A Belfast man recounts paramilitary intimidation, leading to business closure, bankruptcy, and a brutal attack. Belfast Restaurateur Says Standing Up to Paramilitaries Leads to Ruin A man from West Belfast spoke about paramilitary control. Billboards raise awareness of violence. Malachy Turner closed his restaurant in 2018 after paramilitary groups intimidated him. He opened Ribs and…
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…
A renewed push aims to create the Carryduff to Belfast greenway after years of stalled progress, addressing local concerns. Carryduff Greenway Plans Revived as Working Group Resumes Efforts Hey, guess what’s happening with that Carryduff greenway thing? The council is talking about it again. People have wanted this trail for ten years. It would connect…
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…