Julie-Ann Spence

Lisburn

Senior Reporter and Entertainments Editor at Northern Ireland World

I am a senior reporter and Entertainments Editor at Johnston Press newspapers in Northern Ireland. All views expressed are my own and not those of my employer

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Check out this beautiful, bright and airy detached family home which is on the market now

2 weeks ago | northernirelandworld.com | Julie-Ann Spence

This is a beautiful, individual, bright and airy detached chalet style home with large garage/ workshop and sitting on the most glorious elevated gardens with rural aspects all around. This lovely family home is situated just over two miles from Moira Village at 10 Tullyard Road and is on the market with Locale Home Sales and Lettings priced at offers around £499,950.
Maghaberry prisoners on the run in marathon charity effort

2 weeks ago | northernirelandworld.com | Julie-Ann Spence

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowTwenty prisoners at Maghaberry Prison will run the Belfast Marathon on Sunday (May 5). Inside Northern Ireland’s maximum security facility, Belfast Marathon administrators have measured an official course for the prisoners to complete the 26.2miles, at the same time as thousands take to the streets of the capital. The 20 prisoners – aged 22-71 years – will make up four relay teams for the gruelling run.
Lisburn mum gets her running shoes on for charity

2 weeks ago | northernirelandworld.com | Julie-Ann Spence

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowLisburn mum Samara Glasgow is gearing up to take to the streets for this year’s Lisburn City Fun Run, and all for a very good cause. Samara is joining in the popular annual event this year to raise money for Diabetes UK, a charity close to her heart after her two-year-old daughter Isla was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in March.
Motorists warned to avoid Hillhall road following a road traffic collision

2 weeks ago | northernirelandworld.com | Julie-Ann Spence

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowPolice are warning motorists to avoid the Hillhall Road in Lisburn following a traffic collision on the afternoon of Friday May 2, 2025. Motorists have been advised of significant disruption in the Hillhall Road area of Lisburn and are being asked to seek an alternative route. There are no further details at this stage. Continue Reading
‘It’s been a great privilege to serve in this way’ says outgoing PW President

2 weeks ago | northernirelandworld.com | Julie-Ann Spence

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowThe outgoing President of Presbyterian Women, Mrs Ellen Hillen, from St. Columba’s Presbyterian Church in Lisburn, has said that “it has been a great privilege to serve in this way”. Mrs Hillen was speaking as she prepares to leave office on Saturday May 10, when the Annual Conference of Presbyterian Women takes place in Belfast.
Lisburn and Castlereagh police pilot new ‘Virtual Officer Attendance’

2 weeks ago | northernirelandworld.com | Julie-Ann Spence

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowA new Virtual Officer Attendance pilot is being put to the test by Lisburn and Castlereagh Police. The pilot is a new video-call service that will be offered to victims of crime as an alternative to telephone resolution or in-person attendance.
Lisburn vocal coach Ashley Fulton celebrates 25 years of musical brilliance

2 weeks ago | northernirelandworld.com | Julie-Ann Spence

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowNorthern Ireland’s most renowned and successful vocal coach, Ashley Fulton MBE, is celebrating a significant career milestone – 25 years of shaping the region’s finest vocal talent.
Accountant jailed for defrauding over £400,000 from Lisburn Baptist Church

2 weeks ago | northernirelandworld.com | Julie-Ann Spence

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowA 60-year-old man was sentenced at Craigavon Crown Court on Thursday May 1, 2025 for defrauding Lisburn Baptist Church of over £400,000. Thomas Ernest Reddick, known as Ernest, 60, whose address was given as Diamond Road in Dromore, pleaded guilty to 12 counts of fraud by false representation, and one of false accounting at an earlier hearing.
Police appeal for information following the theft of a motorcycle in Lisburn

2 weeks ago | northernirelandworld.com | Julie-Ann Spence

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowPolice in Lisburn investigating the theft of a red BMW F 650 motorcycle, which was stolen from the Belsize Road, Lisburn, area around 8.45pm on Monday April 28, 2025. Witnesses report seeing four males making off with the motorcycle in the direction of Derriaghy Road, Lisburn. If you have any information that may assist police, contact 101 quoting reference number 1743-280425.
Parents praise the fantastic and vital work of dedicated maternity support staff

2 weeks ago | northernirelandworld.com | Julie-Ann Spence

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! now“There is nothing like new life being brought into the world,” said Ulster Hospital Maternity Support Worker, Frances Topping who has provided a gentle and reassuring hand to new mums and babies since taking up her role six years ago. Having started as a Healthcare Assistant in 2010, Frances shared how she was encouraged to pursue a post to become a Maternity Support Worker.