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Birthdays card shop to close in Bow Street

LISBURN was dealt another blow this week when it was announced that Birthdays card shop in Bow Street is among 16 stores across Northern Ireland set to close.

Business BBQ in Lisburn

LISBURN Chamber of Commerce is organising a BBQ on 31st May for Chamber and non Chamber members in business in the Lisburn City Council area.

Environment Minister Edwin Poots MLA, Councillor Allan Ewart (Chairman of Lisburn City Centre Management) and Gavin Campbell (Lisburn City Centre Management) queing for kangaroo and ostrich burgers at the Meats of the World stall.

Continental market returns to Lisburn

AS the smell of the freshly cutgrass fills the air so too will the aroma of many global culinary treats as the Continental Market injects seasonal gastronomic splendour into the retail experience in Lisburn.

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Boomer supplies UK’s leading defence rehabilitation centre

BOOMER Industries has announced the completion of its latest defence contract.

Antrim Street Car park which was listed 9th in Northern Ireland for the most parking tickets issued.

LISBURN’S MOST TICKETED

ANTRIM Street car park in Lisburn was one of the top 10 streets, roads and car parks in Northern Ireland for parking tickets in 2011.

The Lisburn Branch of Progressive Building Society has won the Business Retention Award. Ian Nelson, Branch Manager of the Lisburn Branch received the news when he attended the Societys recent announcement of their Annual Results at their AGM. The Society has reported an increase in pre-tax profit to �3.3 million for its 2011 financial year. Ian is pictured receiving his award from Progressives Chairman Dr Joan Smyth.

Award for Progressive’s Lisburn branch

THE Lisburn Branch of Progressive Building Society has reason to celebrate after they recently won the Business Retention Award, whilst the Progessive has reported an increase in pre-tax profit to £3.3 million for its 2011 financial year.

Lisburn backing for Empty Premises Rates Relief scheme

A SCHEME under which businesses opening in premises which have been empty for 12 months get a rates concession has been backed by Lisburn City Centre Management and the local Chamber of Commerce.

Day of strike action in city

CIVIL Service workers throughout Lisburn were taking part in a day of strike action today (Thursday).

Staff face anxious wait as Clinton Cards goes into administration

STAFF at two stores in Lisburn are facing an anxious wait after Clinton Cards went into administration this week.

At the launch of the Lisburn City Council Employment Growth Programme are: (l-r) Mary Meehan, Economic Development, Lisburn City Council; David McComb, Parity Talent Management; Alderman Jim Dillon, Chairman of the Councils Economic Development Committee and Lesley OHanlon, Parity Talent Management.

Council launches employment programme

LISBURN City Council has launched a pioneering ‘Employment Growth Programme’ to help owners and/managers of local SMEs to achieve business growth by creating jobs.

Royal Mail delivers changes to postal service in Lisburn

THE Royal Mail have revealed they will be changing how mail is delivered in Lisburn.

On-street parking is ‘not working as it was intended’ says Poots

LAGAN Valley MLA Edwin Poots has urged the Regional Development minister to re-think on-street parking charges in Lisburn and claimed it is not achieved what was originally intended.

Lisburn retailer to sell off showroom stock for upholstery manufacturer

VALE Bridgecraft, which manufactures quality upholstery, has announced it is to close its showroom in Lisburn by the end of May.

Pictured is (front) Mr Eddie Salmon, IiP Assessor; Miss Sinead Clarke, Assistant Director of Corporate Services, Lisburn City Council; Mr Adrian Donaldson, Director of Corporate Services and (back) Miss Victoria Poole, Lagan Valley LeisurePlex; Councillor Stephen Martin, Chairman of the Councils Corporate Services Committee and Mr Steven Wilson, Central Services Depot, Lisburn City Council.

Council celebrates Investors in People re-accreditation

LISBURN City Council received official confirmation this month of its reaccreditation for the Investors in People standard.

21 year battle to recover £3m from failed bank ends in success

THE long running battle by Lisburn Council to recover the millions of pounds it lost when the Bank of Credit and Commerce International sensationally crashed in July 1991 has finally ended in success.

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The Maze Long Kesh, Lisburn is the location for Northern Irelands newest motor sport extravaganza, The Festival of Speed. It takes place tomorrow, Saturday April 28. Picture. William Neill.

Lisburn feels the need for speed

LISBURN will feel the need for speed this weekend as the Festival of Speed arrives at the Maze tomorrow, Saturday, April 28.

South Eastern Regional College (SERC) Construction students at their recent visit to Graham Construction Headquarters, Hillsborough. (L-R) Jacqueline Gibson, Sustainability Coordinator for Graham Construction with SERC Construction students Nicholas Robinette, Steven Kelly, Philip West, Thomas Martin, Simon Farr, Carlo Tortolani and Aodhan McCabe.

Diploma students visit Graham Construction

CONSTRUCTION students from South Eastern Regional College’s Lisburn campus have visited Graham Construction’s Head Offices in Hillsborough

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