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Murdered retired teacher Robert Flowerday had ‘horrific’ injuries

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The late John Moore, former Secretary and Drum Major of Ballycoan Flute Band, pictured at an open air concert in Wallace Park in August 2014. Pic by John Kelly

Tributes paid to popular bandsman who was ‘a true gentleman’

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Terence McVarnock of Tullynewbank Road, Glenavy, Co Antrim was charged with assisting unlawful immigration into the UK and was jailed for 28 months.

On the run people smuggler jailed

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‘Dog fouling figures show no need for ban from pitches’

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Most Wanted list: sexual crimes

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Josh set to go pro after win at Muscle Contest Ireland

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Traffic and travel: Police urge caution after slurry spill

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Work on multi-million pound city centre retail and housing scheme to begin in early June

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Special evening of remembrance and reflection for Ulster Defence Regiment

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Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council received the Employer of the Year Award (public sector) at the Champion Ability Awards Ceremony at Titanic Belfast organised by Usel (Ulster Supported Employment Ltd). Receiving the award from Northern Ireland Manager Michael O'Neill are Karen Bothwell, Councillor Scott Carson and Caroline Magee.

Council named as Employer of the Year

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Train users warned to expect disruption to services

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A cross-party delegation of elected members and officers from Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council met with senior officials from the Department for Infrastructure to discuss how to progress long-awaited safety improvements at the Knockmore/Ballinderry/Prince William Road junctions.

Progress on long-awaited safety improvements at dangerous junctions

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Two-vehicle collision on Moira Road

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NI Railways to increase crackdown on anti-social behaviour

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Potholes on Crumlin Road, Ballinderry.

Councillor welcomes assurance over road repairs

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Crime More Crime >>

Murdered retired teacher Robert Flowerday had ‘horrific’ injuries

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Terence McVarnock of Tullynewbank Road, Glenavy, Co Antrim was charged with assisting unlawful immigration into the UK and was jailed for 28 months.

On the run people smuggler jailed

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Ali Benaun

Most Wanted list: sexual crimes

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Thieves steal ‘substantial amount of cash’ from shop

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Education More Education >>

Budding young filmmakers inspired by animation CEO

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Laurelhill Community College, Lisburn. Pic by Google

Schools are secure and sustainable, principals assure parents

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Laurelhill pupils play the field in NI team

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Friends pupils beat the stock market

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Work on multi-million pound city centre retail and housing scheme to begin in early June

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Pictured with Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP (left) at the Palace of Westminster are Mayor Tim Morrow; Chairman of Invest NI, Mark Ennis; Chief Executive of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, Dr Theresa Donaldson and Chairman of the council's Development Committee, Alderman Allan Ewart MBE. Pic by Kelvin Boyes, Press Eye

Tasty trade mission aims to boost local business

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Deputy Lord Mayor, Councillor Sam Nicholson welcomes Chris McNabb from GM Designs to the Dromore Town Centre public realm scheme along with Lissa O'Malley, Regeneration Officer and Nigel McIlrath, Corporate Project Officer from Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. Pic by Edward Byrne Photography

Town centre to get £1.1m facelift

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Inside the huge expansion of the Eikon Exhibition Centre. Pictured from the venue are Theresa Morrissey, Commercial & Financial Director and Colm Graham, Sales & Events Manager

Huge expansion at Eikon Centre unveiled

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Politics More Politics >>

Revealed: two-thirds of all police stations shut in two decades

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Former UUP MLA Jo-Anne Dobson has donated a kidney to her son Mark

Former MLA Jo-Anne Dobson and son doing well after kidney transplant

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Cecil Calvert

Tributes after former DUP mayor passes away

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Councillor Amanda Grehen (Alliance Party) and Alderman James Tinsley (DUP).

Council split over possibility of appointing independent member to audit committee

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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP

Lagan Valley constituency could be axed under boundaries shake-up

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Local coffee outlets to offer special deal in bid to reduce waste

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Alderman Tommy Jeffers, Chairman of the council's Environmental Services Committee, and TV presenter Paul Clarke are pictured with the top three winners in the Junior and Senior sections of the Environmental Youth Speak competition. Pic by Philip Magowan

Young people speak out about environmental issues

Environment
Snow has affected various parts of Northern Ireland this week

Slow thaw expected as Beast from the East loosens grip

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Cleaning up the coastline: Peter Kay, Michael McEntee, Philip McCollum, Mikey Munroe, Callum Munroe, Peter Crossett, Rachel Murdoch, Colin MacDonald, Cheryl Jenkins, Michael Hickland, Lewis Mulholland, Peter O'Halloran, Roisin Maguire and Stephen McFerron.

Lisburn Sub Aqua Club members help clean up the coastline

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Commissioner’s probe into care home coming to an end

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Pictured (l-r) are Margaret Elliott, Margaret Kerr, Brian Patterson, Bryan Clay, Roberta Thompson, Maureen Doran, Anne Carroll, Marie McQuade and Una Caughey.

New dementia care peer support group for Lisburn

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Jo-Anne Dobson and son Mark are home

Former MLA Jo-Anne Dobson and son 'home sweet home' after kidney transplant

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Former UUP MLA Jo-Anne Dobson has donated a kidney to her son Mark

Former MLA Jo-Anne Dobson and son doing well after kidney transplant

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Picture taken this morning of Jo-Anne Dobson and her son Mark

Ex-MLA Jo-Anne Dobson gives son Mark 'ultimate gift' of life as she donates kidney

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