WEST Belfast’s black taxis are set to put their fares up – for the first time in nine years. The move has been forced on the fleet due to the economic uncertainty that is predicted to be coming down the line with the decision to leave the European Union. Stephen Savage, Manager of Belfast Taxis CIC, […]
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West Belfast singer Bap Kennedy dies
WEST Belfast singer-songwriter Bap Kennedy has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer, aged 54. Heartfelt tributes have poured in for the former Energy Orchard frontman, who passed away on Tuesday evening. A notice on his Facebook page read: “We are devastated to announce that Bap passed away this evening. Bap was extremely brave until […]
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New play tells forgotten tale of united Belfast
A forgotten and epic tale about “ten days that shook Belfast” is set to be staged at the MAC Theatre next month. ‘1932 – The People of Gallagher Street’ is the latest production by Green Shoot Productions, addressing a particular episode of shared heritage within the history of Belfast. The much-awaited collaboratively written play by […]
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Local school slaps ban on ‘killer clown’ costumes at Halloween
THE growing controversy over ‘killer clowns’ has led a North Belfast school to slap a ban on kids wearing the costumes at Halloween. Holy Cross Boys’ School in Ardoyne has contacted parents to say clown costumes of any kind will be prohibited from the annual mid-term celebrations. Principal Kevin McArevey said he’s taken the step […]
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Historic Belfast wood receives cash boost
ONE of North Belfast’s most mature woodlands has received a major funding boost to help attract visitors. Throne Wood between the Whitewell Road and Antrim Road has been awarded almost £48,000 from the Alpha Programme, administered by Groundwork Northern Ireland for public access upgrades. Owned by the Woodland Trust, the wood has a colourful history […]
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Dealer asks for drugs back after he dumps them to avoid cops
A suspected drug dealer who dumped two packets of Diazepam when he ran into the PSNI was left disappointed when a good Samaritan who found them refused to hand them back. The brazen dealer found out who had lifted the drugs and had the cheek to make contact in a bid to recover his stash […]
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