THERE were emotional scenes in Court 12 of Laganside Courts yesterday (Thursday) as members of the Laverty and McKerr families read out statements about their loved ones who were murdered during the Ballymurphy massacre. You could hear a pin drop in the packed court-room as the brave relatives took to the witness stand to address […]
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Man hospitalised following Antrim Road collision
A MAN has been taken to hospital following a serious collision on the Antrim Road this morning. Police have closed the Antrim Road in both directions in the area of Madigans Court garage. Diversions are in place at Grays Lane and Downview Avenue with delays expected due to widespread traffic disruption. A Translink spokesperson said: […]
Renowned West Belfast artist to set out stall at Cultúrlann
PROLIFIC West Belfast painter and illustrator Tony Bell is set to unveil a personal retrospective exhibition entitled ‘Special People Special Places’ at the Cultúrlann on Thursday November 29. Tony, who was commissioned by the family of the late Martin McGuinness to paint his portrait and which now hangs in the corridors of Stormont, will feature […]
Alanah is a real inspiration
ALANAH McGlinchey tells this reporter that it has been “such a boost” to have been the recipient of Inspirational Secondary School Teacher at the recent Andersonstown News Inspirational Youth of the West gala ceremony held in the Devenish Complex. The Religion teacher who has been a familiar face among the halls and corridors of St […]
Strike continues at North Belfast school
TEACHERS at St Patrick’s Primary School held a second day of strike action on Tuesday in a protest at “the culture” in which they are expected to work. Members of the NASUWT union at the school began the first of six planned days of strike action last Tuesday. The union said that the work environment […]
Over 30 parking warnings outside St Kevin’s
PARENTS dropping off children at St Kevin’s Primary School have been issued with over 30 warnings in the past week for illegally parking in the new bus lane to accommodate the Glider service. Thirty-two VDAs (Vehicles Driven Away) were distributed to motorists, who predominately appeared to be parents or carers taking children to and from […]
