A jury has been sworn in for the trial of a man accused of murdering 22-year-old West Belfast boxer Eamonn Magee Jnr. The Ulster University Engineering student was stabbed to death in Summerhill Park in the Twinbrook estate on May 30 last year. Orhan Koca, a 33-year-old Turkish national of no fixed abode, is accused […]
Archive | June, 2016
Jury sworn in for Eamonn Magee Jnr murder trial
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Arabic lessons at Belfast school prepare businessmen and women of the future
STUDENTS from a North Belfast school are being taught Arabic in preparation for a possible career in business. At a conference, held at Belfast Royal Academy on Wednesday morning, an audience was told of the importance of the Arabic language for business opportunities. Pupils at BRA have been offered the opportunity to learn the language […]
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August bonfire linked to surge in anti-social behaviour
An upsurge in anti-social behaviour in Belfast has been linked to youths beginning to collect wood for the August 9 bonfire. The notorious blaze on the New Lodge that has become synonymous with drug taking, underage drinking and anti-social behaviour has been subject to a crackdown in recent years. But the builders return each summer […]
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Fair deal on hanging baskets
IT’S a fair deal for customers this week with a fantastic offer from Fairdeal Garden Centre. With the summer season upon us and the sun shining the popular Andersonstown Garden Centre has a bright offer of three 12” hanging baskets for just £20 or £8.95 each. “They are the best quality 12” hanging baskets with […]
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‘Notting Hill Carnival’ solution to Twaddell is considered
A well-known member of the nationalist community in North Belfast has been engaged by loyalists to try and negotiate a solution to the Twaddell Camp blockade, the North Belfast News has learned. The man, who is prominent in community and GAA circles, has approached both the Crumlin Ardoyne Residents’ Association and the Greater Ardoyne Residents […]
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St Malachy’s actors ready to mark 400th anniversary of death of the Bard of Avon
PUPILS from St Malachy’s College have this week celebrated the 400th anniversary of the death of playwright William Shakespeare by taking part in a very special drama project on the Bard’s work. Almost thirty boys from Years Eight and Nine of the North Belfast school were chosen by the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) to produce […]
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