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Archive | December, 2016

‘Someone is going to get killed’

A North Belfast taxi driver has warned that someone is going to get killed if regular incidents of stone-throwing at the weekends continue in the Oldpark area. Stephen Short, who lives locally and works for fonaCAB has found himself caught-up in the anti-social behaviour in recent weeks. Most recently, on Saturday night, the data system […]

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New Red Cross loneliness study finds high levels in Belfast

A RED Cross study looking at the effect of loneliness in North Belfast has led the charity to introduce a new programme to help the vulnerable. The study, released this week, has found that the problem is at epidemic levels locally and more support is needed. The research identifies key triggers that can disrupt lives […]

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Fundraising drive for siblings with cystic fibrosis

A NORTH Belfast businessman has started a fundraising drive for two Oldpark siblings who suffer from cystic fibrosis. Oldpark man John Kelly started a GoFundMe page online for five-year-old Katie and little baby brother, Caleb Donaghy who is just two months old, to raise vital funds including an important vest for Caleb. Newly-born Caleb was […]

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Twinbrook to have its own mini Cultúrlann

ALMOST £2 million is set to be invested in the Twinbrook area with news that a new Irish language community and family centre – Ionad na Fuiseoige – has been given planning permission. Ionad na Fuiseoige which is home to Naíscoil na Fuiseoige, a crèche and provides classes for parents, is set to undergo the […]

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Fears about toxicity of development land remain

FEARS over the safety of land at the former Visteon plant at Finaghy (right) remain after it was revealed that the Planning Appeals Commissioner will have to wear protective clothing when undertaking a site visit. Residents from the Campaign For Economic Regeneration, supported by SDLP Councillor Tim Attwood, appeared at the Planning Appeals Commission (PAC) […]

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Extra firepower helps Burren edge past Antrim champs

CM Precision Components Ulster Minor Club Football Tournament quarter-final Burren 0-10 Dunloy 0-7  BURREN advanced into the semi-final of this year’s St Paul’s-hosted Ulster Minor Football Tournament as the Down champions produced a strong finish to edge out Dunloy in an entertaining game at Rossa Park on Sunday. For long spells there was little between […]

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