- Half of pubs suffer sales loss
- Pupils help shape marine life laws
- Victor to get whiskey reserve keys
- Teachers' concern at airport plans
- Split on how to tackle sectarianism
- Appeal move over policeman killer
- Guitar maker goes into liquidation
- Electoral register to be checked
- Officer attacked in security alert
Local
Firefighters stand by for madcap challenge to help Marie Curie
NINE firefighters are about to embark on a madcap never-done-before challenge that will test their fitness levels to the limit.
Grandparents of the Year have double celebration
IT was a double celebration for a Dunmurry family when they attended the Ni4Kids Family Awards.
Green fingered locals triumph at Garden Festival
THERE was great celebration last Friday at the Hillsborough Garden Festival when a garden created by several green fingered locals to promote organ donation was awarded Silver for their design entitled ‘Causeway to New Life.’
Time to sign up for diabetes walk in Hillsborough
DIABETES UK Northern Ireland is urging people to put their feet first for diabetes and register now to take part in their local Walk in the Park at Hillsborough Forest on Saturday June 16 at 2pm.
Congregation shocked after theft of church gates
THE congregation of Magheragall Parish has been left shocked and saddened this week after thieves stole their church gates in the latest in a series of rural crimes.
National
Half of pubs suffer sales loss
Half of pubs in Northern Ireland have lost sales over the last two years, a survey has revealed.
Pupils help shape marine life laws
School pupils from across Northern Ireland have been praised for their role in lobbying Stormont on legislation aimed at protecting marine life.
Victor to get whiskey reserve keys
The winner of golf's Irish Open will be awarded a special bottle of Bushmills whiskey and access to the distillery's private reserve as part of a sponsorship deal, the company has announced.
Teachers' concern at airport plans
More than 20 schools will suffer from increased noise levels because of proposed changes at George Best Belfast City Airport, a residents' campaign group has claimed.
Split on how to tackle sectarianism
Political talks aimed at tackling sectarianism in Northern Ireland have been rocked after government ministers publicly clashed on the issue.
Business
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.
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.
Boomer supplies UK’s leading defence rehabilitation centre
BOOMER Industries has announced the completion of its latest defence contract.
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.
Letters
Cemetery rules need to be upheld by council
ON a recent visit to Lisburn Cemetery Blaris Extension I noticed a recently erected memorial headstone and surround.
Minister out of touch
ROADS Minister Danny Kennedy should resign from his post as he is completely out of touch.
‘Don’t move statue’
IN last week’s Star there was an article on the regeneration of Lisburn. It is not surprising that with the exception of a few family owned shops in Lisburn centre and in the Longstone area, many shops have closed down due to the financial state of the country.
State of confusion
IT would seem the birds flowers and bees are not the only ones mixed up by the recent bad weather as a certain business in Lisburn is selling Christmas cards in May. Surely I am dreaming - but No! I’ve just pinched myself. I’m looking forward to a nice Easter egg in August yum yum!
It is time to get real
HAVING read the excellent coverage of letters in the Star, I am compelled to reply to three letters in particular.
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Weather for Lisburn
Friday 25 May 2012
Today
Sunny
Temperature: 12 C to 23 C
Wind Speed: 18 mph
Wind direction: East
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Sunny
Temperature: 11 C to 21 C
Wind Speed: 20 mph
Wind direction: East
