South Belfast News

Kevin Davidson murder: Court told victim died from strangulation

A MAN and a woman have appeared in court in charged with the murder of Kevin Davidson in South Belfast. The body of the 34 year-old was found in a property in Donegall Avenue last Saturday evening.

Viewers in the North unable to watch RTÉ News bulletins during Olympic Games

BROADCASTER RTÉ say they will not air any live news bulletins which contain Olympic footage to viewers in the North due to licensing rights.

Belfast's first openly gay mayor gets set for Pride parade

LORD Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Micky Murray, has highlighted Belfast Pride’s vital economic role as he attends a second week of events as part of the city’s biggest cross-community festival.

Man and woman charged with murder of Kevin Davidson

TWO people have been charged with the murder of Kevin Davidson in South Belfast last weekend.

Job vacancies at South Belfast Irish language centre An Droichead

AN Droichead in South Belfast are currently recruiting for a number of roles in their organisation.

Enquiry office at Woodbourne to close next week

THE enquiry office at Woodbourne Police Station on the Stewartstown Road is to close on August 1.

American Survivor teams up with Geraldine to bring clerical abuse story to Féile stage

A HARD-HITTING play chronicling a clerical sexual abuse survivor's journey from 1980s Philadelphia to the present day will be in the spotlight at this year's Féile an Phobail.

ARTS: Féile na hAbhann makes a splash with Waterworks

For the past seven years, Féile na hAbhann has been organised by LORAG, the Market Development Association and partners in the Short Strand to connect the citizens of Belfast to the beauty, wonder and joy of the River Lagan.

South Belfast murder investigation launched after body of Kevin Davidson (34) found

POLICE have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in South Belfast over the weekend.

Curtain to go up on Brassneck's 25th play during Féile

A NEW play by Brassneck Theatre Company is set to premiere during Féile An Phobail next month.

Mindful Moment: How an impish Dalai Lama tickled my fancy

It was a crisp cold clear morning in October 2000 when I first met His Holiness the Dalai Lama up at Belfast International Airport. The air was sharp, and the anticipation of meeting such an esteemed figure made the chill sink deeper into my bones.

HEALTHWISE: Saturated fat swaps can make things easier

MOST people where we live eat too much saturated fat, salt and sugar and should reduce the amount they consume. Examples of these foods include chocolate, confectionery, cakes, biscuits, puddings, pastries, jams, honey, syrups, butter, lard, ghee, savoury snacks, cream and ice cream, fried foods, sugar sweetened beverages, rich sauces and gravies as well as condiments such as mayonnaise and soy sauce.

SQUINTER: Good boney/bad boney: Make your mind up

THE Belfast Telegraph on Monday brought us the shocking news that the Craigyhill bonfire is controlled by a UDA loan shark who’s made a fortune from cleaning windows.

MOVIES: Let’s twist again – time to go tornado-hunting

TwistersWhen the original Twister came out in 1996, it (forgive the pun) blew audiences away with absolutely phenomenal special effects for the time.

GERRY ADAMS: Dunnes Stores strikers are Irish heroes

FORTY years ago this month, ten workers from the Henry Street branch of Dunnes Stores in Dublin's city centre went on strike to protest against the selling of produce from apartheid South Africa. A year later, the group was joined by another worker, Brendan Barron, from the Crumlin store, bringing their number to eleven. The strike lasted for almost three years.

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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