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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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
Police said Ms Jaczyk was from the Newtownabbey area.
From BBC ● Feb. 15, 2026
Police also dealt with sporadic incidents of disorder in Newtownabbey and Carrickfergus in County Antrim and in north Belfast.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2025
There have also been incidents in Larne, Carrickfergus, Coleraine, north Belfast and Newtownabbey.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2025
Kerri Denvir has two children in primary school in Newtownabbey, County Antrim.
From BBC ● May 8, 2025
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