A YOUNG West Belfast boxer is facing the fight of his life as he battles to recover from a vicious assault in time for this summer’s Olympics. Lenadoon lad Tommy McCarthy was left hospitalised after he was caught up in a melée at a city centre nightclub.
Fake notes flood shops
The owner of a local shop has warned businesses to be on the alert after he received this fake £20 Isle of Man note, above, and a £50 note taken out of circulation after the Northern Bank robbery in 2004.. And more worryingly, the Andersonstown shopkeeper says the fake note, purporting to be issued by the Isle of Man Government, passed unnoticed by a counterfeit detector pen.
Holden’s heroics help Ulidia to a draw
This South Belfast Youth League clash at Cherryvale on Saturday morning ended in a tight draw.
Staff face an anxious wait as Halifax considers job losses
STAFF facing potential job losses at a South Belfast business park could be forced to wait until the end of the year before knowing if they face redundancy.
40 young achievers get the recognition they deserve
Celebration was the order of the day as the Belfast 40 Under 40 gathered, rather appropriately, in the Great Hall at Queen’s University to be honoured for their sterling contribution to our city.