THIS WEEK’S PAPER

Police respond to parents’ concerns over suspicious approaches to children

Committee increases budget for community centre refurbishment project

Ballyclare traders push ahead with town centre improvement plans

Councillors more than a Lidl concerned about Church Road junction proposal

Loan sharks and drug dealers adding to school absenteeism problem, claims MLA

Hill Croft lobby group visits Stormont for Post-19 report launch

Preparations under way for official opening of new walking and cycle path

BTEC success for local Army and ATC Cadets

Church to mark third anniversary of debt advice service

First days at nursery school - eight pages of pics

And in sport...

Kickboxer Glenn McFarlane wins gold at World Championships

Boss to ring changes after Comrades slump to defeat

Templepatrick CC players pick up awards

Mossley FC see off title rivals Kilroot Rec

Ophir fight back to claim share of the points

Parkview make last four of Regiment Cup