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Tasha aims to brighten up your day – and your home

WITH the UK still reeling from the effects of the worst recession in a generation, it is easy to get disheartened by all the doom-mongering currently being bandied about.

Chris Johnson and Tom Hegarty from Warner Chilcott UK Ltd in Larne are pictured with Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry at a ceremony held at Hillsborough Castle. Warner Chilcott UK Ltd is one of 28 companies to be awarded with the prestigious Investors in People (IiP) accreditation. INLT

Millbrook firm celebrates Investors in People success

LARNE-BASED Warner Chilcott UK Ltd has received a prestigious accolade recognising its commitment and dedication to staff.

New access sought for £6 million Gobbins project

LARNE Borough Council has moved to find an alternative access to its planned £6 million Gobbins Cliff Path project.

‘We are not closing’, says Woodsides’ boss

A PROMINENT Larne businessman has urged local residents to stop spreading “unfounded and dangerous rumours” about the future of a number of town centre shops.

Dualling will make A8 ‘fit for purpose’ says freight body

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has said Stormont’s release of £105m will “finally make the A8 fit for purpose”.

Minister praises Exploring Enterprise programme

East Antrim MP Sammy Wilson has welcomed courses being run by Ledcom which are aimed at helping the unemployed get back into work.

The A8 leaving Larne. INLT 07-348-PR

Stormont funds £162 million East Antrim roads schemes

Stormont has allocated funding for two long-awaited East Antrim major roads schemes.

Larne Council strikes four per cent higher rate

THE district rate struck by Larne Borough Council will increase by four per cent in 2012-13.

Jon Beadsley,Glassmedic. INLT 06-001-PSB

Jon provides first aid for Larne windscreens

BEING made redundant can be a traumatic experience and a huge blow to your confidence, leaving you demoralised and unsure about what the future holds.

Don McQueen with one of his office chairs. INLT 04-333-PR

Don is in the chair and has no regrets

PEOPLE who take the decision to become self-employed sometimes look back and wonder if they made the right choice.

It is hoped new class 4000 trains will increase rail uage. INLT 05-614-CON

Larne people are urged to try new trains and save services

THE Use It Or Lose It rail campaign will step up a gear at a public meeting to be held on Tuesday, March 6.

Council seeks more detail on noise levels

LARNE Council has investigated concerns by Islandmagee residents over the creation of a proposed £250m natural gas facility at Larne Lough.

BP brings new expertise to gas storage proposal

A NEW partnership could mean that drilling begins by the end of this year on a test bore hole for the Islandmagee gas storage project.

Community Development Project reaches milestone

LARNE Community Development Project (LCDP) is celebrating its 15th successful year of providing support and guidance to local voluntary organisations.

Potential rural wi-fi users urged to attend meeting

A SCHEME that could take super-fast wireless broadband to hitherto inaccessible parts of Larne borough will be explained at a meeting in Carnalbanagh Primary School next month.

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.

Robbie Clarke of Dogsense with Marley and Pepe . INLT 03-309-PR

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.

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