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‘I will face this cancer fight head on’: MLA Fra
WEST Belfast MLA Fra McCann says it is “crucial” that men experiencing any difficulty with their health “see their doctor”, as he comes to terms with the diagnosis that he has advanced prostate cancer. The veteran republican urged those who may be in two minds about seeking medical attention to do so as “seeking the […]
Positive mental health message in annual calendar launch
THE NOTED photographer and positive mental health campaigner John Mallon has launched his annual 2020 calendar, which is already proving a welcome addition to the festive preparations. The 2020 calendar contains photographs John has taken from his travels to places as diverse as Ballintoy, the Dark Hedges, Oxford Island and Derry. The calendar was officially […]
Capture the Christmas magic with Peter Pan
THE Lyric Theatre foyer was packed with Christmas jumpers, palpable excitement – and that was just the adults as we all gathered for the Saturday matinee of Peter Pan. The classic and beloved story of JM Barrie’s boy who never grew up, his band of merry Lost Boys, Wendy and her brothers Michael, John and […]
Voters go to polls for Westminster election
POLLING stations have opened across the North in the General Election. 102 candidates are competing for 18 Westminster seats. Polling stations opened at 7am and will close at 10pm with results expected to be finalised early on Friday morning. A total of 1,293,971 people are eligible to vote across the north. North Belfast is expected […]
Meabha puts Irish women in the frame
AN intricate painting is proving to be much more than meets the eye in its celebration of Irish women and their place in the world. Entitled Mná hÉireann/Women of Ireland, the painting was created by West Belfast artist Meabha Magerr. The striking piece was commissioned by go-to Andersonstown physiotherapist Dan Turley, taking pride of place […]
Tributes paid to Jerry Thompson
TRIBUTES have been paid to an Irish League footballer who died suddenly last night (Tuesday). Father-of-one Jerry Thompson (24), who was from the Oldpark area of North Belfast, played for Carrick Rangers. The former Cliftonville Olympic, Larne and Portadown defender joined Carrick from Ards earlier this season. In a statement, the club said they were […]
