Loyalists to boycott talks

The Orange Order and loyalist organisations are expected to boycott a talks initiative in Cardiff aimed at addressing community tensions.

Kings and queens of Rathcoole

RATHCOOLE is set to pay tribute to its famous sons and daughters in a bid to boost the area's image.

Opportunity knocks for New Lodge, Shankill and Ardoyne youths

A number of young people from the New Lodge, Shankill and Ardoyne areas have received certificates after taking part in a scheme aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour and low level criminality across north and west Belfast.

Grieving family of Daniel McGreevy hopes for answers

The family of a teenager found dead in the grounds of Cavehill Park last year say they are "glad" there will be an inquest into his death.

Book reveals if violence was for God or Ulster

Two academics from the University of Ulster and one from Queen's have this week launched the first book to explore ex-combatants' relationships with religion.

Interface football team Limestone United set out a calendar of activities set to keep its young players busy

A local football team credited with building positive relationships at a north Belfast interface has set out a calendar of football based activities set to keep its young players busy for the rest of the year.

Fun day finale for North Belfast's Community Relations Week

North Belfast features large in the Community Relations Council's week-long programme of events for this year's Community Relations Week, running from May 20-26.

Poignant memorial to Belfast Blitz's unknown victims restored

Belfast Blitz victims were remembered last Friday, on the eve of the 72nd anniversary of the final raid of the Blitz.

Reds fans boycott derby

Crusaders' Seaview stadium was surreally quiet on Monday night for their north Belfast derby, as Cliftonville fans boycotted the fixture in protest at restricted ticket allocation.

'The Citizen' painting to take centre stage at the Tate modern

A painting of a Short Strand republican is to take centre stage at the Tate Modern in London next year.

Local historian revisits East Belfast's Great War stories for book

A researcher at the Northern Ireland Assembly is calling on members of the public to help him in his quest to publish a book about all the east Belfast men who fought in the Great War (1914 – 1918).

Heartbreaking wait for a homeless family of disabled boy taken into emergency care

The mother of a disabled boy taken into emergency care last week when his family were made homeless says there is no sign of them being reunited in the near future.

Group of friends climb Slieve Donard in solidarity with sick toddler's parents

The parents of a toddler with cerebral palsy led a fundraising team to the summit of Slieve Donard on Sunday, raising awareness and funds for a charity they say has been a "fantastic support".

Northern Ireland's oldest man Cyril Quigley dies

Cyril Quigley, Northern Ireland's alleged last living link to the Titanic passed away last Thursday.

East Belfast fundraiser Andrew Park in 'mad' attempt at two marathons in two weeks

Some people think he's crazy, he's certainly ambitious. East Belfast fundraiser Andrew Park is stepping into his well-worn trainers on Monday to run his second marathon within two weeks.

Suicide groups told to co-ordinate on funding

David Whelan

Ice Bowl to climb new hights

Dundonald's new indoor climbing arena will create 15 new jobs with a further 10 expected to be created in the leaisure, recreation and education sectors.

Police surveillance drones coming to a sky near you

At last week's meeting of the Northern Ireland Policing Board, (April 11) board members gave their approval for the purchase by the PSNI of "Unmanned Aerial Systems" (UAS).

Newtownbreda High School pupils fly through Dragon's Den challenge

Newtownbreda High School year 7 pupils have put their entrepreneurial skill and business nous to the test by transforming one of their classrooms into their own version of the hit BBC show Dragon's Den.

Residents on the Boucher Road get a better view thanks to pupils planting of shrubs and flowers

Residents and visitors to the Boucher Road in south Belfast now have a 'blooming' good view thanks to an environmental project by the Housing Executive and children from Donegall Road Primary School.

University students go to the polls in bid to save Queen's security jobs

Students at Queen's University are voting today to try and overturn a decision to privatise their jobs – which could lead to none of them being employed in the Students Union (SU) in the future.

Queen's team moved to help by plight of Williams people

Rebecca Petticrew

Belfast bike trails to crank up tourist influx

Barnett Demesne is set to become a mountain bike mecca after a £445,000 investment sees the completion of a series of mountain biking and walking trails, including the only official dirt jump park in Ireland.

Safefood project hopes to stamp out food poverty

Safefood has announced that Windsor Women's Centre, south Belfast, is one of the nine all island projects to receive funding for the Community Food Initiatives Programme 2013-15.

MLA Anna Lo and Dunmurry children ready for One World Run

South Belfast MLA Anna Lo has launched this year's One World Run alongside pupils from St Coleman's PS Dunmurry who take part each year.

Dish the dirt on dog poo culprits

This week saw the launch of a targeted blitz to tackle dog fouling in south Belfast.

Past resident's invited to Dinger's Holyland reunion

A former resident of Belfast's Holyland is inviting past and present inhabitants of the area to come together for a reunion next month.

Have a hoot with history at Groomsport harbour

GROOMSPORT has been developing its Ulster-Scots heritage over the past few years and the theme is at the heart of the summer entertainment in the village this year.

Woman charged with fraud on the run from police

A woman in her sixties has absconded after being charged with fraud.

Baby loss couple vow to keep fighting for Strep B screening

A Portaferry woman who has been spearheading the campaign to have pregnant women screened for the bacteria 'Strep B' since losing her first baby to the infection, says she is heartened by the steps the Health Service has been taking.

Bangor Grammar School boys in marathon effort in honour of tragic teacher

A team of 25 boys from Bangor Grammar School (BGS) took part in Monday's Belfast Marathon, running for a fund set up in memory of their teacher who died last year.

Rihanna row farmer wins backing over pop clean-up

Rebecca Petticrew rpetticrew.ct@gmail.com

Pupils add drama to historic Ards parade

OVER 130 pupils from three Newtownards schools will be taking to the streets for a spectacular pageant to 'un-masque' 400 years of the town's history on Friday, May 3.

Parade of colour offers a boost to long-derelict part of Bangor

Emma Gallen & Rebecca Petticrew

Minister follows the money to Kilcooley

David Whelan

Pupils add drama to historic Ards parade

OVER 130 pupils from three Newtownards schools will be taking to the streets for a spectacular pageant to 'un-masque' 400 years of the town's history on Friday, May 3.