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‘Respect’ shown if parades are banned believes LOCC

The chair of a local residents’ group opposed to loyalist parades in their community has said he does not believe the Parades Commission’s call for “respect” around marching will happen until parades are banned from the area.

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Now we’re bottom of league in the North for child poverty

West Belfast is the most deprived district in the North when it comes to child poverty, according to a new report. The rate of child poverty in the area stands at 46 per cent, making it the fourth worst in a survey of all of Westminster’s constituencies.

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Saffrons at your service

Steady hands and nimble footwork, yes, but exemplary manners may not be what you immediately associate with the Antrim Senior Football team. However, all these qualities will soon be on display at a special ‘VIP breakfast’ at Fáilte Restaurant on the Falls Road

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Recession hits revenues at council run mansion

ONE of South Belfast’s grandest buildings is causing concern for the council after it was revealed income from the property is significantly down.

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Movie swap shop a box office hit

If Santa failed to bring you whatever film-related item you were after for your stocking fear not, because a South Belfast cinema has launched a new event allowing you to swap unwanted goods for what you actually desire.

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Half of derelicts are in South

OVER half of the city’s dilapidated buildings newly targeted by the council for refurbishment over safety concerns are situated in South Belfast.

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