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Two men to appear in court after Park Centre robbery

TWO men are due to appear at Belfast Magistrates Court this morning following a robbery at the Park Centre on Friday evening. They have been charged with 23 offences between them following the incident at the shopping centre in the Donegall Road area. Police received reports of the robbery at around 7.55pm. The arrests were […]

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Over 170,000 votes cast in our Inspirational Youth Awards

170,000 votes have been counted and verified as the clock ticks down to the inaugural Inspirational Youth of the West awards this Friday night. After weeks of nominations and voting across 35 categories the spotlight is set to shine on those who make a positive contribution to our community at the gala Devenish event. Voting […]

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US military flights using Aldergrove airport

BELFAST International Airport is being used as a landing point for US military flights. Sinn Féin MLA for South Antrim, Declan Kearney, has said questions must be answered by the airport as to the purpose of the flights which people living under the flight path have reported to the Andersonstown News. The paper reported back […]

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BT staff take over Botanic store for a day

THE BT Shop for Change campaign is encouraging residents of South Belfast to support their local Marie Curie branch on October 13. People are asked to donate unwanted clothes or other items at the Botanic branch of the Marie Curie charity shop. The BT Shop for Change is a one-day takeover of Marie Curie and […]

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Key issues raised at monthly Council meeting

THE big screen at Belfast City Hall, street disorder and hire charges for Council pitches were among some of the issues discussed at Belfast City Council’s monthly meeting on Monday night, writes Conor McParland in the chamber. Things got off to a fiery start with the issue of declaring an interest and leaving the Chamber […]

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It’s a marvellous time for a Moondance Festival

Appalachian bluegrass, Argentinian Tango, a street ceilidh, and a pop-up orchestra of refugees and asylum seekers – just some of the highlights of Moondance Roots Festival at Bank Square in Belfast on September 30 and October 1. Folktown, Belfast’s emerging cultural quarter, is hosting its second global Folk and Roots Festival with support from the […]

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