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SECOND-HALF goals from Jonny Addis and Stephen McGuiness saw Cliftonville register their first league win since November 23 with a 2-0 win against Loughgall at Solitude on Saturday afternoon.

Boxing fans are set to be spoiled over the next few months with a number of shows planned in Belfast and on Saturday, February 8, The Devenish is the venue for JB Promotions' first outing in the city.

THE proverbial game of two halves went the way of Immaculata at Grosvenor on Saturday afternoon as they moved into the last 16 of the Intermediate Cup at the expense of Willowbank.

Calls to refill grit boxes after woman falls and breaks ankle on untreated path in Turf Lodge

STATUTORY agencies have been urged to do more to ensure grit boxes are filled and kept in good condition after a young woman slipped and ended up in hospital.

Beechmount streets do not meet criteria for grit boxes

THE Beechmount area is not provided with grit boxes during icy and snowy weather because its streets are "relatively flat," says the Department for Infrastructure.

Aimee (16) donates her hair to charity after cancer diagnosis

A YOUNG West Belfast girl is donating her hair to charity after being diagnosed with cancer a few months ago.

ANDRÉE MURPHY: UK conflict blindspot leaves women in halfpenny place

IRISH Department of Foreign Affairs officials are in the middle of an extensive consultation on their new Action Plan on Women Peace and Security. Don’t jump forward yet – I promise this gets interesting.

DÚLRA: Camera gives front row seat to the life of birds

SANTA delivered the ultimate Christmas present for Dúlra. And as if to bless the festive gift, this beautiful robin was the very first bird to arrive at the new feeding station which videos every single visitor.

GERRY ADAMS: Let the music keep your spirits high

I AM not a big watcher of television. When I have my way – which is usually when everyone else is out – the TV goes on only when there is something I want to watch. Other times it is a constant background noise. An intrusion. Like white noise.Sometimes I just like the silence. Or some good music.

ARTS: Don't underestimate the feelgood factor in the arts

THE lurgy took away the first two weeks of my year, just as it did with a lot of people. Emerging in recent days out of a cocoon of illness and being able to be in public without having a coughing fit has seemed like an achievement.

ROBIN LIVINGSTONE: Help, Naomi – I don’t understand the British Army Covenant

THE Armed Forces Covenant, which our city has just signed up to via the casting vote of Alliance Lord Mayor Micky Murray, is a short enough document, as you can see for yourself lower down. But for the TL/DR generation, it holds that members of the British armed forces should be accorded “special consideration” as and when the occasion demands.

Gaelic Games: McEntee believes Saffrons are adjusting to the new reality in football

OF all the years to park pre-season competitions such as the Dr McKenna Cup, the timing could not have been worse as players, managers and indeed, supporters, try to get to grips with the new rules that will be a feature of the upcoming Allianz Football League, which begins next weekend.

Soccer: Immaculata and Willowbank meet in the Intermediate Cup

A WEST Belfast derby is the standout fixture in Round Three of the Intermediate Cup as holders, Immaculata host Willowbank at Grosvenor's 'Cage' on Saturday lunchtime (1.30pm).

NIFL Premiership: Cliftonville end winless streak in hard-fought Loughgall victory

Boxing: Next generation to lead the charge at The Devenish on February 8

Soccer: Immaculata complete remarkable Intermediate Cup fightback against Willowbank

Clonard man faces homelessness after losing succession tenancy appeal

Charity cycle from Belfast to Glasgow will stop off at Ibrox and Celtic Park

Calls to refill grit boxes after woman falls and breaks ankle on untreated path in Turf Lodge

Beechmount streets do not meet criteria for grit boxes

Aimee (16) donates her hair to charity after cancer diagnosis

ANDRÉE MURPHY: UK conflict blindspot leaves women in halfpenny place

DÚLRA: Camera gives front row seat to the life of birds

GERRY ADAMS: Let the music keep your spirits high

ARTS: Don't underestimate the feelgood factor in the arts

ROBIN LIVINGSTONE: Help, Naomi – I don’t understand the British Army Covenant

Gaelic Games: McEntee believes Saffrons are adjusting to the new reality in football

Soccer: Immaculata and Willowbank meet in the Intermediate Cup

Gaelic Games: Antrim GAA outline a new five-year strategic plan

Jiu-Jitsu: ‘Godfather of Irish MMA’ Andy Ryan hosts masterclass

Basketball: Star edge Maree in nailbiter

NIFL Premiership: Larne strike late to deny Cliftonville long-awaited Inver victory

THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT: Win a copy of Bill Kirk's superb book of Falls memories

JUST THE GOLDEN TICKET: St Joseph's Christmas show is a big hit

DÚLRA: Council kids leading the green revolution

HEALTHWISE: Parsnips aren't just for your Christmas dinner

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