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More still needs to be done to tackle homophobia, says new Green Party NI leader

More needs to be done to eradicate homophobia in Northern Ireland, the new leader of the Green Party in the region has said. Mal O’Hara is the first gay leader of a major political party in the region. Before becoming a politician, Mr O’Hara said he ...

15 Aug 2022 at 01:01

Northern Ireland

Belfast City Council agrees to name bridge after Noah Donohoe

Belfast City Council has agreed to name a pedestrian and cycle bridge in the south of the city as the Noah Donohoe Bridge. The bridge’s new name was agreed by councillors following an open public call for suggestions last year which resulted in ...

01 Sept 2022 at 20:19

Features

Cllr Áine Groogan: From Ballinascreen to Botanic

Draperstown could make a strong claim for being the most politically represented village in Ireland. Local woman Emma Sheerin is a current MLA, while the village is also home to two elected members of Mid Ulster District Council; Cllrs Córa ...

14 Jul 2021 at 06:30

Political leaders cast their ballots in local government elections

Northern Ireland

Polls to open for local government elections in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland’s political leaders have cast their ballots in the local government elections. Voters are electing 462 councillors across the 11 councils in Northern Ireland. It is the first electoral test for the parties since last ...

18 May 2023 at 15:10

Northern Ireland

Musical theme as thousands attend St Patrick’s Day parade in Belfast

There was a musical theme to St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Belfast – with thousands coming into the city centre for the annual celebration. Crowds lined the streets to witness the colourful showpiece of this year’s March 17 ...

17 Mar 2023 at 15:56

Northern Ireland

Donaldson condemns ‘thuggery’ after DUP council candidate receives death threat

The DUP has said that one of its candidates in the local government elections has received a death threat. The party said Darren Leighton, a candidate for Belfast City Council in the May 18 poll, was informed of the threat by ...

05 May 2023 at 13:34

Northern Ireland

Lost and found: Volunteers restore castle’s millennium maze

The maze at Belfast Castle has been revived by a group of volunteers from the Cave Hill Conservation Campaign. The feature was created to mark the new millennium but had since become overgrown and unkempt. Over the past two ...

23 Aug 2023 at 10:56

Northern Ireland

More than 200 council vehicles now running on vegetable oil

More than 200 of Belfast City Council’s fleet vehicles are now running on hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) rather than diesel. Elected members approved the fuel switch last December after a trial on a selection of vehicles ...

26 Sept 2023 at 16:21

Northern Ireland

New High Sheriff of Belfast is sworn in

John Kyle has been sworn in as the new High Sheriff of Belfast. A member of the Ulster Unionist Party at Belfast City Council, he replaces the DUP’s John Hussey as the 123rd High Sheriff of the city. Mr Kyle said: “I’m ...

18 Jan 2023 at 19:58

Northern Ireland

Permit proposal for buskers or preachers who use amps in city centre

Buskers or preachers who use amplification devices in Belfast city centre could be required to obtain a permit from the council under proposed new byelaws. The public are being asked to give their view on the proposed ...

27 Nov 2023 at 16:52

Northern Ireland

‘Embarrassing episode’ for Belfast City Council as typos spotted on new signs

An “embarrassing episode” for Belfast City Council has been blasted after spelling errors were spotted on new Irish-language street signs. The signs are being replaced after mistakes were seen in streets across the ...

17 Oct 2023 at 15:12

Northern Ireland

Belfast residents facing district rates increase of more than 5%

Belfast City Council has agreed an increase in the district rate of more than 5%. Tina Black, chair of the council’s Strategic Policy and Resources Committee, said the 5.44% increase for residents would “support ...

12 Feb 2024 at 18:52

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