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No more concerts at Boucher Road will be a boost to GAA and soccer clubs

BOUCHER Road Playing Fields in South Belfast is set to be brought back to community use – marking an end of the venue hosting large-scale concerts.

Girdwood to make a splash with 25-metre pool in £22m investment

AN INVESTMENT of £22 million is set to transform Girdwood Community Hub in North Belfast with news that a long-awaited swimming pool is to be added to the leisure facility.

BOXING: Michael Conlan to face Walsh in Belfast next month

MICHAEL Conlan will fight in Belfast’s SSE Arena on 20 March as he continues to work his way towards a third world title shot.

Pharmacists may be forced to ration medicines amid shortages warning

A WEST Belfast pharmacist says he may be forced to ration some medicines amid warnings of a shortage.

Postmistress Christine retires after 35 years at Duncairn Post Office

POPULAR postmistress Christine McAloone is retiring this week after more than 35 years of loyal service to the North Belfast community.
WE SAY: Disassociating a proud academic institution from a disgraced Chancellor

WE SAY: Disassociating a proud academic institution from a disgraced Chancellor

WHEN news filtered through on Tuesday that Queen's University had cut all links with an American politician of international renown, it's fair to say that many folks in these parts thought, “About time they dismissed Hillary Clinton.”

Falls Community Council 'as relevant today as it ever was'

Falls Community Council 'as relevant today as it ever was'

THE Falls Community Council (FCC) is dedicated to improving the lives and well-being of the entire West Belfast community through programmes, initiatives and assistance. 

Where can I watch Antrim versus Kildare on Sunday?

Where can I watch Antrim versus Kildare on Sunday?

THIS Sunday will see Antrim take on the Joe McDonagh Cup champions Kildare in another round of the National Hurling League, Division 1B.

BOXING: Croc to defend IBF title Down Under

BOXING: Croc to defend IBF title Down Under

LEWIS Crocker will make his first defence of his IBF welterweight world title in Australia against Liam Paro.

EYE ON THE PAST: JANUARY 1985 – Twinbrook Post Office shut after postmistress shot

EYE ON THE PAST: JANUARY 1985 – Twinbrook Post Office shut after postmistress shot

WE look at the stories that were making the headlines in the Andersonstown News this week in 1985

PLATING UP: Spiced succulent Shawarma chicken breast with salad

PLATING UP: Spiced succulent Shawarma chicken breast with salad

We hope you enjoy our cookery column with chef Paul Watters who each week will take the fear out of cooking with his easy to follow recipes... 

Two in custody after man is robbed and receives kicks to the head during brutal Falls attack

Two in custody after man is robbed and receives kicks to the head during brutal Falls attack

A MAN was badly beaten and received kicks to the head in the early hours of Thursday morning after being robbed by a group of people at the junction of Albert Street and Divis Street.

Vital employment and training programme in Upper Springfield set to be impacted by funding cuts

Vital employment and training programme in Upper Springfield set to be impacted by funding cuts

A VITAL organisation which offers training and employability service is at risk due to pending funding cuts.

Colin Gaels celebrate 20th anniversary with roadmap to the future

Colin Gaels celebrate 20th anniversary with roadmap to the future

FRIDAY evening saw Colin Gaels GAC, a club based in the Colin area of West Belfast, mark a major milestone with the official launch of its new Club Development Plan after hosting a terrific event in the Devenish.

Carroll calls for George Mitchell's Freedom of the City to be revoked

Carroll calls for George Mitchell's Freedom of the City to be revoked

WEST Belfast MLA Gerry Carroll has called on Belfast City Council to revoke George Mitchell's Freedom of the City award.

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