Conor McParland

Conor McParland joined Belfast Media in the summer of 2014 working as a freelance journalist at the sportsdesk and later the Andersonstown News as a reporter. Since May 2016, he works as a news journalist for the North Belfast News and contributes weekly to both the Andersonstown News and South Belfast News.

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Beechmount DJ Tommy Twin sets sights on new Irish nightclub in Albufeira

BEECHMOUNT DJ Tommy Twin says plans are in place for the first Irish nightclub in Albufeira.

SDLP man's concerns over delayed housing repairs in the Colin area

DELAYS to emergency and routine repairs by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) have been revealed in the Colin area.

Pothole repairs in Divis Drive welcomed following residents' complaints

POTHOLES in a street at the bottom of the Glen Road have been reparied following concerns from local residents.

Rossnareen Flats: Housing Executive commits to interim improvements

LOCAL Sinn Féin representatives have welcomed a commitment from the Housing Executive to carry out a series of much-needed interim improvements at Rossnareen flats, following ongoing engagement with residents.

Talks between PSNI and Department for Infrastructure over paramilitary flags welcomed

TALKS between the PSNI and the Department for Infrastructure on how to deal with the erection of paramilitary flags in the North have been welcomed.

Restoration work could lead to the reopening of Clifton Street Cemetery

RESTORATION works is underway at Clifton Street Cemetery, one of North Belfast’s most significant historical sites.

'Children with special educational needs should be a priority'

WEST Belfast MLA Danny Baker has called on the Education Minister to ensure children with special educational needs (SEN) are a priority for his department.

Suzy raises £300,000 for cancer charities thanks to success in inaugural beauty pageant

A BELFAST woman has helped raise thousands of pounds for cancer charities after getting involved in beauty pageants.

Noodle and coffee restaurant bringing the taste of Hong Kong to South Belfast

A NEW unique noodle and coffee restaurant bringing the taste of Hong Kong to South Belfast has celebrated its official opening.

New play based on East Belfast GAA to debut at Lyric Theatre

A NEW play inspired by an East Belfast GAA team, modern day sectarianism and the prospect of a united Ireland is set to debut in Belfast next month.

An AI walk through history in the company of the late Éamon Phoenix

A NEW archive collection has been launched to build upon the legacy of the renowned late historian Éamon Phoenix.

Village delight at new homes on historic site

A LISTED building which was once home to a thriving flax mill in the heart of the Village area of South Belfast is being transformed into 54 new homes by Clanmil Housing.

Andersonstown Traditional and Contemporary Music School set to close

A WEST Belfast traditional music school which has been providing tuition for over 30 years is to close in the coming months.

Gerry Kelly hits out at 'unnecessary force' used to arrest four youths in North Belfast

NORTH Belfast MLA Gerry Kelly has hit out at the PSNI for using “unnecessary force” when arresting four youths from a car on Clifton Street. The incident on Wednesday evening was captured on video and shows police forcibly manhandling the young people from the vehicle. The video shows one of the youths with his hands in the air as he is dragged to the ground by officers.

£300,000 worth of drugs seized in Whiterock

A QUANTITY of drugs with an estimated value of £300,000 has been seized from a house in the Whiterock area of West Belfast.

Senior Championship Round-Up: Johnnies, Rossa and Lámh's with important wins but St Gall's falter late on

Soccer: Cliftonville kickstart their season with victory over Glenavon

Gaelic Games: Pearse's survive spirited Éire Óg rally to clinch top spot

Gaelic Games: Antrim announce new GAA Operations Manager

Sectarian chanting by Dublin fans prompts three BBCNI on-air apologies

WE SAY: An English lesson in symbols

SQUINTER: Flag fever takes hold in Blighty

JUDE COLLINS: Testing times for our education system

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