What’s the story? Leading a somewhat repressed existence, not to mention enduring a wholly loveless marriage, the life of government fisheries expert Fred Jones (Ewan McGregor) does not seem to be going anywhere. Or at least that is the case until his life is turned around by the impossible task of bringing the quintessentially Scottish pastime of salmon fishing to the dusty deserts of the Middle East.
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Petition to save building from the wrecking ball
A LOCAL man has launched a petition in a last-ditch effort to save a historic old building that has played a part in the lives of countless West Belfast people. Springfield man Ciarán Logue also plans to submit a Freedom of Information request to Alex Attwood’s office in a bid to see the documents the Planning Minister consulted when making the decision to raze the former Athletics Store building in Queen Street – a popular shopping destination of which families in West Belfast have warm memories.
Wheelchair-bound man targeted by thugs again
A WHEELCHAIR-BOUND Poleglass man who campaigns to help raise awareness of disability issues has been attacked for the third time in three years. Michael Bailey (56), who suffers from multiple sclerosis, was making his way back to his Laurelbank home after a visit to the local shops on Thursday night when he was set upon from behind by four teenage males.
Lives put in danger as street lights power sound systems
ON-STREET drinkers in Poleglass using electricity from street lighting to power music systems have been warned they are taking their lives in their hands. The warning comes after several street lights outside the Sally Gardens Community Centre were vandalised after the inspection panels were removed and internal wiring used to help soundtrack anti-social gatherings.
Now parents can’t get kids into primaries
Parents whose children were refused admission to their first-choice primary school in West Belfast have slammed the selection process. Last week scores of parents were left disappointed when they discovered their children had not been selected for a place at their local parish school.
‘They tried to murder me and my kids’
A West Belfast woman claims those behind an arson attack on her home were trying to murder her and her children. Joanne O’Toole’s McDonnell Street home was attacked in the early hours of Saturday morning by local thugs who have bullied and intimidated the O’Toole family for four years.
