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22/08/2018
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Titanic Quarter Bus Lane Suspended Amid Traffic Chaos
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has announced that the bus lanes in Belfast's Titanic Quarter has been suspended.
The bus lane had been introduced ahead of the full launch of the new Belfast Rapid Transit Glider service. However, motorists have made multiple complaints about severe traffic delays throughout the area due to the bus lane.
The DfI said that the bus lane would be suspended but that they would continue to work with partners in Titanic Quarter over the coming months to introduce new measures which will enable the Sydenham Road bus lane to be reintroduced. Translink will also be engaging with local businesses to encourage greater use of public transport and of walking and cycling where appropriate.
End Of Summer Street Party To Be Held In City Centre
Traders on Castle Street in Belfast city centre are to celebrate the end of summer in style with a street party.
Local traders will spill out into the streets, highlighting and celebrating the wealth of independent retailers and the variety of goods and services on offer in the area.
As well as live music, arts and crafts, and street performers, there will be a range of food stalls offering a selection of delicious dishes.
Lord Mayor of Belfast Councillor Deirdre Hargey said: "This is shaping up to be a great family-friendly event, and I'm delighted that Council is supporting the Castle Street traders and working in partnership with Folktown, Cathedral Quarter Trust and PLACE to help shine a light on this part of the city centre.
"The Castle Street area is in the middle of a huge transformation so this will be a fantastic opportunity for people to stop by and see this for themselves while enjoying a great evening out."
Sophie Rasmussen from the Folktown Initiative added: "We're delighted to have the support from Belfast City Council to deliver two evening fairs – one on August 30, and another in late October.
"Folktown Market, which provides an opportunity to trade for local retailers, has gone from strength to strength and has a loyal customer base, so the evening fairs are aimed at bringing even more people into the area and showcasing what this bustling part of the city centre has to offer."
As part of Belfast City Council's investment in the Castle Street area, new artwork has been commissioned from the Hit the North festival this autumn. Colourful Crossings will appear on the road to celebrate the area's heritage and built environment, and it will also be one of the locations for the new Belfast Music hoarding initiative.
A second evening fair will be held on Friday 26 October.
Man Arrested In West Belfast Under Terrorism Legislation
A 32-year-old man has been arrested under terrorism legislation following a stop and search operation in west Belfast.
Officers from the PSNI Terrorist Investigation Unit stopped a vehicle in the Hannahstown area on the afternoon of Tuesday, 21 August and the man was initially detained on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon.
A followup search was carried out on a property in West Belfast and the man was arrested under Terrorism legislation.
The man remains in custody and the PSNI have said that their investigation is ongoing.
(MH)
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has announced that the bus lanes in Belfast's Titanic Quarter has been suspended.
The bus lane had been introduced ahead of the full launch of the new Belfast Rapid Transit Glider service. However, motorists have made multiple complaints about severe traffic delays throughout the area due to the bus lane.
The DfI said that the bus lane would be suspended but that they would continue to work with partners in Titanic Quarter over the coming months to introduce new measures which will enable the Sydenham Road bus lane to be reintroduced. Translink will also be engaging with local businesses to encourage greater use of public transport and of walking and cycling where appropriate.
End Of Summer Street Party To Be Held In City Centre
Traders on Castle Street in Belfast city centre are to celebrate the end of summer in style with a street party.
Local traders will spill out into the streets, highlighting and celebrating the wealth of independent retailers and the variety of goods and services on offer in the area.
As well as live music, arts and crafts, and street performers, there will be a range of food stalls offering a selection of delicious dishes.
Lord Mayor of Belfast Councillor Deirdre Hargey said: "This is shaping up to be a great family-friendly event, and I'm delighted that Council is supporting the Castle Street traders and working in partnership with Folktown, Cathedral Quarter Trust and PLACE to help shine a light on this part of the city centre.
"The Castle Street area is in the middle of a huge transformation so this will be a fantastic opportunity for people to stop by and see this for themselves while enjoying a great evening out."
Sophie Rasmussen from the Folktown Initiative added: "We're delighted to have the support from Belfast City Council to deliver two evening fairs – one on August 30, and another in late October.
"Folktown Market, which provides an opportunity to trade for local retailers, has gone from strength to strength and has a loyal customer base, so the evening fairs are aimed at bringing even more people into the area and showcasing what this bustling part of the city centre has to offer."
As part of Belfast City Council's investment in the Castle Street area, new artwork has been commissioned from the Hit the North festival this autumn. Colourful Crossings will appear on the road to celebrate the area's heritage and built environment, and it will also be one of the locations for the new Belfast Music hoarding initiative.
A second evening fair will be held on Friday 26 October.
Man Arrested In West Belfast Under Terrorism Legislation
A 32-year-old man has been arrested under terrorism legislation following a stop and search operation in west Belfast.
Officers from the PSNI Terrorist Investigation Unit stopped a vehicle in the Hannahstown area on the afternoon of Tuesday, 21 August and the man was initially detained on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon.
A followup search was carried out on a property in West Belfast and the man was arrested under Terrorism legislation.
The man remains in custody and the PSNI have said that their investigation is ongoing.
(MH)
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