Andersonstown News

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PROPERTY PULSE: House with green space like modern-day Garden of Eden in Covid-era property market

A front or back garden is having a dramatic upward impact on the price of property during the pandemic.

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Still time to enjoy moments of joy at the EastSide Arts Festival

The EastSide Arts Festival wraps up 16th August but there is still lots to see and do across music, theatre, literature, story-telling, visual art, talks and tours under the theme, moments of Joy. Events can be enjoyed online from the comfort of your own home, outdoors in person, or in a small number of East Belfast locations as part of a live, socially distanced audience – all within Covid-19 safety guidelines

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VIDEO REPORT: Maskey slams City Cemetery war grave vandals

WEST Belfast MP Paul Maskey has hit out at those responsible for the vandalism of up to 20 war graves in the City Cemetery.

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Virtual Féile a huge success

OVER 250,000 people tuned in for this year’s ground-breaking Virtual Féile.

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Dúlra: The secret of the perfect ramble - a great walking stick

Without a walking stick, Dúlra wouldn’t go rambling at all. He’d turn his back on nature and the Belfast hills.

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OPINION - DR MICHAEL DONNELLY: We can repair the economy, we can't repair lungs

20 million cases and one million deaths being approached before we get a vaccine!

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WATCH: As shop vacancies soar, business expert says Boris must stump up £10bn to rescue economy

A top economic commentator and property specialist is warning of economic meltdown if the British Government doesn't come through with a £10bn Covid-19 emergency fund for small businesses in the North.

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WATCH: New pedestrian bridge installed at Springfield Dam

A NEW pedestrian bridge has been installed at Springfield Dam as the redevelopment of the site heads for an October completion.

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McLarnon family welcome PPS clarity on 1969 killing by now-deceased RUC man

THE son of murdered Ardoyne man Samuel McLarnon says he “expected” that there wouldn’t be prosecutions in the wake of a new forensic review of the 1969 killing.

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Family gathers for charity walk in memory of road victim Nuala Mackel

A WALK to celebrate the life of mother-of-four Nuala Mackel is set to take place amongst family and friends along one of her favourite trails on Divis Mountain this Saturday 15 August.

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VIRTUAL CITY HALL MEETING: Council rejects bid to establish commission following bullying allegations

BELFAST City Council has rejected a Sinn Féin proposal to establish an independent commission to examine alleged complaints of harassment and bullying of staff at City Hall.

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VIDEO REPORT: Shoppers adapt rapidly to face mask regulations

WEST BELFAST shoppers have been adapting well to new regulations that made face coverings compulsory in shops and enclosed public spaces from today.

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PD to remain closed after staff member tests positive for Covid-19

THE Andersonstown Social Club (PD) is to remain closed after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19.

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North Belfast man Leonard Nugent started out with a £20 wheelbarrow but went on to build a £20m company

A BELFAST native is hoping to inspire young people just starting out on their business careers that anything is possible with his new book.

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Petition lodged with City Hall to change name of Castle Street to James Connolly Street

FORMER Sinn Féin Belfast City Council group leader Jim McVeigh has called for Castle Street to be renamed James Connolly Street.