- Helicopter tragedy 'a mystery'
- £16m fund to tackle rural problems
- MLA plea on planning cases backlog
- MLA issues plea for organ donors
- Paisley 'doing very well' says son
- Resort 'would boost bid for Open'
- Pledge as golf course gets go-ahead
- Cows sought for charity airlift
- McGuinness pressed over bomb death
- Footballer crash death 'avoidable'
- Native animals under threat: study
- Recession 'boosts work stress'
Local
Prepare for digital switchover - Beggs
EAST Antrim MLA Roy Beggs has urged the public to prepare for the switch over to Digital TV, due to take place in October 2012.
Best Kept School Awards challenge
Schools in Carrickfergus are being urged to gain recognition for their environmental activities by entering this year’s SuperValu Best Kept School Awards.
Small business boost
a NEW 1p broadband and phone deal to help small and medium businesses in Carrickfergus get more value from their communications spend has been announced.
Dickson praises ‘excellent work’ of SOCA
EAST Antrim MLA Stewart Dickson has praised the work of the Serious Organised Crime Agency in combating criminality.
National
Helicopter tragedy 'a mystery'
The pilot of a helicopter which crashed killing a friend of the Prince of Wales may have been incapacitated, an inquest has heard.
£16m fund to tackle rural problems
Projects in rural areas are to benefit from a £16 million fund aimed at fighting poverty and isolation.
MLA plea on planning cases backlog
The Government has been urged to step up efforts to tackle potential breaches of planning laws after a major backlog of cases was uncovered.
MLA issues plea for organ donors
An impassioned plea for an increase in organ donors has been made by an MLA whose son's life was saved by a transplant.
Paisley 'doing very well' says son
Former First Minister Ian Paisley is doing "very well" in hospital as he continues to recover from serious illness, his son said.
Business
Impact Awards invite
business in the Community is inviting Carrick entries for the 2012 Regional Impact Awards for responsible companies.
Blue plaque honour strengthens Titanic connection
Carrick has strengthened its Titanic connection with a blue plaque honour at Boneybefore for renowned Ulster writer William Ruddick Millar.
Report into £45k metal theft bill
A TOTAL of £45,000 worth of lead has been stolen from the roofs of schools in the North Eastern Education and Library Board’s area over the past nine months, a report has revealed.
Minister guest speaker at Rotary
EAST Antrim MP and MLA Sammy Wilson gave a light-hearted insight into the cut and thrust of politics at the latest meeting of the Rotary Club of Carrickfergus.
Investing in future of community pays dividend for Forum
Carrickfergus Community Forum has received Investors in People (IiP) accreditation.
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Weather for Carrick
Wednesday 22 February 2012
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Heavy rain
Temperature: 11 C to 14 C
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