Newtownabbey Times - Community Feed

Creeper burglary arrest

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:38:30 GMT

A man has been arrested after a jeep was stolen in a creeper burglary in the Mallusk area.

Burning issue: ‘Why is everyone passing the buck?’

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:12:33 GMT

New Mossley and Ballyduff residents have called on statutory agencies to take action to remove hundreds of tyres from the bonfire sites in their estates, and prosecute those responsible for dumping them.

Don’t make life easy for burglars

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:56:43 GMT

POLICE have reminded householders of the importance of having a good home security regime to protect against burglary.

‘Sporting for Change’ event

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:46:37 GMT

THE postponed ORNE Community Partnership ‘Sporting for Change’ event has been rescheduled for Monday, June 3.

Nursery school launches new website

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:44:13 GMT

ASHGROVE Nursery is making it easier for parents and pupils to keep up to date with what’s happening in school with the launch of its new website this week.

McCandless charity cycle challenge

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:37:31 GMT

MCCANDLESS Opticians in Ballyclare will be holding a 100 mile stationary relay during the May Fair in its Bridge End Road store on Friday, May 24.

Historic celebrations as society marks milestone

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:18:00 GMT

Abbey Historical Society continues to go from strength to strength as it celebrates its 20th anniversary year.

PMS director agrees to disqualification

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:13:02 GMT

THE Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment has accepted a disqualification undertaking from a former First Carrickfergus clergyman in respect of his conduct as a director of The Presbyterian Mutual Society Limited.

Traffic lights ‘should be switched on next week’

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:02:30 GMT

ROADS Service has revealed that new traffic lights at the Doagh Road/Old Carrick Road junction should be operational by next week.

Provisional date set for teenager’s inquest

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:53:27 GMT

A PROVISIONAL date has been set for an inquest into the death of a Glengormley teenager.

PMS director agrees to disqualification

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:43:42 GMT

THE Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment has accepted a disqualification undertaking from a Ballynure man in respect of his conduct as a director of The Presbyterian Mutual Society Limited.

Jacqui helps Rathcoole duo secure £3k for Hospice

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:38:08 GMT

RATHCOOLE men Stewart Campbell and Terry Hunter - with the help of friends and several local businesses - raised more than £2,700 for NI Children’s Hospice in the run up to Christmas.

Great turnout for Earlview’s big day

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:23:01 GMT

AROUND 200 people gathered at Earlview Primary on Friday, May 10 for the official unveiling of the school’s £400,000 redevelopment project.

Call for plan to replace ‘shelved’ park and ride scheme

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:17:05 GMT

COUNCILLOR Robert Hill has called on the Roads Service to bring forward plans for a new park and ride scheme at Sandyknowes.

Ballyclare tennis courts closed

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:50:47 GMT

THE tennis courts located off the Mill Road in Sixmile River Park, Ballyclare, have been closed until further notice, Newtownabbey Borough Council has confirmed.

War graves signage for local cemeteries

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:17:55 GMT

THE council has approved a request from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for the erection of signs at local cemeteries that contain war graves.

‘Momentum will continue into new school’

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:14:21 GMT

PRINCIPAL of Newtownabbey Community High School, Mr John Lewis has said the success and momentum the school has built up over recent years will not be lost with the school’s proposed merger with Monkstown Community School.

New footbridge to improve access for train users

Thu, 09 May 2013 14:24:43 GMT

TRANSLINK has confirmed that a new footbridge will be constructed at Jordanstown Train Station to give park and ride users easier access to the Belfast-bound platform.

‘Vandalism at NI Water site poses serious risk’

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:23:14 GMT

NI WATER has raised serious concerns about a recent break-in at its waste water treatment facility in Whitehouse.

Mayor thanks sponsors for Search for a Star support

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:55:43 GMT

MAYOR Victor Robinson hosted a special afternoon tea at Mossley Mill to thank the sponsors of the recent Search for a Star competition, which raised around £3,500 for three very worthy causes.