Monthly Archives: October 2018

IN PICTURES: Take a look through the Carrick Times archive

Take a look back at the good old days with our selection of photographs from the paper’s archive. More every week in the Carrick Times. If you have any old photographs that you would like to share with our readers, we would love to hear from you. Do you have photographs from school? Maybe a sports team you played on? Or a special event that was a special memory? We would love to see them. Send any old photographs, together with any details you have about the photo, to copydesk.ni@jpress.co.uk and we will use as many as we can in the paper. Barry Cummins, Brian Gorman, Pauline Gorman and Vera Cummins who played in the recent tournament at Whitehead. 1991 Former NI international goalkeeper Jim Platt presents a �200 sports goods voucher to Valerie Hamilton , the winner of the draw at Village Sports, Carrickfergus. Included are proprietor Harry McConkey … Continue reading

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Legacy consultation response to the Northern Ireland Office

In the Foreword to the legacy consultation, the Secretary of State indicates that in addressing the legacy of the past we must meet the need of victims and survivors, promote reconciliation, reflect a broad consensus and be balanced, fair and equitable and proportionate.    I am concerned that the proposals suggested will not promote reconciliation, do not reflect the view of the community and are not balanced, fair and proportionate.  In particular the proposals are disproportionately directed at looking at the actions of the police and army, where there are extensive records.   The terrorist’s did not keep records.  Indeed those involved in terrorism have in the past either failed to disclose information or knowingly told falsehoods to protect their illegal organisation.   If someone was prepare to murder, surely we must be sceptical of any information that might come from them.   There is a real danger that the proposals will perpetuate division … Continue reading

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Beggs welcomes £14m Schrader investment

East Antrim Ulster Unionist MLA Roy Beggs has welcomed an announcement that Schrader Electronics is investing £14m in research and development. In a statement, Mr. Beggs said: “It is welcome news that Schrader Electronics, which has factories in both Carrickfergus and Antrim, is investing more than £14m in research and development, with the support of Invest Northern Ireland and the European Development Fund. “This funding for six research and development projects should help Schrader Electronics stay ahead of the competition and should provide greater longer term job security for the local workforce.” 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:https://www.newtownabbeytoday.co.uk/news/business/beggs-welcomes-14m-schrader-investment-1-8661711

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Beggs welcomes £14m Schrader investment – Carrick Times

East Antrim Ulster Unionist MLA Roy Beggs has welcomed an announcement that Schrader Electronics is investing £14m in research and development. In a statement, Mr. Beggs said: “It is welcome news that Schrader Electronics, which has factories in both Carrickfergus and Antrim, is investing more than £14m in research and development, with the support of Invest Northern Ireland and the European Development Fund. “This funding for six research and development projects should help Schrader Electronics stay ahead of the competition and should provide greater longer term job security for the local workforce.” 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:https://www.carrickfergustimes.co.uk/news/business/beggs-welcomes-14m-schrader-investment-1-8661711

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Beggs welcomes £14m Schrader investment

East Antrim Ulster Unionist MLA Roy Beggs has welcomed an announcement that Schrader Electronics is investing £14m in research and development. In a statement, Mr. Beggs said: “It is welcome news that Schrader Electronics, which has factories in both Carrickfergus and Antrim, is investing more than £14m in research and development, with the support of Invest Northern Ireland and the European Development Fund. “This funding for six research and development projects should help Schrader Electronics stay ahead of the competition and should provide greater longer term job security for the local workforce.” 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:https://www.carrickfergustimes.co.uk/news/business/beggs-welcomes-14m-schrader-investment-1-8661711

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