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Who’s in this week’s Past (im)perfect?
THIS week we continue our new Larne Times feature by opening the archive once again and reproducing pictures form the past.
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.
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.
Larne rates to rise by up to 5pc for next two years
LARNE householders and property owners can expect district rate increases around 4.5 to five per cent in the next two years.
Mathews defends call for horse licensing scheme
Larne councillor John Mathews has answered critics of his proposal to introduce a licensing scheme for horse owners.
1 commentNew 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.
‘Better ways to save than close Larne courthouse’
LARNE Council has urged the Courts Service to “be more creative” in its attempts to save money, rather than forging ahead with plans to shut the local courthouse.
Brown’s Bay residents in septic tank dilemma
THE Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) is exploring the possibility that sewage from septic tanks is contaminating bathing water at Brown’s Bay, the Times can reveal.
‘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.
Speed humps to be created in Millbrook
TRAFFIC calming measures are set to be introduced at Millbrook after local residents cited concerns over road safety in the area.
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”.
Appeal after cars damaged
Police in Larne are appealing for information following an incident at Laharna Retail Park last month when a number of parked cars were damaged on the evening of Monday, January 23.
Boundaries Commission is urged not to split Carnlough from Larne
THREE parties have lodged objections to a re-drawing of constituency boundaries which would see Carnlough split from the rest of the Larne borough to become part of a realigned North Antrim.
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.
Men quizzed over 1.2m cigarette haul in Larne
TWO men have been arrested after more than 1.2 million smuggled cigarettes were seized at an industrial unit in Larne.
Titanic quarter chaplain set to address the Tuesday Group
a FORMER Larne clergyman who is now chaplain in the Titanic quarter of Belfast is to be the guest speaker at the next meeting of the Tuesday Group.
Who’s in this week’s Past (im)perfect?
THIS week we continue our new Larne Times feature by opening the archive once again and reproducing pictures form the past.
Stormont funds £162 million East Antrim roads schemes
Stormont has allocated funding for two long-awaited East Antrim major roads schemes.
Britton Rosebowl could be headed for Inver Park
LARNE Council is once again set to host an after match civic reception and dinner to follow the annual Britton Rosebowl fixture.
Council’s £25k funding for Dalriada Festival Sub head: But councillor feels money should go elsewhere
INTERNATIONAL pop star Ronan Keating and X Factor contestant Janet Devlin will bring some star quality to the borough this summer when the Dalriada Festival returns to Glenarm.
Larne is preparing for a right royal celebration
COMMUNITY groups could be given a cash injection to help them celebrate the Queen’s upcoming Diamond Jubilee.
‘Make pool more family-friendly’ – urges councillor
A LOCAL councillor has called for the minor swimming pool at Larne Leisure Centre to be made more family-friendly.
Sara talks herself in to public speaking final
LARNE Grammar School pupil Sara Coulter is making plans to speak at Stormont as one of 14 Northern Ireland finalists in the Soroptomist International’s annual youth award public speaking competition.
Family devastated after poisoner targets pet cat
A LARNE family has been left heartbroken after one of their beloved cats died from anti-freeze poisoning.
170 caught without television licences
More than 170 people were caught watching television without a licence in Larne last year, new figures have revealed.
Shop worker stabbed in a ‘cowardly’ robbery bid
A MAN who stabbed a Larne shop worker during an attempted armed robbery at the weekend has been branded a “cowardly thug” by a local community representative.
Larne RNLI volunteers save eight from danger at sea
EIGHT people were rescued by Larne RNLI volunteers during the past year, new figures have revealed.
Council split over bid to save Seacourt youth club
LARNE councillors are at odds over a dispute which could result in closure of Seacourt Youth Club and the permanent loss of two youth worker posts.
‘Being a Christian is not boring,’ says Bobby Ball
well-known comedian Bobby Ball is to share his faith at a special event taking place in Glenarm Presbyterian Church on Friday, February 17.
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.
First Larne says ‘thank you’ to Rev Clements
a SPECIAL presentation has been made to Rev Ronnie Clements and his wife Margaret to mark Rev Clements’ service as a pastoral colleague in First Larne Presbyterian Church over the past 10 years.
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.
Welcome for repairs to Princess Victorial memorial
WORK is being carried out to repair the memorial at Larne harbour in honour of those who perished on the MV Princess Victoria.
‘Bowel cancer screening test saved my life’ says Glynn man
A Glynn man has urged everyone invited to take part in bowel cancer screening to make sure they take up the offer.
Magheramorne Silver band shuffles positions ahead of anniversary year
a NUMBER of new faces were elected to office at Magheramorne Silver Band’s annual meeting.
Janine steps out for addicts
A GLENO woman hopes to raise over £200 for Addiction NI by taking part in the charity’s 10K run on March 11.
New way to report illegal dumping in Larne
larne residents are being encouraged to report environmental crime, such as illegal dumping, to Crimestoppers, the charity that allows the reporting of crime anonymously.
Be a friend to older folk
A NEW befriending project with Age NI, supported by the Northern Health and Social Care Trust, is recruiting volunteers to help support socially isolated older people in the Larne area.
Annual Snowdrop Walk - a time to remember
The Pregnancy Loss and Paediatric Bereavement Team of the Northern Trust is inviting parents and relatives in Larne who have been affected by the death of a child to a special remembrance event.
Who’s in this week’s Past (im)perfect?
THIS week we continue our new Larne Times feature by opening the archive once again and reproducing pictures form the past.
Police issue appeal after Ballycarry burglary
Detectives in Larne are appealing for information after a report of an aggravated burglary at residential premises in the Hillhead Road area of Ballycarry on Monday past (February 6).
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.
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.
Meeting to give public chance to air views on Glenarm station
A PUBLIC meeting will be held in Glenarm later this month to establish views of the community on a proposal that could see the closure of the village police station.
Ballycarry’s Dublin visit opens up Orr opportunity
MEMBERS of Ballycarry Community Association have met with senior tourism and government figures in Dublin as part of a Community Leadership Programme.
Victor wins a runner-up prize in Orange Order community awards
A LARNE man has narrowly missed out on a top accolade in the annual Orange Community Awards.
Sandy Bay scores poorly in marina facilities study
SANDY Bay, which is regarded by a majority on Larne Borough Council as the “only hope” for marine leisure facilities in Larne, was ranked bottom of a list of potential marina locations in the borough.
So, what did those judges really think of our borough?
LARNE has been hailed as a “well-kept town with a great sense of public pride” by judges of the prestigious Ulster in Bloom competition.
Larne museum plans to dispose of some ‘irrelevant items’
LARNE Museum is set to dispose of dozens of old newspapers, maps and books in its collection unless a new home can be found for them.
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Wednesday 22 February 2012
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