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A CELTIC supporters' group have said that they have been left "humbled and honoured" after their banner in honour of Brendan 'Bik' McFarlane was displayed during a hunger strike commemoration on Sunday.

Hundreds take part in run ahead of hunger strike commemoration in Belfast

As part of Sunday’s National Hunger Strike Commemoration, Belfast hosted a 5K Commemorative Run, which took place in Colin Glen Forest Park this morning.

Grosvenor Road pensioner (81) dies following road traffic collision

A MAN in his 80s has died following a road traffic collision in West Belfast this morning.

Brother of Twinbrook stabbing victim appears in court charged with his murder

THE brother of the man who was stabbed to death in Twinbrook on Thursday evening has appeared in court charged with his murder.

Residents return to their homes after two-day New Lodge security alert

RESIDENTS from Victoria Parade in the New Lodge have now returned to their homes following a two-day security alert, however, police say they will keep a presence in the area.

Distillery Street closed at Grosvenor junction due to serious road traffic collision

DISTILLERY Street in West Belfast is closed at the junction with the Grosvenor Road due to a serious road traffic collision.

Rare photo of funeral of Short Strand IRA volunteer resurfaces 104 years on

A RARE photo of an IRA firing party at the funeral of volunteer Murtagh McAstocker has resurfaced, 104 years later.

ANDRÉE MURPHY: When and how to call time on power-sharing

NATIONALISM is in a bind. It has gained and maintained a significant share of the vote from unionism, and received enough transfers from Alliance voters to earn the First Minister position.

West Belfast dad's frustration as son not entitled to school bus pass to North Belfast

A WEST Belfast dad says it is "unfair" that his son is not entitled to free transport as he prepares to start his new school.

ROBIN LIVINGSTONE: Jamie Bryson's cunning plan will leave only more anger and grief

IT’S the endless fun that keeps non-unionists coming back for more. Every time Stephen Nolan hits up Jamie Bryson on speed-dial, drivers in their cars turn the volume up a couple of beeps; tradesmen nod at their dust- and paint-stained radios and smile at each other; joggers roll their eyes to no-one in particular, but press their ear buds a little bit tighter.

West Belfast man Pól Deeds set to be named North's first Irish Language Commissioner

A WEST Belfast man is set to be named as the North’s first Irish Language Commissioner. According to the BBC Pól Deeds is expected to be confirmed in the role in the coming weeks. Originally from the Glen Road, the former St Mary’s man is the Deputy Chief Executive of the cross-border body Foras na Gaeilge and is the grandson of Jimmy Webb, who had a long-standing relationship with the Andersonstown News. Last month, along with Foras na Gaeilge’s Chief Executive Seán Ó Coinn, Pól met with Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to discuss greater visibility and promotion of the Irish language, including at the new Grand Central Station in Belfast. Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín welcomed news that the appointment of the North’s first Irish Language Commissioner is imminent.

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Celtic ultras 'humbled' after use of 'Bik' McFarlane banner during hunger strike commemoration

Three children in hospital after being struck by a car in West Belfast

Mary Lou tells hunger-strike commemoration: 'Time to write the next chapter of our nation’s story'

Man arrested following New Lodge security alert

Hundreds take part in run ahead of hunger strike commemoration in Belfast

Grosvenor Road pensioner (81) dies following road traffic collision

Brother of Twinbrook stabbing victim appears in court charged with his murder

Residents return to their homes after two-day New Lodge security alert

Distillery Street closed at Grosvenor junction due to serious road traffic collision

Rare photo of funeral of Short Strand IRA volunteer resurfaces 104 years on

ANDRÉE MURPHY: When and how to call time on power-sharing

West Belfast dad's frustration as son not entitled to school bus pass to North Belfast

ROBIN LIVINGSTONE: Jamie Bryson's cunning plan will leave only more anger and grief

West Belfast man Pól Deeds set to be named North's first Irish Language Commissioner

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