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New hope for Dáithí as he moves on to urgent heart transplant list

THE family of a West Belfast boy waiting on a heart transplant say it is the "biggest news yet" after learning he has now been moved from the routine transplant list to the urgent heart transplant list.

Jesse Jackson's visits to Belfast left enduring impression

Civil rights icon the Rev Jesse Jackson, who passed away earlier today,made two impactful visits to Belfast, on each occasion nurturing civil rights, bridge-building and racial harmony.

Free breakfast club will kickstart the day for school kids on the Glen Road

A FREE breakfast club for children has been launched thanks to a new partnership between Foodstock charity and Clanmil Housing, supporting children and their families in the local community.

Gráinne and her family are back with new children's series

WEST Belfast singer-songwriter Gráinne Holland and her family are back with a new series of the award-winning Scoil Choille (Forest School).

Chinese New Year celebrations at St Paul’s Primary School

PUPILS at St Paul’s Primary School's nursery unit in West Belfast have been getting hands-on with Chinese language and culture – joined by friends from Fane Street Primary School – as they mark the start of Chinese New Year.

It's dash for ash in busy Hannahstown

It's dash for ash in busy Hannahstown

With a backdrop of stunning views over counties Antrim and Down, a simple wooden cross draped in a traditional purple Lenten sheet tells parishioners of St Joseph's Hannahstown that ashes will be delivered via 'drive thru' on Ash Wednesday.

Sinn Féin will not attend St Patrick’s Day events in the White House

Sinn Féin will not attend St Patrick’s Day events in the White House

SINN Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald says she will not attend St Patrick’s Day events at the White House this year.

Soccer: Cliftonville pay the price for late Swifts goals

Soccer: Cliftonville pay the price for late Swifts goals

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Forum told North's small population creating a healthcare headache

Forum told North's small population creating a healthcare headache

Top medical professionals have stressed the importance of scale in making all-Ireland healthcare viable.

'No more inquiry delays', Pat Finucane vigil hears

'No more inquiry delays', Pat Finucane vigil hears

THE family of murdered Belfast solicitor Pat Fincuane have called for a long overdue inquiry into his killing to finally begin.

Upper Springfield Road clearance works welcomed

Upper Springfield Road clearance works welcomed

MAJOR clearance and cleaning works have been completed on the Upper Springfield Road, improving safety for pedestrians, residents and road users.

Irish language training praised during visit to Gaelchúrsaí

Irish language training praised during visit to Gaelchúrsaí

THE QUALITY of Irish language training at Gaelchúrsaí on the Falls Road has been praised by West Belfast MLA Pat Sheehan on a visit this week.

Blocked gullies repaired after persistent flooding issues

Blocked gullies repaired after persistent flooding issues

TWO blocked gullies that have been causing serious flooding in parts of West Belfast have now been fully repaired, following sustained pressure from local representatives and residents.

Clonard Credit Union link up with St Teresa's GAC in exciting sponsorship initiative

Clonard Credit Union link up with St Teresa's GAC in exciting sponsorship initiative

ST TERESA'S GAC, based on the Glen Road, are proud to announce a new partnership with Clonard Credit Union ahead of the 2026 GAA campaign.

Solitude set to welcome women's social football project

Solitude set to welcome women's social football project

SOLITUDE will be the new home of a social football project for women, set to begin in North Belfast later this month after support from the Stadium Community Benefits Initiative.