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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Gritting services 'denied' to Ligoniel residents

RESIDENTS in Ligoniel are being "denied" gritting services during cold snaps, a Sinn Féin councillor has complained.

Lower Ormeau residents welcome apartments plan rejection by Belfast City Council

A PROPOSED development of 13 private residential apartments in South Belfast has been rejected by Belfast City Council.

Planning rejection ‘a huge win’ for Market residents

BELFAST City Council have rejected a planning application for the former site of Sussex Place Convent School in the Market area of South Belfast.

Work begins to improve shop fronts on Antrim Road

WORK had finally begun on improvements to shop fronts of local businesses on the Antrim Road.

Clifton Street Irish language signage moves a step closer after Committee approval

THE erection of Irish language street signs on a North Belfast street has moved a step closer despite local responses not meeting the current Council policy criteria.

Occupant rescued as seven fire appliances battle blaze at North Belfast flat

SEVEN fire appliances were needed to deal with a fire at a flat in North Belfast on Wednesday morning.

Mother’s plea to grant surgery wish for Pearse

A NORTH Belfast mother is pleading for her wish of potentially life-changing surgery to be granted to her son without further delay.

MLA raises concerns over 'extreme difficulty' in accessing care packages

SINN Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín says many families are experiencing “extreme difficulty” accessing care packages for loved ones.

Large quantity of drugs disposed of in North Belfast

A HUGE quantity of drugs have been disposed of in North Belfast over the Christmas period.

Blackboard Awards 2022: Hazelwood hero says accolade is for all teachers

COMMITMENT and compassion have been the Covid-era watchwords of local teachers who will be honoured as 'beacons of hope' at the annual Blackboard Awards on Friday 4 March.

£100,000 worth of cocaine seized in Oldpark area

POLICE in north Belfast have recovered £100,000 worth of cocaine following the search of a vehicle in the Oldpark area.

Sinn Féin MLA calls for 'greening' of Bawnmore

THERE are growing calls for an environmental scheme to improve the quality of life for residents in Bawnmore.

Time for Council action on campaigns to enhance Waterworks: MP

NORTH Belfast MP John Finucane has called for action after the Waterworks Park in North Belfast finally re-opened to the public after a month-long closure.

WATCH: 24-hour SPAR and petrol station opens on Crumlin Road – and houses near completion

THE opening of a new 24-hour SPAR and petrol station on the Crumlin Road in North Belfast promises to be a real “community hub”, says the developer.

Lidl submits plans for new £6m store and drive-through café on Boucher Road

GERMAN supermarket retailer Lidl has launched a planning application for a new £6m store on the Boucher Road.

Soccer: Newington lift Steel and Sons Cup with Christmas Day win over Linfield Swifts

Sarsfield's teen Oisín Coleman named Translink Ulster GAA Young Volunteer of the Year

Boxing: Conlan relishing trip into the lion’s den against Wood

Soccer: Gowdy hoping to make up for previous disappointment

MIKE TOMLINSON: Twin headaches of Covid and Brexit will torment beleaguered Tories in 2022

ARTS: May 2022 bring women artists to the fore

ELLY ODHIAMBO: Band Aid bozos insulted Africans — and not just at Christmas

THE MOTOR MAN: Memories of the legendary Audi Sport Quattro S1

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