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Lisburn News page 2008
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Do you know who this photo belongs to? 07/11/2008
Friends' pupils undertake vital expedition in Tanzania 07/11/2008
First Freeman of the city passes away in his 92nd year 07/11/2008
School gets a glowing report from inspectors 07/11/2008
Breast screening ambassadors mark 30 years of saving lives 07/11/2008
Delegation from Warrington visits city 07/11/2008
Nursery pupils enjoy their new playground 07/11/2008
Author opens new chapter at library 07/11/2008
Lisburn city prepares to remember fallen 07/11/2008
Lisburn's dreaming of a White Christmas 07/11/2008
Ally has the recipe for raising awareness of rare illness 07/11/2008
JLS ready to 'take it to another level' in quest for X Factor title 07/11/2008
Wallace students in musical fundraiser 07/11/2008
Professor highlights concerns over Wi Fi in schools 07/11/2008
Friends pupil experiences life in Germany 07/11/2008
Celebration evening for Old Warren women 07/11/2008
Youths set to unearth history of YMCA building 07/11/2008
A WW1 Exhibition hosted by Lagan Valley Orange Historical Society was held in Lisburn Orange Hall 07/11/2008
Local man appointed head of NI European Commission 31/10/2008
Lisburn man is the `Hospitality Hero' 31/10/2008
St Colman's pupils enjoy a voyage of discovery to the Port of Belfast 31/10/2008
Mothers' Union members discuss Parenting Project 31/10/2008
Gloria seeks fundraisers to enjoy awesome adventure 31/10/2008
Allyson is hopelessly devoted to success 31/10/2008
Healthy eating and Olympic gold 31/10/2008
Crumlin teenager prepares for World Games 31/10/2008
Ballymacrickett Primary prepares for a new chapter in its history 31/10/2008
Rupert takes on marathon challenge to raise awareness of autism 31/10/2008
Dunmurry's got the X Factor 31/10/2008
Harry and Violet Pierce from Lisburn recently celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary. 31/10/2008
Rosie throws away her chip pan to lose 92Ibs 31/10/2008
Surgeons battle to save 10-year-old Dromore boy's hand 31/10/2008
Have you been wrongly issued with a parking fine? 31/10/2008
HE reveals how many new public sector homes must be built in Lisburn 31/10/2008
Chef honoured for cooking up Oyster success 24/10/2008
In Flanders Fields 24/10/2008
Ladies and their tractors raise 'an amazing amount' for ovarian cancer 24/10/2008
Fort Hill gets ready for 50th anniversary 24/10/2008
St. Aloysius Primary School prepares to celebrate 40 years 24/10/2008
New course launched for would-be beekeepers 24/10/2008
Moira couple help launch baby charity ball 24/10/2008
Former Lisburn woman passes away in the United States 24/10/2008
Freak accident robs mum of her loving son 24/10/2008
New choir to strike a chord in Lisburn 24/10/2008
19 years on, the truth about Glenavy UFO remains out there 24/10/2008
Dromore nurse recognised by Heart Foundation 24/10/2008
21,000 People Make Their Voice Heard 24/10/2008
Lagan landmarks captured by artist in new book 17/10/2008
Inspectors praise `visionary' leadership at St Patrick's HS 17/10/2008
The Sottile Girls spend some time in Lisburn 17/10/2008
Former Friends pupil receives UK's leading award for architecture 17/10/2008
Mercer wins the Welsh ploughing championship 17/10/2008
Young film buffs land their dream job 17/10/2008
Big Brew at Thiepval Barracks 17/10/2008
Alan returns from China with hope 17/10/2008
Family and friends raise money in memory of well known steel worker 17/10/2008
Devastating blow for little Sam and his family 17/10/2008
Summer holidays with a difference 17/10/2008
Sponsorship boost for local Pan Disability Club 17/10/2008
Historic buildings `on verge of collapse' face demolition 17/10/2008
Crumlin teachers to represent NI at innovation forum in Hong Kong 17/10/2008
Market Federation reps to attend meeting with Lisburn Council 17/10/2008
Thousands sign petition calling for meters and charges to be scrapped 17/10/2008
Elm investment in city as Club Class Fitness opens 10/10/2008
Scouts clear 60 bags of rubbish from Lagan towpath 10/10/2008
Balloons to be released in memory of the lost angels 10/10/2008
Pond Park team brings Smiles to Romanian children 10/10/2008
Lisburn facing loss of city status warns Mayor 10/10/2008
BTEC success for Lisburn cadets 10/10/2008
Budding local actress awarded Thomas Devlin Bursary 10/10/2008
Deborah Raises Almost £30,000 For Cause 10/10/2008
Hear ye, Hear ye... 10/10/2008
Lisburn prepares to celebrate 400th anniversary 10/10/2008
Farmers' Market set for Castle Gardens 10/10/2008
Sisters don running shoes for charity 10/10/2008
Magic Rachael raises vital funds for Merlin 10/10/2008
Debate begins on future use of Castle House 10/10/2008
Moira kayaker takes on charity sea challenge 10/10/2008
Traders Fears Over Market 10/10/2008
New appointments and presentations at Lower Iveagh District Meeting 09/10/2008
City based McCulla scoop a top award 03/10/2008
Ladies backing breast cancer awareness month 03/10/2008
Maureen takes part in Rathlin 'swim for life' 03/10/2008
Big vote of thanks for Brookhall after ladies enjoy fly fishing retreat 03/10/2008
Carley set to take a bite of the Big Apple 03/10/2008
Lisburn campus bucking construction trends 03/10/2008
'Ironman' Andre completes the ultimate fitness challenge 03/10/2008
Ciara's `uber' success 03/10/2008
Lisburn fundraisers meet Princess Anne 03/10/2008
Lily melts Iron Lady's heart 03/10/2008
Fort Hill Votes To Go Integrated 03/10/2008
A Royal launch for the Mary Peters Trust 26/09/2008
Joan recalls French adventure in her new book 26/09/2008
MP's family help Chinese community mark Festival 26/09/2008
Exciting times as group makes £2.4m Lisburn investment 26/09/2008
Aisling goes for a spin - round all of Ireland 26/09/2008
Dunmurry girl's fun run boost for charity 26/09/2008
Bio village promises lower fuel prices 26/09/2008
Sudden heart disease strikes young mum 26/09/2008
Canadian Lorna drumming up expertise on animal health 26/09/2008
The School Builder 26/09/2008
Woman describes parenting course confidence boost 26/09/2008
Valerie is crowned supernanny' 26/09/2008
New principal looks to he future with confidence 26/09/2008
Former Wallace musicians invited to join new group 26/09/2008
Elderly People's Home Set To Shut By The End Of The Year 26/09/2008
Quick thinking grandmother saves baby from traffic accident 26/09/2008
Baillies Mills Accordion join in Roses Lane Ends centenary celebrations 20/09/2008
Pupils and staff say 'au revoir Chamonix et bonjour Dunmurry' 19/09/2008
GP's article looks back at local healthcare in the 19th century 19/09/2008
Military Cross hero's courage praised by mayor 19/09/2008
Local childminder in running for Supernanny title 19/09/2008
Elizabeth is a diamond winner 19/09/2008
Fiona connects with Germany 19/09/2008
Interface Group announces Peace Building Strategy 19/09/2008
Regeneration Programme 'an outstanding success story' says Minister 19/09/2008
New hotel taking shape. 19/09/2008
Road Safety Evening at Lagan Valley Island 19/09/2008
Acquisition of Kelman `good news for all its customers' says MD 12/09/2008
Marvin Revs up for Mini Meanders 12/09/2008
Meningitis Research Foundation highlights Awareness Week 12/09/2008
The sound of music fills Hilden 12/09/2008
Beating Retreat welcomes Brigade to Lisburn 12/09/2008
Star of silver screen (and rails) gets ready for another visit to Lisburn 12/09/2008
Further musical success for Liam at All Ireland competition 12/09/2008
Some strange happenings at Castle Gardens 12/09/2008
Council launches online petition in support of John Lewis 12/09/2008
Minister opens new £2.8m bus centre Commuters urged to get out of their cars by Murphy 12/09/2008
Former mayor hands over biggest ever cheque to charity 12/09/2008
Lydia's generous birthday donation 12/09/2008
Hillsborough International Oyster Festival - 2008 12/09/2008
Presentation of band pole recalls memories of Ballygowan Flute Band 05/09/2008
Dromore packed for ‘Black Saturday’ demonstration 05/09/2008
Lisburn Road Safety Committee launch an evening with Phillip McCallen and Phillip Morrow at Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn 05/09/2008
Enterprising Zoe to guest at graduation 05/09/2008
Roses Lane Ends Flute Band to hold Centenary Variety Concert 05/09/2008
Life, love and Lisburn captured in Glenn's new book 05/09/2008
Coke is it for Cinemagic 05/09/2008
Moira firm secures £12m Manchester project contract 05/09/2008
Wallace pupils enjoy a 'London Eye' view 05/09/2008
McDermott concerned plan could see `Lisburn's demise' 05/09/2008
Lewis development could be open by summer 2011 05/09/2008
Alan seeks help from China to battle disease 05/09/2008
Solicitors help spruce up Lagan Valley 05/09/2008
Rachel is on top form 05/09/2008
Special events planned to mark Dunmurry High's 40th anniversary 05/09/2008
Battle to save stadium goes into extra time 05/09/2008
Thrills in store for the 16th Hillsborough International Oyster Festival 28/08/2008
Do you have information on local sporting heroes. 28/08/2008
United front to drive innovation 28/08/2008
100th birthday celebrations for Eileen 28/08/2008
Heartbreak and courage on the day the rains came 28/08/2008
Calls for clear 'no parking' signs after latest clamping row 28/08/2008
Raise a glass to another great Hilden Beer Festival 28/08/2008
Sisters aim for the top to say thanks to cancer charity 28/08/2008
Celebrated writer's book launched in Lisburn 28/08/2008
Janet 'honoured and privileged' to receive freedom of city 28/08/2008
Dromara ladies join the 'rat race' 28/08/2008
Eyes to the skies as Red Arrows buzz Hillsborough 28/08/2008
Stadium is not vital to development of Maze insists Donaldson 28/08/2008
Primary pulls plug on WI-FI technology 28/08/2008
Plan B For Lewis. Crucial this new application is progressed as quick as possible 28/08/2008
Who's that with wee Davy? 28/08/2008
High tech investment brings new jobs to city 20/08/2008
Stoneyford teen joins Presidential campaign 20/08/2008
Residents forced to leave homes after flooding 20/08/2008
Residents forced to flee homes - via canoe 20/08/2008
Councillors lend a helping hand to local flood victims 20/08/2008
Five hour battle to rescue cattle from fields 20/08/2008
Dundrod couple forced to grab children as water destroys caravan 20/08/2008
ROAD OR RIVER Families left wading 'waist deep in water' 20/08/2008
Kilmakee GB Captain retires after 40 years 20/08/2008
Liam on song with music judges 20/08/2008
Lisburn's linen history is recalled in Royal book 20/08/2008
Disability Action to benefit from Hilden's annual Beer Festival 20/08/2008
Locals join in trek for brain injury charity 20/08/2008
Harry Ferguson Gardens are officially opened 20/08/2008
Driver lucky to escape injury as lorry overturns 20/08/2008
Charity tractor run to help Alan's journey of hope 20/08/2008
Lisburn RIR hero survives Taliban 20/08/2008
The cost in lost rates of the delay in John Lewis scheme 20/08/2008
Council in talks to save Grand Prix 20/08/2008
Council ready to help people claim emergency payment 20/08/2008
Glenavy District lodges raise £700 for Belfast City Hospital Haematology Trust Fund 20/08/2008
Ballygowan couple John McFarlane and Lillian Nicholson tie the knot 18/08/2008
Staff say farewell to retiring colleagues 15/08/2008
Oasis represents NI at National Travel Awards 15/08/2008
Lisburn company taken over by US power supplier 15/08/2008
New book offers a stroll down memory lane in Lambeg 15/08/2008
Every cuppa counts at World's Biggest Coffee Morning 15/08/2008
Question mark over future use of part of Linen Centre building 15/08/2008
Lisburn soldier takes us on a journey through Afghanistan 15/08/2008
A dream comes true for Ferguson enthusiasts 15/08/2008
Ronan gears up for a Formula challenge 15/08/2008
'Hot streak' of genius wins Wallace entrepreneurs a prestigious award in London 15/08/2008
Lisburn firms reveal plans for NI's first retirement village 15/08/2008
Five rescued from stranded cars after overnight flooding 15/08/2008
Whistle set to be blown on Maze Stadium plans 15/08/2008
Cycling Star Dies In Tragic Accident 15/08/2008
Lisburn area Apprentice Boys join in annual ‘Relief of Derry’ celebrations 11/08/2008
Golf tourney raises money for Downshire PTA 01/08/2008
New Zealand Police pipe band to play in Lisburn 01/08/2008
Lisburn parks win coveted 01/08/2008
Local students go west for college experience in the US 01/08/2008
Boy with the golden flute Adam shines in his music exam 01/08/2008
Alan recalls 'Twelfth' of yesteryear in new book 01/08/2008
City looking blooming marvellous 01/08/2008
Greyhound racing out of the traps as Drumbo Park opens 01/08/2008
Twins win prestigious summer school places 01/08/2008
Fourth attack on Glenavy church damages entrance 01/08/2008
Lisburn girls in the frame for modelling Contract 01/08/2008
Business steps up to help in the community 01/08/2008
Charles Hurst close Renault dealership in Lisburn 01/08/2008
Ex-employees at Harry Ferguson wanted to join in garden opening 01/08/2008
Safe in Bobby's hands 01/08/2008
Mosaic created during cross community workshops is unveiled at St Luke's Family Centre 01/08/2008
Craft celebration gets underway in Hillsborough 01/08/2008
Magheragall WI marks 60th anniversary with donation to 'Make a Wish' 01/08/2008
Parking tickets add sour note to big day 01/08/2008
Presbyterians prepare to fight Crown Forces at festival 01/08/2008
Alan's journey of hope begins 01/08/2008
Record breaker Allister Brown drums for 102hrs 45mins non-stop 27/07/2008
Lisburn hosts the European Pipe Band Championships 27/07/2008
Lambeg preceptory marks 20th anniversary 25/07/2008
Rally day was a real Carry On for Hillhall 25/07/2008
Cultural Society holds community festival at Brookhill 25/07/2008
Jane has the recipe for a long and healthy life 25/07/2008
Chance to relive excitement of seaside summer excursion trains 25/07/2008
Mayor on a mission to spread joy of piping 25/07/2008
Lisburn set to reverberate to the sound of pipes and drums 25/07/2008
Has Lisburn theatre mystery finally been solved? 25/07/2008
Broomhedge cousins raise money for diabetes research 25/07/2008
Disabled woman faces months indoors waiting for wheelchair 'training' 25/07/2008
Melanie's thank you run raises over £1 .000 25/07/2008
Local land girls get recognition at last for war effort 25/07/2008
Nerve damage doesn't deter drummer Allister 25/07/2008
Maze delay set to increase stadium costs 25/07/2008
Jonathan's courage recognised with award 25/07/2008
Historic house made subject of Building Preservation Notice 25/07/2008
Floral display marks Boys Brigade 125th anniversary 25/07/2008
District Nursing Palliative Care Fund 25/07/2008
Blaming system for Janine's death 'is not enough' 25/07/2008
Film of all our yesterdays now on show at Lisburn library 25/07/2008
Felan wants you to help him achive his dream 25/07/2008
Local girls through to Star Search grand final 25/07/2008
Dunmurry man takes on challenge to change young lives 18/07/2008
Traders support Dromore family's efforts in Uganda 18/07/2008
Decision on school `socially and morally unjustifiable' 18/07/2008
Sale of land for social housing gets the go ahead 18/07/2008
Lisburn company scores a winner with the IFA 18/07/2008
Corus helps local Dolphins 18/07/2008
Five years after her own cancer battle, Claire is loving life as a volunteer 18/07/2008
Lisburn in the running for sporting centre 18/07/2008
Young people celebrated at awards 18/07/2008
Lisburn councillors pay their respects to the fallen 18/07/2008
Do you think he's sexy? 18/07/2008
Lisburn artist's exhibition set to fly 18/07/2008
Allister aiming to bang on about world record 18/07/2008
Geordie Wilkinson and Russell Beck presenting a cheque for £875 to Jennie McGivern, National FundRaising manager for Diabetes UK Northern Ireland. 18/07/2008
Centenary of Dunmurry Orange Hall 15/07/2008
Derriaghy District LOL No 11 hosts the ‘Twelfth’ demonstration at Dunmurry 14/07/2008
£166,000 for local environmental projects in Alpha programme 11/07/2008
First class week for Ruth as she wins top marketing award 11/07/2008
Take a journey into Narnia 11/07/2008
Lisburn man uses his loaf with move to new bakery 11/07/2008
Third Lisburn Company Boys Brigade (Sloan Street Presbyterian) 11/07/2008
Crewe president is honoured for 25 years of service to the club 11/07/2008
Four! Golfers tee off 72 times for charity 11/07/2008
Logic Cafe projects a whole new image 11/07/2008
Two wheeled Tour de force to help Sam 11/07/2008
Determined Patrick won't let arthritis slow him down 11/07/2008
McKinney Primary pupils enjoy visit to Stormont 11/07/2008
Laura follows in her mum's golden award footsteps 11/07/2008
Sandra is first female president of Lisburn club 11/07/2008
Lisburn stars shine brighter than ever in talent search 11/07/2008
Have a splashing time at the Lagan Valley LeisurePlex 04/07/2008
Dunhill Cottage is the perfect holiday home 04/07/2008
Date is set for official launch of Harry Ferguson garden 04/07/2008
Lisburn architects star at building awards ceremony 04/07/2008
Laughter and tears as 95 years of education at Hilden finally ends 04/07/2008
Melanie tastes life on the ocean wave as tall ships sail in 04/07/2008
A wonderful way to remember Margaret 04/07/2008
Staff BBQ raises money for cancer research 04/07/2008
Its not a mirage the city does finally have a bus station 04/07/2008
Special meeting marks centenary of Whitehill Orange Hall 02/07/2008
Bakerloo Junction perform final show at the Ivanhoe Hotel 28/06/2008
Danielle wins 'Safer Lisburn' Competition 27/06/2008
Old Comrades pay tribute to the fallen in Belgium 27/06/2008
Latest news from Lisburn Museum 27/06/2008
First investiture at new Lisburn Cub pack 27/06/2008
Pupils hear descriptions of Holocaust experiences 27/06/2008
Devastated parents fly to London to join lobby for muscular dystrophy funding 27/06/2008
Friends pupils take top prizes in poetry contest 27/06/2008
MLA welcomes Minister to Magheragall 27/06/2008
Partnership pupils receive awards from Lagan Valley's MP 27/06/2008
Star of Laurelhill show to follow in Twiggy's footsteps 27/06/2008
Cheque presentations mark five decades of Lisburn Inner Wheel 27/06/2008
New Mayor hits the ground running 27/06/2008
Tractor run pulls a crowd for charity 27/06/2008
`Megan's walk' raises funds for TinyLife 27/06/2008
Teacher's Book Says the Bard May Have Been a Fraud 27/06/2008
`10,000 jobs at risk' if Maze plan is rejected 27/06/2008
New Buscentre to open on Monday 27/06/2008
Man to Travel to China for Help in Fighting Motor Neurone Disease 27/06/2008
Local women go nuts in Brazil for Action Cancer 20/06/2008
Historic gardens officially opened 20/06/2008
Glowing inspection report for St. Aloysius 20/06/2008
Jonny cooks up a feast in Bangor 20/06/2008
Rebekah and Kate are mayor for special day 20/06/2008
 Praise for the unsung heroes of Kegworth disaster 20/06/2008
Lambeg man skippers sailing ship to Belfast 20/06/2008
David in training to re-pay `debt' to Meningitis Trust 20/06/2008
25 jumpers drop in from 2.5 miles up to help fix Sam 20/06/2008
Hillsborough man is named Nurse of the Year 20/06/2008
Queens Birthday honours list 20/06/2008
Hannah's artistic talents recognised in competition 20/06/2008
Husband of ill woman pleads for the return of stolen locket 20/06/2008
Crawford poised to become First Citizen 20/06/2008
Bride arrives at her wedding...in a police car 20/06/2008
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Rose Award 20/06/2008
Men told to `Get a grip' Gareth supports cancer campaign 13/06/2008
Council at the forefront of waterway project 13/06/2008
New canoe trail for Lough Neagh 13/06/2008
Crowds come from all over the world to enjoy show in the Secret Garden 13/06/2008
Final bell for Hilden. End of an era as primary school closes doors 13/06/2008
Former Airbase hosts exhibition to stir the memories of a bygone time 13/06/2008
Georgia shines among Emmerdale stars 13/06/2008
Pond Park pupils cheer their teacher onto glory 13/06/2008
Lisburn man's pride at chance to serve in Afghanistan 13/06/2008
`Bridge' re-opens following £lm facelift 13/06/2008
Andrew goes extra mile for 7th Heaven 13/06/2008
Mum Dolores and son Dylan run for Autism 13/06/2008
Jennifer sheds over seven stone 13/06/2008
Julie-Ann Spence talks to Former Culture, Arts and Leisure Minister Edwin Poots 13/06/2008
Girls receive top GB Award 13/06/2008
Club gets ready for vintage rally 13/06/2008
Soldiers in war zone join fight to 'fix Sam' 13/06/2008
'Garden of Release' aims to reflect journey through a prison sentence 06/06/2008
Hillsborough gets ready for Garden Show Ireland 2008 06/06/2008
Strolling down memory lane with vintage motorcycles 06/06/2008
Another trophy for Sandra's cabinet 06/06/2008
Moira Boot Camp helps local women shape up 06/06/2008
Allyson's tough trek through rainforest raises over £9,500 for Action Cancer 06/06/2008
Delight as first sod is cut for new school 06/06/2008
Country's first eco village opens in Lisburn 06/06/2008
30-0 - Lisburn stays united for Maze stadium 06/06/2008
Lisburn beauty prepares to sparkle for Miss NI 06/06/2008
Birthday girl who went without presents to help friend 06/06/2008
Hotel For City Centre 06/06/2008
Local volunteers honoured 30/05/2008
Local teams race away with Soapbox titles 30/05/2008
Pupils make sombre visit to the Battlefields 30/05/2008
Jamie heads to Mozambique to help to build a School 30/05/2008
Old Warren welcomes Donegal visitors 30/05/2008
Dad set to walk in memory of baby Megan 30/05/2008
A musical extravaganza at St Josephs 30/05/2008
MP meets local soldiers during Afghanistan trip 30/05/2008
Ferry contract secures jobs at Lisburn coffee company 30/05/2008
Friends' pupils leave their mark with artwork 30/05/2008
Founding member of Historical Society laid to rest 30/05/2008
Huge turnout for funeral of popular former Mayoress 30/05/2008
Corrie Success for Lisburn Firm