POLITICAL representatives have been giving their reaction after Boris Johnston was elected new Prime Minister. After a long-running Conservative leadership contest, Boris Johnson saw off rival Jeremy Hunt and will officially take over from Theresa May today (Wednesday). Sinn Féin Deputy Leader Michelle O’Neill says her party will continue to stand up for the Irish […]
Pic of the day, Tuesday July 23
Please follow and like us:
West Belfast ‘superhero’ Dáithí Mac Gabhann to lead annual Féile an Phobail carnival parade
LITTLE Dáithí Mac Gabhann has been chosen as carnival Grand Marshal for the annual Féile an Phobail parade. Taking place on Saturday August 10, Dáithí (2) and his family and their ‘Is Deontóir Mé/Yes I Donate’ campaign are an official partner with the festival and will use this platform to further highlight organ donation. It […]
Man in critical condition following shooting in West Belfast
A man remains in a critical condition following a paramilitary style shooting in West Belfast. The shooting took place outside a chip shop on the Springfield Road just before 8pm on Monday evening. The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) said the man was shot in the lower legs. He was taken to the Royal Victoria […]
Pic of the day, Monday July 22
Please follow and like us:
PIP BLUNDER: Local woman must return more than £1k
A WEST Belfast woman has revealed she must pay back thousands of pounds in benefits after she was mistakenly refused PIP. 56-year-old Beechmount woman Catherine McLaughlin, who suffers from depression and anxiety, was previously in receipt of DLA but was refused the new PIP benefit following an assessment in September 2017. The fall-out from that […]