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Dec 5, 2024
ANBCouncil agrees latest money raising measure - increasing burial and cremation charges
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have agreed to increase burial and cremation charges. The council’s Operations Committee approved the...

Dec 4, 2024
ANB Council set to introduce new charges in car parks and hourly rate increases
Castle Street Car Park, Antrim. Charges are to be introduced at four car parks in Antrim and Newtownabbey in April bringing in additional...


Dec 3, 2024
ANB Council agree to reduce number of caddy liners supplied to households as cost cutting measure
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have agreed to reduce the number of caddy liners supplied to households in the borough in a bid to...

Dec 2, 2024
Query over increased sewage output at Braid as plans passed for more offices & town centre toilets
A public toilet will be returned to Ballymena town centre after an application was approved at a meeting of Mid and East Antrim Borough...


Dec 2, 2024
ANB Councillors set to consider changes to household waste services in bid to cut costs
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors are to consider making changes to household waste services this week in a bid to cut costs....


Dec 1, 2024
Mid and East Antrim Council seeks 'joined-up' approach on grass
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has agreed to explore working in partnership with other agencies to get to grips with overgrown grass...


Nov 29, 2024
Police charge man following vehicle ramming and pursuit in Kilrea
Police investigating a vehicle pursuit, ramming and related offences in Kilrea on Wednesday afternoon, 27th November have charged a man...

Nov 25, 2024
Fourteen new homes proposed opposite Craigyhill bonfire site in Co Antrim
Site location plan and context of proposed new social housing in Larne’s Craigyhill estate. A planning application has been submitted to...


Nov 24, 2024
Rory Gallagher statue to be erected finally at Ulster Hall
Irish rock and blues legend Rory Gallagher A statue of Irish rock and blues legend Rory Gallagher is finally to be erected at Belfast’s...


Nov 22, 2024
Plans for glamping pod site in the Glens of Antrim
Site plan for glamping pods in Glenariff, County Antrim Plans for six glamping pods Glenariff have been submitted to Causeway Coast and...


Nov 21, 2024
Inspirational Coleraine man celebrates his 106th birthday
Deputy Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Tanya Stirling joined Norman Irwin and invited guests to celebrate Norman’s 106th...

Nov 20, 2024
Green light for new homes in conservation area in Antrim
Site location for new housing development Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Planning Committee has given permission for the...


Nov 20, 2024
Plans refused for former Royal British Legion building 'not in Ballyclare town centre'
Visualisation of proposed retail development at former Royal British Legion social club in Ballyclare A former Royal British Legion...


Nov 20, 2024
New 81 room hotel approved beside Belfast International Airport
Artist impression drawings of the new Premier Inn hotel at Belfast International Airport Revised plans for a major hotel development...


Nov 19, 2024
Plans approved for new £5.5M Premier Inn hotel at Belfast International
Planning permission for a new £5.5m Premier Inn Hotel close to Belfast International Airport was granted by Antrim and Newtownabbey...


Nov 17, 2024
Sensory garden approval for playgroup in Antrim
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have approved a request for a sensory garden to be created at the rear of Muckamore Community Centre,...


Nov 15, 2024
“Disgusting” – traders rage after ANB council cancels Ballyclare Christmas market at short notice
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has defended a decision to cancel an outdoor market which was due to have been held in Ballyclare...


Nov 15, 2024
Emergency road closure set to continue due to structural concerns at former Antrim Arms Hotel
Ongoing concerns regarding the structural integrity of the former Antrim Arms building on Castle Street, Ballycastle have required...


Nov 13, 2024
£1.45M ‘Living over shops’ scheme set to be rolled out in Randalstown and Ballyclare
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have approved the second phase of a £1.45m ‘Living over the Shops’ scheme which will be extended to...


Nov 13, 2024
SPACE officially opens in the heart of Antrim Town
Have you noticed all the recent buzz around Antrim Town? There has been plenty of excitement about the new 16,000 sq/ft flexible, modern...
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