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Archive | November, 2011

North without recycling centre for at least 18 weeks

NORTH Belfast is to be left without a recycling centre for up to 18 weeks despite local authorities spending millions of public money encouraging households to recycle.

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Protesters outside court

A protest was held outside Laganside Magistrates Court this week by supporters of those charged in connection with blocking the Crumlin Road during this year’s Orange Parade.

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Small book from a small woman on a big journey

THE sister of a North Belfast priest who escaped death after being shot in South Africa, has written a new book detailing her recent battle with cancer.

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Everybody needs good Neighbours

A former soap actor and rising popstar was in North Belfast this week to see first hand the work carried out by a local suicide awareness charity.

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A short-sighted policy

The slashing of frontline pharmacy budgets at the very time when government is pledging to prioritise investment in the working class neighbourhoods of areas like North Belfast should set alarm bells ringing at Stormont.

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Smokin’ Joe a knock-out during his trip to Ormeau

The South Belfast MLA who brought boxing great Joe Frazier to the city has paid tribute to the former world heavyweight champion after his death this week.

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