Antrim News
News
Giant's Causeway Welcomes 1 Millionth Visitor - The UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrates the tourism milestone with special events, as new data shows a 30% increase in visitors compared to 2024. Meanwhile, emergency services respond to flooding in Antrim town center after heavy overnight rainfall overwhelms drainage systems.
Business News
Bushmills Distillery Announces Major Expansion - The 400-year-old whiskey producer will invest £25 million in new facilities, creating 80 jobs. Ballymena's Wrightbus secures £50 million contract to supply hydrogen buses to Germany, safeguarding 200 local manufacturing jobs.
Economic News
Unemployment in County Antrim drops to 2.8%, the lowest in Northern Ireland, driven by growth in tourism and advanced manufacturing. Average house prices reach £195,000, with coastal properties in Portrush seeing 15% annual increases. Inflation remains steady at 4.1%, slightly below UK average.
Political News
Controversy continues over plans for A6 dual carriageway extension near Randalstown, with environmental groups threatening legal action. Antrim and Newtownabbey Council approves £8 million for regenerating Antrim Castle Gardens and surrounding areas.
Election News
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council by-election in the Macedon ward becomes a key test for unionist unity, with DUP and UUP candidates neck-and-neck in latest polling. Infrastructure investment dominates debates.
Employment News
Thales UK in Belfast announces 60 new engineering roles supporting Antrim operations. Causeway Coast and Glens Council seeks 150 seasonal workers for tourism services. A manufacturing jobs fair in Ballymena on June 25th will showcase 300 vacancies.
Business News
Shares in Ballymena-based Wright Group rise 6% after German bus deal. Bushmills parent company Proximo Spirits sees 3% growth following expansion announcement. Investors watch Randox Laboratories as it expands Antrim headquarters.
Forecast
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Wed (18 Jun): Sunny intervals, 18°C
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Thu (19 Jun): Light rain, 16°C
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Fri (20 Jun): Heavy showers, 15°C
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Sat (21 Jun): Cloudy, 17°C
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Sun (22 Jun): Sunny spells, 19°C
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Mon (23 Jun): Thunderstorms, 17°C
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Tue (24 Jun): Partly cloudy, 18°C
Entertainment News
Open House Festival returns to Bangor with Van Morrison headlining. The Theatre at the Mill in Newtownabbey stages a new production of The Commitments featuring local talent.
Upcoming Events in Antrim (June 29 - July 5, 2025)
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June 20: Antrim Lough Shore Jazz Festival (Opening night)
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June 21: Ballycastle Food Festival (Harbour area)
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June 22: Giant's Causeway Marathon (Coastal route)
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June 24: Carrickfergus Castle Medieval Fair (Living history)
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June 26: Ballymena Show (Agricultural showcase)
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June 28: Portrush Atlantic Sessions (Seafront music)
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June 29: Antrim Garden Show (Antrim Castle Gardens)
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July 1: Causeway Coast Walking Week (Guided hikes)
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July 3: Larne Summer Festival (Town center events)
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July 5: Traditional Music Weekend (Distillery grounds)
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Note: Antrim is a county in Northern Ireland, not England - content reflects Northern Irish context.
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