This week’s paper

Minister confirms £150k of funding for improvement projects

Ballyclare schoolgirl to get her hair cut off for a very good cause

Council reports welcome fall in staff absence levels

Inspection finds serious failings at Monkstown Community School

DUP man injured during another weekend of trouble in Cloughfern

Church leaders call for an end to flag protest violence

Residents’ concerns over plan for asbestos disposal facility

Council backs £1.8million civic pride campaign

Parents’ 20-year campaign for new footpath finally pays off

Bank to axe Ballyclare branch

Dog exclusion zones introduced at local play areas and sports facilities

Glengormley school moves one step closer to £25k playground makeover

In pictures: Glengormley IPS coffee morning; Newtownabbey Community High School Open Night

And in sport...

Ballyclare RFC hoping to close in on Qualifying League title

Mossley duo named in Ulster Hockey Under 21 squad

18th Newtownabbey continue fine run of form

Wallace on target for Ballyclare Ladies

Last-gasp Belfast High School earn replay against RSD

Latest results from the Ballyclare Darts League