BELFAST is in mourning after the passing of one of its most beloved sons. Singer songwriter Bap Kennedy passed away on Tuesday evening after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 54 and is survived by his wife Brenda. Beechmount man Bap shot to fame locally with his band Ten Past Seven which he […]
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Brexit blamed for taxi fare increase
WEST Belfast’s black taxis are set to put their fares up – for the first time in nine years. The move has been forced on the fleet due to the economic uncertainty that is predicted to be coming down the line with the decision to leave the European Union. Stephen Savage, Manager of Belfast Taxis CIC, […]
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West Belfast singer Bap Kennedy dies
WEST Belfast singer-songwriter Bap Kennedy has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer, aged 54. Heartfelt tributes have poured in for the former Energy Orchard frontman, who passed away on Tuesday evening. A notice on his Facebook page read: “We are devastated to announce that Bap passed away this evening. Bap was extremely brave until […]
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MORA reject new Casement plans
RESIDENTS living near Casement Park have rejected the GAA’s latest plans for the West Belfast venue. The GAA unveiled their plans for a 34,500 capacity stadium this week, incorporating 8,500 terracing. The height and capacity of the new stadium has been reduced from the previous plans which were quashed by a High Court judge in December […]
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New play tells forgotten tale of united Belfast
A forgotten and epic tale about “ten days that shook Belfast” is set to be staged at the MAC Theatre next month. ‘1932 – The People of Gallagher Street’ is the latest production by Green Shoot Productions, addressing a particular episode of shared heritage within the history of Belfast. The much-awaited collaboratively written play by […]
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Come Dine With Me gets the James Peake Experience
A top Belfast entertainer makes his C4 debut this afternoon when he belts out a number on the hugely popular C4 show Come Dine With Me. In the show, five complete strangers take turns hosting what they consider to be the ultimate dinner party. Their guests give them points, and when the eating and socialising […]
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