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PSNI investigate attack on young boy by gang of youths in Falls Park

POLICE are appealing for information after a video circulating on social media showed a young boy being assaulted by a group of youths in the Falls Park.

'IRA bombers' captured by British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace were innocent

THE PSNI has confirmed that four suspects supposedly captured by British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace during his army career were never prosecuted.

Ryan is Belfast's new Mayor and Áine is Deputy Mayor of the city

SINN Féin Councillor Ryan Murphy has been installed as the Lord Mayor of Belfast, taking over the chain of office from party colleague Tina Black.

Gerry Adams recalls attempts to run him off the road on his bike

FORMER Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has decided to give up cycling – and he says attempts to run him off the road and sectarian abuse are part of the reason he's decided to hang up his helmet.

Sean Fox murder: 67-year-old man released after questioning

A MAN who was arrested in connection with the murder of Sean Fox in West Belfast last October has been released.

Special day as Freedom of the City is conferred on Dáithí

A SPECIAL ceremony has been held at City Hall to confer the Freedom of The City on six-year-old Ballymurphy boy Dáithí MacGabhann.

OPINION: Making a splash with a Big Idea on 25th anniversary of Good Friday Agreement

Twenty five years ago in prehistoric times, before cancel culture, wokeism, social media, a computer controlled society, mobile communication devices, media presenters relationships (who cares?) dominating the news instead of hard news, and the World Wide Web; when romance was alive between people and you were allowed to compliment a member of the opposite sex without having to defend yourself, we had just signed the Belfast Agreement.

JUDE COLLINS: Citizens' assembly will be key to new Ireland conversation

MARK Carruthers of the BBC conducted an interview with Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald last Sunday, and inevitably the question of a reunited Ireland came up. Inevitably also, Carruthers noted that opinion polls show that there is not a majority in NEI in favour of a reunited Ireland.

£2m of cannabis seized after search of lorry at Belfast Harbour

THE PSNI have recovered suspected herbal cannabis with an estimated street value of around £2million in the Dargan Road area of Belfast.

Police investigating several overnight arson attacks in West Belfast

POLICE are investigating several reports of arson across the city during the early hours of Thursday and Friday – most of them in the West of the city. The PSNI received reports of multiple reports across West Belfast where phone masts and electric boxes had been set alight during the early hours of the morning. Inspector Hamilton said: "We received five reports between 11.15pm on Thursday and 3.45am on Friday of phone masts and an electric box on fire. Colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service attended each report and extinguished the fires. "We first received a report at around 11.15pm on Thursday evening that a phone mast in the Donegall Road area had been set alight.

Youth organisations welcome Department's decision not to proceed with cuts

EARLY years and youth organisations have welcomed the decision by the Department of Education not to proceed with proposed cuts to their services.

Arrests linked to East Belfast UVF after £100,000 of drugs seized

TWO men have been arrested by police investigating criminality linked to the East Belfast UVF. A quantity of suspected Class A controlled drugs with an estimated street value of £100,000 has also been seized.

IRISH MUSIC SCENE: Excitement builds as new releases make summer waves

AS early summer breathes new life into the Irish music scene, a vibrant tapestry of fresh sounds and emerging talents is captivating audiences across the nation. From enchanting pop-R&B blends to powerful alternative rock anthems, the Irish music landscape is evolving, with a diverse range of genres and artists pushing boundaries and igniting excitement.

Man arrested after video emerges of taxi driver threatening passenger with firearm

A 48-year-old man has been arrested after a video circulating on social media appears to show a taxi driver threatening a passenger with a firearm.

Féile '80s and '90s night starting to take shape

THE very best of the '80s and '90s is coming to the Falls Park this August.

NIFL Premiership: Cliftonville and Coleraine do battle again in bid for final spot

Gallery: Eggcitement at Lámh Dhearg Easter camp

Celtic and Manchester United legend Brian McClair enjoys West Belfast hospitality

Gaelic Games: Bohill rues another slow start as Antrim made to pay by Cats

MIKE TOMLINSON: The legacy of slavery bites back

IRISH MUSIC SCENE: Psychedelic sun-rays ahead of summer festivals

Soccer opinion: Domestic dominance continues for treble-bound Celtic

BOOK REVIEW: Belfast With Dinosaurs is a farcical metaphor for the conflict

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