A replacement ghost bike is in the process of being prepared in memory of a cyclist killed in a road collision. The ghost bike that was placed at Ormeau Bridge in South Belfast to honour the memory of Michael Caulfield has been missing for almost two weeks.
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Honorary degree for local MLA recognises peacebuilding efforts
A South Belfast MLA has been honoured on the other side of the Atlantic for his efforts to build peace and reconciliation. Sinn Féin MLA Alex Maskey was conferred with an Honorary Degree at LeMoyne College, Syracuse, New York at the end of May..
Consultation on reduction in speeds is launched
A consultation seeking views on a reduction in speed limits from 30mph to 20mph on designated unclassified roads has been launched by a local MLA. SDLP man Conall McDevitt said the main objective of the exercise is to increase road safety, particularly for pedestrians.
Iconic church ‘would make perfect home’ for Buddhists
ONE of the North’s biggest buddhist organisations is planning a move to South Belfast. The Black Mountain Zen Centre, located in the city centre, is hoping a move to the south of the city will help accommodate the group’s booming membership numbers.
Cops defend presence on Road
THE PSNI have defended their “visibility” record on the Lisburn Road, following the latest armed robbery in which shop staff were threatened with a knife. Traders have called for more foot patrols to curb the number of shop robberies on the road, following the recent incident, in which a Co-Op store was raided.
Sewage Floods area twice in a few days
DISGUSTED residents of a South Belfast street have been left counting the cost after their properties were flooded with sewage twice in a few days. Residents of Sicily Park off the upper Lisburn Road say they have lost faith with NI Water after sudden heavy showers on Monday saw their homes flooded
