BELFAST City Council last night (Tuesday) passed a motion calling for a full public inquiry into Stormont’s ‘cash-for-ash’ scandal. The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme, which was set up by First Minister and DUP leader Arlene Foster, is set to run £490m over budget. The motion, proposed by independent councillor Ruth Patterson, was passed by […]
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Council throws weight behind RHI public inquiry
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Turas tackling prejudice and discrimination head-on
A YOUTH project is doing its bit to address a range of social issues in North Belfast. Set up earlier this year, Turas youth project is based in New Lodge Youth Centre and was formed after a group of friends wanted to address stereotyping and overcoming prejudice and discrimination in North Belfast. Made up of […]
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Food bank receives 2.5 tonnes in one day
THE North Belfast Food Bank coordinator has said they are “overwhelmed” by the generosity of local people after a donations campaign netted 2.5 tonnes of goods in just one day. The Trussell Trust set up in Tesco Yorkgate and Tesco Antrim Road recently and Alan McClure said they just can’t believe the response. The donations […]
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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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Belfast link to Dakota pipe protest drama
AN indigenous peoples campaigner whose relatives live in Belfast has spoken of her family’s work to prevent oil pipelines being built on native land in Dakota. Cecilia Point’s mother, Rita Clenaghan, was from outside Glenavy and after travelling to Canada in the 1950s to teach on a First Nation (Native American) reservation met local man […]
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