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Clash of guitars and conflict in the north
AMONG the reams of vinyl and shelves upon shelves of CDs that fill his home, music journalist and broadcaster Stuart Bailie tells this reporter how his newly published book Trouble Songs Music and Conflict in Northern Ireland reveals many untold histories. The book charts among others the beginnings of Stiff Little Fingers, The Outcasts, the […]
Residents given three months’ notice to move
RESIDENTS living in the grounds of the Glenmona site on the Glen Road have been given three months to find new accommodation after receiving notice of eviction. The 34-hectare site on land owned by the Catholic Church has three children’s care units on site, an administration building and four private residential buildings. The sprawling site […]
Pic of the Day, Monday May 28
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Saffrons seek to bounce back against Offaly
ANTRIM have missed out on a home draw after been pitted against Offaly in the first round of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Qualifiers following this morning’s draw. The Saffrons were beaten 1-18 to 0-14 by Down at Newry’s Pairc Esler on Saturday night. Down’s Kevin McKernan bagged a goal just before the break to […]
Woman forced from her home as youths go on a rampage
A woman was intimidated from her home in the Oldpark area by a crowd of youths on Saturday night. Police received a report of burglary and criminal damage at around 21:20 in Brookvale Avenue. Residents had reported prior incidents of antisocial behaviour to police when a group of around 100 youths began terrorising the area […]