing it as “disgraceful” that the complex is closed until 2pm.
Local police take to Twitter for Q&A
ANTRIM PSNI will use the social media network Twitter to take questions from members of the public.
Man assaulted in Crumlin
POLICE in Antrim are appealing for information following an assault that occurred in the Main Street area of Crumlin on Sunday, April 21.
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Tuesday 21 May 2013
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