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VIDEO: Watch as ‘Murph dad returns home after miracle recovery from Covid-19

So happy daddy your home just cant wait to give you a big hug ???? Posted by Colleen Braithwaite on Saturday, 2 May 2020 The people of Ballymurphy turned out at the weekend to give a rousing céad míle fáilte home to father-of-five Paul Robinson who was reunited with his family after spending nine days […]

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VIDEO REPORT: Ardoyne puts healthcare heroes in the big picture

The people of Ardoyne have paid tribute to the frontline workers of the health service — and to their fellow-key workers battling through the Covid pandemic — by praising their efforts in a new mural. Designed by student and key worker in a local Spar, Amy McGuinness, and painted by veteran muralist Mickey Doc, the […]

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Pizzabaker brings sensational US-style pizza to Belfast

In good times and bad, ordinary or extraordinary, quality pizza is always an essential. However, the recent opening of the new Andersonstown-based pizzeria, Pizzabaker, arguably couldn’t have come at a better time. Pizzabaker is one of Europe’s fastest growing pizza franchises, renowned for both great taste and a holistic dedication to the communities it serves.  […]

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Heartache in Ardoyne after death of ‘charismatic’ Carl Mooney (15) who had a smile for everyone

TRIBUTES have been paid to a 15 year-old boy following his sudden death on Sunday (May 3). Carl Mooney was a Year 11 pupil at St Malachy’s College and a talented gaelic footballer and hurler for Ardoyne Kickhams GAC. In a statement, the school said: “We, at the College, are deeply saddened by the sudden […]

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In the frame: The Belfast Trust worker who is capturing images of Covid crisis while helping on frontlines

A local lensman, who also works for the Belfast Trust, who took the powerful photo below, has told how he is capturing “history” with a camera while working to distribute vital PPE to health and social care workers. Gary Johnston is one of a number of workers who have been redeployed by Belfast Trust to […]

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Lives Remembered: Family plan to party in pink in Carol’s memory when Covid crisis passes

CAROL Ann O’Callaghan (59) passed away peacefully on April 5 following a brave battle with cancer. Carol grew up in Cavendish Street, off the Falls Road before moving to the Glen Road. She worked in London as a barmaid and also back home in McEnaney’s. Her niece, Julie Guilar said Carol was more like a […]

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