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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Woman assaulted in Botanic hate crime

POLICE are treating an assault on a woman in South Belfast on Wednesday night as a hate crime.

Casement Park 'stuck in limbo of Executive dysfunction': SDLP man

THE leader of the Opposition in Stormont says the redevelopment of Casement Park is "stuck in the limbo of Executive dysfunction".

Falls Park Haunted House as Féile Halloween parade and fireworks set to be biggest ever

THE Belfast sky will light up for Féile’s annual Halloween Parade and Fireworks Display to cap off Féile an Phobail’s Halloween programme.

160 new homes in Belfast – 94 between Finaghy Road North and Blacks Road

THREE residential developments providing 160 new homes in the city have been approved by council’s Planning Committee.

Nominations open in for Kennedy Centre Aisling Education Award

WITH nominations continuing to roll in for this year’s Aisling Awards the manager of the Kennedy Centre, John Jones, is urging readers to nominate educational establishments and school projects to be shortlisted for this year’s Education Award.

£40,000 worth of cocaine uncovered during search of house in West Belfast

SUSPECTED cocaine with a street value of approximately £40,000 has been uncovered in a house in West Belfast.

Palestinian events to the fore as Féile na Carraige gets underway in Upper Springfield

THE annual Féile na Carraige is underway in the Upper Springfield area of West Belfast, with a packed programme of events running until Saturday.

St Dominic's pupils set to volunteer in Zambia next summer

TWO West Belfast schoolgirls are preparing to volunteer in Zambia next summer to help provide support for local projects.

Newtownabbey woman's death not being treated as murder

THE death of a young mother in Newtownabbey is not being treated as murder, police have said.

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after body discovered in Newtownabbey

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the discovery of a woman's body in Newtownabbey.

St Mary's on the Hill Primary School marks 125th anniversary

ST Mary's on the Hill Primary School in Glengormley have marked 125 years of education, community, and growth with a heartfelt celebration that brought together pupils, staff, and members of the wider community.

Regeneration of Castle Street will 'transform' major gateway into city centre

THE long-awaited regeneration of the Castle Street area has officially begun, as demolition work commenced this week on the derelict Norwich Union House.

10-year-old Saraya scoops prestigious dance award

A WEST Belfast school girl is celebrating after winning a prestigious dance award at the weekend.

West Belfast MLA calls for a dedicated mother and baby unit

WEST Belfast MLA Órlaithí Flynn has received cross-party support for her motion calling for a dedicated mother and baby unit in the North.

Cycle route will connect Colin to the city centre

WORK is due to begin on the first step towards delivering a safe, continuous cycle route through 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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