A woman who was mugged around midnight on Tuesday evening, three years after her late son suffered a similar fate at the same location, has asked people to be careful when walking at night. Briege Kelly from the Newington area of North Belfast was making her way back home from her brother-in-law’s wake at a […]
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Prescription drugs killed local lad (18)
A PALAPABLE sense of sadness – and also one of anger – hangs over the community of West Belfast after the death of an 18-year-old from taking prescription medication. Former Corpus Christi College student Aaron Strong lost his fight for life on Wednesday after being rushed to the Royal Victoria Hospital on Saturday morning. It is […]
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Burglars show ‘act of humanity’ in returning 100 year old medals
Priceless family heirlooms stolen from a house in North Belfast have been reunited with their owner in what has been described as ”an act of humanity” by burglars. John Pelan said that he was struggling to describe the emotion he felt towards thieves who had raided his home over a fortnight ago, after rare medals […]
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Second Associate Principal to take up post at De La Salle College
A former Principal of Dromore High School has been appointed as second Associate Principal at Andersonstown’s troubled De La Salle College. The Concerned Parents Committee said they were informed of the announcement on Monday night and that John Wilkinson has now been appointed to work alongside former St Colm’s Principal Imelda Jordan. It is understood […]
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Michael McGibbon’s widow thanks unionist community
The grieving widow of murdered Ardoyne man Michael McGibbon (33) has penned a letter to the unionist community to thank them for their support. The note, sent to Reverend Colin Duncan from Woodvale Methodist Church by Joanne McGibbon, says the “cards and support” she has received from people across the community has meant a great […]
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