Hundreds of schools are facing the threat of closure after the Education Minister ordered an immediate review of the viability of every school in the North – and West Belfast is in the firing line. Post-primary institutions
Gunmen wanted victim’s brother
A South Belfast man left in a wheelchair after being shot in a paramilitary-style attack has said his assailants were looking for his brother but shot him instead when their search failed.
‘Bus Reds fans into Seaview’ proposals
A local DUP MLA and Stormont minister has refused to rule out the suggestion that Cliftonville Football Club fans be bussed through the Shore Road when they attend matches against Crusaders at Seaview. The North Belfast News has learned that rising tensions surrounding Reds’ away matches at Crusaders Shore Road ground led to
Boundary changes: Meet the new Westies
THE Market, Donegall Pass and Sandy Row are not places you would normally associate with West Belfast.
President McAleese does the honours as new Cultúrlann throws open its doors
JOINERS, plasterers and painters made way for television crews, reporters and distinguished guests as President Mary McAleese officially re-opened the refurbished Cultúrlann this week.
Family pays tribute to the bravest dad of all
The heartbroken family of a much-loved Ardoyne father and grandfather who passed away on Monday from cancer have spoken of his astounding courage after he defied doctors’ predictions to walk his daughter down the aisle just two days before his death.