13/09/2022
Other News In Brief
Delays And Disruptions To Public Transport During King's Visit
Translink NI has advised of a number of ongoing delays and disruptions to a range of bus services throughout the day during the visit of King Charles III.
The public transport provider said: "Due to the visit of His Majesty the King & Queen Consort there will be traffic diversions in Belfast City Centre impacting Translink services in the area throughout the day.
"Customers should expect some delays and leave extra time for their journeys."
Up to date information on all service changes is available here.
Ulster Rugby Urged To 'Do More To Tackle Litter'
The SDLP has called on Ulster Rugby to "do more to tackle litter on match days".
Lisnasharragh Councillor Séamas de Faoite has urged Ulster Rugby to work with Belfast City Council on funding litter enforcement and cleansing staff for areas surrounding their grounds in Ravenhill during games.
Cllr. de Faoite said that he believes the club should contribute to tackling litter and street drinking around Kingspan Stadium.
International Older Persons Day Event Announced
Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council has announced an International Older Persons Day event, to take place in October.
The Council's Age Friendly Alliance, and Policing and Community Safety Partnership in collaboration with ABC Seniors Network, Southern Health and Social Care Trust Promoting Wellbeing Division, and ABC Community Network are hosting a free event for the over 60s on Monday 03 October in the Lough Neagh Discovery Centre.
This event will be based on the TAKE 5 message with themed workshops to participate in, highlighting the steps we can all take to improve our mental wellbeing. Alongside this event will be the launch of the Age Friendly Strategy and Action Plan.
Tickets are FREE for this event and will be issued to successful applicants one week before the event.
Translink NI has advised of a number of ongoing delays and disruptions to a range of bus services throughout the day during the visit of King Charles III.
The public transport provider said: "Due to the visit of His Majesty the King & Queen Consort there will be traffic diversions in Belfast City Centre impacting Translink services in the area throughout the day.
"Customers should expect some delays and leave extra time for their journeys."
Up to date information on all service changes is available here.
Ulster Rugby Urged To 'Do More To Tackle Litter'
The SDLP has called on Ulster Rugby to "do more to tackle litter on match days".
Lisnasharragh Councillor Séamas de Faoite has urged Ulster Rugby to work with Belfast City Council on funding litter enforcement and cleansing staff for areas surrounding their grounds in Ravenhill during games.
Cllr. de Faoite said that he believes the club should contribute to tackling litter and street drinking around Kingspan Stadium.
International Older Persons Day Event Announced
Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council has announced an International Older Persons Day event, to take place in October.
The Council's Age Friendly Alliance, and Policing and Community Safety Partnership in collaboration with ABC Seniors Network, Southern Health and Social Care Trust Promoting Wellbeing Division, and ABC Community Network are hosting a free event for the over 60s on Monday 03 October in the Lough Neagh Discovery Centre.
This event will be based on the TAKE 5 message with themed workshops to participate in, highlighting the steps we can all take to improve our mental wellbeing. Alongside this event will be the launch of the Age Friendly Strategy and Action Plan.
Tickets are FREE for this event and will be issued to successful applicants one week before the event.
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Titanic Belfast has announced the creation of 40 new jobs "ahead of a busy event season". The tourist attraction and event centre is seeking "five-star hospitality staff to join our world-class team and deliver these high profile events".
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01 November 2024
Belfast Claims UK's Best Event Destination
Visit Belfast, the city region's destination marketing organisation, has scooped 'Best Event Destination UK' at this year's Conference & Incentive Travel (C&IT) awards in London.
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Visit Belfast, the city region's destination marketing organisation, has scooped 'Best Event Destination UK' at this year's Conference & Incentive Travel (C&IT) awards in London.
02 February 2007
Litter warning to smoke-free Belfast
Extra litter wardens are being drafted in by Belfast City Council to cope with the expected increase in cigarette litter when Northern Ireland goes smoke-free this April.
Litter warning to smoke-free Belfast
Extra litter wardens are being drafted in by Belfast City Council to cope with the expected increase in cigarette litter when Northern Ireland goes smoke-free this April.
05 April 2019
Belfast Event Grant Opens To Applications
A funding package of £200,000 has been launched for the Belfast City Centre Event Grant Scheme with applications encouraged. The Department for Communities scheme will support arts, cultural and community based events and activities taking place in the city centre between April 2019 and March 2020.
Belfast Event Grant Opens To Applications
A funding package of £200,000 has been launched for the Belfast City Centre Event Grant Scheme with applications encouraged. The Department for Communities scheme will support arts, cultural and community based events and activities taking place in the city centre between April 2019 and March 2020.
29 June 2009
UVF Guns, Ammo And Bombs 'Beyond Use'
The haul of weapons decommissioned by the UVF and Red Hand Commandos included guns, ammunition and explosives, it has been revealed. However, independent observers - who described the cache as a "major decommissioning event" - have not said how many weapons were actually given up.
UVF Guns, Ammo And Bombs 'Beyond Use'
The haul of weapons decommissioned by the UVF and Red Hand Commandos included guns, ammunition and explosives, it has been revealed. However, independent observers - who described the cache as a "major decommissioning event" - have not said how many weapons were actually given up.
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