Local
Matt and Belle enjoy first time contest victory
A Ballycarry dog owner put up a fine performance against Irish champions to bring home his debut competition prize last weekend.
‘New flags protocol is needed’
Alliance Party Chief Whip, Stewart Dickson MLA, has said that the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister has had its head in the sand over the resolution of how flags are respectfully flown. His comments follow a statement by the PSNI saying that they will not interfere in flags disputes unless lives are at risk.
New hospital A&E facility
The Northern Trust is putting final arrangements in place ahead of the opening of the new Emergency Department at Antrim Hospital at the end of June.
Larne RNLI brings men to safety
Larne RNLI assisted two men after their motor boat got into difficulty last Wednesday .
NI Water to start work on Old Glenarm Road from June 20
NI Water will be recommencing the essential improvements to the sewerage infrastructure on the Old Glenarm Road, from the junction with The Woods to the junction with Windsor Heights.
National
Man held over officer murder bid
A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the attempted murder of a policeman in Northern Ireland.
Police investigate gunshot reports
Police are investigating reports that shots were fired at a house in Newry.
£9m for public health research
Public health researchers have been given a £9 million cash injection to continue investigations into obesity, mental well-being and health inequality in Northern Ireland.
Youths urged not to inherit hatred
A top White House adviser during the Troubles has appealed for the next generation not to inherit the hatreds of the past.
Teenager Hannah upstages Obama
It's not everyday you nearly upstage the most powerful man in the world.
Letters
Flag day
On Saturday, April 27 the Salvation Army, Larne, held a flag day in Larne town centre which raised £511.20.
Larne Times’ campaign helps raise benefit check uptake by 570 per cent
I am writing to say thanks again, on behalf of the charity, for the support of the Larne Times in helping us reach older people in the local boroughs of Larne, Carrickfergus and Newtownabbey during our successful benefit uptake campaign.
£3,243 raised for charity
We wish to extend our thanks to Mr John Armstrong, staff and pupils of Larne High School, Dunnes Stores head office, Mr Gabriel McCollum, Mrs Janice Nyguist, managers and staff of Dunnes Stores, Cornmarket, Paul Stinson and members of Cairndhu Golf Club, Jock Maybin and members of Larne Rugby Club, Richard and Anna Hunter and patrons of Billy Andy’s, Amanda Stitt, staff and clients of Tranquility, staff of Jackson’s Butchers and the many friends and family who sponsored us on our recent Paddle the Bann challenge to raise money for Cancer Focus NI.
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Weather for Larne
Tuesday 18 June 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 10 C to 19 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: South east
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