McAllister says someone could have been killed by viable pipe bomb

Alliance North Belfast Councillor Nuala McAllister has said someone could have been killed after a viable pipe bomb device was found during a security alert in North Queen Street. The road was closed for several hours this morning after army technical officers examined the small metal object. Police later said it was a viable device […]

Lunn criticises those behind placing of flags on bonfire

Alliance Justice spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA has criticised those who placed a Union flag on a bonfire in West Belfast. The flag was hung from the anti-internment bonfire at Divis Street before being set ablaze last night (Monday). In addition, a bonfire in the New Lodge area of North Belfast contained a number of tyres, […]

Bradshaw says much more to be done before full equality achieved

Alliance South Belfast MLA Paula Bradshaw has said there is much more to be done before the LGBT+ community here achieves full equality. Ms Bradshaw was speaking as she participated in the annual Pride Parade in Belfast city centre. She was joined by other Alliance elected representatives and her predecessor as South Belfast MLA, Anna […]

McIntyre condemns Orange hall attack

Alliance Lisburn Councillor Aaron McIntyre has condemned an attack on a local Orange hall which police are treating as a hate crime. Sectarian graffiti was spray-painted on the wall of the building on Hillhall Road overnight on Tuesday. Police have appealed for information. Councillor McIntyre said those behind the incident were guilty of “mindless vandalism”. […]

Alliance concerns at Ministerial delays on grass cutting

Alliance Group Leader at Belfast City Hall, Councillor Michael Long, has accused the Minister of Infrastructure of literally allowing the grass to grown under his feet regarding the issue of grass cutting. Councillor Long raised concerns about the lack of grass cutting across Belfast at a Council meeting at the start of July and an […]