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- 'Black box' bid to cut premiums
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- Titanic 'key' to tourism recovery
- Commissioner 'should oversee PPS'
- United bid to tackle alcohol abuse
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- McNarry quits UUP's Assembly group
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News
Sandy Bay is ‘only hope’ for marina – committee
SANDY Bay is the only realistic location for the development of marina facilities in the borough, according to a majority on Larne Borough Council.
Six people paid off in a month
SIX confirmed redundancies were reported in the Larne area during December, taking the number of people seeking jobs to 796, representing 5.7 per cent of the working-age population.
Co-op cat needs a new home
THE time has come for one of Larne’s best-known cats to enjoy a little pampering.
Beggs queries college ‘clawback’
MLA Roy Beggs Jnr has questioned his fellow East Antrim representative, Finance Minister Sammy Wilson, on “clawback clauses” regarding the demolition of St Comgall’s College.
Cigarettes stolen
Police are appealing for information following a burglary at a commercial premises on the Middle Road in Islandmagee in the early hours of Thursday, January 19. A large quantity of cigarettes were stolen.
Sport
Reds taking nothing for granted against Glebe
Larne are set to take on Championship 1 stablemates Glebe Rangers in the fourth round of the Coca-Cola Intermediate Cup this weekend.
Cricket: Tough ties for East Antrim school teams
Most of East Antrim’s schools have been handed tough ties in the Ulster Bank Cricket Cup this summer.
Football: Leeman quits as Wellington Rec boss
TOMMY Leeman has stepped down as manager of Amateur League club Wellington Rec, tendering his resignation after Saturday’s 3-1 league defeat away to Grove United.
Candlish: I didn’t need to think twice about returning to Inver
New Larne coach Neil Candlish says he didn’t need to think twice about returning to his old stomping ground at Inver Park once he got a text from manager Paul Millar.
Local riders set the pace in a memorable year of biking sport
Looking back over the 2011 racing season, local riders have had their fair share of success and in the next few lines and photos I will hope to reflect on their achievements.
Lifestyle
Carbon monoxide kills – protect yourself and your family
Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning can kill. In the winter months, when people use their heating appliances more frequently, there are often more cases/incidents of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Get all the latest from the Larne Times on your mobile
Larne Times readers will now be able to access the latest news on the move thanks to the launch of the paper’s mobile site.
Robbie is Larne’s own dog whisperer
Growing up in Larne, Robbie Clarke always had an affinity for all breeds of dogs and an uncanny ability to communicate with them.
Extra savings for coach passengers
Translink Goldline passengers travelling between Larne and Belfast on the 256 service can now enjoy savings on coach journeys until March 31.
Karen Falconer Personal Training helps you lose those Christmas pounds
It’s the start of a new year, which usually involves making resolutions to kick out those bad habits for good! If, like a lot of people you have overindulged over the Christmas period here is what you need to do to shift the pounds:
Community
Are you a former student of Larne Technical College?
Did you attend any of the technical colleges that now form Northern Regional College?
Story Sack session for dads and kids
Action for Children’s Larne Parental Support project and Horizon Sure Start are preparing to host a special Story Sack event at the end of the month for all local dads and children.
Ballycarry Burns night
The fundraising committee of Ballycarry Community Association has organised a Burns Celebration (including supper and disco) which will take place on Friday, February 3 at 7.30pm in Millar’s Bar in the village’s Main Street.
Training opportunities for local members of the security forces and their families
The NI Phoenix Project, which provides support and advocacy for former members of the security forces – primarily police, prison service and army – who served during the Troubles, and their families, is to run a series of three courses in East Antrim during February and March.
Warm welcome for new pastor at Larne Congregational
members and friends of Larne Congregational Church have given a warm welcome to their new pastor and his family.
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Weather for Larne
Saturday 28 January 2012
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 5 C to 6 C
Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind direction: South west
Tomorrow
Heavy rain
Temperature: 4 C to 7 C
Wind Speed: 21 mph
Wind direction: South east
