News
Dolphin photos cause splash on Facebook page
Stunning pictures which capture a school of dolphins off the east Antrim coastline have become an online hit.
Lobbyists fight for dog park
A group of Larne dog owners are campaigning for a dedicated dog exercise area to be created in the borough.
Is it the high jump for horses on beaches?
Horses are to be prohibited from going onto the borough’s three award-winning beaches at certain times, it has emerged.
‘Shocking’ A&E waiting times
East Antrim MLA Roy Beggs has hit out at the latest statistics regarding A&E waiting times.
Sunday and bank holiday chemist
Larne Chemists at the health centre in Gloucester Avenue will be open on Sunday, May 26 between 12 noon and 1pm to dispense any urgent prescriptions needed by the public .
Beatrice’s medal forges memories of vocal success
A much-treasured silver medal, won 77 years ago in a singing contest at Carnlough and feared lost forever, has been proudly presented again in replica form.
Sport
McConnell hails successful awards night for Larne FC
The self-appointed Larne Football Development Committee, in conjunction with the Red and White Supporters Club, came into its own on Saturday night, staging their end-of-season awards presentations at the Inver Park social club.
Larne Athletic Club gears up for popular half-marathon
Following the heavy snowfall in March the popular AES Larne Half-Marathon has been rescheduled for June 8.
More success for Larne duo
Two Larne kids are celebrating after picking up medals at the Taekwon-do UK Championships in Edinburgh.
Motorcycling: McWilliams to make NW 200 return
Glengormley’s Jeremy McWilliams has vowed to make a return to the North West 200 in 2014.
Hunter scoops awards double
RAB Hunter (firsts) and William Hamilton (seconds) were both double winners as Larne Tech Old Boys brought down the curtain on a best-forgotten season, with their annual presentation dinner held in their Clubrooms on Saturday night.
‘Bring in quality, or risk losing me’
Larne’s star striker Paul Maguire has called on the club to bring in a string of quality players in the summer, or risk losing his services to another club.
Lifestyle
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.
Tumble into Wonderland with Ballet Theatre UK
JOIN Alice on a magical adventure on Friday, May 31 at Theatre at The Mill, Newtownabbey as she tumbles into Wonderland in Ballet Theatre UK’s acclaimed production of ‘Alice in Wonderland’, with eclectic music and joyful dance to captivate all ages.
Gearing up for a fun-packed fair
BALLYCLARE is set to come alive with the annual May Fair’s action-packed programme for all the family to enjoy!
Try it yourself... Spicy jerk burgers with pineapple salsa
Arlene Thompson, of Sainsbury’s Try Team, will be taking her shop local roadshow to the Ballymena Show, on Friday 24 (pm) and Saturday May 25.
Don’t waste your ‘nows’
It can be difficult to live in the here and now. Some of us live with painful memories, dashed hopes and shattered dreams and for many of we escape by living in the past, sometimes a golden age that never was.
Community
Friends of the Earth group meets in Larne
East Antrim Friends of the Earth hold their monthly meeting in the Olderfleet Bar, Fleet Street, Larne, on Thursday, May 30.
Diversity drama brings a powerful message
Larne’s Centrepoint Café was the venue for the inaugural performance of ‘Diversity’, a short drama written and performed by a group of young people from Roddensvale Day Opportunities Programme and Larne YMCA who came together for the first time to work on this new project.
Charity contributions, coffee and crafts at Inver Area event
A DELIGHTFUL coffee morning organised by Inver Area WI, in aid of ACWW. was hosted by Executive member, Tracey McIlwaine, at her home recently.
Network outreaches to groups
North Antrim Community Network will be holding an outreach clinic Larne on Wednesday, May 15.
Cuppa for a good cause
THE next coffee morning to be held in the Prom Cafe at Larne Leisure Centre is in aid of Larne and Inver Primary School.
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Weather for Larne
Saturday 25 May 2013
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Sunny
Temperature: 8 C to 16 C
Wind Speed: 16 mph
Wind direction: South
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Temperature: 9 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 17 mph
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