Older people in West Belfast celebrated in storytelling project

OLDER people in West Belfast are getting together and telling their stories in an innovative and bold new community-based project, A Tapestry of Time.  

New centre opens in West Belfast to help children struggling with mental health challenges

A NEW psychological therapy centre has opened its doors in West Belfast, offering a creative and compassionate approach to supporting young people’s mental health.

Celebrations as Scarlett (11) secures back-to-back Irish dancing World Championship titles

THERE were celebrations at Gaelscoil na Mona on Monday for P7 pupil Scarlett Harbinson after becoming back-to-back Irish dancing world champion.

West Belfast actor Marty Maguire set to make West End debut in June

A WEST Belfast actor is set to make his West End debut later this year.

Hundreds turn out for second annual Out of the Darkness walk

OVER 500 people took to the streets of West Belfast as the sun rose on Sunday morning to remember loved ones who had died by suicide.

Sheehan welcomes progress on Irish Medium Education Bill

WEST Belfast MLA Pat Shehan has welcomed progress on his Irish Medium Education workforce legislation in the Assembly.

West Belfast Partnership Board invests in energy efficiency

THE West Belfast Partnership Board has announced a major milestone in its journey toward sustainability through the completion of a comprehensive programme of energy efficiency upgrades and a new green electricity partnership.

More than 300,000 households to get £100 heating payment

THE Stormont Executive has announced £100 payments for low income households in the North to help tackle high fuel costs.

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Springhill families welcome inquest verdict date 54 years after loved ones were shot dead

THE families of those killed in the Springhill massacre have said the confirmation of a date for the inquest verdict is a long-overdue milestone—one that comes after 54 years of waiting, fighting and being denied the truth.

Residents urged to be wary after flash flooding

MANHOLES covers were lifted during flash flooding in parts of West Belfast on Wednesday.

Renewed concern over scramblers in Falls Park

SDLP West Belfast Councillor Paul Doherty has expressed concern about large numbers of scramblers gathering in Falls Park.

Further fuel protests could take place next week

FURTHER fuel protests could potentially take place next week following demonstrations on Tuesday.

Belfast DJ Billy Gillies to headline Féile Dance Night in August

RENOWNED Belfast DJ Billy Gillies will headline this year’s Féile Dance Night at the Falls Park on Saturday, August 8.

'I don't get caught up in Donald Trump and his games': Fr Magill

A WEST Belfast priest says he prefers not to get caught up in Donald Trump's games following criticism by the US President of Pope Leo.