A meeting convened by the South Belfast MP to discuss anti-social issues in the area has descended into chaos and racist accusations.
Racist slurs aimed at local Romanians
DPP meeting hears of sex offence increases
The director of a local sexual abuse group has said South Belfast’s “anonymity” is a major factor in yet another increase in sexual offences here.
Brave soles go for firewalking record
Brave soles from across Belfast are signing up thick and fast to walk on fire to raise money for a suicide prevention charity – and write themselves into the record books.
‘Buy local’ campaign launched

THE Belfast Media Group has launched a new Buy Local Campaign to help save small businesses from sinking under the weight of recession.
Hopes high that Halloween fun will be a boost for local business

All kinds of scary spirits, wicked witches and ghostly ghouls will be making themselves known in Belfast as the Halloween season gets under way and promises to be as fang-tastic as ever. It’s hoped the events will provide a timely and welcome boost for business at a difficult time.
Security alerts are damaging business says SDLP
SDLP South Belfast MP Dr Alasdair McDonnell has condemned those responsible for a security alert after a viable device was left in Bradbury Place on Friday night.