Antrim and Newtownabbey District news on Tuesday, October 27, 2026

In Antrim and Newtownabbey District on Tuesday, October 27, 2026: Leisure centres open early; road work plans ahead. Also: Millions spent on road resurfacing and lighting schemes across Mid and East Antrim for 2026–27; Man stabbed multiple times in alleged incident at pub in County Antrim; three men charged with attempted murder. Weather: Rain and wind today with gusts to 41 km/h; cool at 8–11°C.

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Headlines

Mid and East Antrim leisure centres now open from 6am following high demand for early opening.NorthernIrelandWorld · Oct 26, 6:12 PM · Around

News & local government

Millions spent on road resurfacing and lighting schemes across Mid and East Antrim for 2026–27.Love Ballymena · Oct 26, 8:47 PM · Around

Safety & emergencies

Man stabbed multiple times in alleged incident at pub in County Antrim; three men charged with attempted murder.Belfast News Letter · Oct 26, 2:38 PM · Around

Sports

Ladies club championship round-up: Kilmacud, Gaultier and Moneyglass advance in inter-county competition.HoganStand · Oct 26, 9:34 AM · Around

Culture & arts

Harryville's Hollywood history honoured with plaque celebrating pioneering film family's early cinema legacy.Love Ballymena · Oct 26, 8:17 PM · Around

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