THIRSTY punters flocked to bars and restaurants over the weekend as most of West Belfast’s hospitality sector opened its doors for the first time since the Coronavirus lockdown took hold in mid-March. Pubs and bars must serve food and operate on a table service basis; those pubs that do not serve food are allowed to […]
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Visors. Check. Masks. Check. Sanitiser. Check. Pubs and Restaurants are good to go again
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Unionists move to ‘cancel’ Pat Sheehan after Stormont debate on Bobby Storey funeral
As a global debate ignites around the ‘cancel culture’, Stormont unionists are bidding to ‘cancel’ Sinn Féin West Belfast MLA Pat Sheehan for his contribution to yesterday’s debate on the Bobby Storey funeral controversy. The much-vaunted debate was trailed as an opportunity for four parties in the Executive — Sinn Féin, SDLP, Alliance and UUP […]
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WATCH – Back in Business: Speckled Hen in Derriaghy reopens its doors to patrons
MANAGEMENT and staff from Derriaghy’s The Speckled Hen are clucking with delight after successfully reopening their doors at the weekend after the three month Covid lockdown. A firm favourite amongst its many patrons for its craft beers, home cooked fayre and warm welcome, Speckled Hen owner Martin Caldwell said that a lot of work took […]
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Noam Chomsky among big names lined up for virtual Féile an Phobail 2020
LAST night saw the launch of Féile an Phobail’s first ever Virtual Féile. Due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, the 32nd annual Féile was launched with an online video broadcast on social media. Speaking ahead of Virtual Féile 2020, Féile an Phobail Director Kevin Gamble said:“Since our first Féile in 1988, we have always found a […]
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SDLP press police on anti-social behaviour in North Belfast and appeal to youth to avoid clashes
SDLP Deputy Leader Nichola Mallon and her party colleagues have met with police to raise ongoing concerns around an increase in anti-social behaviour and clashes among young people in North Belfast. Recent weeks have seen an increase in sectarian tensions and attacks on houses and cars in a number areas including Grove Playing Fields, Lower […]
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Donohoe Family say social media platforms seeking answers to Noah’s disappearance do not have family permission
In a statement this afternoon, the family of tragic schoolboy Noah Donohoe have said they are working with the PSNI “on matters which are outstanding to the investigation” but that social media accounts seeking information about the disappearance and death of Noah do not have their permission. The family said: “We the family of […]
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