IT could be a massive eight days for the Conlan clan on either side of the Atlantic and this Friday night at the Waterfront Hall, Jamie will hope to get things off to the perfect start when he takes on former world title challenger, Yader Cardoza (22-10-1) for the vacant WBC International Silver super-flyweight title. […]
Jamie confident he will complete first part of a Conlan double to edge towards title shot

Michelin-starred chef set to open new restaurant at docks

MICHELIN-starred chef Jean-Christophe Novelli is to open a restaurant at the North Belfast docks next year. The restaurant will be located in the new £25 million Marriott Hotel currently under construction at the City Quays development beside Clarendon Dock. It will be the famous chef’s first ever restaurant on the island of Ireland and will […]
Sinn Féin accuse Brokenshire of ‘waffle’

SINN Féin have accused James Brokenshire of talking “waffle” after a meeting with the Secretary of State. Talks are being held at Stormont with parties in a bid to restore the power-sharing Executive. Sinn Féin leader in the North, Michelle O’Neill, said Mr Brokenshire was avoiding the issue of financial assistance to deal with inquests […]
Cops foil dissident ‘punishment’ attack

A PSNI swoop on a North Belfast house prevented a so-called punishment shooting by dissidents last month as the anti-agreement gun gangs stepped up their attacks on the community. The North Belfast News understands a man was minutes away from being shot by a gang that had entered the would-be victim’s house and were waiting […]
Intercomm link-up with 174 Trust to build on fruitful partnership

Two of North Belfast’s leading charities are to join up to better deliver peace building services to the community. Intercomm, which works to develop cross community ties, it to embark on a series of projects with the 174 Trust, which operates the Duncairn Centre for Culture and Arts. Rev Bill Shaw from the 174 Trust […]
Antrim’s hurlers hang on to maintain promotion push

Allianz National Hurling League 2A Antrim 1-16 Kildare 1-14 From David Mohan in Cushendall ANTRIM’S hurlers maintained their promotion push from 2A of the National Hurling League thanks to a two-point win over Kildare at Cushendall yesterday. The Saffrons didn’t have it all their own way however as they were pushed hard by the Lilywhites […]