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.
A MOTION by a West Belfast MLA calling for the introduction of onsite drug testing at festivals and concerts has been passed by the Assembly.
WEST Belfast MLA Gerry Carroll has handed a letter into the Housing Executive offices over what he claims are 'extortionate' maintenance fees for tenants.
CLIFTONVILLE Sports Direct Premiership clash with Glentoran on Friday evening has been called off due to the adverse weather conditions.
"WE want people to have a laugh" is the message from those behind the critically acclaimed 'The Unholylands', which hits cinemas across Ireland and the UK today.
POLICE say they will deploy resources and have urged parents to be aware after reports of young people fighting at a North Belfast interface.
An inquest into the death of Belfast schoolboy Noah Donohoe has been postponed until 2026.
SOME schools in Belfast have begun informing parents that they will be closing early on Friday "in the interests of safety" due to Storm Amy.
AN Independent Panel of Inquiry which has been established to investigate the circumstances of the Falls Curfew in July 1970 will convene on Friday.
A ROW has erupted in Belfast City Council over a decision on whether to extend the timeframe for residents to respond to dual language street sign requests from 21 days to 28 days.
CELTIC fans heading to Scotland today for the club's first home game in the UEFA Europa League have been left in limbo after being told their sailing has been delayed.
FIFTEEN Irish citizens who were on board Global Sumud Flotilla vessels trying to reach Gaza have been detained by the Israeli navy.
AN Armagh woman has begun a seven-day hunger strike to raise money for Palestine Aid charity.
QUEEN'S University Belfast have welcomed two Palestinian students who have arrived to further their education.
THE first ever Irish language policy approved by Belfast City Council has been hailed "a historic milestone for the Irish language in the city".
THE family of a four-year old West Belfast girl say there is "hope" after over £195,000 was raised in a matter of days to support potentially life-saving cancer treatment for her.