'Pre-loved' toys scheme to be launched for Christmas under Belfast City Council plans The pilot initiative will accept donations of a range of toys at the city council's four recycling centres Belfast Live · Nov 8, 2022
Lisburn housing development approved despite flooding fears "When you have stood in people's homes that have been almost totally demolished by the river, as I have, then you can understand why I am deeply concerned." Belfast Live · Nov 8, 2022
Mixed views on plans for Belfast park to be gated shut at night Two businessmen wrote to the council saying they were "alarmed" the plans were being considered without hearing other views Belfast Live · Nov 8, 2022
DUP MP Ian Paisley's bid for 'super-majority' in future referendums dismissed as 'stunt' The North Antrim MP brought forward to Parliament the "Referendums (Supermajority) Bill" Belfast Live · Nov 8, 2022
Dame Arlene Foster aims to inspire other women to become involved in public life She also confirmed reports she is set to become a peer. The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022
UK referendums may require 'supermajority' of votes under MP's proposed law FUTURE referendums in the UK could require a "supermajority" in order to enact constitutional change, under a bill proposed… The National (Scotland) · Nov 8, 2022
Tributes after former UUP MLA Samuel Gardiner dies aged 82 "He was a man of conviction, a man of passion and a man of dedicated service" Belfast Live · Nov 8, 2022
DUP councillors storm out of council in 'protest' during Taoiseach invitation to Newry debate "I will not be voting for or against this, I will be abstaining due to the inconsistency shown here tonight" Belfast Live · Nov 8, 2022
Sullivan Upper school sports facilities to open to community despite local objections Resident says noise from hockey balls hitting goals and fences is "like a gunshot" Belfast Live · Nov 7, 2022
Belfast Council seeking to bring mysterious “unadopted” bridge into public ownership Lagan Valley bridge "appears to have no one owning it, and nobody responsible for it" Belfast Live · Nov 6, 2022
Sinn Fein leader attacks ‘hokey pokey’ governance as she calls for election in Republic of Ireland Mary Lou McDonald told party members the result of the Northern Ireland Assembly Election in May reflects the “spirit for change" Belfast Live · Nov 5, 2022
Michelle O’Neill accuses DUP leader of ‘scaremongering’ over protocol claims The Sinn Fein Stormont leader said that the DUP leader needs a ‘reality check’. The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2022
Editorial: Rishi Sunak needs to reset Britain’s approach to Europe Rishi Sunak won the race to become Britain’s new prime minister by promising to fix his predecessor’s fiscal errors and unify his party. Oddly, he wasn’t asked to say much about Brexit — which has hobbled the country for the past six years and remains the government’s biggest challenge. Addressing… Tribune News Service · Nov 5, 2022
Brendan Hughes: DUP leader's Brexit Protocol claims spectacularly backfired It places the DUP in the uncomfortable position of appearing at odds with the stance of the public health service itself Belfast Live · Nov 5, 2022
Belfast Live · Nov 4, 2022 DUP proposal to have new townland signs erected fails due to costs concerns The failed motion involved creating a policy for making signs across Ards and North Down
The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2022 Reform of Stormont institutions ‘urgently needed’ Alliance leader Naomi Long said one party should not be allowed to prevent government from operating.
Belfast Live · Nov 4, 2022 Belfast Council calls for better abortion services, singling out Northern Trust Trust states Covid had impact on service, and promises further work on its website
Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2022 No Stormont Assembly election to take place in December The Northern Ireland Secretary said he will outline his next steps in Parliament.
The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2022 ‘Classic Tory chaos’ claim after announcement of no December Stormont election Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris had been expected to announce a date for a poll this week.
Belfast Live · Nov 4, 2022 Belfast City Council to write to Taoiseach to urge citizen assemblies on Irish Unity Sinn Féin dropped a proposal on a Belfast forum after an SDLP motion was passed
The National (Scotland) · Nov 4, 2022 No new Northern Ireland election before Christmas, Tory minister says ANOTHER Stormont Assembly election will not take place in December, the Northern Ireland Secretary has announced.
Belfast Live · Nov 3, 2022 Belfast York Street Interchange: Public money 'squandered' on review of scheme says MLA The road scheme is aimed at addressing a major traffic bottleneck between three of Northern Ireland's busiest roads
The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2022 Budget frustration and disappointment for PSNI – chief constable Simon Byrne said, without mitigation, policing will become less visible, less accessible and less responsive.
Belfast Live · Nov 3, 2022 Belfast council reverses decision to spend 10K on climate conference "vanity investment" Councillor says a £10,000 council branding exercise was "unnecessarily exorbitant"
Belfast Live · Nov 3, 2022 MLAs hit out at 'cruel' delay as Northern Ireland only part of UK waiting on energy payment "It's cruel and unfair that people are being left in the dark"