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Ballymurphy social housing scheme to go ahead despite Stormont flood warning

Developer says mitigating plans "include locating electricity sockets at certain levels above floor height"

16 days ago

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Belfast people "passionate" about street trees despite complaints, council hears

Council officer tells City Hall "everybody wants street trees"

19 days ago

belfastlive.co.uk

Bangor seafront painted steps' plan knocked back by Stormont

"We are asking for a bit of paint, and a little bit of public realm, to re-do some steps."

about 2 months ago

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Belfast Council demands meeting with Stormont over "joke" cycling infrastructure

"If they cannot do it, devolve bloody powers to us and we will do it"

about 2 months ago

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Concern as Discretionary Support Grant funding cut by over 50%

Advice NI has said it is vital to increase the budget allocation to ensure the most vulnerable are protected

2 months ago

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All-Island Rail Review suggests new stations in Tyrone, Armagh, Down, Belfast, Derry and all NI a...

Stormont will need to find £7.7 billion to fund the rail improvements on the table

2 months ago

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Cost of Living crisis: Northern Ireland 'only devolved nation to lack policy response

A report by the Centre for Progressive Policy has said the lack of a functioning government has impacted the Northern...

3 months ago

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Baton of Hope tours Belfast in bid to inspire mental health changes

"The one thing that unites everybody that takes their life is a complete loss of hope."

3 months ago

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Social housing providers write to Secretary of State calling for investment to tackle waiting lists

The NIFHA says that budget cuts will impact on the creation of much needed new social housing

3 months ago

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Orlaith Clinton

Calls for support as parents face hidden costs when children are in hospital

"When the most precious person in your life is fighting for their life, finance and money shouldn't even come into it"

4 months ago

belfastlive.co.uk

Northern Ireland parents call for reform ahead of protest at Stormont against SEN cuts

The protest on Wednesday, June 21, will coincide with other events in London and Edinburgh

4 months ago

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212 empty pairs of shoes to be placed at Stormont to highlight impact of drug deaths and addictio...

The People's Kitchen have organised the demonstration which will take place on Saturday, June 17

4 months ago

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'Significant disruption' for schools expected due to Education Authority staff strikes

"The fact that 94% of education authority workers voted for strike action confirms the strength of feeling within our...

4 months ago

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Stormont environment probe scrapped as department to be reviewed cuts watchdog funds

"It is very convenient for DAERA to withdraw funding from the body that was investigating DAERA"

5 months ago

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Northern Ireland nurses call for urgent action at protest outside 'empty' Stormont

'You often hear about the cost of nursing and rarely do you hear about the value of nursing'

5 months ago

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Islandmagee gas caverns: Court told licence permission may have breached ministerial code

Judge describes case as “complex and fact heavy” as well as “important”

5 months ago

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Rathlin Ferry price hike announced by DfI

Single passenger fares are going up 33% and 45% for cars

6 months ago

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ESF funding announcement welcomed 'but does not go far enough' community sector says

Community and voluntary organisations have said that today's UK Government funding announcement on the replacement of...

6 months ago

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ESF funding loss 'due to Brexit fallout and Stormont impasse' as charities hope for support

Mencap NI has said that its employment services have lost 70% of their funding due to the loss of ESF

6 months ago

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Stormont could soon be heated by geothermal energy

The project aims to "provide low cost heating, cooling and thermal storage to help decarbonise the buildings on the S...

7 months ago

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Hugo Gye

Dragging the King into EU deal summit was a misstep for Rishi Sunak - he has no room for such

If the Prime Minister does indeed think that Northern Ireland’s population can be distracted from hard politics by so...

7 months ago

belfastlive.co.uk

Gareth Fullerton

Belfast rugby club looking to the future after relaunching youth section

Civil Service (NI) recently hosted another hugely successful mid-term camp for boys and girls

7 months ago

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Sarah Scott

Strikes Northern Ireland: Warning to drivers over potential delays as roads staff walk out over pay

There will be a reduced level of the essential services which are routinely delivered by DfI staff on the road networ...

8 months ago

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Belfast Council asking Stormont why University Road footpath to be 'abandoned'

Councillor says "We know the problems in the city with unadopted or abandoned alleyways"

8 months ago

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Nadia Breen

LIVE: NI Protocol latest as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak meets with Stormont leaders

The Alliance Party was the first in to meet Mr Sunak at a hotel on the outskirts of Belfast this morning

8 months ago

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Stormont asking Belfast Council to “animate” Writer’s Square with street trading sites

The council will first go to the public for opinion on designating the City Centre spot for trading

8 months ago

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Belfast Council pressing Stormont to create rent controls to fight soaring rent in city

“I am sure many members will be able to tell anecdotal stories about hugely escalating rents in their areas."

8 months ago

belfastlive.co.uk

Northern Ireland species 'under threat' list sees more than 100 animals added

"It’s quite sad. Even though we’ve got this list, it hasn’t really worked"

8 months ago

belfastlive.co.uk

Belfast Council looks to transform Tree Protection Orders

Councillor suggests giving every tree automatic protection

9 months ago

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Northern Ireland offshore windpower plan has 'ambition' to power one million homes

Offshore wind could also create 1,500 jobs, it is claimed

9 months ago

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Nadia Breen

Northern Ireland Protocol: Live updates as Leo Varadkar, Micheal Martin and Sir Keir Starmer arri...

UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has arrived at Stormont

9 months ago

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Carryduff 'dangerous' road concerns raised after teenager knocked down

Alliance South Belfast MLA Paula Bradshaw says she has been requesting to meet with DfI at the site for over a year

9 months ago

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Brother of Natalie McNally says finding her killer 'all the family have left'

MLAs have been invited to attend a vigil in memory of Natalie McNally at Stormont

10 months ago

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Stormont "tone deaf" over Belfast city centre cafe plans

Belfast Council still hasn't revoked cafe licences despite DfI demands

10 months ago

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Belfast Council urges Stormont to close Fountain Street to traffic

Stormont wants the pavement cafes removed while the majority of councillors want them to remain

10 months ago

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Women's Aid slams Executive as cost-of-living crisis 'traps women'

“It is a real pressure cooker situation and a damning indictment on our society that so many women are paying the ult...

10 months ago

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Belfast Scottish Mutual building hoarding removal welcomed

The hoarding has been around the ill-fated George Best Hotel for more than four years

10 months ago

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Belfast alley gates funding request turned down by Stormont

Belfast council wanted half a million from the Department of Justice

10 months ago

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Belfast council asking for help from Stormont and Whitehall to avoid huge increase in rates

A rates freeze at City Hall has been ruled out without outside help