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Archive | December, 2011

A sign of the times as our city puts on a new face

First things first: The intrepid Fermanagh-born but DC-based battler for justice Fr Seán McManus published the definitive book on Irish-America’s fight for justice in North Ireland, including the epic MacBride Principles campaign, earlier this year. It’s a book which should be in the Christmas stocking of someone you love.

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Emergency meeting to tackle crime

An emergency meeting has been called involving the PSNI and local groups in a bid to clamp down on crime in the lower Falls area.

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‘DRUGS’ FIND AT COUNCIL DEPOT

Police are testing a large quantity of what is believed to be drugs discovered by workers at a Belfast City Council property in West Belfast.

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Grammar schools open doors to working class primary kids

Several South Belfast schools have joined up for a unique project that sees primary schools and grammar schools combining to promote learning in working class areas.

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Twin evils of digital phones and social networking

‘Tis the season to be jolly. ‘Tis also the season to drink too much, make a fool out of yourself in front of those you spend most of the day with and spend the rest of the festive period regretting you had ever heard of 37 different flavours of vodka.

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Hughes reaches magnificent milestone for Aquinas U16s

Saturday morning at Black’s Road saw this outstanding young Aquinas team extend their superb winning streak into double figures as they eased past a spirited Ballynahinch side.

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