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Car stolen in ‘creeper burglary’

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:26:34 GMT

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

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:08:33 GMT

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

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:08:31 GMT

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

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:52:13 GMT

ANTRIM Council has announced plans for a new £4.5m recreation facility in council.

Zero tolerance for people without dog licences - Kelly

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:45:06 GMT

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

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:39:33 GMT

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

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:29:16 GMT

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.

Men with iron bar rob delivery van in Crumlin

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:00:51 GMT

FOUR men have robbed a cash delivery van in Crumlin.

Councillor calls for bonfire tyre ban

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:31:50 GMT

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.

Lidl Roadshow huge success at Antrim Grammar School

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:00:26 GMT

THE Lidl Roadshow was met with great fanfare as it rolled into Antrim Grammar School last Monday.

Clarke calls for justice for Massereene killers

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:38:43 GMT

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

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:35:12 GMT

PARKHALL Integrated College hosted the first “Antrim Locality Youth Fair” on Wednesday, May 1.

Important work in borough to  address mental health issues

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:26:12 GMT

MEMBERS of Antrim Council have heard about the range of work taking place in the borough to promote emotional health and well being.

Antrim TA soldier ‘nothing short of exceptional’

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:26:06 GMT

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.

Local youths take part in PCSP’s solvent abuse awareness campaign

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:06:32 GMT

‘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.

Bus contract brings jobs boost to Antrim

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:01:11 GMT

A CONTRACT secured by Wrightbus to supply 600 London buses is to create 50 additional jobs in Antrim, it was confirmed on Friday.

Pup dies in arson attack

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:52:05 GMT

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

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:30:09 GMT

ALDERMAN Drew Ritchie has demanded justice for the two soldiers murdered at Massereene barracks in 2009.

Kinahan calls for Poots to go

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:46:27 GMT

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

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:28:39 GMT

ENTERPRISE Minister Arlene Foster has welcomed news that a contract to supply 600 London buses is to create 50 additional jobs in Antrim.