Discussions that could see the union flag removed from the City Hall are currently under way at Belfast City Council. An equality expert has submitted her reports on the flying of the flag and the displaying of memorabilia at the city centre building to the Council for discussion.
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Horror as little pup is mauled by greyhound
THE owners of a much-loved puppy that was mauled to death on Divis Mountain at the weekend have spoken of their heartache – and issued a warning to others. On Sunday, the owner, who does not wish to be named, took the family’s beloved Jack Russell, Sheila, for a walk along the popular Divis path. The two-year-old pup was attacked by a greyhound which wandering freely off its leash.
Why the Shinners are go on a quid pro quo
Did you suck your breath in when you heard it? I did. The headline was ‘Sinn Féin set to support Belfast Diamond Jubilee events’. Queen Elizabeth II, aka Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, will have been on the English throne sixty years this year, so there’ll be, we’re told, celebrations. Including “a big Sunday lunch”, the planting of commemorative trees and (shudder) “a tea dance to be held in the Ulster Hall”.
Joanne’s story
Joanne’s story
JOANNE, a mother of three children, has been on the housing waiting list for over two years since her marriage broke up. She works part-time and lives in rented accommodation with the Housing Executive paying a portion of her rent through housing benefit.
Gerard’s story
Gerard’s story
UPPER Springfield father-of-one Gerard Burleigh was finally allocated a Housing Executive flat in the Divis area last week after being on the housing waiting list for three years. Gerard said he could only be granted access to his six-year-old daughter if he had two-bedroom accommodation
Michelle’s story
Michelle’s story
MICHELLE is a 25-year-old mother who has been on the housing waiting list for six years. She did not want to declare herself homeless and move into a hostel, so rents private accommodation that is partly paid for by her housing benefit.
