THE big day may be over a month away but Christmas has come round early once again for one North Belfast man. Festive fan Paul Moneypenny (31) started preparations to kit out his Brown Street home in Millfield at the start of October with the living room boasting an array for Christmas decorations including over […]
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Planning process rumbles on as Casement project marks 1,000th day
THE Chairman of Casement Park Stadium Development Project board has expressed “deep frustration” that the project continues to be stalled 1,000 days after its second planning application was submitted. Funding for the ambitious stadium project was announced in March 2011 as part of major upgrades to Windsor Park and then Ravenhill Stadium. Planning approval for […]
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Glenmona housing consultation
A COMMUNITY consultation process is set to get under way on a proposal to build 700 homes on the now vacant Glenmona site. A Proposal of Application Notice was submitted to Belfast City Council last week with plans for a mixed-use development comprising 700 homes, social and affordable, two care homes, retail centre and hotel. […]
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Peter Pan is taking flight this Christmas
THIS Christmas get ready to believe in an ‘awfully big adventure’ as Peter Pan takes flight at the Lyric Theatre. A magical night for all the family, the beloved JM Barrie tale will run from November 29 until January 4 and will feature all the classic characters. Neverland is in crisis. Pirates have arrived on […]
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Paddy Barnes retires from boxing
IT’S farewell to one of Ireland’s sporting greats as Paddy Barnes confirmed his retirement from boxing last night (Thursday). The 32 year-old North Belfast man made the decision after a period of reflection following his defeat to Jay Harris at the Ulster Hall last month, but it’s in the amateur ranks where Barnes wrote his […]
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