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Heating systems upgrade welcomed
East Antrim MP Sammy Wilson has welcomed the news that Housing Executive properties in Carrickfergus will have their heating systems upgraded to gas or oil by the end of next year.
Annette challenges MLAs
A Carrick woman has told Stormont’s All Party Group on Learning Disability that older people with a learning disability need better support.
Pilot project for business push
A group of managers has successfully completed a pilot project designed to stimulate business development in Carrick.
Be aware of level crossings say NIR
The potential dangers associated with level crossings have been highlighted in Whitehead.
Nesbitt and Neeson star in ‘troubles’ film
Two of Northern Ireland’s leading actors feature on screen this evening (Thursday) as Carrick supports Community Relations Week.
Trip back in time for history buffs
A living history bus tour around some of East Antrim’s most important historic sites will take place on 15 June.
Is it the high jump for horses on beaches?
Horses are to be prohibited from going onto Larne borough’s three award-winning beaches at certain times, it has emerged.
Royal British Legion coffee morning on Saturday
The Whitehead branch of the Royal British Legion is holding a coffee morning on Saturday in Whitehead Community Centre (9.30am - 12.30).
Green gauntlet to be thrown down
The launch of Carrickfergus in Bloom 2013 will take place tomorrow (Friday).
Drug arrest
Following a planned search of a house in the Beltoy Road area of Carrickfergus in the early hours of this morning (Thursday) Police uncovered a suspected cannabis factory.
Church group behind cycle aid
A Carrick church group is taking part in a bike project to help a Tanzanian community with day to day functions.
Welcome to your new look paper!
The Carrick Times is relaunched this week in a fresh and up-to-date style.
Taste buds are tickled at Ulidia Integrated
Ulidia Integrated College Parents’ Council has hosted a Sainsbury’s ‘eat well for less’ event.
Top honour for ATC instructor
An adult instructor with the Air Training Corps in Carrickfergus has received one of the highest accolades that can be conferred on members of the Reserve forces and Cadet movement.
Youth Council research highlights safety issues
Four young people from the NEELB Carrick Youth Service Council have given their views on community safety issues during a presentation to the local Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP).
Thanks for Salvation Army
WHITEHEAD artist Joanne Campbell is to present a painting to the Salvation Army, who saved the life of her grandfather during the 1941 Easter blitz in Belfast.
Broadcaster’s charity boost
broadcaster Claire McCollum not only launched this year’s Carrick Hospice Walk but also went on to participate.
Painting presented
THE Lord Lieutenant for County Antrim Joan Christie OBE has been presented with a pictorial history of Carrickfergus YMCA.
Rising in the business world after ‘boot camp’
a Carrick businessman is encouraging others to follow the ‘boot camp’ experience to success.
Billy steps into the ring for PIPS
A TRANSLINK employee from Whitehead has raised £2,200 in aid of Pips Suicide Prevention by participating in the White Collar Boxing event at Europa Hotel Belfast.
Beaver Scouts enjoy outdoor experience
The Beaver Scouts from 1st Carrickfergus were determined not to let the bad weather dampen their spirits during a recent tree planting session.
Environmental act set to tackle overgrown trees
A new environmental act designed to combat properties affected by overgrown hedges may help tackle a long-running problem on Carrick’s North Road.
Town’s Pregnancy Resource Centre plans for new decade
The Pregnancy Resource Centre in Carrick has hosted it’s official opening and 10th anniversary celebrations.
Carrick College trip to Tayto Castle
YEAR 11 pupils at Carrickfergus College have enjoyed a trip to Tayto Castle as part of their Business Studies course.
Red Triangle honour for YMCA stalwart
from tea and a sing-song around the piano to the high-tech world of twitter and the internet Carrickfergus YMCA chairman Robert Hunter has witnessed many changes over the course of his long association with the youth organisation.
Conference coup for Carrick
Hotels and guest accommodation will enjoy a spin-off next month when Carrick hosts for the first time the Methodist Church of Ireland’s annual conference.
‘Win-win situation’ on childcare
A SOCIAL enterprise is currently recruiting in Carrickfergus for childcarers with at least one year’s experience.
£2.4m water mains work for Eden village
NI Water is continuing a £2.4 Million project to improve and upgrade the water supply infrastructure in the Carrickfergus borough area.
Three vehicle collision appeal
Police in Carrickfergus are appealing for witnesses to come forward in relation to a three vehicle collision in the town last week.
Enhancing the hedgerow at Eden
A CELEBRATION of the heritage and wildlife of the hedgerow will be held at Eden allotment gardens on Wednesday 22 May (7.00pm).
Pupils postcards will reveal their pride in Carrick
Carrick pupils will have the chance to show how proud they are of their local area in a national competition.
Woodlawn PS is ready for Eddie
WOODLAWN Primary School pupils will enjoy an insight tomorrow (Friday) into one of the summer’s top sport occasions.
Over 42% of births outside marriage
Just over 42 per cent of births in Carrick last year were outside of marriage.
‘Tentative recovery’ in housing market
The average house price in East Antrim is now £107,172, according to a new survey.
Charity partner search
a Carrick store will be teaming up with a new local charity partner for 2013/14.
Offenders ‘pay back for their crimes’ with church spruce up
Offenders on community service have put decorating and gardening skills to good use on a Greenisland Church.
Choir takes a bow at Stormont
Downshire School choir had the honour of performing at the National PTA Gold Awards ceremony at Stormont earlier this month.
Thefts probed
POLICE in Carrickfergus are investigating a number of thefts in the borough last week.
Respond to railway consultation - MLA
Alliance East Antrim MLA Stewart Dickson has urged local commuters to engage with a Translink consultation on the level of noise caused by railway operations.
Tributes to ‘inspirational’ former headmaster of Carrick Grammar School
THE school community at Carrickfergus Grammar has expressed its sadness at the sudden death last week of former principal Kenneth Irwin (right).
Trip back in time
The Megaliths of Northern Ireland exhibition continues at Carrick Museum and Civic Centre until May 29.
Angling boost
The Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure stocked the following local waters with takeable fish in April:
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.
Grants available for community groups
Volunteer Now is currently inviting applications for the Small Grants Programme which is funded by the Department for Social Development.
‘Grow your own’ campaign for primaries
TWO local primary schools have been awarded their very own gardening kits as part of the Stewart Garden Schools Campaign.
Museums role for Carrick woman
A CARRICK woman has been appointed to the Board of National Museums NI (NMNI).
Greenisland man on regulation board
A GREENISLAND man has been appointed as a non-executive member of the Regulation & Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA).
Green energy firm unveils £20m windfarm project
RENEWABLE energy generation and energy storage group, Gaelectric, was due to officially open its £20million Carn Hill windfarm near Knockagh on Wednesday (May 8).
Whitehead South in Larne Lough electoral group plan
carrick is being “shortchanged” in the planned shake-up of local council boundaries, it has been claimed.
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Friday 24 May 2013
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