A group of big-hearted young people from the St James’ area slept out overnight to raise money and awareness for the homeless. This act of compassion and generosity came just days after another homeless person died in the city. The young people raised £820 which will go towards providing sleeping bags and keep-warm packs […]
Archive | February, 2016
Warm hearts of Belfast young people shine through on cold night
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Two arrested following standoff after shotgun shooting
Police investigating a shotgun attack which has left a man in a serious condition in hospital last night arrested two men in Twinbrook. A 41-year-old man is currently being treated for a gunshot wound to his leg after he was discovered in the Glasvey Drive area shortly before midnight. A large-scale police pursuit including a […]
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Little Dáire helped on his difficult journey by extraordinary support of Mencap
BORN on a Friday and diagnosed with Apert Syndrome, hospital doctors told the family of Fleming Fulton boy Dáire Flanagan he wouldn’t live to see the end of his first weekend. Now six years old, Dáire is flourishing, after an incredible year at Segal House, his Mencap nursery, helped set him on his life’s journey. […]
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Heroin find near primary school spreads alarm
HEROIN has been found close to a primary school in the Colin area. The heroin ‘wrap’ was found outside Good Shepherd Primary School in Poleglass by an IRSP activist and handed over to Daily Belfast yesterday (Monday). The small paper pouch containing the deadly Class A drug was tied together by a bobble. IRSP spokesperson […]
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Antrim’s fortunes continue to improve but defensive frailties are all too obvious
Allianz National Hurling League 2A Antrim 3-25 Kildare 3-13 DAVID Mohan in Ballycastle writes: Antrim hurlers claimed their second win in as many games at Ballycastle on Sunday when PJ O’Mullan’s men produced a mixed performance to defeat Kildare. The Saffrons hit an impressive 3-25 with the full-forward line of Conor Johnston, Saul McCaughan and […]
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Two charged with rape after weekend of violence
Two men will appear in court this morning charged in connection with a serious sexual assault carried out on the Glen Road in West Belfast on Friday. The men, aged 18 and 23, have been charged with rape following the attack on a woman believed to be in her thirties. Two caravans on Travellers’ site […]
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