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Man 'Unlawfully At Large' Extradited from Republic of Ireland
Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) have successfully extradited a 56-year-old man from the Republic of Ireland to Northern Ireland.
The man had been serving a life sentence in prison following a murder conviction dating back to 2009. He was reported as being unlawfully at large in December 2024 after failing to return following a period of day-release.
The extradited man is scheduled to appear before Ballymena Magistrates' Court.
UUP MLA Criticises Belfast City Council Decision to Fly Palestinian Flag
UUP MLA Andy Allen has criticised the decision by Belfast City Council to vote in favour of flying the Palestinian flag over City Hall, calling the move "divisive symbolism" and "stunt politics."
Mr Allen argued that the council should focus on delivering essential local services rather than engaging in global politics. He stated that while the humanitarian suffering must be acknowledged, flying the flag does not bring practical relief and risks turning international tragedy into "political theatre" that could widen divisions at home.
He asserted that the majority of people in Belfast did not ask for the flag to be flown and that his party believes in "practical politics" over symbolic acts.
Lord Mayor Signs White Ribbon Pledge Against Violence On Behalf Of Belfast City Council
Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Tracy Kelly, has officially signed the White Ribbon Pledge at City Hall on behalf of Belfast City Council.
The pledge commits the council never to condone or remain silent about violence against women. This action is part of the council’s wider commitment to support all victims of, or people affected by, domestic violence and abuse, regardless of gender or sexual orientation.
Belfast currently holds accreditation as a 'Safe City' for its ongoing partnership work to support domestic violence victims and has achieved platinum status in the Onus’ workplace charter on domestic violence.
Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) have successfully extradited a 56-year-old man from the Republic of Ireland to Northern Ireland.
The man had been serving a life sentence in prison following a murder conviction dating back to 2009. He was reported as being unlawfully at large in December 2024 after failing to return following a period of day-release.
The extradited man is scheduled to appear before Ballymena Magistrates' Court.
UUP MLA Criticises Belfast City Council Decision to Fly Palestinian Flag
UUP MLA Andy Allen has criticised the decision by Belfast City Council to vote in favour of flying the Palestinian flag over City Hall, calling the move "divisive symbolism" and "stunt politics."
He asserted that the majority of people in Belfast did not ask for the flag to be flown and that his party believes in "practical politics" over symbolic acts.
Lord Mayor Signs White Ribbon Pledge Against Violence On Behalf Of Belfast City Council
Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Tracy Kelly, has officially signed the White Ribbon Pledge at City Hall on behalf of Belfast City Council.
The pledge commits the council never to condone or remain silent about violence against women. This action is part of the council’s wider commitment to support all victims of, or people affected by, domestic violence and abuse, regardless of gender or sexual orientation.
Belfast currently holds accreditation as a 'Safe City' for its ongoing partnership work to support domestic violence victims and has achieved platinum status in the Onus’ workplace charter on domestic violence.
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06 May 2016
Traders Lobby For Lidl Store Expansion
The Connswater Traders' Association has urged politicians and planning officials to support a proposed store expansion by supermarket Lidl at the site. A decision is due to be made on the planning application later this month.
Traders Lobby For Lidl Store Expansion
The Connswater Traders' Association has urged politicians and planning officials to support a proposed store expansion by supermarket Lidl at the site. A decision is due to be made on the planning application later this month.
17 October 2013
Belfast Council Launches Business Development Programme
Local manufacturers are being offered help with reducing costs and increasing profits through a new business development programme funded by Belfast City Council. The Manufacturing Efficiency Programme is open to small and medium-sized companies in the city from the manufacturing subsectors.
Belfast Council Launches Business Development Programme
Local manufacturers are being offered help with reducing costs and increasing profits through a new business development programme funded by Belfast City Council. The Manufacturing Efficiency Programme is open to small and medium-sized companies in the city from the manufacturing subsectors.
17 August 2021
BCC Leader Questions Funding Of West Belfast Festival Over 'Pro-IRA Singing'
The DUP leader of Belfast City Council has questioned the funding of West Belfast Festival over alleged "pro-IRA singing" at one of their events. Councillor Ald Brian Kingston raised the issued after it was alleged that the crowed at a concert at the Festival chanted "ooh ah up the Ra".
BCC Leader Questions Funding Of West Belfast Festival Over 'Pro-IRA Singing'
The DUP leader of Belfast City Council has questioned the funding of West Belfast Festival over alleged "pro-IRA singing" at one of their events. Councillor Ald Brian Kingston raised the issued after it was alleged that the crowed at a concert at the Festival chanted "ooh ah up the Ra".
06 March 2013
St George's Rent Request Dismissed
Belfast City Council has turned down a request from St George's market traders for two months rent free to compensate for lost trade during Union Flag Protests. The traders have noted their disappointment but have welcomed the councils plans not increase stall fees for 2014. Free rent would have cost the council just over £65,000.
St George's Rent Request Dismissed
Belfast City Council has turned down a request from St George's market traders for two months rent free to compensate for lost trade during Union Flag Protests. The traders have noted their disappointment but have welcomed the councils plans not increase stall fees for 2014. Free rent would have cost the council just over £65,000.
02 March 2022
Design Ideas Sought For New Belfast Stories Site
Early career architects are being invited to pitch their creative concepts for the temporary use of a vacant site on the corner of Royal Avenue and North Street, the location for the £100m Belfast Stories tourism destination.
Design Ideas Sought For New Belfast Stories Site
Early career architects are being invited to pitch their creative concepts for the temporary use of a vacant site on the corner of Royal Avenue and North Street, the location for the £100m Belfast Stories tourism destination.
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