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PIPS Suicide Prevention Charity call for urgent action on mental health funding

PIPS Suicide Prevention Charity have teamed up with Foyle Search and Rescue in calling for urgent action to protect and fully fund mental health services in the North.

Dunmurry road safety issues to be addressed

THE Department for Infrastructure have committed to a number of road safety improvements in Dunmurry following calls from local residents.

Young people celebrate democracy at St Joseph’s Primary School

PUPILS at St Joseph’s Primary School Slate Street were congratulated for their enthusiasm and leadership after taking part in the school’s recent School Council elections.

4 Corners Festival captures hearts and stirs minds in Belfast and beyond

THE annual 4 Corners Festival concluded its vibrant run across the city with events that captured hearts and stirred minds, all under this year’s unifying theme of 'Journey'.

GERRY ADAMS: Starmer paying the price for his dangerous call

AS I write this column the future of Keir Starmer as British Prime Minister is a topic of conversation because of his mishandling of the Peter Mandelson affair. I know nothing about the ongoing scandal around Jeffrey Epstein other than what I read or see in the media. But the evidence of his serial abuse of young women going back many years is plain to see. My heart goes out to the victims and survivors of this despicable cabal.
JUDE COLLINS: Those difficult conversations can tell us so much

JUDE COLLINS: Those difficult conversations can tell us so much

YOU'VE probably heard about Gregory Campbell’s chin-wag with Catherine Connolly when she visited Derry last weekend. “You’re in our country,” Gregory explained to Ireland’s President. “Tonight I’m going to your country.”

ANDRÉE MURPHY: DUP playing to the Guildhall gallery won't change the dynamic

ANDRÉE MURPHY: DUP playing to the Guildhall gallery won't change the dynamic

CATHERINE Connolly is undoubtedly a breath of fresh air to the Irish Presidency. Her daily lessons in how quiet respect can be more lasting, effective and powerful in a world dominated by the exact opposite qualities is something we can all be very proud of.

MINDFUL MOMENT: The unbearable weight of that elusive perfection

MINDFUL MOMENT: The unbearable weight of that elusive perfection

I WAS born just off the Falls Road, at 248 Cupar Street, up a short terrace of two-up, two-down where the rain settled in before you did. The houses leaned into one another as if for support, and some mornings the street felt older than I am.

DÚLRA: Deadly visitor brings silence to the noisiest garden

DÚLRA: Deadly visitor brings silence to the noisiest garden

DÚLRA has no doubt which Belfast area is tops for nature. It’s got to be Poleglass – and this week he got further proof of it.

HEALTHWISE: White bread doesn't deserve the bad rap it gets

HEALTHWISE: White bread doesn't deserve the bad rap it gets

WHITE bread is not inherently bad or toxic, despite the fact that increasing numbers of consumers view it with suspicion and doubt.

Belfast Trust investigates after death of man given the wrong blood

Belfast Trust investigates after death of man given the wrong blood

THE Belfast Trust is investigating the death of a man who died two months after he was given incorrect blood.

Charity in memory of Falls musician to hold gala fundraiser in April

Charity in memory of Falls musician to hold gala fundraiser in April

A GALA fundraising evening is set to take place in April in memory of a popular Falls Road musician who passed away just over a year ago.

Old Golf Course Road roundabout resurfacing scheme to begin on Saturday

Old Golf Course Road roundabout resurfacing scheme to begin on Saturday

A £135,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the A512 Old Golf Course Road roundabout in Dunmurry will commence on Saturday.

Cillian (7) to take part in his 100th parkrun this weekend

Cillian (7) to take part in his 100th parkrun this weekend

A SOUTH Belfast boy is preparing to clock up his 100th parkrun this weekend – at the age of just seven.

Big tech have a responsibility to protect young people online - Baker

Big tech have a responsibility to protect young people online - Baker

WEST Belfast MLA Danny Baker has said social media companies must step up and protect young people online.

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