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Kicking Off a New Era at Ballyclare Comrades with £132,000 Council Funding

Work has kicked-off on the new 3G pitch at Dixon Park Ballyclare, home ground of Ballyclare Comrades Football Club.  This monumental development, made possible through the steadfast support of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, marks a significant milestone in the club's history.

Date: 14/02/2024 View More

Lady Susan comes to town with 5 star reviews!

Prepare for wit, charm, and devilish scheming as Dyad Productions, the award-winning company behind "Austen's Women" and "I, Elizabeth," unleashes their newest masterpiece: Lady Susan.

Date: 14/02/2024 View More

Council Strikes Modest Rates Increase as it Continues to Build a Sustainable and Prosperous Future

At a special council meeting held on Wednesday 14 February, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has applied an increase of 4.97% to the district rates.

Date: 14/02/2024 View More

Newtownabbey Revisits History with Reimagined Museum, Interactive Exhibitions and Family Fun

Museum at The Mill is set to welcome visitors once again on Thursday 15 February, when the reimagined display will be officially reopened by Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Mark Cooper BEM.

Date: 12/02/2024 View More

Mother and Son Sentenced for Animal Welfare Offences

Ms Nicola O’Neill and her son Mr James McWilliams, of Felden Place, Newtownabbey, received their sentencing at Laganside Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 6 February after pleading guilty to failing to ensure the welfare of a number of dogs at their property.

Date: 09/02/2024 View More

Freedom of the Borough conferred upon former Chief Executive, Mrs Jacqui Dixon MBE DL

Esteemed former Chief Executive of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, Mrs Jacqui Dixon MBE DL was bestowed the highest civic honour of Freedom of the Borough at a special ceremony in Mossley Mill.

Date: 09/02/2024 View More