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The lower 20mph speed limit will apply to a number of schools

Kimmins announces a further roll-out of 20mph zones at schools

Santa's Star Search has launched

Schoolchildren invited to enter Santa's Star Search competition

DUP Education Minister Paul Givan (Liam McBurney/PA)

More than 4,300 responses shape next phase of Curriculum 2028

Robin Swann.

MP will hand out prizes to primary school pupils

The Aston Martin Aramco team brought a touch of Formula One excitement to Antrim Area Hospital, with reserve driver Jak Crawford visiting the children’s ward to spend time with young patients, as well as families who are cared for by the Northern Trust’s community children’s team.

Race team brings excitement to children at Antrim Area Hospital

Alliance MLA John Blair (Liam McBurney/PA)

MLA demands action over oil prices and food bank pressures

South Antrim MP Robin Swann has met with representatives from Unite the Union, including frontline representatives from Belfast International Airport

Swann backs campaign to protect airport staff from workplace abuse

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(L-R) Kathy Wolff (Community Relations Forum), Wendy Kerr (Impact Network NI), William Olphert (Director of Education, Ulster-Scots Agency), Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Cllr Henry Cushinan, Philip Logan (Director of Ulster-Scots Community Network) and Ani Kanakaki (Good Relations Officer)

Council celebrates Ulster-Scots heritage with Leid Week

DUP MLA Pam Cameron

Overwhelming opposition to Alliance Conversion Practices Bill: Cameron

Sinn Fein MLA Declan Kearney (Liam McBurney/PA)

Kearney calls for removal of barriers facing cross-border workers

Sport

The Randalstown FC striker takes a shot on goal.

6-1 victory for Randalstown FC over Holywell

Randalstown Ramblers bring the ball forward against Ahoghill Rovers at Neillsbrook.

Randalstown Ramblers beat Ahoghill Rovers at Neillsbrook

This week's Antrim Hockey Club ball sponsor Davy McCrory of DS Autos

Antrim Hockey Club teams in action

The Abbeyview player takes on the FC Moylena number seventeen

PICTURES: Moylena beat Abbeyview in local derby clash

Randalstown 1sts go on the attack against Coleraine 1sts at Waddell Park.

Win for Randalstown Rugby Club first team over Coleraine

Motoring

TyreSafe calls for behaviour change as new data reveals ‘action gap’ among motorists

Drivers more likely to shout than check tyres after a near-miss

High-flying new role for Randalstown legal eagle

Vauxhall updates best-selling Corsa and Mokka ranges

Volkswagen celebrates 50 years of the Passat

Ford Pro intensifies off-road appeal of its top-selling Ranger pickup with all-n...

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Antrim and Newtownabbey's Crematorium has columbarium walls

Columbarium wall to store cremated remains coming to Antrim cemetery?

Minister Muir pictured with committee members of Randalstown Arches Association which was awarded £40,000 for improvements at Arches House

Minister visits local organisations boosted by community fund

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Cllr Henry Cushinan, along with Ursula Fay MBE, Director of Community and Culture, Ronan McKenna Head of Community Planning and Cllr Helen Magill, Chair of the Community Development Committee join the Antrim and Newtownabbey Community Forum for their inaugural meeting

New Community Forum holds first meeting

Pat, Alice & Anne from Antrim Baby Bank

Antrim Baby Bank had over 600 referrals last year

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Blue Dragon, Alexa Walker soaring through the fun fair at V36.

Spook-tacular Halloween fun at fireworks display

Angie Fry (Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Business Support) giving advice to students Harry and Jacob.

Strong turnout at Jobs and Apprenticeships Fair

Derrick McCourt (left) and Mark Kelly

Man reunites with hero pastor who saved his life

Ina Bell of Dizzylands Funfair

100 years on the road for funfair boss Ina

Community

Gillian Robinson CE Women’s Aid, Arlene Creighton Women’s Aid and Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick

Council supports Women’s Aid Christmas Pyjama Appeal 2026

Robin Swann

MP had a busy October

Kirsty McKay, Oncology Nurse Practitioner, at Antrim Area Hospital.

Northern Trust encourages men to be aware during Men’s Health Month

Creavery Primary School marked 200 years by taking part in a ParkRun

'200km for 200 years' kicks off Creavery's bicentenary events