TWO first half goals were enough to see Bangor end Colin Valley's run in the Irish Cup as the Premier Intermediate club marched into the fifth round at a chilly Colin Valley Park on Saturday.

As the countdown begins in earnest for the Aisling Awards in the Europa Hotel on 4 December, category judges have been busy visiting shortlisted nominees to select the winners.

SO we got to New York and we were met by our great friend Ancient Order of Hibernians Vice President Sean Pender, who drove us to Albany. Mark Thompson, CEO of RFJ, has been many times to Albany but this was very very exciting for me, travelling on US motorways for the first time. I kept humming the theme tune to The Sopranos! For all that joy, after 23 hours travelling time, we were very grateful to check into the motel and sleep. 

A LOCAL pharmacist has slammed those responsible for distributing anti-vaxx leaflets to homes in West Belfast.

A NORTH Belfast secondary school is offering free hot meals for all pupils during December to relieve pressure on families this Christmas.