There’s a clear sense of expectation surrounding the opening later this year of the £90m Titanic Building in Belfast — not just around the spectacular exhibition space highlighting the sinking of that famous liner in April 1912 but also around the tourism potential of this grand initiative.
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Sans Souci residents oppose further student accomodation
Residents in a South Belfast street have called on Queen’s University to change plans to build accommodation there , saying they are fearful of becoming “another Holyland” if an influx of students was to take place.
‘No surprise’ at critical Helm report
A South Belfast community worker has said he is not surprised a local housing association that delayed a £1 million social housing scheme in the Markets for nearly two years has been criticised for “significant and substantial failings”.
Playwright’s hostel experience relived on the stage
The city of Belfast has always had a rich supply of creative talent but it has only been in recent years that talent in working class areas has had the chance to have a real go at making a career out its gifts.
A life in print leaves its mark on renowned reporter
The newspaper industry here has seen many changes over the past 40 years, both positive and negative. One South Belfast journalist has experienced most of those ups and downs, from chronicling the horrors of the Troubles to seeing first-hand the prosperity peace has brought.
Bredagh’s U12 hurlers reach indoor final
Bredagh’s U12 hurlers reached the final of the Division 3 of the North Antrim Indoor Hurling competition when they finished in the top two at Ballymena on Saturday 14 January.
