Kelly condemns those behind Antrim security alert

Antrim Alliance Councillor Neil Kelly has condemned those behind a security alert in the town yesterday (Thursday). The alert forced the closure of part of the Ballycraigy Road, after a suspicious device at a bus stop was reported to police. However it was declared a hoax around 10.45pm. Councillor Kelly said the alert had caused […]

Lyttle congratulates new Victims’ Commissioner on appointment

Alliance OFMdFM spokesperson Chris Lyttle MLA has congratulated the new Victims’ Commissioner on her appointment to the role. Judith Thompson, a former skills advisor to the Northern Ireland Probation Board, will take the position vacated by Kathryn Stone last year. Mr Lyttle said Ms Thompson had an important role to play in our society. “I […]

Belfast Pride: Persuasion can lead to equality – an opinion piece by Anna Lo MLA

This week sees the launch of Belfast Pride, the festival celebrating the local LGBT community. Marking the 25th anniversary of the first Belfast Pride parade, it is an opportunity to take this year’s festival theme about building equality and really make it mean something. It is the perfect time to do it. Earlier this year […]

Lyttle says Kincora files discovery fuel case for inquiry inclusion

East Belfast MLA Chris Lyttle has said new Government files containing further allegations around Kincora Boys’ Home only further fuel the case for its inclusion in the Home Office’s child abuse inquiry. Alliance MLA Mr Lyttle was speaking after the files, which remained undiscovered because they had not been properly catalogued, were handed over to […]

Dickson hails green light for road improvement

East Antrim MLA Stewart Dickson has hailed the green light being given for a major road improvement scheme for an important commuter route. The Alliance representative was speaking after the Department for Regional Development announced a £170,000 project for Eden, which is due to begin on August 3. The resurfacing of the A2 Larne Road […]

Muir welcomes saving of historic gate lodge

Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir has welcomed news an historic gate lodge is to be saved from potential destruction. Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy announced in response to an Alliance Assembly question that Craigowen Lodge, located on the main Belfast to Bangor road close to the Seahill Road junction, would be given to Hearth Housing Association […]

Blair expresses his shock over Newtownabbey man’s death

Alliance Councillor John Blair has expressed his sadness at the shock death of a Newtownabbey man in ibiza. Alan Drennan from Glengormley passed away on Sunday (July 19) while holidaying on the Spanish island. The cause of the 21-year-old’s death is not yet known. Newtownabbey Councillor Mr Blair said: “The death of someone so young […]