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WE SAY: When 300 cars are more important than 300 new homes, we really are in dire straits
7+ hour, 19+ min ago (397+ words) Back in 2015, the late Pope Francis, upbraiding US politicians, insisted that "there is no social or moral justification, no justification whatsoever, for the lack of housing." Later, he spoke up for the right of families to "decent housing, fitting for…...
'Institutional Sabotage' blamed for housing blockages
5+ hour, 31+ min ago (427+ words) Bureaucratic blocks on housing development are making it impossible to build much-needed homes. That's the view of West Belfast's top builder Aidan Flynn who was responding to this week's Andersonstown News-North Belfast News editorial blasting roadblocks erected by government bodies…...
Project success in breaking barriers and building shared space in North Belfast
8+ hour, 22+ min ago (487+ words) A North Belfast community project has been commended for its efforts in breaking down physical and mental barriers in areas that suffered some of the worst violence during the Troubles. TASCIT (Twaddell Ardoyne Shankill Communities in Transition) is a cross-community…...
Tributes paid to lifelong republican Eilish Mateer
8+ hour, 22+ min ago (270+ words) THE death has occurred of Eilish Mateer, lifelong republican and former member of Cumann na m Ban. Eilish was a republican activist in 1964 for Independent Republican candidate Billy Mc Millen. She was present when the election offices in Divis Street…...
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7+ hour, 48+ min ago (16+ words) 'I feared I was going to die' " Sheila recalls horrific attack by two dogs'Belfast Media Group...
Gaelic Games: Antrim leave it late but earn a second Leinster Championship victory over Down
7+ hour, 40+ min ago (846+ words) Leinster U20 Hurling Championship Tier 2 ANTRIM 2-21 Down 1-13 At QUB Dub ANTRIM's U20 squad returned to action following their weekend victory in Westmeath as they looked to make it two wins in succession when they welcomed Ulster rivals Down to the Dub in…...
3. 75m investment will boost job creation and local businesses in North Belfast
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (474+ words) A "3. 75 M business boost for North Belfast will create new jobs and opportunities for small businesses to grow. North City Business Centre (NCBC) announced today that it has received significant investment in three key sites across North Belfast, supported by…...
Terry 'Cruncher' O'Neill 'was a dedicated republican activist whose musical talent lifted the spirits of many"
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (348+ words) TRIBUTES have been paid following the death'of republican activist Terry "Cruncher" O"Neill. From the New Lodge, Terry was also a gifted musician.'He passed away on Easter Sunday. As well as being a renowned musician, Terry also turned to…...
GALLERY: Easter Tuesday commemoration takes place in Ardoyne
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (18+ words) Belfast Media Group GALLERY: Easter Tuesday commemoration takes place in Ardoyne...
Claire wants to help other grieving families who have lost a baby
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (765+ words) A WEST Belfast woman is using her own heartache of losing a baby to support other families going through the same experience. Claire Hunter (35) received the devastating news of her miscarriage just two weeks before the 20-week scan of her…...