At least 400 jobs are on their way to Antrim after the North's Environment Minister Sammy Wilson today gave the go-ahead for Asda to build their largest store in the North at Junction One.

At least 400 new jobs will be created when Asda opens a flagship store in Antrim, it was revealed today.

An early morning beat-the-clock promotion at a fashion store opening in the North had to be marshalled by police after scuffles broke out among over-eager shoppers.

The gourmet coffee chain Starbucks today opened its first Belfast store, creating 24 jobs.