Conor McParland

PSNI: 'No decision taken' over removal of controversial Westlink bonfire

THE PSNI say no decision has been taken in regards to the removal of the controversial Eleventh Night bonfire at the Westlink.

Councillors vote to remove controversial Westlink bonfire

BELFAST City councillors have voted this afternoon to remove the controversial Eleventh Night bonfire at the Westlink.

Calls for Westlink asbestos bonfire to be moved as it poses 'serious health risk'

THE are growing calls for the removal of the Eleventh Night bonfire near the Westlink over serious health concerns, including the threat it poses to the Royal Victoria Hospital and City Hospital power supply.

Three people taken to hospital after Antrim Road crash involving police car

THREE people have been taken to hospital following a crash on the Antrim Road on Wednesday morning.

Leisure Centre workers vote for industrial action over summer

MEMBERS of Unite and NIPSA employed at Belfast’s municipal leisure centres have voted overwhelmingly for industrial action.

Rare dragonfly discovered at Bog Meadows Nature Reserve

VOLUNTEERS at Bog Meadows Nature Reserve in West Belfast have discovered a rare black-tailed skimmer dragonfly – the first ever recorded in Belfast and only the second sighting in County Antrim.

Family 'hurt' that City Hall will not be lit up to raise awareness of late son's rare condition

THE family of a North Belfast boy who passed away from a rare illness two years ago say they have been left "hurt" after learning Belfast City Hall will not be lit up to raise awareness of his condition.

Bonfire asbestos now covered in gravel as NIE voices RVH and City Hospital power supply concerns

AN Eleventh Night bonfire situated beside a large pile of asbestos is now causing concern over the threat it poses to the Royal Victoria Hospital and City Hospital power supply.

Complaint against councillor who spoke Irish in chamber thrown out

SINN Féin Councillor Maighréad Ní Chonghaile has welcomed the dismissal of a complaint made against her for speaking in Irish during a meeting of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council.

New home to businesses on the Falls Road, Teach Chluain Ard is officially opened

A REFURBISHED former training and employment office on the Falls Road has become the new home to several businesses in West Belfast.

SDLP tell Alliance Environment Minister: 'Remove this deadly asbestos now!'

SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O’Toole has questioned the failure of Minister of Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir, to intervene at a bonfire site containing large amounts of deadly asbestos.

New play 'Julie' charts the tragic killing of West Belfast teenager Julie Livingstone

A POWERFUL new play exploring the tragic death of a 14-year-old Lenadoon schoolgirl killed by a plastic bullet fired by a British soldier in 1981 will premiere this August as part of Féile an Phobail. Written and performed by the niece of Julie Livingstone – the award-winning actress Charlotte McCurry – 'Julie' is the latest production from Belfast’s acclaimed Kabosh Theatre Company. Told through the eyes of Julie’s sister Bernadette, the play offers a vivid, heart-wrenching account of the events surrounding May 12, 1981, when Julie was shot in the head by a plastic bullet fired from a British Army saracen while she was returning home from a local shop with her best friend. Julie died the following day in hospital.

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PSNI: 'No decision taken' over removal of controversial Westlink bonfire

Councillors vote to remove controversial Westlink bonfire

Calls for Westlink asbestos bonfire to be moved as it poses 'serious health risk'

Three people taken to hospital after Antrim Road crash involving police car

Leisure Centre workers vote for industrial action over summer

Rare dragonfly discovered at Bog Meadows Nature Reserve

Family 'hurt' that City Hall will not be lit up to raise awareness of late son's rare condition

Bonfire asbestos now covered in gravel as NIE voices RVH and City Hospital power supply concerns

Complaint against councillor who spoke Irish in chamber thrown out

New home to businesses on the Falls Road, Teach Chluain Ard is officially opened

SDLP tell Alliance Environment Minister: 'Remove this deadly asbestos now!'

New play 'Julie' charts the tragic killing of West Belfast teenager Julie Livingstone

Economy Minister praises West Belfast training service providers Workforce during visit

New Forthspring peace mural marks decades of division and hope for a shared future

Young men from St Luke's FC celebrate completion of Young Ambassador programme

NIFL Premiership: Reds boost playoff hopes with comeback win at Carrick

NIFL Premiership: Magilton excited for Cup final build-up as Reds return to league action

Gaelic Games: Rossa fend off Ballycastle rally to claim opening win

Gaelic Games: Carryduff win cross-city clash at Sarsfield's

TUV want Casement renamed after a British royal – and Andytown doesn't rule it out

ROBIN LIVINGSTONE: David Trimble’s Catholic problem was well hidden

SQUINTER: Loyalist Human Resources departments thrive

WE SAY: Irish language signage victory was inevitable

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