A vigil to mark the 39th anniversary of the New Lodge Six massacre when six local people were killed by the British army will be held tomorrow night (Friday).
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Disabled man back on track after therapist’s visit
A disabled North Belfast man who hit out the health services for the length of time he has had to wait to see an occupational therapist said he is seeing light at the end of the tunnel after an OT visited his home this week. As reported in last week’s North Belfast News, Cavehill man […]
An unholy Irish alliance between Church and State
After the death of Oliver Cromwell in 1658, the persecution of Catholics and their clergy in Ireland continued unabated. On July 1, 1681, to the amusement of throngs of baying savages, the decapitated and disembowelled corpse of the Catholic Primate of Ireland, Oliver Plunkett, was dragged through the streets of London strapped to a jail door which was dyed scarlet by his congealing blood.
Local bus service is in the spotlight
Local Translink managers have met with political representatives to discuss passenger transport in West Belfast. The special Meet the Manager event provided a platform for discussion around a range of transport matters including: bus and service performance, Smartlink and iLink travelcards as well as special Translink promotions such as family and friends.
Man United legend for Whitefort
MANCHESTER United legend Harry Gregg (right) will be guest of honour at a special Q&A event in the Whitefort on Friday. The charity event is in association with Friends of the Cancer Centre, with all proceeds raised on the night going to the City Hospital.
Roundabout makeovers continue
ANOTHER West Belfast roundabout has received a much-needed makeover with work almost completed at the lower Kennedy Way traffic circle. Two weeks ago we reported that work was under way at the roundabout on the Glen Road and how a local councillor wanted
