DfI U-turn! Ornate South Belfast street lights stay after removal plans sparked local concern and opposition. South Belfast Street Lights Spared After DfI Reverses Removal Plan The Department for Infrastructure changed its decision. They will not remove special street lights. These lights are in South Belfast. Earlier, the DfI planned to replace them. They aimed…
Foyle Pride organisers will exclude political parties from events. Parties who support or stay silent on key LGBTQIA+ issues are affected. Foyle Pride Bans Political Parties from Future Festival Events Hey, guess what’s happening with Foyle Pride next year. The organizers are making a big change. They are not inviting political parties. This affects the…
Find out the council rate increases across Northern Ireland for 2025. Belfast sees the highest rise at 5.99%. NI Council Rates 2025: See the Full List of Increases for Each Area Most councils in Northern Ireland will raise rates bills next financial year. Belfast is slated for the highest increase at 5.99%, while Derry and…
Joanne Boal retires after 17 years supporting cancer patients of all ages in Northern Ireland through art. She used her art to help. Belfast Woman Retires After Years Helping Cancer Patients Through Art Joanne Boal helped cancer patients for almost twenty years. She worked in Northern Ireland for Cancer Focus. Joanne used art and journals…
Margaret McCabe seeks help finding her son Stephen, last seen January 30. Police cite “wanted” status for no missing person appeal. Belfast Mum Fears for Son Missing Nearly Two Weeks Without Contact A mom in West Belfast is really worried. She hasn’t seen her son in nearly two weeks. Margaret McCabe needs help finding her…
Keith Riding, an electric car driver, was wrongly fined £625 in London’s ULEZ/LEZ zones. TfL admits error and refunds charges. Electric Car Owner Fined £625 Despite Exemption in London Zones Keith Riding, 76, got charged wrongly. He entered London zones and paid fines. This happened even though his car is electric. Electric cars don’t pay…
Derry and Strabane council rates to increase nearly 5%, adding £28.96 annually to ratepayers. Investments and budget addressed. Derry Strabane Council Announces Above Inflation Rates Increase Derry and Strabane rates will increase almost 5%. This means an extra £28.96 per year, equalling 56 pence weekly for ratepayers. The regional rate decision will happen at the…
Cyclists are upset with a “hidden” consultation allowing taxis extended bus lane access, citing safety risks. Belfast Cyclists Slam DfI Taxi Consultation as ‘Hidden’ and Unfair Belfast cyclists are upset with a “hidden” consultation. It involves taxis using bus lanes for longer. Before Christmas, taxis could use some bus lanes. This tried to ease city…
Council to consult on 24-hour opening for Botanic Gardens following resident requests, as part of a broader park hours review. Botanic Gardens 24 Hour Opening Considered After Residents Request South Belfast people want Botanic Gardens open 24 hours. This request is part of a larger park hours review. The council plans to ask people about…
An 11-year-old performs at Ulster Hall to support Sólás, a charity aiding young people with extra needs and their families. NI Girl Takes Ulster Hall Stage for Charity Hub Lifeline An 11-year-old is helping a local charity. She will perform at the Ulster Hall. The event supports Sólás, a vital charity aiding young people with…