Workers in the construction sector are among the first to return to the world of work this week as the Executive’s plan to exit the Coronavirus lockdown gathers pace. Construction sector leaders says that was always a given as the nature of outdoor work and space for social distancing on sites lessen the dangers of […]
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OVER recent months, we’ve gone the extra mile to ensure you are fully informed of all the local developments relating to the Covid-19 crisis – while keeping your finger on the pulse of the local community. As newspapers based in the heart of vibrant communities, we recognise our special role in providing a measured, vital […]
Funeral of murder victim Kieran Wylie takes place in Lenadoon
Up to 300 people gathered in Lenadoon this afternoon for the funeral of Kieran Wylie who had been gunned down at his home eight days previously. In line with Covid restrictions, there was no funeral mass. However, prayers were said by a priest outside the 57-year-old grandfather’s home before the coffin, draped in the Tricolour, […]
Clanmil staff rally round for Pauline as she hits the century
THERE were celebrations at a South Belfast sheltered housing scheme this week to mark one resident’s 100th birthday. Pauline Kieran, also known as Mary, lives at Clanmil Housing’s Blessington Court in Rosetta. Born on May 18, 1920 in Corcreeghagh, County Louth, she was one of eight children. She moved to Belfast when she married and […]
FEATURE: A Road Runs Through It – The Bog Meadow Lakes explored in new book
We publish here an excerpt from ‘A Road Runs Through It: The Bog Meadows of Belfast’, a proposed new book by David Branagh of Co Wicklow. David is keen to find a publisher for his work and can be contacted via our offices. There were four main lakes and three ponds or pools in this […]
EXCLUSIVE: Belfast City Council moves to stop bulilding work on Consulate’s ‘Great Wall of China’
A WALL erected at the Chinese Consulate in South Belfast is the subject of a current planning enforcement investigation, Belfast City Council have confirmed. The metal boundary structure on the Malone Road, which has been described as an “eyesore” by local residents, was first highlighted by the South Belfast News last month. Local resident Martin […]
South Belfast MLA blasts Health Minister on lack of timetable for care home Covid testing
ALLIANCE South Belfast MLA Paula Bradshaw has warned the Health Minister that he must put a precise timeline on testing plans in care homes. On Monday Robin Swann announced that Covid-19 testing will be made available to all care home residents and staff across the North. The Minister said it is intended to complete the […]
OPINION – ELLY ODHIAMBO: Man’s best friend eased Big David’s journey from a refugee camp in Uganda to sanctuary in Belfast
WHEN David Waigo was a child, there was a brutal war raging in the Arua region of Uganda where he comes from. Gun battles raging and bombs shelling the entire place. His family were given refuge by a Christian mission in the area. Children, mothers, the elderly and whole clans had nowhere to run. At […]
