This week’s paper

Ewe beauty: Young Ballyclare farmer welcomes ‘monster’ addition to his flock

Jackpot winner Claire just can’t believe her luck

Call for investigation into cost of new Ballynure bypass

Colourful artwork installed at Rathcoole day centre

Former bank worker jailed for stealing £20k

Ballyclare benefit fraudster claimed £100k she wasn’t entitled to

Tributes paid to environmentalist Sally Liya

Council finally making progress on Rathfern project

Rate freeze hailed ‘a great deal’ for local residents

Public meeting to discuss ‘conscience clause’ in wake of ‘gay cake’ row

Ballyclare traders meet Minister to discuss town centre regeneration

Council considering ban on animal circuses

PSNI confirms changes to local policing teams

Super hero guest calls in to wish Ross a very happy birthday

Invite to Commonwealth flag raising event at Mill

Tasty competition: Nominate your favourite take-away for Best Chip Shop title

In pictures: Mallusk PS; Ashgrove PS; Upper Ballyboley PS; Abbey Community College open night; Valentine’s Day special; NRC Skillbuild; Young Enterprise at Abbeycentre

And in sport...

Rugby: Ballyclare High ready for Schools’ Cup test against favourites Wallace

Big win for Ophir over Strabane; Ballyclare to host leaders Instonians

Football: Reds lose on spot kicks again; Rathfern sink Portaferry; Ballynure OB through to semis

Cricket: Stirling effort at World Cup from former Belfast High man

Motorsport: Ballyrobert rider Coates rejoins Spanish Moto2 team

Rea gears up for Phillip Island opener; Beattie secures podium place

Hockey: Win over Ballymena gives Ballyclare Ladies a lifeline

Owls Ladies book place in Intermediate Cup final; Elks see title chances slip away