Lyttle: Action needed as East Belfast violence continues

Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has condemned on-going violence in East Belfast, adding action is needed to restore calm to the area. The MLA for East Belfast was speaking yet another night if violence which saw a car burnt out on Castlereagh Street and police officers attacked by petrol and paint bombs. Chris Lyttle MLA said: […]

Muir welcomes Planning Permission for Kinnegar Sewage Works

North Down Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir has welcomed the Environment Department’s decision to grant planning permission for work set to tackle the ongoing sewage pollution and odour problems in the Kinnegar area, Holywood. A long-time advocate for the must-needed scheme to get under way, Councillor Muir was delighted when the planning application was given the […]

Hard work pays off as Kindertransport Farm gets listed status

Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir has confirmed Kindertransport Farm in Millisle has secured listed status. The North Down Councillor said he was delighted with the move, after leading a long campaign to ensure the historic site was properly protected. Kindertransport Farm played an important part during the Second World War, giving much-needed shelter to Jewish refugee […]

McAllister: Reckless actions at Fleadh only fuels tensions

North Belfast Alliance Councillor Nuala McAllister has criticised the alleged use of hate speech and the glorification of terrorism at the partly Council-funded Ardoyne Fleadh. A video circulating on social media shows a group, The Druids, apparently performing songs inciting hatred and glorifying terrorism. Councillor Nuala McAllister said: “This type of inflammatory language only serves […]

McAllister: Gun attacks must stop immediately

Councillor Nuala McAllister has condemned the latest paramilitary-style shooting in North Belfast. A 24-year-old man was shot in the legs close to the entrance of the Ardoyne Fleadh, a local community festival. Councillor Nuala McAllister said: “I am absolutely disgusted to hear of this latest incident of gun crime in North Belfast. Not only was […]

McAllister: Growing concern at North Belfast gun crime

Alliance Councillor Nuala McAllister has condemned a shooting in North Belfast which left a 40-year-old man in hospital. The incident took place at the Wallasey Park area after 10pm on Wednesday night and left the victim with a gunshot wound to his leg. Councillor Nuala McAllister said: “I am very concerned at the growing level […]

McCarthy saddened at death of broadcaster Anderson

Alliance MLA Kieran McCarthy has said he was ‘saddened’ to learn of the death of ‘wonderful’ BBC broadcaster Gerry Anderson. The MLA for Strangford followed Gerry Anderson’s career over the years – from his involvement on the show-band-scene to his popular morning show on Radio Ulster. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “Gerry Anderson really was a […]

Ford pays tribute to peacemaker Reynolds

Alliance Leader David Ford has paid tribute to Ireland’s former Prime Minister Albert Reynolds, who passed away at the age of 81. David Ford MLA said: “History will record the important role Albert Reynolds played, along with John Major, in the early days of the peace process. “His background and contacts across the border helped […]

Muir welcomes police action against human trafficking in Bangor

Alliance North Down Councillor Andrew Muir has welcomed the actions of the Police in rescuing three women from a house in Bangor who may have been trafficked into the country. Two men have been arrested. Cllr Andrew Muir said: “Human trafficking is a heinous and dreadful crime that is taking place on the streets of […]