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Book pays tribute to hidden history of a lost generation

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:11:55 GMT

A forgotten piece of local history has been brought to public attention by a book connecting men from the Falls Road with the First World War.

Graves to sell for £3,000 each

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:09:16 GMT

The Catholic Church has defended its decision to charge thousands of pounds for new burial plots at a west Belfast cemetery saying the hefty price tag included maintenance.

Extensive repairs are made to local shelter

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:08:15 GMT

A west Belfast homeless centre was recently refurbished by volunteers from the Housing Executive’s Direct Labour Organisation (DLO).

Colin lights up for Christmas

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:04:58 GMT

Santa arrives at the Dairy Farm tomorrow (Thursday, November 27) marking the official start of Christmas celebrations in the Colin area.

Environment award for park

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:58:23 GMT

A west Belfast forest park has been presented with an award for environmental excellence.

Killer of west man is jailed for 11 years

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:56:16 GMT

A man has been jailed for 11 years for stabbing a west Belfast father to death during a vicious street brawl involving five members of one family.

Community wardens exit

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:55:20 GMT

Community wardens who have been working in the Beechmount area are holding an exit meeting tomorrow night (Thursday, November 27).

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’.

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.

Classroom assistants are first to gain new award

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:03:23 GMT

Classroom assistants from nursery and primary schools across west Belfast were the first in Northern Ireland to graduate in the Open College Network’s Positive Behaviour Management course.

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.

City centre crime on the decrease

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:01:02 GMT

Crime in Belfast city centre has dropped by 11 percent over the last six months, compared to the same period last year, according to the latest PSNI figures.

DPP meeting reveals lack of public confidence

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:18:47 GMT

Public confidence in the PSNI in west Belfast is still lacking.

Tragic west Belfast bus victim is laid to rest

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:10:59 GMT

Hundreds of mourners turned out on Saturday to pay their last respects to the west Belfast schoolgirl knocked down by a bus in Belfast city centre last week.

Tragic west Belfast bus victim is laid to rest

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:10:59 GMT

Hundreds of mourners turned out on Saturday to pay their last respects to the west Belfast schoolgirl knocked down by a bus in Belfast city centre last week.

Young people win top community award

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:02:13 GMT

A group of young people from west Belfast have received a top community award.

A community looks back ‘Over the Years’

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:00:11 GMT

A new book launched by a local community group will give residents the chance to see the history of their area set out in print.

Attwood praises successful PSNI Operation

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:45:32 GMT

Councillor Tim Attwood praised Operation Streetsafe at the recent DPP meeting.

March questions asked

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:42:05 GMT

PSNI officers were questioned on the homecoming march and protest which took place on Sunday, November 2, in Belfast.

New DPP chairman

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:39:57 GMT

Councillor Frank McCoubrey led his first DPP meeting as chair last week.

The PSNI report

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:35:06 GMT

Superindendent Nick Purce presented the latest six month report from the PSNI in the absence of Area Commander Gary White.

Say no to scramblers

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:32:58 GMT

Belfast City Council is encouraging Santa to say No No No to scramblers this Christmas.

Police make appeal

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:24:35 GMT

Police are appealing for information about an incident on the Falls Road which took place on Monday, November 17.

Scooter thefts on the increase: PSNI

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:02:24 GMT

Police have warned of an increase in the number of thefts of motorcycles/scooters in north and west Belfast.

Long delay for new hospital

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:13:31 GMT

A decision by the Health Minister to delay the new regional Women and Children's Hospital at the Royal Victoria Hospital has been met with criticism from local representatives.