DE La Salle College has refuted allegations that pupils sold drugs on its premises. Last week, a number of local media outlets reported that some pupils had been suspended and the PSNI called to the school after the discovery of drug-laced buns and pills. The school has rejected the allegations, which it branded “inaccurate”. A […]
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Belfast actress Tara has a very busy Christmas ahead of her
“IT’S hard to write a version of A Christmas Carol as it’s brilliant as it its, everyone knows it so how do you write a new version?” says stage and screen luminary Tara Lynne O’Neill, who has done just that for The MAC stage. Set in an old theatre in the 1900s, the former St […]
Housing Forum to help tackle anti-social behaviour
THE New Lodge Housing Forum (NLHF) is set to host a series of clinics aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour. From December 4, a Community Safety Officer from Belfast City Council will be on hand each Wednesday to offer advice and support to residents in the area. The drop-in clinic at the Forum is part of […]
Finucane: I won’t be put off by negative campaign
NORTH Belfast Sinn Féin Westiminster candidate John Finucane has said he will not be deterred by what he describes as a “very coordinated and sophisticated campaign” against him. Banners targeting John Finucane and his family have been erected by unionists in recent days ahead of December 12 polling day. The Lord Mayor sat down with […]
Christmas comes early for Paul
THE big day may be over a month away but Christmas has come round early once again for one North Belfast man. Festive fan Paul Moneypenny (31) started preparations to kit out his Brown Street home in Millfield at the start of October with the living room boasting an array for Christmas decorations including over […]
Planning process rumbles on as Casement project marks 1,000th day
THE Chairman of Casement Park Stadium Development Project board has expressed “deep frustration” that the project continues to be stalled 1,000 days after its second planning application was submitted. Funding for the ambitious stadium project was announced in March 2011 as part of major upgrades to Windsor Park and then Ravenhill Stadium. Planning approval for […]
