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Significant increase in registered voters

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:54:35 GMT

The latest edition of the Electoral Register released this week shows an increase of 16,568 since the same time last year and brings the total number of people registered to 1,142,547.

Special invite to service

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:53:02 GMT

Northern Ireland Hospice would like to extend a special invitation to all your readers to join us for our annual Family Carol Service which is to be held at St Peter’s Cathedral, Falls Road, Belfast on Sunday, December 7, at 3.30pm.

CT Thought for the week

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:51:42 GMT

A man told his minister he was worried because he didn't feel he loved God.

CT Thought for the Week

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:29:19 GMT

I found these words in an old Highway Code, “If we all obey the rules, more precious lives will be saved.”

'Play Your Part' and volunteer

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:04:31 GMT

Friday, December 5 is International Volunteer Day — created by the United Nations General Assembly in 1985 as an annual celebration of voluntary action for volunteers, volunteer organisations and governments.

CT Thought For The Week

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:02:01 GMT

In 1991 Astronaut James Irwin spoke to over 2000 in Liverpool about his journey to the Moon on the Apollo 15 mission in 1971.

People counting cost of stagnant Executive

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:00:44 GMT

While Roman emperors plotted against their rivals, they kept the people happy with “bread and circuses” — in other words, free hand-outs and entertainment.

Special thanks

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:55:44 GMT

I am writing on behalf of the Meningitis Trust to thank the staff at JP Corry who took part in their annual golf day to raise funds for us.

CT Thought for the Week

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:39:20 GMT

A passenger was alarmed to hear that her ship had developed a fault.

Thousands ‘Think Pink!’ to battle breast cancer

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:14:24 GMT

Thousands of people across Northern Ireland participated in the Ulster Cancer Foundation’s (UCF) Pink Link to raise funds to support local women with breast cancer.

CT Thought for the Week

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:58:03 GMT

“Trust not in uncertain riches” wrote the Apostle Paul to a young preacher.

Phones for Pudsey

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:51:48 GMT

With over 15 million mobile phones replaced every year and an estimated 90 million sitting in drawers and toy boxes across the country, why not send your unwanted mobile phone to help BBC Children in Need?

Share your experiences about the Ulster Hall

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 09:45:54 GMT

The Ulster Hall stands out as one of Northern Ireland’s most impressive cultural icons with a history of staging live events that is unrivalled by any other Belfast venue.

Support available for parents

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 09:23:40 GMT

As we approach Parents’ Week (October 20 to 26) many parents feel the pressure of trying to be a perfect mother or father when bringing up young children.

Bear essentials available for Pudsy fans

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 09:21:21 GMT

Pudsey fans in Belfast can now make their beary own BBC Children in Need mascot at the Build-A-Bear Workshop store in Victoria Square, Belfast.

CT Thought For The Week

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 09:11:45 GMT

Some people say, “I’m not religious” yet they keep their fingers crossed!

A very welcome home to our brave troops

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:30:00 GMT

Welcome home to the troops.

Talk’s expensive

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:29:14 GMT

There is a real risk that here in Northern Ireland we are talking ourselves into a ‘crisis’ when there is in fact no reason for one.

CT thought for the week

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:27:28 GMT

Why does God allow suffering?

Thought for the Week

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:29:19 GMT

The technology behind the migration of birds is staggering.

Burglary figure need to put in perspective: chief inspector

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:27:11 GMT

In response to your article ‘Burglaries rise in south Befast’ (October 2) I want to reassure people that tackling burglaries is a key priority for police in B District (south and east Belfast).

CT Thought for the Week

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:46:03 GMT

At this harvest time many joyful hymns like, “Come ye thankful people come, raise the song of harvest home” are sung at harvest services.

Quiz hopes to raise £25k for local baby charity

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:42:51 GMT

Over lunchtime on Friday (September 26) civil servants, local government officials and staff from local businesses will sit down in canteens and offices across Northern Ireland, get out the sandwiches, sharpen their pencils and compete in the world’s biggest ‘Megaquiz’.

'Frank' exchange at coffee morning

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:28:55 GMT

The world’s biggest coffee morning is coming to Belfast Central Library — in the company of U105’s Frank Mitchell who will host his morning radio show from Chapter One on Friday (September 26).

Special speaker

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:18:35 GMT

Canon Roy Lawrence from Liverpool will be the speaker at a series of special services of divine healing in Belfast on September 29 and 30.