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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Now those involved - including Andrew and Raymond's fathers, who both survived the attack and its aftermath - have had their names etched on a memorial plaque unveiled in Newtownabbey, County Antrim.
From BBC • May 29, 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
Police said there have also been sporadic incidents of disorder in Carrickfergus, north Belfast and Newtownabbey, where one man was arrested.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2025
Roz McFeeters, principal of Hill Croft special school in Newtownabbey, County Antrim told the Stormont's Education Committee the proposal that could remove nurses from some special schools "would not be sustainable".
From BBC • May 1, 2025
It was alleged that fake signatures were used on nomination papers for Gerard Magee, who stood for Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council in elections in 2023.
From BBC • Feb. 1, 2025
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