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A WEST Belfast MLA has called for urgent action to tackle persistent anti-social behaviour and vandalism at Suffolk Shops, after a second fire was lit dangerously close to a resident’s oil tank.

PIPS Suicide Prevention Charity has launched a Weekend Crisis Hopeline, providing regional overnight telephone support for people experiencing emotional distress or suicidal crisis across the North.

SQUINTER: Loyal Ulster learns a valuable lesson

Statement from Loyal Ulster after last week’s High Court judgment on their Drumcree parade... WE recognise that the victory handed to us by the Lord Almighty at nearly the highest court in the land will have caused some concern among the residents of the Garvaghy Road.

GERRY ADAMS: Our rights are not dependent on Andy Burnham

SHOULD we have been surprised by British Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s crass assertion last week that the issue of the unity referendum promised in the Good Friday Agreement, “is one issue that will be off the table”?

ANDRÉE MURPHY: The source of our many ills remains unchanged, Mr Burnham

I wasn’t sold on the Good Friday Agreement when I read it for the first time.

JUDE COLLINS: Garvaghy culture war distraction suits the DUP

IF you’ve been thinking, “The Drumcree/Garvaghy Road thing is ancient history now – it happened over 25 years ago. It’s done and dusted,” then I say, “Listen to what some unionist politicians are saying, this is far from done and dusted.” The pull of the past is irresistible for such people.

DÚLRA: The swifts are gone, taking our summer with them

THE skies over Belfast are silent once more. The screaming swifts have disappeared – for them, our summer is over.

HEALTHWISE: It’s that time to think about lunch boxes again

SCHOOL is back after a great summer, and we can’t complain about the weather we’ve had. But now it’s time to get back into a routine and kickstart that healthy eating again post-summer.

West Belfast's David Irving set to referee Katie Taylor bout at Croke Park

WEST Belfast boxing legend David Irving has been appointed one of his biggest tasks yet as he is set to referee Katie Taylor's homecoming swan-song championship bout against French talent Flora Pili.

Belfast meeting hears 'huge support' for people of Garvaghy Road

HUNDREDS of Sinn Féin activists from across the North met on Thursday night in Belfast to plan for the months ahead.

Ministry of Defence make significant settlement to family of North Belfast man Thomas Burns

The Ministry of Defence has settled a civil action by the family of Thomas Burns who was killed by the British army in 1972 in North Belfast.

West Belfast MP calls on RTÉ to lift geo-blocking on historic Katie Taylor final fight

WEST Belfast MP Paul Maskey has called on Irish broadcaster RTÉ to make boxer Katie Taylor's historic final fight available to watch for viewers in the North.

CHAMPIONSHIP LIVE: Lamh Dhearg survive late Sarsfields rally to clinch championship Derby win after Rossa clinch big win - live updates and scores from all Antrim Championship Saturday games

Residents' concern at anti-social behaviour near Suffolk Shops

West Belfast hip-hop dance school celebrate unprecedented success at World Championships

Iconic hunger strike commemoration banner goes on display at Ulster Museum for first time

PIPS Suicide Prevention Charity launches Weekend Crisis Hopeline

SQUINTER: Loyal Ulster learns a valuable lesson

GERRY ADAMS: Our rights are not dependent on Andy Burnham

ANDRÉE MURPHY: The source of our many ills remains unchanged, Mr Burnham

JUDE COLLINS: Garvaghy culture war distraction suits the DUP

DÚLRA: The swifts are gone, taking our summer with them

HEALTHWISE: It’s that time to think about lunch boxes again

West Belfast's David Irving set to referee Katie Taylor bout at Croke Park

Belfast meeting hears 'huge support' for people of Garvaghy Road

Ministry of Defence make significant settlement to family of North Belfast man Thomas Burns

West Belfast MP calls on RTÉ to lift geo-blocking on historic Katie Taylor final fight

Soccer: Cliftonville progress to quarter-finals after thrashing Knockbreda

CELTIC STORIES: Transfer deadline looms as Celtic lick their wounds

Antrim Intermediate Hurling Round-Up: St Gall's and St Paul's clinch major wins and Cushendun look to pave the way

Antrim Senior Championship Round-Up: The Johnnies earn a huge win whilst Loughgiel and Cushendall avoid major scares

EYE ON THE PAST: August 1985 – Church to sell land for 100 homes on Shaws Road

PLATING UP: Stuffed calamari tubes with curried orzo rice

HEALTHWISE: Take steps to reduce the cancer risk in your food

ANDRÉE MURPHY: Mike Nesbitt was never rewarded for his decency

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