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Item correction

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:54:00 GMT

Last week The CT reported on the launch of a new book, ‘Over The Years’.

Residents’ opposition against KFC drive-through

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:51:07 GMT

A groundswell of opposition against the proposal of a Kentucky Fried Chicken drive-through in the heart of Ballyhackamore has been lodged with Planning Service.

Missing cat appeal

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:47:39 GMT

A homeless cat-lover has made a heartfelt plea for the people of east Belfast to help find her missing cat.

‘We were right on airport noise levels’:residents

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:44:44 GMT

Residents have claimed the latest noise report on George Best Belfast City Airport proves what they have been saying — increasing numbers of large aircraft are pushing up the noise levels.

St Martin’s book launch

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:43:10 GMT

A new book detailing the 75-year history of St Martin’s Church on the Newtownards Road has hit the bookshelves.

Marie Curie stock appeal

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:42:12 GMT

Workers at the Marie Curie Cancer Care shop on the Cregagh Road are appealing for clothing and bric-a-brac to replenish its stock.

Residents' outrage as vandals strike again

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:39:14 GMT

Fed-up residents in Knockwood Park say they are at the end of their tether after vandals struck again, leaving drug-taking paraphernaliaand a deadly knife in a communal stairwell.

Maths initiative to raise NSPCC funds

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:11:05 GMT

The NSPCC Northern Ireland is calling upon teachers in Belfast to sign up for Number Day, a maths-based initiative to help raise funds for the development of the charity’s helplines.

New proposals announced

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:59:10 GMT

The Housing Executive has announced new proposals aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour over the next three years.

Lisnasharragh premiere

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:18:00 GMT

There was a school reunion with a difference as around 200 former pupils, and past teachers excitedly mingled in anticipation for the premiere of the documentary film about Lisnasharragh High School earlier this week.

Art exhibition of a bygone era

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:12:51 GMT

Stepping into Ballymacarrett Library and you could be forgiven for thinking you are in east Belfast a century ago, when people clamoured to catch a glimpse of the most famous ship in the world — The Titanic — as it left its dry dock.

Probe after grandfather shot

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:05:32 GMT

The Police Ombudsman is investigating after police fired baton rounds at a 75-year-old grandfather in the Ballybeen estate.

Christmas lights switch-on

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:02:37 GMT

The sky above Castlereagh will be a little bit brighter come next Wednesday (November 26) as the borough switches on its Christmas tree lights.

Airport’s plan to fell trees rejected

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:01:50 GMT

The brakes have been put on a plan by George Best Belfast City Airport to fell hundreds of trees at the picturesque Victoria Park, The CT can reveal.

Branching out at Orangefield

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:00:53 GMT

Famailies are being asked to dig deep and help plant trees at Orangefield Park this Saturday ( November 29) to mark the start of National Tree Week.

Santa’s winter wonderland

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:59:36 GMT

The man in the big red suit will be at the Church of God Glenmachan next Thursday (November 27) at 6.30pm-9.30pm, Friday (November 28) 6.30pm-9.30pm and Saturday (November 29) 12 noon-8pm.

Castlereagh homecoming

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:58:24 GMT

Hundreds turned out to officially welcome home 203 (NI) Field Hospital from their tour of duty in Afghanistan.

No unionist organisations in line-up of new interface group

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:29:55 GMT

A new group set to meet this week to deal with the ongoing violence which recently erupted along east Belfast’s notorious interface has not invited unionist community groups to take part in discussions, The CT has learned.

Worker may step down from interface group

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:24:23 GMT

A key community worker is considering resigning from the cross-community group which has been central in easing tensions along the fraught lower Newtownards and Short Strand interface.

New chair for DPP

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:23:12 GMT

Belfast councillor Gerard O’Neill has stepped into his new role as chair of east Belfast DPP sub-group this week.

Action girl Alison talks of her time in Afghanistan

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:22:25 GMT

Near miss rocket attacks, soaring temperatures of 58 degrees Celsius and body armour which felt like the weight of “two small children” around her neck was all in a days work for action girl Lieutenant Alison Codd.

Mural of former PUP leader to be unveiled

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:17:52 GMT

A mural and sculpture will be unveiled tomorrow (Friday, November 14) in honour of the late PUP leader David Ervine.

New art exhibition shows east side of life

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:12:26 GMT

A Titanic snapshot of historic east Belfast will go on display today (Thursday, November 13) at the launch of a new art exhibition.

Break-in appeal

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:08:18 GMT

Detectives are appealing for information about a number of incidents in east and south Belfast.

‘Remarkable’ Comber Greenway opens

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:18:21 GMT

Seven miles of traffic free tranquillity will be enjoyed by thousands of walkers and cyclists following the completion of the much-anticipated Comber Greenway along the former Belfast to Comber railway line.