This week’s paper

73 candidates vying for seats on new super council

Time to cast your votes for Ballyclare’s Cutest Kids

Family flee their Rathcoole home after racist attack

James gets creative to win silver at garden show

Anti-incinerator campaigners hold talks with MP

Opponents of Hightown waste plant project welcome ‘alternative’

Wee Oscar leaves amazing £600k fundraising legacy

Ballyclare firefighter helps raise cash for TinyLife

Young chef wins chance to cook with Gordon Ramsey

Circus boss denies claims that councillors get freebies

Clean-up begins at Whiteabbey church following arson attack

Steve urges people to save a life by signing up to be an organ donor

In pictures: Opening of new facilities at Doagh Community Hall; Straid YFC sports; Aladdin at Ballynure PS

And in sport...

Rising star McKibben set to compete in USA

Scottish Cup win a fairytale for Wright

Nortel hunt for new boss as Foy resigns

NW200 to forget for Jeremy and Jamie

Hill set to make a splash for Ireland

Templepatrick face long trip to Mullingar

Academy’s impressive start halted in Millpark

TCC trio called up for representative squads

Ballyclare RFC youth awards

Ballyclare High clinch Ulster Athletics title

Newtownabbey Racers set for Special Olympics

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