OUR pubs have been shuttered for over six weeks just now. Many people are coming up with ideas such as see-through snugs, Perspex segregation, bolted tables and chairs, no standing at the bar, coin-operated toilets etc to facilitate reopening. The list of suggestions is endless. I’ve no idea when they will reopen but surely after […]
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FEATURE: A world without pubs, for better or worse
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Ahead of her 100th Birthday Ethel beats Covid
A NORTH Belfast woman is preparing to celebrate her 100th birthday just weeks after contracting Covid-19. Margaret Sinclair, who is known by her middle name Ethel, reaches her centenary milestone on Wednesday (May 13). Born and bred locally, Ethel grew up in Silvio Street, off the Crumlin Road, but has been living in Bradley Manor […]
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VIDEO REPORT: Bishop Noel Treanor marks annual Blessing of Graves
THE annual blessing of graves took place privately on Sunday as Bishop Noel Treanor visited both Milltown and the City Cemetery. A different approach was adopted for ‘Cemetery Sunday’ due to the Covid-19 pandemic, as Bishop Treanor, assisted by administrator of St Peter’s Cathedral and Milltown Cemetery Fr Martin Graham, celebrated a Ceremony of Prayers for […]
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Extraordinary kindness across all communities
Promoted Content: Copy provided by UK Government As we all know, we must only leave our homes if we are key workers or cannot work from home, to do essential shopping and for one period of daily exercise. By doing this we will all help protect the NHS and save lives. Despite the absolutely necessary […]
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Pupils repurpose school uniforms for colourful NHS tribute
KIDS from a local primary school have repurposed their school shirts to create an artistic tribute to the NHS. While schools remain closed due to Covid-19, pupils from Christ the Redeemer put the white shirts of their uniforms to good use by using them as a blank canvass for colourful tributes to health and social […]
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Saturday Night Fever – but not as we know it
A FIERCE dance battle has emerged online between two Sinn Féin colleagues during the Covid-19 lockdown – with thousands of viewers tuning in every Saturday night. West Belfast MP Paul Maskey and Lord Mayor Danny Baker have been using the popular Tik-Tok app to perform quirky dance routines with family members at home. The idea […]
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