A charity night will be held in a North Belfast bar later this month in aid of a local suicide awareness charity.The Mr and Mrs competition at the Chester has been organised by local group Laura’s Legacy, set up in memory of Whitewell Road 22-year old Laura Hughes who took her own life in May 2008.
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UVF victims’ families launch Ombudsman petition
North Belfast families whose loved ones were the victims of a UVF murder gang are amongst those who have organised a petition calling for the Police Ombudsman to resign immediately.
Counselling group still listening 18 years on
In 1991 a Passionist priest was tasked with developing a project that would respond to the needs of young people in Ardoyne who had been brought up in the midst of sectarian conflict.As a result of Fr John Friel’s investigations New Life Counselling was set up in November 1993 and last Saturday celebrated its 18th birthday.
Cancer survivor’s message of hope to disease sufferers
BEING told you have cancer is one of the hardest messages a person has to come to terms with, and for North Belfast nurse Carol Ann Creagh this was certainly the case. Many deal with this traumatic period of their life in different ways, and sadly, for many this period is also the last stretch of their life. However Carol decided to write a journal of her cancer experience, which has recently been published as the emotional memoir ‘Angels Under My Bed’.
Smokin’s affinity with local boxers
A North Belfast boxing coach has paid tribute to his close friend and legend of the ring, ‘Smokin’’ Joe Frazier who passed away earlier this week.
North without recycling centre for at least 18 weeks
NORTH Belfast is to be left without a recycling centre for up to 18 weeks despite local authorities spending millions of public money encouraging households to recycle.
