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Gaelic Games: Gorts power past Ardoyne to reach Junior hurling semi-final

IT went to script at Enright Park on a scorching Saturday afternoon as Gort na Móna advanced into the semi-final of the Antrim Junior Hurling Championship at the expense of Ardoyne.

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Pensioners fear harsh winter as uncertainty grows over who qualifies for Winter Fuel Payment

THERE is growing concern and confusion amongst pensioners ahead of the upcoming winter after the North's Executive confirmed that it would follow the UK government's decision to means test Winter Fuel Payment.

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Damien 'bursting with pride' to be new All Saints College principal

THE new Principal of All Saints College in West Belfast says he is "bursting with pride" as he starts his new role.

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Interactive installation at St Comgall's tells relatives' stories of British state killings

A NEW exhibition at St Comgall's by the Pat Finucane Centre, seeks to tell the story of the men, women and children killed by the British Army and the RUC.

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Safety work won't go ahead on Andytown 'slippy pavements'

A WEST Belfast councillor has questioned the decision to reject safety works on footpaths in Andersonstown, claiming it will lead to further injuries.

Last buses to leave Europa Buscentre on Saturday before Grand Central change-over

Last buses to leave Europa Buscentre on Saturday before Grand Central change-over

TRANSLINK bus services will start operating from the new Belfast Grand Central Station this Sunday 8th September, as part of the phased operational opening of the new state-of-the-art integrated transport hub for trains, coaches and buses.

GERRY ADAMS: Irish government must champion Palestinian rights

GERRY ADAMS: Irish government must champion Palestinian rights

IN less than five weeks the genocidal war by the Israel government against the Palestinian people will enter its second year.

SQUINTER: You’re not stuck in Oasis concert traffic...

SQUINTER: You’re not stuck in Oasis concert traffic...

WE’VE all said it – and we’ve all heard the inevitable reply.

ANDRÉE MURPHY: No, Chief Constable – the police can't have two masters

ANDRÉE MURPHY: No, Chief Constable – the police can't have two masters

NEWS last month that the PSNI Chief Constable was in conflict with the Justice Minister about who should write what letters to whom was revealing on many levels.

DÚLRA: Let’s be grateful for Tyto’s life’s work

DÚLRA: Let’s be grateful for Tyto’s life’s work

TYTO was a truly unique dog – on a global scale. She had special powers, so special that today dogs in France, Spain and Australia are following the path that she forged.

JUDE COLLINS: What of the questions that don't get asked?

JUDE COLLINS: What of the questions that don't get asked?

NELL McCafferty in 1987 spoke the truth and paid the price.

ARTS: Banned in Afghanistan, a young artist is coming to Belfast to chase her dreams

ARTS: Banned in Afghanistan, a young artist is coming to Belfast to chase her dreams

WHEN I hear complaints about the Arts Council, I remind the speaker that no matter what the conditions and opportunities are here for artists, we can actually make art. That's not the case everywhere.

HEALTHWISE: Make sure you don’t waste all that goodness

HEALTHWISE: Make sure you don’t waste all that goodness

WHEN vegetables are cooked in certain conditions this can have an impact on nutritional quality of the final product. This is true of the B and C group vitamins which can be reduced or destroyed.

Gaelic Games: Carey get past the challenge of 13-man St Gall's

Gaelic Games: Carey get past the challenge of 13-man St Gall's

DESPITE their best efforts, 13-man St Gall's lost out on Friday as Carey took advantage to get their Intermediate Hurling Championship semi-final ambitions back on the rails.

THE WEEK IN VIEW: Why won't Catholics just join in the Orange fun?

THE WEEK IN VIEW: Why won't Catholics just join in the Orange fun?

CHIEF Constable Jon Boutcher wants Catholics to head on over to Shaftesbury Square next July 12th and enjoy watching a parade they're not allowed to take part in.