WEST Belfast MLA Pat Sheehan has expressed his "serious concern" for the welfare of eight pro-Palestinian prisoners who are currently on hunger-strike in British jails.

THERE is something awry with the world when it's impossible to find anywhere on the BBC mention of the fact that UK citizens are on a hunger strike in British prisons in solidarity with the beleaguered people of Palestine.

IN a long 164 pages that spends much time justifying its own existence and approach, the Kenova Report will leave many people wondering how £40 million could be spent by the state investigating historic murders and practices, with only one prosecution and zero chances of further prosecutions, no admission of liability from any actor to the conflict, and no formal accountability.

SPECSAVERS Park Centre continues its long-standing commitment to the West Belfast community this Christmas, by pledging support to Foodstock, helping the charity meet increased demand at the most critical time of year.

CHILDREN and staff at Victoria Nursery School in the New Lodge were delighted to welcome the Lord Mayor of Belfast Councillor Tracy Kelly and the NI Commissioner for Children and Young People Chris Quinn to celebrate the school’s successful Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) inspection.