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Minister launches new Health Deal in West Belfast

A NEW partnership between the public and the Health and Social Care system, has been launched by Health Minister Robbie Butler in West Belfast.

Unwrap Belfast at Christmas as the city lights up for the festive season this weekend

BELFAST is inviting residents, businesses and communities to discover the people, places and experiences that make the city sparkle with a new city-wide campaign – Unwrap Belfast at Christmas.

GERRY ADAMS: My new book – read all about it!

MY new book – Unlawfully Detained – written with Timothy O’Grady, will be launched by Ronan Bennett on Saturday, November 28, in Ionad Eileen Howell/St Comgall’s at 12.45pm. Published by Greenisland Press it deals in part with my successful legal challenge in the British Supreme Court in 2020, against convictions I received for attempting to escape from internment in the 1970s.

End of an era as demolition of iconic Dockers Club commences

WORK has started to demolish the iconic Dockers Club in the Sailortown area of North Belfast, marking the end of an era.

'Large number' of schools receive threatening emails again

A THREATENING email has been sent to a large number of schools across the North - following a similar incident in October.

Petition of Concern use criticised in late night Stormont debate on Irish-medium Bill

SINN Féin's Pat Sheehan has criticised the use of the Petition of Concern to block legislation around Irish-medium education as a "disgraceful abuse of a mechanism designed to protect minorities."

New SLOW road markings for Suffolk Road after recent accidents

NEW SLOW road markings have been installed along the Suffolk Road to help improve road safety on the stretch of road where there has been a number of accidents involving pedestrians, including young children.

Ballymurphy and Springhill families honoured at City Hall

LORD Mayor Councillor Róis Máire Donnelly has honoured the Ballymurphy and Springhill families on their campaigns for truth and justice over many decades for their loved ones.

Holiday Hunger Bill passes at Stormont despite DUP opposition

A HOLIDAY Hunger Bill which will support children with meals during school holidays has been passed at Stormont despite opposition from the DUP.

Gaelic Games: Sweeney stars as Johnnies earn late comeback win over Omagh to earn Ulster final spot

Bridie McMenamin Shield - Semi-FinalSt John's 3-11 St Enda's OMAGH 2-13At Corrigan Park

Comhairle na Gaelscolaíochta 'concerned' at Petition of Concern use

THE representative body for Irish-medium education in the north have said they are "concerned" about the use of a Petition of Concern by the DUP to block legislation on Irish-medium education.

'I wanted to clear mummy's name': Damages case settled against MoD by daughter of woman shot dead by British soldiers

THE daughter of a woman shot dead by British soldiers in West Belfast more than half a century ago says her mother's name is finally cleared.

Victims' families call on DUP to come clean over relationship with Ulster Resistance

THE cousin of a West Belfast man murdered by the UDA has called on DUP leader Gavin Robinson to come clean on the party's relationship with Ulster Resistance.

Irish language youth organisation writes to Jon Burrows urging him not to sign DUP Petition of Concern

Fóram na nÓg have written to the leader of the UUP, Jon Burrows, regarding the DUP's move to block legislation on Irish-medium education.

Gaelic Games: Cushendun end 19-year wait for glory, whilst Dunloy are crowned Ulster champs

Another weekend has come and gone and with the the club GAA seasons are on the cusp of wrapping up as the season hits its final few weeks of Ulster championship action.

Soccer: Cliftonville boss Magilton hopes his side can take improve ahead of Glens visit this evening

SOCCER: Shevlin strike condemns Reds to fifth straight defeat

Gaelic Games: JHC - Paddies are crowned Junior champions after Belfast derby win over Lamh's

Gaelic Games: 13-man Ardoyne come unstuck by Ballymena in final clash

PLATING UP: Prawn and asparagus parmesan risotto

HEALTHWISE: It’s that colds and flu time of year yet again

ROBIN LIVINGSTONE: My return to the Biggest Show in the Country was never going to end well

ANDRÉE MURPHY: Micheál Martin out of step with the Garvaghy unity of purpose

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