CLASS newspaper -Issue 6

BELFAST TO CELEBRATE 2009 AS ‘ITS YEAR’

2009 is set to be a momentous year for Belfast with ₤500 million worth of developments unveiled, including a number of landmark buildings opening their doors to the public again following extensive refurbishments.

COUNTDOWN IS ON TO PLANETLOVE WKD WINTER PARTY

Christmas is mere days away and that means just one thing for Northern Ireland’s legion of electronic music fans – Planetlove’s annual WKD Winter Party is imminent!

GB’S OLYMPIC VICTORY NAMED MOST MAGICAL MOMENT OF 2008

A NEW survey has named Great Britain’s performance at this year’s Olympic Games as the most magical moment of 2008.

CHERYL COLE’S HAIR HAS THE X FACTOR

THE X Factor judge Cheryl Cole’s luscious locks have been voted the most beautiful hair in showbiz.The poll, commissioned by leading hairdresser Trevor Sorbie, asked the public to name the celebrity with the best hairdo and singer Cheryl came out tops. Fellow WAG and girlband member Victoria Beckham took second place with her radical new do, just pipping TV presenter Kelly Brook’s gorgeous waves to third place.

AMNESTY CONDEMNS HOMOPHOBIA AS PHOTO EXHIBITION OPENS IN BELFAST

HUMAN rights campaigners have published information showing deep-rooted prejudice and intolerance towards LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual) people across eastern Europe.

TEN GALLON HAT AND THE BIG SALUTE RELEASE DEBUT EP

BELFAST band Ten Gallon Hat and the Big Salute are to set to release their debut EP New Horizons on Saturday December 6 in Lavrey’s Attic.The four piece pull no punches, delivering their own inimitable blend of raucous rock, heart-wrenching soul and gutsy blues with a feverous undercurrent of country bubbling through every track.

STUDENTS KEEP DVT AT BAY

STUDENTS sitting at desks all day may be at risk from DVT (deep vein thrombosis).Most people are aware of the possible risks of DVT associated with air travel or any long, cramped coach, car or train journeys, but now there seem to be dangers associated with being glued to a computer or TV screen for hours on end – so-called e-thrombosis.

WORLD’S FIRST HANDHELD CAMCORDER WITH USB

STUDENTS are desperate to get their hands on a new handheld camcorder this Christmas. Flip Ultra, the newest ‘must-have’ gadget is the world’s first handheld camcorder with built-in software and a flip-out USB arm – which means that you can immediately upload your videos to social networking sites or send them via email.

RAPE CRISIS CENTRE INUNDATED WITH SUPPORT FROM THE PUBLIC AFTER HARD-HITTING BBC DOCUMENTARY

THE Rape Crisis & Sexual Abuse Centre has been inundated with messages of support from all over Northern Ireland and further afield following the screening of a hard-hitting documentary by the BBC on Wednesday night.