THE Board of the black taxis have told the Andersonstown News they’re “committed to finding an amicable solution” to the ongoing wage dispute at the business as two women office staff resumed strike action yesterday (Wednesday). Breige Brownlee and Seaneen Burns, who have both worked at the Belfast Taxis Community Interest Company (CIC) for over […]
Black taxi office staff resume strike action
Pic of the Day, Wednesday, April 4
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From Ardoyne to Palestine: Fra’s journey of solidarity
THE story of Ardoyne man Fra Hughes’ journey to Palestine is as unforgettable as it is inspiring. His new book ‘My Walk With Palestine’ fascinatingly catalogues the Palestinian solidarity work that he and others have been involved in for a number of years. The tale begins in earnest as he tells about his trip to […]
Two men in court over Carter hit-and-run death
TWO men have appeared in court in Tenerife in connection with the death of a Newtownabbey boy. Carter Carson died in hospital on Friday, a day after he was struck by a car in a hit-and-run incident outside a shopping centre in Adeje in the south of the island. The car was later found abandoned […]
Pic of the day Tuesday April 3
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Loving dad turns a negative into a positive
A NORTH Belfast man has turned a negative into a real positive in his efforts to help his son and other suffering from epilepsy. Deegall McKillen, whose son Matt suffers from the condition, organised an awareness event recently Monday at Girdwood Community Hub to coincide with ‘Purple Day’ on March 26 – the international day […]