Amanda Ferguson

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Humanist celebrant’s bid to end the hard border for loveLaw prevents Belfast man from marrying couples in the RepublicMichael Conlon at his home (Luke Jervis/Belfast Telegraph)Humanist celebrant Michael Conlon is on a mission to end the “land border for love”. Priests, ministers, pastors and independent church members from Northern Ireland are free to conduct legal marriages in the Republic of Ireland, but humanist celebrants are not.

1 week ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Amanda Ferguson

Belfast teen combines learning and earning as an apprentice accountant Award winner works at the Audit Office four days a week and spends one day in collegeConnie Foley (Photograph by William Cherry/PressEye)Working and learning at the same time is the perfect combination for east Belfast woman Connie Foley. The 19-year-old was recently shortlisted for a public sector apprentice of the year award, and enjoyed the Department for the Economy celebration ceremony at Belfast City Hall.

2 weeks ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Amanda Ferguson

Campaigner Bronagh Hinds says she has been among a group taking direct action “to stop workmen from smashing up paving stones and laying tarmac”Peace process heroine and veteran feminist activist Bronagh Hinds is battling the Department for Infrastructure over pavements and roads outside her south Belfast home. Ms Hinds is originally from north Belfast but has lived on Rugby Road for 50 years.

1 month ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Amanda Ferguson

Mum launches special socks range after years of battling chronic spinal problemsPain relief, pilates and Portugal inspired Belfast businesswoman Fiona Brown to launch VOCÊ. The first VOCÊ (Portuguese for ‘you’) products on sale are a range of non-slip silicone grip socks that “help you get a grip” during pilates, yoga and barre. Join the Belfast Telegraph WhatsApp channel Stay up to date with some of Northern Ireland's biggest stories

1 month ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Amanda Ferguson

Let our children decide for themselves, public tells new pollA new poll for Northern Ireland Humanists has revealed significant opposition to worship in schools. The data compiled, by Lucid Talk, indicated the public wanted a more inclusive approach to religion. Join the Belfast Telegraph WhatsApp channel Stay up to date with some of Northern Ireland's biggest stories