Local
Walking stick found
A CUSTOMER believed to be an elderly gentleman visited the Ulster Star office last week and left what has been described as a brown walking stick in reception.
Leg injuries following crash
A WOMAN in her mid 40s suffered leg injuries in a three vehicle collision on the main Moira Road, outside Glenavy last Wednesday afternoon.
Woman is led to safety
A 63-YEAR-old woman was led to safety by firefighters wearing breathing apparatus when a fire broke out in the kitchen of a detached bungalow in Benson Street in Lisburn last Thursday around 8am.
Crossing barriers at floral exhibition
HILLSBOROUGH Presbyterian Church will be the venue for a special four day Exhibition of Floral Art – running from Friday to Monday, May 24-27.
Appeal to walkers
LISBURN walkers are urged to take on the NSPCC HACK challenge back for its fifth year.
National
Higher unemployment among Catholics
Catholics in Northern Ireland are more likely to be unemployed or living in overcrowded conditions with worse health than Protestants, census figures reveal.
Junkets cost taxpayer £350,000
Overseas junkets for Government ministers cost Northern Ireland taxpayers more than £350,000 in the past year, official figures have revealed.
Patient dies after ambulance crash
A seriously ill patient has died after his ambulance was in a crash with a car on its way to hospital in Northern Ireland, police said.
Census highlights unpaid carers
One in eight people in Northern Ireland provided unpaid care for a loved one, census figures showed.
Teenager shot in punishment attack
An 18-year-old man has been shot in both legs during a paramilitary punishment attack in north Belfast.
Business
Concerns over Maze roads
THE TUV has expressed concern about the roads infrastructure in the run up to the Balmoral Show at the Maze.
The Mayor welcomes Balmoral show to Lisburn
The Mayor of Lisburn, Alderman William Leathem, has welcomed the Balmoral Show to the city.
Housing Executive steps in as repairs contractor struggles
THE Housing Executive in Lisburn has been working overtime to ensure that emergency repair work on local homes will be carried out as soon as possible after the local contractor responsible for the work fell into difficulties.
Colin town centre plan is launched
EXCITING plans for a new town centre in one of the most deprived areas of Belfast were unveiled last week.
Letters
Why are elderly people being treated like animals?
I AM writing with reference to Mr Edwin Poots and the closure of Trust Care Homes. I feel we have a right to express our views and feelings, on behalf of a lot of residents who can’t speak for themselves.
Lisburn city is becoming a story of political neglect and failure
A GROWING number of the Lagan Valley electorate believe our mainstream political parties are not on their side.
Longstone Street parking fine - ‘I couldn’t believe it’
ON Saturday I received a letter from Civil Enforcement, Liverpool for a fine of £90 (reduced to £45 if paid within two weeks) for parking at 164 Longstone Street, Lisburn.
MP support of peace centre is incredible
I FIND Jeffrey Donaldson’s support for a Conflict Resolution Centre as an addendum to complement the retained H block shrine at the Maze somewhat incredible.
Around the Province
Fallin Dungannon un3employment
THE announcement of more than 100 new jobs for the Dungannon area by food processing company, Linden Foods, has been welcome news for the area in the same week that the latest government statistics reveal the rate of unemployment locally has fallen by just over two per cent.
Mosside parade
MOSSIDE Rising Sons of Ulster Accordion Band will hold their annual parade in Mosside on Wednesday, June 26th.
Dunluce School reunion
A REUNION for former pupils of Dunluce School in Bushmills who attended between 1982 and 1986 will be held in the Playhouse in Portrush this Saturday (May 4th).
Ballymoney RBL table quiz
THE Women’s Section of the Ballymoney branch of the Royal British Legion are holding a table quiz in the Clubrooms on Thursday, May 16 at 8pm.
Ulster Canal go-ahead open way to Coalisland
The restoration of the Ulster Canal has been given the go-ahead by planners.
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Weather for Lisburn
Monday 20 May 2013
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