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The Latest Breaking News from West Belfast

Naming Stakeknife could attract more Catholics into police – Jon Boutcher

The agent was widely believed to be west Belfast man Freddie Scappaticci, who was 77 when he died in 2023.

Evening Standard

First Minister ‘working night and day’ to ensure Casement Park is built

The project to transform the GAA pitch in west Belfast has been hit by delays.

Evening Standard

Leaders on both sides of the border urge completion of Casement Park

A UK Government pledge of £50 million for the development of the west Belfast GAA stadium was included in Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ spending review.

Evening Standard

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Thousands march to derelict Casement Park to demand its redevelopment

A rally heard calls to end the long delays around rebuilding the gaelic games venue in west Belfast.

Evening Standard

Kieran Wylie’s family hope inquest can secure answers from police

The 57-year-old was shot dead in west Belfast in May 2020.

Evening Standard

Sinn Fein press UK Government to ‘stop dithering’ and commit to Casement rebuild

The GAA ground in west Belfast has been closed for more than a decade amid delays to regeneration plans.

Evening Standard

"What a night. What a gig. What a f**king band." Kneecap's joyous, messy, and wildly celebratory tour-closing London show is further proof that the West Belfast hip-hop trio are utterly unstoppable

West Belfast's bi-lingual hip-hop sensations Kneecap deliver a phenomenal, rapturously-received end of tour party in north London

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Kneecap: raucous Irish-language comedy reveals lingering effects of the Troubles in West Belfast

On the face of it, Kneecap, the new film from writer-director Rich Peppiatt, is a fictionalised biopic of a Gaelic hip-hop group from Northern Ireland.

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“I couldn’t believe how enjoyable it was. They were really, really good.” West Belfast hip-hop group Kneecap's wild late-night Glastonbury performance made Noel Gallagher a new convert to the cause

“We get there and the tent is absolutely smashed packed – you couldn’t get in!” Noel Gallagher on seeing Kneecap at Glastonbury festival

Louder

"Once again the British government is trying to silence voices from West Belfast – once again it will fail!": Rising hip-hop stars Kneecap accuse the British government of trying to "silence" them after having funding blocked

“We’ve been blocked from receiving significant music funding because a Tory Minister doesn’t like our art”

Louder

'I've been told I have months to live after getting the all-clear from cancer'

Mum Liathán O'Donnchadha, from West Belfast, had been celebrating news that she was cancer free with her children but has now been told a more aggressive form has returned

Daily Mirror

Belfast 5G phone mast burned in 'targeted West Belfast campaign' says councillor

A local councillor is urging those behind the arson attacks to stop

Belfast Live

Semi-detached social housing estate approved in West Belfast

New development will be built beside an Orange Hall

Belfast Live

Man taken to hospital following West Belfast shooting

The incident happened shortly after 11:05pm on Monday

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West Belfast disability football club changing lives in its community

St James' Swifts FFA started six years ago and currently caters for just under 40 players

Belfast Live

Young West Belfast business owner launches new wellbeing podcast

Padraig Fitzsimons opened his first business at the age of 21

Belfast Live

West Belfast football club kicks off exciting American venture

Cumann Spoirt An Phobail has linked up with New England Surf to allow some of their young players to connect

Birmingham Post

West Belfast jobs boost as green packaging business creates 169 new roles

It follows a £47 million investment in a new Biopax factory

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West Belfast jobs boost as green packaging business creates 169 new roles

It follows a £47 million investment in a new Biopax factory

Belfast Live

Fire service attacked by children while attending fire at West Belfast park

The incident happened this afternoon

Belfast Live

Young footballer nicknamed the 'West Belfast Cafu' seals cross-channel move

The 16-year-old came through the ranks of St Oliver Plunkett and was recently with Linfield's academy

Belfast Live

West Belfast: Man attacked and robbed after stopping to help 'victim' lying in middle of road

Police have described the incident as “callous and disturbing”

Belfast Live

West Belfast stabbing: Man jailed over Lenadoon attack

Accused told mother of attack and was put out of house, court hears

Irish Mirror

Irish defender hoping to ruin Celtic's Treble hopes with Inverness Caledonian Thistle

The 25-year-old, who once kicked a ball along the streets of West Belfast with his mates, is now preparing to face the might of Celtic in the final of the Scottish Cup

Belfast Live

West Belfast DJ "couldn't be happier" after signing with major American label Atlantic Records

Stars like Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars and Jason Derulo are also signed to the same record label

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