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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.
Bus substitution service
Translink NI Railways is advising passengers that a bus substitution service will operate between Belfast Central and Larne Harbour on Sunday, May 26 due to platform extension works taking place on the Larne Line.
John’s ultra run challenge
Experienced marathon runner John McManus is gearing up for his toughest challenge to raise funds for a children’s hospice and cancer charity.
Cash boost for Heart of the Glens initiative
A local group has received a major funding windfall to help enhance the natural environment.
Council’s advice on glass caddies
HOUSEHOLDERS whose glass recycling caddies have gone missing will not be charged for replacements, Larne Council has said.
Would joining the schools work out?
Tell the Times what you think of the three-school amalgamation proposal.
Ballycarry PS can stand on its own - McKinty
Education chiefs have been urged to reject a proposal which would result in the amalgamation of three rural primary schools.
Picture special: Linn’s little princesses amd knights
Pupils at Linn Primary School’s Nursery Unit have enjoyed a special fancy dress party, with a princess and knight theme.
New youth group plan for Market Yard hall
YOUNG people from Larne are being urged to attend an upcoming meeting to discuss the establishment of a new youth group in the town.
Copper stolen from house
The PSNI is appealing for information after a suspected burglary in the Ballyvernstown Road area of Larne.
‘Super Saturday’ at Larne store
BALLOON modellers and face painters were among those who helped the Specsavers store, at Main Street, Larne, celebrate its ‘Super Saturday’ fun day.
Exploring the outdoors with YMCA
LARNE YMCA’S after-schools project enjoyed a sunny afternoon of activities designed to get the children playing outdoors, at Carnfunnock Country Park, recently.
SF MLA’s ‘historic’ meeting in town hall
EAST Antrim Sinn Fein MLA Oliver McMullan has held what he described as a “historic” first public meeting in Larne town hall.
Karla plans to hold town’s first flash mob performance
A DANCE graduate from Larne is hoping to organise the town’s first-ever flash mob event.
Tea party boost for charity
The management, staff and residents of Gillaroo Lodge Nursing Home, in Larne, took up the challenge of hosting a fundraising afternoon tea party for Alzheimer’s Society and raised more than £600 for this worthy cause.
Maritime Adventure to celebrate local heritage
CHILDREN and adults alike are being uged to visit Glenarm Marina on Saturday (May 25) to celebrate Larne’s maritime heritage.
Norman issues plea to President Putin
LARNE adventurer Norman Surplus has called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to help him complete his record-breaking round the world flight.
Course participants learn key computer skills
LARNE Community Care Centre, along with Supporting Communities NI and the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, has provided the local community with the opportunity to access OCN Level One Computer Essentials at their local NIHE office for free.
Men United hit the net with big breakfast
A BIG breakfast event held in the Curran Court Hotel and organised by the Men United, cross-demoninational Bible study group, attracted 36 participants.
Alliance welcome fall in crime rate
Alliance East Antrim MLA and Justice spokesperson, Stewart Dickson, and Larne councillor Michael Lynch have welcomed news that crime rates have decreased in Larne and Carrickfergus.
Great fete bake off at All Saints
A “great fete bake off” will take place at All Saints Church, Craigyhill, on Saturday June 8.
Ceilidh will aid mission project
It was time to don the dancing shoes as Gardenmore Presbyterian Church held a grand ceilidh to raise funds for their Kambui Mission Project recently.
Nena to help build homes for the poor in Ethiopia
STUDENT Nena Girvin is to travel to Ethiopia next month to help build homes for people in need, with support from Larne Credit Union.
Men urged to take action on cancer
Every year in the East Antrim area, 463 men are diagnosed with and 200 men die from cancer, according to the Action Cancer charity,
Inventive St Killian’s pupils win prizes at UUJ event
Year 9 students from St Killian’s College were among a large number of schools which attended an event in the University of Ulster, Jordanstown, recently.
New food bank scheme helps dozens of clients
LARNE’S food bank service has assisted about 40 local people since its inception less than two months ago.
Beggs claims: Poots ‘ignored’ advice on managing residential home closures
NORTHERN Ireland’s Commissioner for Older Persons warned Health Minister Edwin Poots more than a year ago of the potential pitfalls of closing residential care homes, a local MLA has revealed.
RES receives Queen’s Award for second time
A LARNE-based company has received the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category.
10-year ‘neglect’ of line was a ‘disgrace’
NEW passenger figures show that rail policy in East Antrim over a 10-year period was a “disgrace”, Assemblyman Roy Beggs Jnr has claimed.
Geraldine’s elegant dress steals limelight
A STUNNING dress designed by Larne fashionista Geraldine Connon made a big splash at the British Academy Film and Television Awards 2013.
Prestigious honour for local cadet instructor William
A CADET instructor from Larne has received one of the highest accolades that can be conferred on members of the Reserve Forces and Cadet movement.
Company ‘must address’ job creation prospects
CALLS have been made for the developers behind the planned £400m natural gas storage facility at Islandmagee to give assurances that the project will result in the creation of local jobs.
Islandmagee contractor set to construct well site
A LOCAL firm has been awarded the contract to construct a well site as part of the £400m natural gas storage project at Islandmagee.
Fuel thefts on A8 lead to ‘proactive policing’
THE PSNI has increased its presence along the A8 Belfast Road in response to a number of diesel thefts in recent weeks.
NI Executive is urged to fund Roddesnvale School hydrotherapy pool
EAST Antrim MLA Roy Beggs Jnr has urged the Stormont Executive to make construction a long-awaited hydrotherapy pool at Roddesnvale School a top priority.
PICTURE SPECIAL: Larne Times wedding fair
THERE was a great turnout at the Larne Times first spring wedding fair in the Town Hall.
Can you help find a much-loved cat?
THE owner of a cat which went missing from the Dromaine Drive area of Larne has appealed for help in finding her pet.
Police appeal after attempted robbery
Larne police are appealing for information after an attempted robbery in the town centre on Tuesday, May 14.
High Hedge Act is ‘working well’ in Larne borough
LARNE Borough Council has received 20 enquiries relating to high hedge disputes since new legislation was introduced last year.
‘Appalling lack’ of special needs provision in Larne area
CALLS have been made for better special needs provision in the Larne area.
Severance pay for councillors could total over £140k
TEN Larne councillors could be in line for pay-offs totalling up to £142,400 as part of the reorganisation of local government.
Proposed new council boundaries are revealed
LARNE residents are being urged to air their views on the planned shake-up of local council boundaries.
Life-saving fundraiser is ‘pioneering move’
A FUNDRAISER took place at the Old Presbyterian Chuch of Larne and Kilwaughter on Saturday, May 4 to purchase a piece life-saving equipment,
Ballycarry Halt is key to Larne rail survival
A PARK ‘n’ ride facility for commuters at Ballycarry could be key to securing the continuation of rail services between Larne and Whitehead, the Larne Line Passenger Group (LLPG) has urged.
Operation Lipstick success for midwives
A LARNE midwife was part of a six-strong team which won an outdoor challenge in aid of premature baby charity TinyLife.
Poots U-turn ‘only a reprieve’ for Lisgarel
LISGAREL care home in Larne could still face the axe, despite Health Minister Edwin Poots being forced into an embarrassing climbdown over the highly controversial changes to residential care services in Northern Ireland.
Islandmagee contractor to build well site for gas storage company
LOCAL contractor Graeme Barr has been awarded the contract to construct a well site as part of the multi-million natural gas storage facility at Islandmagee.
Age NI volunteer appeal
THE Larne branch of Age NI has issued an appeal for volunteers to come forward and help out in any way they can.
Vigilant villagers help police catch suspected burglars
RESIDENTS and business owners in Carnlough and Glenarm have been praised for helping police apprehend four people suspected of being involved in a burglary.
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Friday 24 May 2013
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