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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Tree surgeon Callum Kirk, who works in the Newtownabbey area and covers much of Belfast, said storms bring a different kind of working day.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
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
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has started an investigation into its legal planning status.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2025
There have also been incidents in Larne, Carrickfergus, Coleraine, north Belfast and Newtownabbey.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 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
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