News
416 new jobs for Larne
Larne is to get a major jobs boost, thanks to a Japanese-based company that makes medical devices.
PICTURE SPECIAL: All the fun of the fair
It’s that time again when schools, churches and organisations host their annual summer fairs.
PICTURE SPECIAL: Larne Maritime Adventure
The sun shone for the recent Larne Maritime Adventure held in Glenarm which provided the ideal opportunity for young people to get active in a variety of water and land-based activities.
SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT - Time to give thanks
‘It’s time to give thanks’ - That’s what several East Antrim congregations are saying this summer.
Matt and Belle enjoy first time contest victory
A Ballycarry dog owner put up a fine performance against Irish champions to bring home his debut competition prize last weekend.
Sport
Riders scramble for position at new Larne grasstrack
A new grasstrack venue near Millbrook has proved to be a hit with off-road bikers.
Biggers are better than rest of Section C in national pigeon race
Eastway pigeon racing partnership D & J Campbell & Bigger topped Section C and were fifth Open in the NIPA old bird race from Talbenny.
Larne look to King to be jewel in the crown
Larne boss Graham McConnell has released George Young and signed ex-Linfield midfielder Stuart King.
Boost for Cairndhu – on and off course
Larne’s Cairndhu Golf Club was boosted this week with an official accreditation from the Northern Ireland Tourist Board.
Harriers enjoy success at Runher event
Co Antrim Harriers’ Louise Smart was first to finish for the club in Saturday’s 10k Runher event in Holywood, clocking a time of 46:25.
Locals impress, but Sykes does superbike Donnington double
Tom Sykes was unstoppable at the Donington Park round of the 2013 world superbike championship, taking his first superbike double.
Lifestyle
Stena Line offers thousands of free hotel nights
Stena Line customers in Northern Ireland will be offered one of thousands of free hotel rooms when they travel to Britain this summer.
Ballynure teen could be ‘Face of Northern Ireland’
Ballynure teenager Jessica-Sophia Parkinson is on her way to becoming the Face of Northern Ireland.
Must-see movies on Ballyearl’s big screen
After a successful first season, the Courtyard Theatre Picture House at Ballyearl has released its new programme of family, classic and must-see films for summer 2013.
Try it yourself - potato salad
Sainsbury’s Try Team member Arlene Thompson will be taking her shop local road show to the Ballymena show tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday 25 to demonstrate how to live well for less with local produce and ingredients from our by Sainsbury’s range.
1950s theme for this year’s Larne Alive programme
The Larne Alive Summer Festival 2013 is set to kick off next Friday (May 31), with organisers hoping the array of fun events will cater for all tastes.
Community
Pink tribute charity night
A fundraising night for VHL (Von Hipple Lindau Disease) will be held in St Comgall’s Club in Larne on Friday, June 21 from 8.30pm.
Launch of 13th annual festival
This year’s Cairncastle Ulster Scots Bluegrass and Folk Festival will be launched this Saturday (June 15) , giving a flavour of this year’s event.
Vintage club prepares for 40th anniversary event for charity
BALLYEASTON Vintage Tractor and Engine Club are this year celebrating their 40th birthday, and preparations are well under way for their ‘annual gathering’ which takes place on June 22, held for the fourth year in a row on the lands of DJ McKee and Sons, Shore Road, Glynn.
Big breakfast time again
The annual Islandmagee Methodist Church Big Breakfast will be held on Saturday, June 22.
Drive-in services find a new summer venue
The Woodside Industrial Estate in Broughshane is to become the venue for a series of summertime Gospel drive-in services led by Rev Stephen Dickinson on the first two Sundays of each month in June, July and August at 8.30pm.
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Weather for Larne
Thursday 20 June 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 11 C to 16 C
Wind Speed: 13 mph
Wind direction: South east
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 11 C to 16 C
Wind Speed: 15 mph
Wind direction: North west
