THE Andersonstown Social Club (PD) is preparing to distribute essential items to the vulnerable and elderly this week in response to the Covid-19 crisis. After obtaining a range of much-needed supplies, including toilet rolls and hand sanitisers, staff have been busy sorting items, which will be delivered in the coming days and weeks. The […]
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VIDEO REPORT: Answering Ireland’s Call takes on a whole new meaning for PD patrons as Covid-19 battle heats up
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LORAG launches Good morning phone call service
From March 18, Lorag has been operating a daily “Good morning” phone call service to elderly, vulnerable and those socially isolating in the Lower Ormeau area. “This service has been in response to community need and the ongoing health crisis to ensure people receive a daily chat, check in and any support they may need,” […]
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Local pharmacy staff have ‘never been under so much pressure’
THOSE accessing prescriptions and services from West Belfast pharmacies are being urged to remain “calm and patient” as healthcare staff come under relentless pressure amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking on behalf of Cooper’s Chemist, Michael Cooper told the Andersonstown News that the business, which has served the community for some 38 years, has “never been […]
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Renewed calls to shut schools
THERE have been renewed calls to shut schools in the north to combat the spread of the coronavirus. Ten special schools closed indefinitely from today (Monday). Principals said this would allow them to seek clear guidance on the health and safety issues facing their pupils. Eleven new cases of coronavirus were confirmed in the north […]
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Invest NI host 319 visits by investors but only 14 came to West of the city
ONLY 14 visits were made to the West Belfast constituency by potential inward investors, hosted by economic development agency Invest NI, compared to 181 in South Belfast new figures reveal. The figures for 2018/19 also show that East Belfast received 43 visits, while North Belfast had 40 visits. West Belfast is continually at the bottom […]
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New inquest sought
RELATIVES For Justice (RFJ) are to ask the Attorney General for a fresh inquest into the circumstances surrounding the death of republican prisoner Francis Dodds. From St Katherine’s Road in St James’, Francis Dodds (31) was sentenced to four years imprisonment in March 1973 for possession of explosive material. The father-of-four was sent to Long […]
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