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How Divine Mercy is local turning lives around
FOUNDED in 2015, the Divine Mercy group continues to go from strength to strength. Four years on, the group attracts weekly attendances of up to 70 people every Friday afternoon at Sacred Heart church in Glenview Street. The worship group helps those suffering with suicidal thoughts and addictions, using faith as a form of help. […]
New Acute Mental Health Inpatient Centre at Belfast City Hospital
BELFAST Trust has opened a new Acute Mental Health Inpatient Centre at Belfast City Hospital. This major investment in mental health care and purpose-built modern facility will support the development of the Belfast Trust’s acute mental health service in one location, having previously been provided at the Mater and Knockbracken sites. The decision to base […]
From the South to Saigon
‘THE heat will be on in Saigon’ as one of the most powerful musicals ever staged showcases Belfast’s rising theatre stars this July. Miss Saigon School Edition will be performed at the Grand Opera House from Thursday July 18 until Sunday July 21. Lavishly staged by a professional creative team, this stirring Grand Opera House […]
Squeeze on school places gets worse
ALLIANCE South Belfast MLA Paula Bradshaw says a fundamental reform in the allocation of school places is needed, after figures showed a soaring demand for places in South Belfast,with well over a quarter of applicants now not getting their first choice. Ms Bradshaw revealed statistics released to her by the Education Authority outlining the number […]
Storytime With Willie Jack – The King Of The Cathedral Quarter
If you were out for a pint of the black stuff in Belfast over the St. Patricks Day weekend, it’s likely you were at one of the pubs belonging to Willie Jack – the unofficial king of the Cathedral Quarter. Willie describes himself as a barman, street cleaner and bouncer – but he’s also the […]
