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Monthly Archives: July 2016
Beggs Welcomes Amazon Jobs at Kilroot
East Antrim Ulster Unionist Party representative Roy Beggs MLA has welcomed news that Amazon are to move to the Kilroot Business Park, creating 18 direct Amazon jobs in addition to over 130 other jobs for independent delivery companies. Mr Beggs MLA said “I am pleased that Amazon, a company that requires speedy and high volume distribution from a skilled and dependable workforce, has recognised Carrickfergus as an ideal location. With the upgrade in the A2 Shore Road to Belfast, the A8 dual carriageway to and from Larne, the East Antrim area has excellent communication links to the Port of Larne, the Port of Belfast and the local airports. The Kilroot site will also have easy access to the M1 and M2 for Northern Ireland wide distributions. This news bodes well as I have no doubt that other companies will now also consider the East Antrim area as an excellent location for their businesses.” Ends
Greenisland housing project celebrates 30th anniversary
A special celebration has been held to mark the 30th anniversary Knockagh Court sheltered accommodation scheme in Greenisland. The milestone anniversary event at the Choice Housing unit was attended by staff, residents, the Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Borough, Councillor Audrey Wales, MBE and East Antrim MLA Roy Beggs. Knockagh Court was opened in March 1986 and is currently home to 32 residents who enjoy independent living within a safe and supported environment. Special recognition was given to both Ann Montgomery who has lived in Knockagh Court since January 2012 and Kate McManus, who has lived there since February 2004. Michael McDonnell spoke at the celebratory event and said: “It is fantastic to be able to celebrate 30 happy years at Knockagh Court with the mayor and our residents. “For our residents, the scheme is more than just their home, it is a vital part of the community, enabling … Continue reading
Northern Ireland v Belarus Windsor Park farewell for Windsor heroes [Photos]
UK Website Of The Year Parliamentary reports show first speaker only – follow this lnk for the full transcription. Articles may come from parliamentary reports, various public news feeds and Google News Search. Content is republished here for context. Copyright is respected and remains with the original author at all times. Original Article:http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/galleries/sport/northern-ireland-v-belarus-windsor-park-farewell-for-windsor-heroes-photos-34752831.html
East Antrim: Three unionist candidates returned as Hilditch, Beggs and Lyons fill seats
East Antrim: David Hilditch, DUP East Antrim was the first constituency to elect an MLA yesterday – the DUP’s David Hilditch. However, that is where the haste ended as it took several hours before any other candidates could book their taxis for Stormont. As veteran politician Sammy Wilson ended his Assembly career to focus on Westminster, the question was could the dominant party energise the electorate to vote back three DUP politicians? The DUP had won the lion’s share of votes five years ago – more than 13,000, just less than half of the first preference votes. But last night Mr Wilson admitted they would “struggle” to win all three seats facing opposition from amongst others Ukip’s Noel Jordan. The ex-Finance Minister, who had attracted a powerful personal vote, was not on the ballot ticket after the end to ‘double jobbing’ but he was there in person at the Valley … Continue reading
