This week’s paper

Injured Ballyclare bike racer ‘making good progress’

Pig farm applicant offers to meet objectors

Republicans accused of trying to stir up tensions in Glengormley

SDLP reps meet police to call for removal of flags

Men charged over town centre disorder

Fears ‘virulent plant’ was spotted in Glengormley

Windows smashed in racist attack in Monkstown

Mallusk staff and parents delighted with switch to integrated status

Royal recognition for Hearing Link volunteer

Local teachers prepare for Arabian adventure

Machete attack: Man released on bail

Straid woman scoops MBE honour

Students jet off for Stateside exchange

Dorothy’s blooms raise cash for Hospice

Pupils buzzing after receiving Bee Safe prizes

Celebrate 10 years of Sentry Hill visitor centre

Pupils learn ‘farm to fork’ lesson

Recognition for Barnardo’s volunteers

In pictures: Don’t miss our special P7 class pictures supplement; Open Farm Weekend; Wonderful wigs on display in Ballyclare; Glengormley IPS Zumbathon; Mossgrove pupils get on move for good cause; Scouts support Stand By Me

And in sport...

Cricket: Templepatrick enjoy derby win over Cliftonville; Academy beat Downpatrick

Football: Dorrian makes more new signings for Comrades; Orr and Gordon big winners at Rathfern dinner

Motorsport: Rea dedicates Misano win to injured Jamie

Special Olympics: Carole gearing up for World Games in LA

Golf: Captain’s Day celebrations at Ballyclare and City of Belfast clubs

Rugby: Ballyclare pupils set for trip of a lifetime

In pictures: Ballyclare High School sports awards