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Man sentenced to 40 months following Carrickfergus knife assault A 70-year-old Newtownabbey man has been sentenced to 40 months’ imprisonment following a knife-related…
Historic Dobbins Inn in Carrickfergus to close after almost 50 years under same family Dobbins Inn in Carrickfergus has announced it will close…
Carrickfergus Urban Beach Plans Prompt Debate Over Parking and Town Priorities Plans for a new urban beach within Carrickfergus Waterfront Park have prompted…
Man Arrested Following ‘Terrifying’ Armed Robbery at Carrickfergus Off-Licence A 34-year-old man has been arrested after two members of staff were allegedly threatened…
Man Arrested After ‘Terrifying’ Armed Robbery at Carrickfergus Off-Licence A 34-year-old man has been arrested following an armed robbery at an off-licence in…
Planning Applications Submitted for £42.2m Carrickfergus Regeneration Project Planning applications have been submitted for the £42.2 million Carrickfergus Regeneration Project. The proposals include…
Whitehead Volunteers Tackle Green Lane During Summer Festival Clean-Up Volunteers joined a guerrilla gardening session at Green Lane in Whitehead as part of…
Two Men Released on Bail as Carrickfergus Marina Death Investigation Continues Two men arrested on suspicion of maritime offences following the sudden death…
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Thomas Gordon, is pictured with Shirin Murphy, Heritage Officer, at Carrickfergus Museum ahead of the Mapping…
Petrol Bomb Thrown At Police Officers During Carrickfergus Disorder An 18-year-old man has reportedly been arrested after a petrol bomb was thrown at…
