THE traditional pizza, like most Italian dishes, is an adherence to a simple food philosophy: Minimum effort, maximum satisfaction. This culinary mantra – popularly asserted by celebrity chef Gino D’Acampo – involves taking good ingredients and cooking them using uncomplicated but sure methods that will guarantee positive results. Given its taste and simplicity it is […]
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North set for December 12 election

POLITICAL parties in the north have put their general election machines in gear after MPs voted for a December 12 poll. The legislation is expected to be approved by the end of the week when it goes through the House of Lords. MPs voted for the election by a mammoth margin of 438 votes to […]
Falls Park Halloween haunting

SPOOKY goings on, witches, wizards and a haunted house are all set to welcome local families as part of Féile an Phobail’s Halloween celebrations. As part of its Draíocht festival, the Féile team are inviting families to take part in their lantern parade and fireworks display on Wednesday October 30 from 6.30pm. A gigantic fireworks […]
Two males admit Meli violence charges

TWO young men have admitted charges arising from violent altercations in West Belfast, which culminated in the death of father-of-one Christopher Meli. Mr Meli (20) was beaten to death on a pathway in Twinbrook, known as Doc’s Lane, on December 12, 2015. Several people were arrested and charged with offences linked to the murder and […]
Pipe bomb detonated in West Belfast garden

WEST Belfast MP Paul Maskey has condemned a “reckless attack” on a house in West Belfast. A pipe bomb-type device detonated in the front garden of a house at Aitnamona Crescent around 11.30pm on Saturday night. The occupant of the house reported hearing what they believed to be a firework going off. On Sunday morning […]
Kate’s final play gets a timely production

A PLAY by a late Ardoyne community worker and author will be performed next month in the Grand Opera House. Kate Muldoon passed away in December 2016 after a short illness, aged 66. She is remembered by many for her work in drama and theatre in the local community and was well-known as the founder […]