Belfast’s most senior cop met with community workers on the New Lodge this week as efforts were stepped up to prevent the annual August 9 bonfire from taking place. The North Belfast News understands the PSNI were challenged on their lack of effort in combating the fires which have been widely rejected by the local […]
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Police challenged over 9th bonfire inactivity
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1916 mural unveiled on Casement anniversary
A NEW Easter 1916 mural on the International Wall on the Falls Road was unveiled yesterday (Wednesday). The mural, which was painted by well known artist Danny Devenny and a team of international muralists, depicts a Belfast narrative of the Rising. Tom Hartley, Chair of the 2016 Committee, said: “When we started to organise events […]
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Excitement builds as Féile begins
THE curtain finally goes up on Ireland’s biggest community arts festival today (Thursday) as Féile an Phobail gets set to welcome thousands of visitors and concert-goers to West Belfast. With the Féile Falls Park Big Top set to welcome international headline acts such as The Kooks, The Coronas, All Saints, Deacon Blue, Holly Johnson and […]
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Marie Curie gets ready to step out at Stormont
MARIE Curie Hospice, based on the Kensington Road, offer a wide range of information and support to those diagnosed with a terminal illness. Their dedicated team offers round-the-clock care and support in a very friendly and welcoming environment. Marie Morrissey, the Day Hospice Sister, said: “We have patients who come in for the day from […]
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Traffic lights attacked for 20th time close to West Belfast primary school
WEST Belfast MLA Jennifer McCann has hit out at vandals who destroyed a set of traffic lights a stone’s throw from St Kieran’s Primary School in Poleglass. The lights, which have come under repeated arson attack, are now out of commission due to the extensive damage they sustained in the early hours of Sunday morning. […]
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Fantastic Frampton hails ‘career defining’ victory over Santa Cruz
IT was a night to remember for Carl Frampton and the city of Belfast on Saturday night in Brooklyn as ‘The Jackal’ prevailed in a classic battle against Leo Santa Cruz to claim the WBA featherweight title, writes David Mohan in New York. After 12 pulsating rounds of jaw-dropping action, it was the North Belfast […]
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