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'Class A drugs' found near primary school

Police have appealed for information following the discovery of Class A drugs near a Co Antrim primary school. → Read More

Hockey star setting sights on 2020 Olympics

Co Antrim sportswoman Ayeisha McFerran is setting her sights on the 2020 Olympics after last weekend's World Cup heroics. → Read More

Poignant postcard to soldier killed in WWI

A poignant postcard to a Carrickfergus soldier who was killed in action during World War One is just one of hundreds featured in an online collection. → Read More

Thomas picks up silver at Gymnastics Championships

A local teenager has picked up a silver medal at the Down Syndrome World Gymnastics Championships in Bochum, Germany. → Read More

Local man completes 102 marathons

A Larne man who has completed a staggering 102 marathons in the last 35 years is hanging up his running shoes. → Read More

Health Centre bids farewell to 'caring' GP

A well-known family doctor in Larne has hung up his stethoscope as he retires after 32 years. → Read More

BEM for Good Morning Larne's Matthew

A Larne man's contribution to his community has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. → Read More

Police warning as fake Instagram account asks teens for 'indecent images'

PSNI have issued a warning following reports of a fake social media account targeting teenage boys. → Read More

'Retirement village' plans at site of historic Larne mansion

A public consultation is to be held over plans to develop the site of a derelict mansion outside Larne into 'retirement village' facilities. → Read More

Schoolgirl's starring role in new BBC drama

A Carrickfergus schoolgirl has a starring role in a new BBC drama alongside veteran actors, Christopher Eccleston and Paula Malcolmson. → Read More

Animals ‘dumped’ at roadside

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is investigating following reports that animal carcasses were dumped at a roadside in Carrickfergus. → Read More

Mum's shock as ill tot denied care allowance

A Carrickfergus mum whose little girl needs round-the-clock care has said she “can’t believe” her daughter was refused Disability Living Allowance. → Read More

Video: 65 years on, town pays tribute to victims of ferry disaster

A poignant service was held on the shores of Larne this morning to mark the 65th anniversary of what has been called 'a generation’s Titanic'. → Read More

Brother's tribute to "beautiful soul"

The family of a talented young musician who passed away recently have remembered him as a "beautiful and fragile soul". → Read More

Mum on a mission to raise awareness of rare skin condition

A Carrickfergus mum is on a mission to raise awareness after her little boy was born with a rare skin condition. → Read More

Kids miss out as heating oil stolen from respite unit

Local families have been left “disappointed” and “upset” following the theft of heating oil from a Whitehead children’s centre. → Read More

Blow for Ianessa as US treatment cancelled

A Carrickfergus schoolgirl who was to undergo cancer treatment in the US has received the devastating news that the trip has been cancelled. → Read More

Support for Carrick schoolgirl's treatment fund 'humbling'

A Carrickfergus man has told of how he "stepped up" to care for his desperately ill sister after she was diagnosed with a brain tumour. → Read More

Hi, my name's Larne: Teen makes detour to visit namesake town

The Giant’s Causeway, Titanic Belfast, and the Game of Thrones connection are all top reasons tourists flock to Northern Ireland - but for one visitor, it was personal. → Read More

Family’s appeal after Carrick man injured in Thailand

The family of a young Carrickfergus man who was injured on holiday in Thailand have appealed for help to meet his mounting medical costs. → Read More