IN a world where opinions are free but facts are sacred, there is real value to reliable news.

And as a purveyor of public service journalism, speaking truth to power and standing up for our communities, the Andersonstown News/North Belfast News/South Belfast News and belfastmedia.com we are delivering real value to our readers.

But being a trusted, reliable, facts-first source of news comes with a price tag. And, increasingly, as the old advertising-funding-editorial model of newspaper production collapses, it’s vital that our online readers support our efforts so that your favourite publications can continue to deliver you the quality journalism, compelling features and hard-hitting opinion writers which have served our community well since 1972.

That's why from this week we are limiting our free articles to five a month while offering you the entirety of the Belfast Media output for just £3.99 a month. That's less than a pound a week to stay plugged in to the city's premier weekly titles which have served the city and beyond across fifty years of conflict and peace.  

So, we urge you to subscribe to our online edition to play your vital part in keeping independent news media alive — and thriving.

You can sign up to belfastmedia.com for just £3.99 a month by clicking on the subscribe button at the top of the page.