Category: County Antrim
Hungarian woman arrested in Carrickfergus on extradition warrant, PSNI confirms A Hungarian woman arrested in Carrickfergus is due before court after officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) International Policing Unit carried out an arrest in the area on Monday, 20 April 2026. The 42-year-old woman is wanted in Hungary, where she is […]
Motorcyclist (60) sadly dies following collision in Ballymena A 60-year-old man, named locally as Jim Wylie, has died following a two-vehicle collision involving a car and a motorcycle in Ballymena on Monday morning, 13 April 2026. Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with dash-cam or other digital footage to come forward. A motorcyclist has […]
Another Huge Night of Celebration at the 2026 NIFL Awards The 2026 NIFL Awards brought together over 400 guests at Titanic Belfast to celebrate the very best of Northern Ireland football. Larne manager Gary Haveron won Manager of the Year, Glentoran’s Pat Hoban took Premiership Player of the Year, and Ballymena United’s Sky Blue Ribbon […]
Local Woman Launches Compassion-Focused Home Support Service in Carrickfergus A Carrickfergus woman has turned redundancy into opportunity by launching a new companionship and home help service. Stacey Brown, founder of Stacey’s Golden Friends Ltd, is now providing non-medical support to help people live independently with dignity, connection, and care. New Beginning for Carrickfergus Entrepreneur A […]
Hit-and-Run in Larne: Police Appeal for Information After Cyclist Injured Police in Larne are appealing for information after a teenage cyclist was injured in a hit-and-run on 8 April 2026 near Ballyboley Road and Donaghys Lane. The driver, described as a man in his 40s, briefly stopped before leaving the scene. Witnesses and anyone with […]
Greenisland Play Park Reopens After Major Refurbishment Greenisland Play Park has officially reopened after a major refurbishment by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council. The upgraded park now offers modern play equipment, improved safety surfacing, better accessibility and new seating areas, creating a more inclusive outdoor space for local children and families. Greenisland Play Park […]
Spring Plant Fair Set to Bloom at Antrim Castle Gardens This April Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is inviting gardening enthusiasts to the Spring Plant Fair at Antrim Castle Gardens on Saturday 11 April 2026, from 10am to 5pm. The free event will feature thousands of plants, specialist growers, expert advice and a plant crèche. […]
Local sports clubs urged to apply for Mid and East Antrim funding boost Local sports clubs across Mid and East Antrim are being encouraged to step forward and apply for funding through the new 2026/27 Amateur and Grassroots Sporting Organisations Improvement Fund. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is inviting eligible organisations to submit an […]
Carrick Amateur Boxing Club Launches Successful Saturday Night Drop-In Hub for Local Youth Carrick Amateur Boxing Club has successfully launched a new Saturday night drop-in hub for young people aged 11–17, providing a safe, energetic space with boxing, music, and food. The initiative, delivered in sponsorship with Mid and East Antrim Borough Council and PCSP, […]
Arson Attack in Carrickfergus: Police Appeal for Information After Car Set on Fire Police are appealing for information after a car was deliberately set on fire in Carrickfergus late on Saturday night (14 March 2026). The incident happened in the Minorca Avenue area around 10:45pm, with the vehicle set alight beside a gas box which […]
