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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Alliance Justice Spokesperson Stewart Dickson has condemned the use of a hoax device to hijack a second van in Londonderry on Thursday night. A delivery driver was stopped by two unknown men in the Creggan area of the City, when the hoax device was placed in the vehicle. The incident follows a similar scenario on […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]