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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Terminally-ill brother of Paul 'Topper' Thompson receives hospital apology from Chief Constable

THE terminally-ill brother of West Belfast man Paul ‘Topper’ Thompson who was murdered in 1994 has received an apology from PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher in hospital.

Unionists were against homes being built for Catholics in Poleglass: Those behind racist graffiti need a history lesson

A WEST Belfast MLA says those behind racist graffiti in Poleglass need a history lesson.

Féile fun coming to the north of the city this August

THE annual Féile an Tuaiscirt (Festival of the North) is bringing festival fun to North Belfast this August.

Police at the scene after crash in Cavendish Street

POLICE are at the scene of a crash in Cavendish Street on Wednesday morning.

Road resurfacing scheme brings improvements to Norglen area

RESIDENTS of Norglen in West Belfast can finally breathe a sigh of relief as long-awaited road resurfacing works kick-off, marking a major win for the local community.

Work begins to transform Falls Park for major Féile concerts

WORK has begun to transform the Falls Park ahead of a number of major concerts during Féile an Phobail next month.

Andersonstown street collection raises over £3,000 for NI Hospice

A WONDERFUL team of dedicated volunteers and NI Hospice’s Friends of Andersonstown Support Group raised an amazing £3,034.84 from a street collection on the Andersonstown Road.

West Belfast event to mark 20th anniversary of end of IRA armed campaign

AS the 20th anniversary of the formal end of the IRA’s armed campaign nears, an event is to be held in West Belfast to mark the historic occasion.

Prison service recruitment billboard vandalised on Antrim Road

A RECRUITMENT billboard for the Prison Service has been vandalised in North Belfast.

No police action to be taken over Kneecap's Glastonbury gig

NO police action is to be taken over Irish language rap trio Kneecap following their performance at Glastonbury.

Call for Council probe after statue of Mary Ann McCracken is damaged

SINN Féin councillor Ronan McLaughlin has called for a full investigation after damage was caused to the statue of Mary Ann McCracken at Belfast City Hall.

WATCH PREVIEW: Gerry Adams bio-pic set for cinema release post-Galway Film Fleadh premiere

A NEW film reflecting on Gerry Adams' 60 years of activism in the North — from prisoner to elder statesman — is set for cinema release later this year.

New podcast by Maddens Bar aiming to promote traditional music scene in Ireland

MADDENS Bar, Belfast's traditional Irish pub renowned for its authentic atmosphere and rich connection to the city's cultural heritage, has launched a new podcast which is hoping to promote the Irish traditional music scene here.

SDLP leader nominates Francesca Albanese for Nobel Peace Prize

SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP has nominated Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Council's likely purchase of historic Assembly Rooms building welcomed

THE historic Assembly Rooms building could be brought back into public use by Belfast City Council.

NIFL Premiership: Reds boost playoff hopes with comeback win at Carrick

NIFL Premiership: Magilton excited for Cup final build-up as Reds return to league action

Gaelic Games: Rossa fend off Ballycastle rally to claim opening win

Gaelic Games: Carryduff win cross-city clash at Sarsfield's

TUV want Casement renamed after a British royal – and Andytown doesn't rule it out

ROBIN LIVINGSTONE: David Trimble’s Catholic problem was well hidden

SQUINTER: Loyalist Human Resources departments thrive

WE SAY: Irish language signage victory was inevitable

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