South Belfast MP Alasdair McDonnell is one hundred per cent right in his protestations to Secretary of State Owen Patterson in regard to the cases of Marian Price and Gerry McGeough.
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South tops anti-social tables
Anti-social behaviour in South Belfast – which is higher than anywhere else in the north – requires increased community policing, according to a local representative.
Huge disparity in absenteeism between rich and poor areas
SCHOOL absenteeism in deprived areas of South Belfast is eclipsing that in more affluent parts it has been revealed, prompting an MLA to demand “immediate intervention” from the Education Minister.
Mixed reaction locally to street cafe licence plans
A SANDWICH shop owner has said street cafes are a “ridiculous theory” and a concept that will not work along the Lisburn Road. Mark Taylor, owner of the Great Little Sandwich Company, was speaking after new street cafe licensing plans were announced by Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland. New legislation will be introduced to allow […]
Challenge of staying ahead
ALTHOUGH Belfast is truly on the up, as evidenced in the optimism expressed throughout One City, it still faces challenges that must be met in order to keep it at ahead of other upcoming European cities.
‘Dark tourism’ could be a shining light for city
IN 2012, Belfast’s tourism scene is more about Titanic than the Troubles, but the city would be wise not to forget the political and historical value of what was once dubbed “dark tourism”.
