Theatre at The Mill proudly hosted a landmark night of professional boxing on Saturday 31 January 2026, as the venue staged its first-ever championship contest and witnessed history being made with Colm “The Posh Boy” Murphy being crowned Commonwealth Featherweight Champion.
The Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick, recently welcomed members of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee to Global Point, Newtownabbey, as part of the Committee’s ongoing inquiry into “Economic growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors.”
Residents of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough aged 16 and over are being invited to apply to the new Learning Fund, a programme designed to help people build skills, gain recognised qualifications, and move closer to the job or career they want.
In an evening set to prove that music stays in the heart long after memories might fade, the Forget-Me-Notes, a local singing group for people affected by dementia, is inviting the community to a special showcase at The Courtyard Theatre in Ballyearl, on Friday 6 February 2026 at 7pm. Tickets for the family-friendly event are £5.
The Antrim and Newtownabbey Labour Market Partnership is inviting local micro, small, and medium-sized businesses to apply for the Employee Upskilling Grant Fund, offering grants of up to £10,000.
Antrim and Newtownabbey has been named as one of the UK's most promising places for business growth in 2026, according to new analysis released by Growth Flag, the UK data intelligence platform. This ranking also saw it identified as the strongest performing region in Northern Ireland with 12 per cent high growth potential.
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