Belfasttelegraph.co.uk - News RSS Feed

Turf war fear after loyalist boss dies

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:18:14 GMT

There are fears that the death of a top north Belfast loyalist criminal from a suspected drugs overdose could spark a turf war as others lay claim to his mantle.

Award for north Belfast activist

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:15:29 GMT

A north Belfast human rights activist scooped a prestigious award in recognition of her contribution to society.

The 7th Heaven Animal Appeal

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:07:13 GMT

This week at the Mallusk-based 7th Heaven Animal Rescue Trust, two more beautiful cats are looking for a new home.

Women’s group in bid to scoop £50k

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:01:09 GMT

A north Belfast group went head to head with another good cause this week in a bid to win a £50,000 Big Lottery Fund award.

Big Bus is coming to the borough

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:00:11 GMT

Local cancer charity Action Cancer is bringing its mobile unit, the Big Bus, to Newtownabbey in December as part of its ongoing tour of the region.

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.

Drug problem will result in death, warns activist

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:48:30 GMT

There will be a death if the problem of underage drinking and drugs is not tackled in an area of north Belfast, a local church activist has warned.

Windows smashed in attack

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:47:22 GMT

A north Belfast interface worker has hit out at the “cowards” who attacked his home in the early hours of Monday morning.

Lord Coe opens new sport facility

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:46:04 GMT

The University of Ulster Jordanstown’s new £20m world-class sports facilities were officially opened last week by double Olympic gold medallist Sebastian Coe KBE.

24 new jobs created by investment

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:41:59 GMT

An investment of over £3million in a Mallusk company is set to create 24 new jobs.

Campus benefits from £7.7m cross-border research boost

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:08:23 GMT

The Jordanstown campus of the University of Ulster is to benefit from part of a £7.7million research investment for the university which it said will be of economic and social significance to Northern Ireland.

New community project launched

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:02:50 GMT

A new community development project has been launched in north Belfast after local community workers, residents and young people highlighted the lack of community infrastructure and participation in the area.

New north Belfast play park opened

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:50:02 GMT

A new north Belfast play park was officially opened last week.

Integrated school's special visitor

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:46:43 GMT

Leading integrated education campaigner Baroness May Blood visited a north Belfast primary school last week to add her support after it had received approval for integrated status by the Education Minister.

Pupils rewarded for efforts

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:37:52 GMT

North Belfast school Belfast Boys’ Model year nine pupils celebrated victory in achieving top awards at the school’s 2008 prize-giving.

Residents submit proposals on £231m Girdwood revamp

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:53:31 GMT

A residents’ body last week launched proposals on how a £231million regeneration plan for a north Belfast interface can bring positive and sustainable change to disadvantaged communities in the area by involving them throughout the development.

Opinions sought in North Foreshore

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:49:52 GMT

Belfast residents and businesses are to receive questionnaires to provide their opinion on the proposed siting of a new waste treatment facility in the North Foreshore.

Minister opens £8million social housing scheme

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:48:52 GMT

An £8million Newtownabbey social housing scheme was opened by Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie last week.

Newtownabbey school’s website is launched

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:44:50 GMT

A Newtownabbey primary school has launched a new website to provide information and photos about the school.

Crumlin Road Gaol holds cultural night

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:40:32 GMT

A cultural evening has been held in Crumlin Road Gaol to highlight the potential for tourism development in north Belfast.

Children’s Hospice fund boost

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:22:50 GMT

A Newtownabbey children’s charity has received a grant to support an art programme to develop the children’s creative skills.

Blind brothers’ attackers are ‘less than animals’

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:16:28 GMT

Newtownabey Alderman Nigel Hamilton has described those responsible for the burglary and attack on two blind brothers who live in the area as “less than animals”.

Mount Vernon is going green

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:06:00 GMT

A north Belfast housing estate staged a special party to launch a unique system of community gardens.

Cat loses eye in attack

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:59:23 GMT

A north Belfast woman has hit out at the ‘thugs’ responsible for her beloved cat losing an eye in an apparent air gun attack.