FAMILIES of victims and survivors of atrocities during the Troubles held a protest yesterday (Monday) afternoon to show their opposition to a proposed statute of limitations for killings in the conflict. Relatives of those killed at Loughinisland, Ballymurphy and McGurk’s Bar were among those who attended the protest at Stormont. A number of placards were […]
Archive | November, 2017
‘No limitations on truth’ say families
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“Dileas is like my friend, but really he’s like my son”
DESCRIBED as the “newest member” of the De La Salle College community, working guide dog Dileas plays an integral part in pupil’s Alexander Keenan’s daily routine. Upper Sixth student Alexander, who is registered blind, welcomed Dileas into his family and the college back in August and told the Andersonstown News how the two-year-old black Labrador […]
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Frampton facing legal action
Boxing star Carl Frampton is facing legal action from his former trainers Cycle Promotions according to his solicitor. Mr Frampton parted ways with Barry McGuigan’s Cyclone Promotions in August of this year and linked up with Matthew Macklin’s MTK. In a statement released yesterday solicitor John Finucane, who is representing the Tigers Bay man, said […]
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INLA slam Sinn Féin over accusations made by Gerry Kelly
THE INLA has denied any of their members are involved in criminality, accusing Sinn Féin of orchestrating a campaign of misinformation. A spokesman for the Irish Republican Social Party (IRSP) said they had tried to meet Gerry Kelly over his claims reported in last week’s North Belfast News but their requests had not been met. […]
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New Sacred Heart head tells of her hopes
THE new Principal of Sacred Heart Boys’ Primary School says she wants the school to be the “heart and future” of the community. Joanne Smyth has dedicated over two decades of her life to the Oldpark Avenue school as a teacher has recently been appointed as new Principal. “I have worked in Sacred Heart Boys’ Primary […]
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Gerry Kelly urges INLA to respond to reports of connection with feared gang
SINN Féin MLA Gerry Kelly has called on the INLA to clarify its relationship with a North Belfast crime gang that has been blamed for a recent shooting. He was speaking following a paramilitary-style attack carried out in Bawnmore two weeks ago. The North Belfast News understands the attack was carried out by a criminal […]
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