A NEW report into Travellers’ accommodation says there is a serious lack of adequate facilities for members of the Travelling community – many of whom live in West Belfast. The Human Rights Commission published their report ‘Out Of Sight Out Of Mind’ on Tuesday and made 45 recommendations in order to tackle the issues raised. […]
Housing body criticised in damning report on Traveller accommodation

Cliftonville take aim at high-flying Crues

CLIFTONVILLE boss Barry Gray has called for a similar work rate to last month’s Irish Cup victory over Crusaders as the sides meet on Saturday for the third time in the league this season. Crusaders make the short trip to Solitude (3pm kick-off) looking to avenge last month’s 4-1 drubbing in the cup as they […]
Key fixtures for DC and Immaculata

HAVING previously stated his belief that his side would beat the drop, Donegal Celtic boss Stephen Hatfield now admits time is running out for the Wee Hoops to save their season. With just 10 games remaining, DC face a crucial relegation clash with Portstewart, who are also bottom of the Premier Intermediate standings on 15 […]
Glider on show at Park Centre

THE BELFAST Rapid Transit vehicle is arriving at the Park Centre today to allow residents to see the modern vehicles ahead of their introduction in September. Going live across Belfast in September, Translink say the Glider will be an ‘effortless and smooth’ way to travel and will link the city up like never before, connecting […]
Petrol bomb attack on restorative justice office

POLICE are investigating a petrol bomb attack at a restorative justice office on the Falls Road yesterday afternoon. The incident occurred around mid-day at the Conflict Resolution Services Ireland (CRSI) building, opposite Ard na Va. A number of staff were inside the building at the time but managed to escape unharmed. The Northern Ireland Fire […]
The legacy of the Gibraltar inquest

‘The fact of the matter is that things go on in Belfast that wouldn’t be tolerated anywhere else in the United Kingdom. Not for one minute. So you see, what happened on Winston Churchill Avenue on March 6, 1988 – it wasn’t such a great surprise to us. It’s just that it happened in a […]