Lisburn Standard
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The Lisburn Standard, referred to simply as The Standard, was a weekly newspaper based in Lisburn, Northern Ireland.[1] It was established in 1878, and served the communities of Lisburn, Lambeg, Dunmurry and the surrounding areas of County Antrim.[2] It was issued every Friday evening.[3] It reported on local events and updates, as well as global news, such as WWI and WWII.[4][5][6]
| Type | Weekly Newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Broadsheet |
| Founded | 1878 |
| Ceased publication | 1959 |
| Political alignment | Unionist |
| Language | English |
| Free online archives | British Newspaper Archive |
The newspaper dissolved in May 1959. The Lisburn Standard was digitized and added to the British Newspaper Archive in June 2020.[7]