BELFAST residents have pinpointed attracting investment to Belfast as the top priority for the city. That’s according to the results of the 2017 Belfast Residents’ Survey conducted by Belfast City Council. Other high ranking priorities are improving people’s health and wellbeing, supporting our older people, improving safety, reducing crime and anti-social behavior, creating more jobs […]
Archive | May, 2017
Investment top priority for Belfast residents
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Malone House exhibition paints a telling picture of life in wake of brain surgery
AN art exhibition which aims to raise awareness for the brain tumour charities Brainwaves NI and Brain Tumour Research UK is currently under way at Malone House. The ‘All That Remains’ exhibition will be on display at the Higgins Gallery until June 3 and features a range of artwork from the Studio 23 art collective. […]
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Families set to enjoy a wild summer at Bog Meadows
Get closer to your extraordinary wild neighbours this summer with a whole host of free activities at Bog Meadows Nature Reserve, designed to excite and inspire kids and their families. From bat walks and bushcraft to wildlife safaris and wild at art workshops, Ulster Wildlife’s special ‘Summer of Wildlife’ kicks off on May 26 and […]
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Political parties suspend election campaigns as a mark of respect.
POLITICAL parties in the North have suspended their election campaigns as a mark of respect to the victims of the Manchester bomb attack. Twenty-two people died and around 59 others were injured in the suspected suicide bombing in Manchester Arena. The attack happened shortly after 10.30pm last night as a concert by American pop singer […]
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South Belfast MLA Ó Muilleoir accepts honorary degree in US
South Belfast MLA Máirtín Ó Muilleoir has received an honorary degree from Quinnipiac University in Connecticut, USA. Writing on his blog – NewBelfast.com – Dr Ó Muilleoir said: “I never formally graduated from Queen’s University, my alma mater. Back in the day, graduating students had to endure the British national anthem played by the RUC band, […]
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Over 12,000 descend upon Belfast City Hall Thousands in support of Irish language Act
Over 12,000 people marched to Belfast City Hall on Saturday to demand an Irish Language Act. An Lá Dearg (The Red Day) – which was organised by An Dream Dearg – set off from Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich on the Falls Road to give voice to the widespread community demand for an Irish Language Act in […]
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