TWO public drop-in events are to be held in a community consultation on proposals for a Masterplan for the Gasworks site in South Belfast. The first of the “Open House” events will take place this Friday (November, 10) from 1pm to 7pm at Cromac Regeneration Initiative on Donegall Pass. A second will take place on […]
‘Open House’ events for public views on proposed Gasworks Masterplan
Aisling Awards arrive in the city
IT’S all systems go for this year’s glamorous Aisling Awards set in the luxurious surroundings of the Europa Hotel. The 21st annual Aisling Awards gala celebrates the champions of Belfast and will be held on November 24th, when Michael Russell, Minister with Responsibility for Brexit Negotiations for Scotland, will address the audience at this year’s […]
Voices raised at the Duncairn Centre
IRELAND has, thankfully, its fair share of selfless ambassadors who have made it their life’s work to build community. They are grassroots patriots who realise that you build a nation from the street corner up. Among their number is Cork’s Philip King, the multi-talented musician, radio presenter and creator of the greatest-ever film tribute to […]
Man charged with murder of Anne O’Neill
A 27-year-old man is to appear at Belfast Magistrates’ Court today charged with the weekend murder of Anne O’Neill. The 51-year-old woman was discovered seriously injured in the back garden of a house in Ardmore Park off Finaghy Road North at around 7am on Saturday. Despite efforts by emergency services to save her, she died […]
Gaol events are the perfect preparation for Halloween
WITH Halloween just a week away, a visit to Crumlin Road Gaol is always the perfect preparation to get your annual fix of all-things spooky and paranormal. Putting aside the history of the building which has played such a part in the story of the city, this year’s Halloween events at the former North Belfast […]
Supreme Court to hear submissions on abortion in three-day hearing
A HEARING on the north’s abortion law is to begin at the Supreme Court today. The UK’s highest court will decide if the law is compatible with international human rights. After hearing a number of submissions over the course of three days, the seven Supreme Court justice will decide on whether not allowing abortions in […]


