News of a reprieve for the Continental service linking Belfast and the US is good news for all the people of this city, not just those who take that transatlantic flight. The news that Twitter has chosen Dublin this week for its European base — the 11th major digital company to locate major operations there — shows that Belfast is still behind the curve when it comes to attracting inward investment.
Artwork painting a better image of road will be unveiled next month
THE new public artwork to be installed at unsightly hoardings on the Lisburn Road is a “vibrant reflection” of the local community, according to local business members.
Stephen Beggs to differ
Stephen Beggs is the company manager for Bruiser Theatre Company, the city centre-based group of actors that regularly perform at the South Bank Playhouse in Kimberly Drive off the Ormeau Road. Last week Bruiser took part in their Cooking with Elvis show at the Waterfront Hall
At one with modern day Buddhism
FOR many westerners having grown up in a traditional Christian family, or who hail from a secular background, Buddhism remains a bit of a mystery.
Genevieve the goat’s pyjama party with local kids
NURSERY schools across South Belfast are being encouraged to sign up for the Ulster Cancer Foundation’s (UCF) Big Pyjama Party.
Gunmen wanted victim’s brother
A South Belfast man left in a wheelchair after being shot in a paramilitary-style attack has said his assailants were looking for his brother but shot him instead when their search failed.