Newtownabbey
Britishnoun
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a town in Northern Ireland, in Newtownabbey district, Co Antrim on Belfast Lough: the third largest town in Northern Ireland, formed in 1958 by the amalgamation of seven villages; light industrial centre, esp for textiles. Pop: 62 056 (2001)
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a district of E Northern Ireland, in Co Antrim. Pop: 80 285 (2003 est). Area: 151 sq km (58 sq miles)
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Brian Banks, a teacher at Hazelwood College, Newtownabbey, said it's a big debate in the sector, with different schools adapting different policies.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
Neil McLaren is an approved driving instructor in Newtownabbey and says the industry is "nowhere near ready" to oversee the changes coming in.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
BBC NI went to Newtownabbey, County Antrim, where there is a newly upgraded postbox.
From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026
At Petite Feet, a private day nursery in Newtownabbey, Country Antrim, tablets and TVs are not part of the daily agenda.
From BBC • May 26, 2025
Kerri Denvir has two children in primary school in Newtownabbey, County Antrim.
From BBC • May 8, 2025
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