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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Tributes paid to veteran journalist Ken Reid

TRIBUTES have been paid to former UTV political editor Ken Reid (69) who has died following a long illness.

Clifton Street closed following accident

POLICE are urging motorists to avoid Clifton Street in North Belfast following a road traffic collision on Thursday morning.

City Hall blows £8million while arts sector looks on

IT'S the most expensive arts festival you never heard of and it cost £8m – all out of your pocket.

Helen was a 'beautiful light' who touched so many

A NORTH Belfast woman will be remembered as the "golden thread" that ran through everything.

Fortwilliam Youth Centre and Cedar Lodge School launch collaborative project

A NEW collaborative project between the Education Authority (EA) Youth Service and Cedar Lodge School will enable the North Belfast school to provide space and facilities for its 16 years+ pupils at Fortwilliam Youth Centre.

St Oliver Plunkett pupils learn of the benefits of healthy living

PUPILS at St Oliver Plunkett Primary School have learnt of the benefits of healthy living by taking part in the Big Healthy Breakfast Challenge.

£100 Winter Fuel Payment announced by Communities Minister

PENSIONERS in the North are to receive a one-off payment of £100 to help with winter fuel support.

Two arrested after early morning motorway pursuit ends in West Belfast

TWO men have been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences following an early-morning vehicle pursuit in West Belfast.

Woman dies after traffic collision at Hannahstown church

A WOMAN has died following a road traffic collision in West Belfast.

WATCH: 5G mast set alight on Andersonstown Road

A 5G mast has been set alight on the Andersonstown Road – it's the latest in a series of attacks on masts in West Belfast in recent years.

Concerns over anti-social behaviour in Dunville Park

YOUNG people as young as 12 are engaging in anti-social behaviour in Dunville Park in West Belfast.

DJ Tommy Twin set for second solo release

WEST Belfast DJ and producer Tommy Twin is set to release his second solo release.

New heritage project at St Comgall's to reconnect Falls and Divis with its local history

FALLS Community Council has received over £850,000 funding for a new heritage project at St Comgall's.

Specsavers' free eye test clinics for people experiencing homelessness

CLINICAL colleagues from Specsavers Park Centre in West Belfast have volunteered at a Simon Community site in Belfast to deliver free eye tests and glasses to people experiencing homelessness in the local area.

Star-studded hurling match to raise funds to bring injured Palestinian children to Ireland for treatment

HURLING stars from across Ireland will take part in a charity exhibition match to raise vital funds to help bring injured Palestinian children to Ireland for treatment.

Gallery: Hannahstown a hive of fun and energy

Boxing: Quinn to fight for Commonwealth honours on the June 28 'Belfast Brawl'

Gaelic Games: Vital fixtures for clubs as hurling heads towards the split

Gaelic Games: Gleeson to take time before deciding his future with Antrim

THE WEEK IN VIEW: Lies, damned lies and stupidity

SQUINTER: Live and dangerous! Not any more as GB News pull the plug

DÚLRA: We’re going raven bonkers in the city centre

HEALTHWISE: Spread it around: Margarine gets the nod over butter

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