A BELFAST pharmacist has blamed “chronic” underfunding and workforce pressures for the upcoming industrial action at community pharmacies. At a closed meeting in Belfast on Monday, 98 per cent of community pharmacy contractors in attendance voted for the action. The meeting was attended by 95 contractors representing 418 pharmacies across the north. Community pharmacists say […]
Chemist strike will have ‘huge impact’

KFC Glengormley closes after rat scare

KFC in Glengormley has closed for a “full refurbishment” just days after a rat was spotted in the fast food restaurant. A video of a large rat scuttling through the Antrim Road restaurant went viral on social media this week. The clip has been viewed over 196,000 times since it was posted on Facebook by […]
Magical CJ conjures up season-best display to keep Star in the hunt

HEADING to play Dublin Lions this weekend, Belfast Star still remain second in the Super League title chase. Yet they remain hopeful that somewhere in the final three games of the season league leaders Tralee might just slip up. The Belfast side saw off the very tough challenge of DBS Éanna last Saturday evening (81-59), […]
Gleeson happy with Antrim progress ahead of trip to Tralee

Allianz Hurling League Division 2A Kerry v Antrim (Tralee, Sunday, 12.30pm) WITH three wins from three and six points already banked, Antrim’s hurlers can take a huge step towards the Division 2A final should they continue their winning form against Kerry this Sunday. The Saffrons will make the long journey to Tralee with a little […]
Treaty test is a ‘must-win’ for Antrim says Murray

Allianz Football League Division Four Antrim v Limerick (Sunday, 2pm, Portglenone) THERE might be three rounds of the Allianz Football Leagues remaining, but Conor Murray insists Antrim must win them all, starting with Limerick on Sunday, if they are to gain promotion. Last Sunday’s draw at home to Carlow removed the safety net for the […]
Antrim U20s seek to rise to Red Hand challenge

EirGrid Ulster U20 Football Championship Antrim v Tyrone (Saturday, 2.30pm, Lavey) A LITTLE over a week on from a famous victory over Derry, Antrim face another huge task as they bid to reach the Ulster U20 Football Championship final at the expense of a fancied Tyrone side. The Red Hands were the inaugural winners of […]