The Antrim Observer

We like to smile at our town, observe a local issue, maybe even provoke a thought or two. Oh, and a wee comment on how our rates are spent is well overdue.

[NIE Networks @NIElectricity]

Storm Éowyn has caused devastating damage to the electricity network, affecting around 30% of premises in NI. Our teams are working hard to restore power, but it will take many days due to the scale of the damage. Stay safe. Report any dangers to 03457 643 643.

[Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council @ANBorough]

If you require mobility assistance for Enchanted Winter Garden, this is available for you to book from our Disability Hub in Antrim Castle Mall.

📞To arrange your appointment please contact us via T. 07860709876 or T. 02894227130

https://t.co/gDi9CVs4g1

#inclusiveborough

[Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council @ANBorough]

📣 Have your say in the development of our town, villages and economic centres!

The public consultation is NOW OPEN for the Antrim and Newtownabbey Masterplan for those living and working in the Borough.

View the plans & provide feedback: https://t.co/TeBSdcn1Az

[nidirect @nidirect]

Information and advice about support with the cost of living, including:

• help with energy costs
• help with your income
• help for families and children
• help for older people
• help with housing
• help with other costs

Find out more: https://t.co/clDu5EWZK3

[Barra Best @barrabest]

Some mixed weather for @GardenShowIRL this weekend, mainly dry but some rain expected on Saturday.

[Northern Trust @NHSCTrust]

⚠️ Antrim Area Hosp & ED are very busy this evening

👉104 patients in the Dept
👉50 sick patients awaiting beds in the hosp
👉47 people ready for discharge who require community support

We apologise for the long waits, patients will be seen in clinical priority.

[Police Antrim and Newtownabbey @PSNIANDistrict]

The Enchanted Winter Gardens at Antrim Castle Gardens is back. This popular event runs until 21st December 2021, and is sold out. Lots of family fun. Antrim Neighbourhood Police were on patrol tonight.
#KeepingPeopleSafe

[Northern Ireland Water @niwnews]

We are completing an emergency repair on a burst watermain in Antrim which has resulted in a temporary loss of water supply and intermittent supply to properties in Antrim and surrounding areas.
More details👇
https://t.co/rKrwfWpXnD

[BelTel Business @BelTel_Business]

UK garden centre retailer Dobbies is to open its second store in Northern Ireland at The Junction in Antrim with the creation of 150 jobs.

https://t.co/QYrr0mbjGe

[John Blair MLA @JohnBlairAPNI]

Exciting plans announced today - @dobbies intends to open new superstore at @JunctionAntrim.

The past year has been challenging for retailers, this project is a welcome boost for Antrim & places the town firmly on the map as a shopping destination.

More: https://t.co/zTW6HifueC

[MuckandmoreAllotment @muckandmore]

New gravel path in today to tidy up the appearance of the allotment whilst waiting on the first early potatoes @JillyDougan @DavidGMaxwell @ANBorough

[Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council @ANBorough]

We will now be accepting small electrical items at our five Household Recycling Centres.

Items include kettles, hairdryers, microwaves, toasters, electronic games etc. Unfortunately we cannot accept large bulky electrical items at present.

More info: https://t.co/YhuAL32bIl

[Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council @ANBorough]

♻️ Recycling Centres Update ♻️

From tomorrow (Mon 18 May), you will also be able to bring dry recycling & glass to our Recycling Centres.

Please note that bookings MUST be made for Crumlin and O'Neill Road Recycling Centres.

For more info visit https://t.co/YhuAL32bIl

[Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council @ANBorough]

Our waste team are working hard to provide the best possible service at the moment.

You can do your bit to help too, by not doing big clear outs at home and holding on to large or bulky items until #COVID19 restrictions have been lifted.

[Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council @ANBorough]

https://t.co/gmZiWRIPVf has been updated to include info on COVID-19 helplines to support people in NI, in an easy-to-find location.

Examples include:
📞 Community Helpline
📞Befriending Helpline
📞Diabetes Helpline
📞Maternity Helpline

More info: https://t.co/ictD7Gc6uo

[Antrim parkrun @antrim_parkrun]

We have four gents who have attended all eleven of our events this year. They are: Eddie Coughlan, @PaulMal68143030, Brian Murray, and Alan Napier.
Whether they get the opportunity to add more parkruns in 2020 remains to be seen.

[Northern Trust @NHSCTrust]

Dr Seamus O’Reilly, Medical Director, has confirmed that over the past six weeks 24 members of staff across two wards in Antrim Area Hosp have tested positive for Covid-19.

“I first want to pass on my best wishes and hope that they have a full and speedy recovery.”

[Belfast Telegraph @BelTel]

Co Antrim-based 2 Rifles deployment to Kabul goes ahead despite pandemic

https://t.co/c4yn1u56uQ

[Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council @ANBorough]

To help our residents dispose of their waste, a number of drop off points will be available from Friday 1 May. For details see https://t.co/YxLvGt6P5d

[Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council @ANBorough]

♻️ We will be introducing a phased approach in reopening our Recycling Centres ♻️

👉 OPENING 4 MAY // Newpark & O’Neill Road
👉 OPENING 11 MAY // Bruslee, Craigmore & Crumlin

⚠️ Please note, a booking system will be in place ⚠️

For info visit https://t.co/YxLvGt6P5d