AN ongoing dispute between US airline giant Boeing and Canadian firm Bombardier – who have a plant in Belfast – will be discussed by MPs later today (Wednesday). Boeing officials will be questioned by MPs before giving evidence to a House of Commons committee. The trade row is threatening up to 1,000 jobs in Belfast, […]
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Icy conditions continue to cause disruption across the city
FREEZING temperatures have resulted in school closures across the city as snow and ice continue to cause disruption. Parents are being urged to contact their children’s schools for information while the icy weather continues. Meanwhile, flights have been cancelled from George Best City Airport and Belfast International. Motorists are being urged to exercise caution as […]
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Rev Bill’s delight at funding for vital cross-community initiative
A PROJECT that helps young men who are at risk of entering the justice system has been awarded funding to help reach more people. Based at the 174 Trust, the youth project concentrates on confidence building activities alongside fostering cross community friendships. Hope for Youth NI has provided a funding package for the package which […]
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Local singer releases new album for Christmas
WHEN Michael Cunningham was cutting his teeth as a musician busking on the streets of Belfast he had little idea that he would eventually end up making a living as a musician. Ahead of the launch of his new album, Michael said his diverse career behind the mic has been leading up to this point. […]
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Family’s relief after Joseph’s name is cleared nearly 50 years after shooting
THE sister of an Ardoyne man shot dead by the British army in 1971 says there’s “relief” in the family after a coroner ruled the shooting was “not justified”. Joseph Parker (25) was attending a Christmas dance at Toby’s Hall in Ardoyne when he was fatally shot. He suffered injuries to both thighs and died […]
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Red carpet laid out as US union leader pays a visit to Sailortown
THE red carpet was rolled out in Sailortown for the visit of a delegation of union leaders from the United States. Terry O’Sullivan, who heads the Laborers’ International Union of North America, was taken on a tour of Sailortown by the Shared History Interpretive Project (SHIP), made up of retired dockers and Sailortown residents. Terry […]
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