A West Belfast family mourns the loss of their son’s dog after a fatal attack by a “pocket bully”. Beloved Family Dog Dies After Vicious Attack in West Belfast A family in West Belfast is grieving. Their son’s dog died after an attack. A “pocket bully” dog caused terrible injuries. Conor Hartley said his mother…
A Belfast councillor urges tenants renting HMO properties to be aware of their rights and landlord duties. Belfast Councillor: Know Your Rights Renting HMO Property in Belfast A Belfast official wants renters to know their rights. He also wants them to understand their duties. He is talking about HMOs. An HMO houses three or more…
City Hall considers New Year’s Eve celebrations after proposal for potential events and report agreed by council members. Belfast Could Host New Years Eve Celebrations City Hall to Discuss Belfast might get New Year’s Eve celebrations. City Hall officials will explore options for the city. Council members agreed to the idea in a meeting. They…
PSNI data shows Belfast, Armagh, and Derry City had the highest number of drink/drug driving arrests in Northern Ireland. Drink Driving Hotspots Revealed in Northern Ireland by Police Data Northern Ireland saw many drink/drug driving arrests. Over 9,400 happened in the last three years. Last year alone, there were 3,147 arrests. Only London had more…
Four meerkats joined Belfast Zoo, including two babies born after their parents settled in January. New Meerkat Family Arrives at Belfast Zoo Just in Time for Valentine’s Belfast Zoo has new animals for Valentine’s Day. Four meerkats moved to their habitat on Monday. They adjusted quickly to everything new. Visitors can see them digging and…
Council rejects HMO application in East Belfast, ignoring officials’ recommendation due to local concerns. East Belfast HMO Plan Denied Despite Official Approval Advice An East Belfast landlord’s plan failed. The city council rejected their HMO application, despite officials advising approval. Councillors from different parties opposed the plan and voted against the house share on Woodcot…
Two men are in court, charged under the Terrorism Act for possessing data from a PSNI breach involving officer details. Two Face Court Over Major PSNI Data Breach; Terrorism Charge Two men appeared in court. They are charged with having police data. This data came from a big breach in 2023. Brian Cavlan, 49, and…
Chris Todd is the preferred candidate for Humberside Police Chief Constable after a selection process. A confirmation hearing is in March. Chris Todd Named Preferred Candidate for Humberside Police Chief The Police and Crime Commissioner chose a chief constable after a long selection process. Humberside Police had no permanent chief since June 2024, following Paul…
Cathedral Gardens in Belfast will be transformed with a play park, event space, and urban forest after council approval. Belfast City Centre Plans Approved for New Park Event Space Forest Belfast Council approved changes for Cathedral Gardens. The area will become an events space and park. It will also have a play area with digital…
Petition calls for free bus travel for England’s over-60s, highlighting current age restrictions and regional disparities in schemes. England Bus Pass Rules Examined for Over 60s Amid Change Demands A petition wants free bus rides for people over 60 in England and Wales. It got enough signatures, so the government answered. The government spends £700…