Armitage ‘appalled’ by East Belfast burglary

Alliance East Belfast Councillor David Armitage has said he is appalled at two men who held a woman hostage in her home while they burgled the property. Councillor Armitage was speaking after police appealed for information in relation to the incident, which occurred in the Larkfield Road area of Sydenham yesterday (Thursday) around 10.30pm. The […]

McDonough-Brown says Parades Commission got it wrong over march

Alliance Councillor Emmet McDonough-Brown has said the Parades Commission has “got it wrong” over a controversial march in South Belfast tomorrow night (Friday). The parade, organised by the Annadale Heritage and Cultural Society, will mark the 21st anniversary of the death of UDA men Joe Bratty and Raymond Elder, who were linked to the Sean […]

Long calls for hate crime clarification

Alliance Councillor Michael Long has called for clarification around what the police treat as hate crimes after being told the burning of election posters is not considered one, despite legislation stating the opposite. East Belfast Councillor Mr Long was speaking after meeting with PSNI to discuss recent actions by those behind some bonfires across Northern […]

McAllister hits out at those behind North Belfast security alert

Alliance Councillor Nuala McAllister has hit out at those behind a security alert in North Belfast. A number of homes in the Rosapenna Street area have been evacuated after a suspicious object, believed to be a suspected pipe bomb, was discovered there. Cliftonville Community Centre has been opened for those affected, with several streets remaining […]

Lyttle calls for urgent investigation into bus lane cameras error

Alliance Regional Development spokesperson Chris Lyttle MLA has called on the Roads Minister to investigate urgently after it was discovered hundreds of penalty notices had been cancelled due to an error with bus lane cameras in Belfast. NSL, the organisation which operates the recently installed cameras, announced today (Tuesday) over 700 penalty notices had been […]

Lyttle welcomes childcare strategy consultation

Alliance OFMdFM spokesperson Chris Lyttle MLA has welcomed the launch of a consultation into a draft childcare strategy for Northern Ireland. The consultation was launched today (Tuesday) by the First and deputy First Ministers, with the aim of helping children have the best start possible in life and parents being able to return to work. […]

Kelly: Paramedic assault ‘disgusting’

Alliance Antrim Councillor Neil Kelly has described as “disgusting” an attack on a paramedic attending the scene of a crash in the town. Councillor Kelly was speaking after the Ambulance Service employee received a hand injury by the man, following a two-car crash on the Dublin Road yesterday (Thursday). The man, who needed treatment, allegedly […]