TALKS aimed at restoring the devolved institutions get under way later this week and we have already rehearsed what needs to be done by the parties here in order to ensure that any resumed Executive and Assembly are fit for purpose and possessed of the requisite commitment to justice and rights to allow them to […]
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The ghost of Policing Past visits
I WRITE this column on the 29th anniversary of the murder of Fearghal Caraher from Cullyhanna. Mr Caraher had been the victim of systemic harassment by the RUC in the lead-in to the Royal Marines shooting him dead. The harassing RUC were based at Crossmaglen Barracks. Sited beside Crossmaglen Rangers GAA club, RUC officers and […]
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Danny Baker takes over as Lord Mayor of Belfast
SINN Féin Councillor Danny Baker has officially been installed as Mayor of Belfast. The Colin area representative has replaced newly elected MP for North Belfast John Finucane. Co-opted to Belfast City Council in Janaury 2018, the 37-year-old told the Andersonstown News that it will be a “huge honour” to represent the people of Belfast. “What […]
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Welcome Organisation: ‘Be kind to those living on the street’
I meet with Welcome Organisation CEO Sandra Moore in a room stacked from floor to almost ceiling of sleeping bags, which I’m told, have been donated by the Marine Society and Sea Cadets. Most, if not all, of these will be gone over the coming nights to those sleeping rough in the city centre. Offering […]
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Pic of the Day, Wednesday, December 18
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Young people saying yes to YEHA Project
ESTABLISHED over ten years ago, the YEHA Project has gone from strength to strength in helping young people in North Belfast. Based in the Flax Centre and the Houben Centre in Ardoyne, YEHA stands for Youth, Education, Health and Advice. The YEHA Project is made up of a small dedicated team of five full-time staff, […]
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