New year is a funny time. It exists in that no man’s land of time. Is it the Christmas period or is it not? Are shops open? Have the television schedules returned to normal? Why am I so concerned that I’m asking a series of questions about it?
Don’t you know why we’re talkin’ about our resolutions?

Colts show their class and storm the Castle
The U18s continued their championship winning form with their fourth straight win, making it 18 points out of a possible 21 since the middle of October.
Survival is key for new Rosario boss

NEW Rosario manager Andy Morrow admits his players will have to dig deep if they are to retain their place in the Amateur League Premier Division for next season.
Blonde ambition

Katie Richardson is the vocalist and songwriter behind up and coming band Katie and The Carnival who released their first single last year. The multi-talented Ormeau girl also dabbles in acting and most recently appeared in the play Guidelines as part of the Belfast Festival at Queen’s
UVF behind attack on Catholic crew
Loyalist paramilitaries were behind the vicious attack on a Catholic teenager working on a film set in South Belfast this week, the SBN can reveal.
Next stop Stormont for BMG’s Buy Local campaign

Finance Minister Sammy Wilson will take a break next week from putting the finishing touches on legislation imposing stiffer rates on hypermarkets – aiding small retailers – to accept a petition from the Belfast Media Group.