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Archive | August, 2019

Housing staff will be back in Riverdale

SINN Féin MLA Alex Maskey says staff and contractors from Victoria Housing Estates are set to return to work in the coming days after services were withdrawn in Riverdale following reported threats to its staff. Mr Maskey said it was his understanding that no threats were made to the housing charity by any organisation and […]

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Mental health ‘bootcamp’ sessions launched

A West Belfast couple is to host a fitness bootcamp to help people who are struggling with their mental health. In a bid to raise charitable funds and awareness, Peach Studios owner and personal trainer Lauren McCartney (24) will host a number of training sessions alongside her partner, Ryan Kelly (23), at at Blackstaff Mill. […]

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Pic of the day, Thursday, August 29

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Pic of the Day, Wednesday, August 28

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Brian Kennedy speaks of ‘special night’ ahead of West Belfast’s Greatest Hits showcase

TAKING a break from a soundcheck in the stately halls of County Kildare’s Kilkea Castle, West Belfast icon Brian Kennedy told me that Saturday’s West Belfast’s Greatest Hits showcase will be “a lovely moment to just take stock and feel proud of West Belfast.” Brian, who made his mark with 1990’s The Great War of […]

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Primark fire: one year on

A Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) Area Commander says the Primark fire at Bank Buildings will remain with him forever. Today (Wednesday) marks the first anniversary of the dark day when over 300 firefighters worked tirelessly over four days to extinguish the blaze, stop the fire spreading to adjacent buildings and prevent loss […]

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