2 days ago
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Lidl request to expand Sunday trading hours in Bangor and Newtownards refused
Local council denies "holiday resort" status for both areas
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6 days ago
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Belfast housing campaign group to consult with public on plan for 500 homes
Old Mackie's site plan also involves new commercial and community space
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10 days ago
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Ards North Down "superb" Olympians' homecoming praised as £30,000 bill revealed
Rhys McClenaghan and Jack McMillan among those who received hero's welcome
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12 days ago
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Belfast Stories project must provide "social value" to nearby communities, cllr says
The project is to go out for its second public consultation
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19 days ago
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Belfast councillors clash over attendance at south of France property conference
DUP Deputy Mayor calls opposers to conference "Marxists"
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25 days ago
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Great Victoria Street employment agency to be transformed into health hub
The hub will have three GP surgeries, a dentist, opticians, pharmacy and yoga studio.
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about 1 month ago
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Belfast Council backs upcoming anti-racism rally without unionist support
The proposal at City Hall was passed without unionist support
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about 1 month ago
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DUP proposal for Belfast Council to gave "space" to anti-immigration protestors fails
DUP and SDLP clash in Belfast City Hall as councillor describes anti-immigration group as engaging in "race riot"
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about 1 month ago
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Council to spend £13K to clear sand beside beach in preparation for festival
The Ards Peninsula Kite festival will be held in Millisle
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about 1 month ago
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Ards Peninsula beaches criticised for having bad access and facilities "covered in sand"
Millisle beach faces £13,000 price tag to have car park cleared of sand before festival
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2 months ago
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Belfast North General Election 2024 results in full as Sinn Fein retain their seat
Sinn Féin's John Finucane has retained his seat
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2 months ago
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New Holywood school approved despite opposition from locals and Greens
Issues of road safety and impact on wildlife were raised
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2 months ago
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Sólás Special Needs charity receives planning approval for new building in South Belfast
Sólás has been operating on the site since 2017 from modular buildings
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2 months ago
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Belfast Council to pay school £30K "for hot showers" as part of football pitches strategy
Ashfield Boys School intermediate soccer pitch is for use by St Matthew’s Football Club every Saturday afternoon
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2 months ago
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Sinn Féin accused of "interfering" by blocking funding for historic Belfast building in favour of...
Sinn Féin propose more neighbourhood funding for Sólás after being accused of taking money away from the charity earl...
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2 months ago
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East Belfast Irish language primary school gets planning approval despite DUP opposition
Linda Ervine had some robust exchanges with councillors during meeting
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2 months ago
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Feile 2024: Council agrees 1am concert extension at Falls Park despite complaints doubling last year
Féile organisers says early morning dance gig prevents youth antisocial behaviour at bonfires
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3 months ago
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Stormont challenges Belfast Council approval for Malone Park demolition
Demolition of houses off Lisburn Road "would fail to preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area"
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3 months ago
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Belfast city centre First Church objects to gambling arcade plan
Edwin Poots backs church but arcade agent says previous Ann Summers shop caused no issues
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3 months ago
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Some Belfast parks could open 24 hours - but only after consultation with residents
Falls Park, Woodvale and Ormeau Parks and the Forth Meadow Greenway to be looked at
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3 months ago
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TUV councillor asks City Hall to make St Patrick's Day celebrations in Belfast less Irish
Councillor says "it seems to be a celebration of Irishness, rather than a celebration of St Patrick"
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3 months ago
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SDLP accuses Sinn Féin of trying to "limit speech" at Belfast City Hall
Sinn Féin successfully propose rethink of 'Official Announcements' at council meetings
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3 months ago
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Belfast alley gate delays leave city councillors "frustrated"
"There is a reputational risk for the council, that we are going to do something, and then we don’t do it for a very ...
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3 months ago
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Ards and North Down Council amends motion on autism as it uses 'North of Ireland'
DUP says it wants "geographically and politically accurate" phrasing in Derry and Strabane appeal
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3 months ago
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Ards and North Down Council denies reports seven out of nine recycling centres to close
Ards and North Down council officer says he is "extremely extremely disappointed" with media report
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3 months ago
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Ards North Down Council snubs environmental group after its labelled "political"
Sustainable NI was in line for a £15,000 annual membership fee
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3 months ago
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Sinn Féin and Alliance seek more funds for Irish festival and Belfast Gaeltacht bursaries
Council officers say the proposals will need “significant resources”
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4 months ago
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NI councils to continue legal action against Stormont over end to animal welfare support
Councils will continue judicial review into Stormont decision despite one-off payment
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4 months ago
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Ards and North Down pushing for powers to fine residents who leave bins on pavement
Stormont minister Andrew Muir criticised for "batting back" the problem
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4 months ago
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Major Ards peninsula village housing scheme gets green light
Concerns raised about Carrowdore lack of services
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4 months ago
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Sandy Row 11 storey apartment block approved despite DUP opposition
An application by same developer for a student accomodation block at the site was recently rejected
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4 months ago
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Stormont pours cold water on Belfast Council hopes for new powers to regenerate the city
Councillor says the "city’s ambitions are being held back" by lack of movement from Stormont
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4 months ago
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Falls park toilets availability "not good enough" as councillors call for report into situation
Council will look at costs of opening bowling pavilion toilets for the general public
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4 months ago
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Belfast “nuisance pigeon feeding” concerns raised at City Hall
Councillor says "This has to do with the health and indeed wellbeing of constituents.”
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4 months ago
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Belfast Council snubs Glentoran Football Club ending “preferential” use of public pitch
Local communities will have equal access to Blanchflower Playing Fields
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5 months ago
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Belfast Council looks at options for return of "low-key" alternative to Culture Night this year
Belfast Council might be able to provide an alternative showcase night - at less than a quarter of the last budget
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5 months ago
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Belfast to commemorate D-day landings anniversay over two days
Programme will involve reimagining of pre-war Belfast and will shine search lights from CIty Hall
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5 months ago
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Ards and North Down Council row flares up over plan to fly flag every day
Alliance re-enact 'call-in' mechanism used last year for another attempt to change local flag policy
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5 months ago
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South Belfast festival to go ahead after row over alleged antisocial behaviour and varying event ...
Potential funder pulls out as DUP and SDLP argue over descriptions of festival and event organisers
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