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TG4 music awards launch tonight at the Duncairn
THE Duncairn Centre is set host the launch of the prestigious Gradam Ceoil TG4 (TG4 Music Awards) tonight. The launch of the 2019 awards and announcement of the nominees will take place tonight at 6pm and will be broadcast live on TG4 Nuacht at 7pm. Gradam Ceoil TG4 will be hosted at the Waterfront Hall […]
Further rain warning after overnight flooding
A YELLOW weather warning for rain remains in place for the rest of Wednesday after overnight flooding. Flooding has been reported across Belfast with Orchardville Avenue and King’s Bridge at Stranmillis amongst the worst affected areas on Wednesday morning after heavy rain throughout the night. It’s the second time this year Orchardville residents have awoken […]
Delight at Dáire’s massive step forward
THERE were emotional scenes last week as brave Turf Lodge boy Dáire Flanagan took another massive step forward by having the tracheotomy that he’s worn for almost all of his life removed. For seven years and ten days Dáire, who was born with a rare genetic condition known as Apert Syndrome, lived with his ‘tracky’, […]
Warm invitation extended to all for annual Mass of Hope
THE annual Suicide Awareness and Support Group’s Mass of Hope is set to take place on Sunday November 18 with the need for its services more pressing than ever. 18 years after the West Belfast-based support group was established, centre manager Margaret Walker described the Mass as a way for those who have been affected […]
Four escape injury in arson attack
THREE women and a man have escaped injury following an arson attack on their home on the Wheelers Road area of Hannahstown at the weekend. The incident occurred shortly before midnight on Saturday. Detectives are treating the incident as arson with intent to endanger life. Appealing for information a police spokesperson said: “At around 11.50pm […]
Carmel goes stateside to lobby for ’Murph Massacre campaign support
CARMEL Quinn of the Ballymurphy Massacre families is set to take part in a speaking tour of America, organised by the Ancient Order of Hibernians and Relatives for Justice. Carmel is the sister of one of 11 victims, John Laverty. The tour follows interventions by 150 Tory MPs as well as British Prime Minister Theresa […]
