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Council Marks the 78th Anniversary of the National Health Service

Council Marks the 78th Anniversary of the National Health Service

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is proud to recognise and celebrate the 78th Anniversary of the National Health Service on 5 July 2026 and to express its sincere appreciation to all health and social care workers across the Borough.

 

Date: 02/07/2026 View More

Behind The Smile Helps Business Owners Recognise the Signs of Domestic Abuse

Behind The Smile Helps Business Owners Recognise the Signs of Domestic Abuse

Hairdressers, beauticians and other client-facing businesses from across the Borough came together at the Dunadry Hotel on 29 June for Behind The Smile, an awareness event designed to help trusted professionals recognise the signs of domestic abuse and coercive control and understand how to respond safely and confidently.

Date: 30/06/2026 View More

£2.9million Local Economic Partnership launched to accelerate business growth

£2.9million Local Economic Partnership launched to accelerate business growth

A new major partnership set to drive investment, innovation and business growth across the Borough has been officially launched by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council.

Date: 30/06/2026 View More

Antrim Man Sentenced for Causing Unnecessary Suffering to a Dog

Antrim Man Sentenced for Causing Unnecessary Suffering to a Dog

Dan Hustiu from the Antrim area was sentenced at Antrim Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 25 June 2026, after previously pleading guilty to the charges of causing unnecessary suffering. The charges were brought against Mr Hustiu by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council under the Welfare of Animals Act (NI) 2011.

Date: 29/06/2026 View More

Boost Your Rural Business with a Grant of up to £7,500

Boost Your Rural Business with a Grant of up to £7,500

Are you a small business based in a rural area of the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough? If so, you could be eligible for funding through the latest Rural Business Development Grant Scheme. Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is now inviting applications for grants of up to £7,500 through the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Tackling Rural Poverty and Social Isolation (TRPSI) Programme.

Date: 29/06/2026 View More

Antrim Is Named the Best Kept Town in Ireland 2026 at All Ireland Awards

Antrim Is Named the Best Kept Town in Ireland 2026 at All Ireland Awards

Antrim has been named the Best Kept Town across the island of Ireland at the prestigious Ireland’s Best Kept Town Awards 2026.

Date: 26/06/2026 View More