Alliance South Belfast Assembly candidate Paula Bradshaw has said the SDLP is “playing fantasy economics” after the party’s manifesto was exposed as being uncosted, despite previous claims to the contrary. The South Belfast Councillor was speaking after an appearance by the party on today’s Nolan Show on Radio Ulster, during which it was revealed only […]
Alliance North Belfast Councillor Nuala McAllister has expressed concern over the future revitalisation chances for a local area after the Department for Social Development (DSD) pulled out of a £300 million development project there. The Northside regeneration scheme was designed to help reinvigorate the area between lower Royal Avenue and Carrickhill. The DSD has stated […]
Alliance South Belfast Assembly candidate Paula Bradshaw has condemned those an aggravated burglary in South Belfast by men claiming to be part of a paramilitary organisation. Four men, two of whom were armed with guns and one carrying a barbell, entered the property on Donegall Avenue around 3.30am today (Tuesday). The men, dressed in balaclavas […]
Alliance North Belfast Assembly candidate Nuala McAllister has said a paint attack on a local Orange hall is nothing but “mindless sectarianism”. Councillor McAllister was speaking after paint was thrown over the front of the building on Clifton Street over the weekend. It marks the latest in a series of attacks on the hall. “This […]
East Belfast Alliance Assembly candidate Chris Lyttle has said he is appalled after a pensioner was struck on the head with a stick by a thief who stole her handbag. The 90-year-old was assaulted by the man around 4pm today (Monday) in Aston Gardens off the Upper Newtownards Road. She has been taken to hospital […]
Alliance’s Stephen Farry has said the SDLP’s credibility on the economy has hit rock bottom, after the party pledged to ring-fence money maintaining a divided teacher system despite calling for more investment in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects. The North Down candidate was speaking after SDLP leader Colum Eastwood announced his party would […]
Alliance North Down Assembly candidate Stephen Farry has condemned those behind a serious assault in Bangor. A 45-year-old man was taken to hospital with a head injury after being attacked on High Street around 1.40am this morning (Sunday). “People will be shocked to hear about this vicious assault,” said Mr Farry. “It was a brutal […]
Alliance Assembly candidate Trevor Lunn has expressed his shock at the closure of McGrath Bros engineering group in Lisburn. Trevor Lunn said: “The closure of this Lisburn based business and the loss of 171 skilled jobs will have a major detrimental effect in this area and at the other sites. “For over 30 years McGrath […]
Alliance Councillor Nuala McAllister has said Belfast City Council will start an immediate investigation, at the request of Alliance Party Councillors, following a number of serious allegations raised in the press over members’ declarations of interest. The North Belfast Councillor said the on-going refusal of some Councillors to reveal all their personal interests could have […]
Alliance East Belfast candidate Chris Lyttle has called upon the Office of First Minister and Deputy First Minister (OFMDFM) to prioritise a redress scheme for victims and survivors of historic child abuse. Mr Lyttle said the victims and survivors, who recently launched a report at Parliament Buildings seeking the establishment of such a system, had […]