Residents of a North Belfast street have tentatively welcomed the proposed reopening of an interface barrier that has blocked access to their street for over 20 years. It was announced on Friday (September 16) that the barrier at Newington Street would be reopened during the day after traffic calming measures were put in place. Justice […]
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Barrier erected after 1988 shooting to be reopened
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Council to gauge local opinion on Girdwood ‘community hub’ plans
The proposed new ‘community hub’ at the former Girdwood barracks site should be part of a wide-ranging development to address housing and leisure inequalities, a local councillor has said. Belfast City Council last week announced plans to create a multi-use building on part of the Crumlin Road site with leisure facilities, a café, community garden […]
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Children flee scene after attacks on firefighters
Children as young as ten years old are risking people’s lives by attacking fire crews called to emergencies, a local fire chief has warned.
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Library Central to city’s past and its future
Belfast Central Library has been a cornerstone in the city’s history since it was first built 123 years ago.
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There is a way out of unemployment cycle
The scourge of generational unemployment is contributing to North Belfast’s place at the top of the unemployment tables, according to a local jobs worker.
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Glenpark secure point after eight-goal thriller
Glenpark FC were back at home on Saturday at the Grove in what turned out to be a thrilling game with goals scored in the opening and closing seconds of the game.
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