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Rainbow coalition does the business

A special mural charting co-operation between local kids of different ethnic backgrounds has been unveiled in South Belfast.

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Queen’s braces itself for Wall Street action

SOUTH Belfast is to get a taste of Wall Street-style drama thanks to a new stock exchange simulation room at Queen’s University.

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Family want West to join Toby search

The family of Joby Murphy has appealed to the people of West Belfast for help in their bid to find their son’s body. Four weeks have passed since the 20-year-old fell from a footbridge into the River Lagan after a night out. Every day since the tragedy, Joby’s father has been at the harbour doing all he can to recover his son’s body.

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Flag options discussed

Discussions that could see the union flag removed from the City Hall are currently under way at Belfast City Council. An equality expert has submitted her reports on the flying of the flag and the displaying of memorabilia at the city centre building to the Council for discussion.

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Horror as little pup is mauled by greyhound

THE owners of a much-loved puppy that was mauled to death on Divis Mountain at the weekend have spoken of their heartache – and issued a warning to others. On Sunday, the owner, who does not wish to be named, took the family’s beloved Jack Russell, Sheila, for a walk along the popular Divis path. The two-year-old pup was attacked by a greyhound which wandering freely off its leash.

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Joanne’s story

Joanne’s story

JOANNE, a mother of three children, has been on the housing waiting list for over two years since her marriage broke up. She works part-time and lives in rented accommodation with the Housing Executive paying a portion of her rent through housing benefit.

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