Lyttle says more action is required to end hate crime

Alliance East Belfast MLA, Chris Lyttle MLA, has condemned a hate crime which took place in East Belfast on Friday night. The front window of a house on Foxglove Street, off Beersbridge Road was smashed. No-one was in the house at the time. Two individuals have been arrested. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “I am appalled […]

Lawther welcomes Airport rail link proposal

Alliance Antrim Councillor Alan Lawther has welcomed the proposal outlined by the Regional Development Minister for a rail link to Belfast International Airport. The plans form part of the Railway Prioritisation Investment Strategy. Cllr Alan Lawther said: “This is very welcome news that a rail link to Belfast International Airport has been included in these […]

Fitzpatrick saddened by death of motorcyclist Simon Andrews

Alliance Coleraine Councillor Barney Fitzpatrick has expressed his condolences following the death of motorcyclist Simon Andrews after a crash at the North West 200. Cllr Barney Fitzpatrick said: “I was deeply saddened to hear that Simon Andrews had died from the injuries he sustained in a crash at the North West 200. I would like […]

Boyle takes fight for Mountsandel signage to the Assembly

Alliance Councillor Yvonne Boyle has taken her campaign to get signage for Mountsandel to the Assembly, raising the issue with Anna Lo MLA – the Alliance Party’s European candidate. Northern Ireland’s oldest known settlement, Mountsandel is not currently marked on signage in the area promoting the Causeway Coastal route, with Councillor Boyle – a Director […]

Lyttle welcomes special Police phone line to report racist attacks

Alliance Policing Board member, Chris Lyttle MLA, has welcome the announcement by ACC Will Kerr that the Police will be setting up a special phone line to allow victims and witnesses to report racist attacks. It can be accessed through the PSNI’s new non-emergency phone number 101 from Monday afternoon. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “I […]

Lo says we should all aim high for international development

Alliance European candidate, Anna Lo MLA, has awarded prizes to the winners of the One World Run which has taken place in Ormeau Park, Belfast. The race had five categories, 10km run, 3km run, 2 km run, and a 3km and 2km family fun walks. The event raised vital funds for Christian Aid, Concern Worldwide, […]

Dickson sickened by arson attack on Whiteabbey Methodist Church

Alliance East Antrim MLA, Stewart Dickson, has condemned those responsible for an arson attack on Whiteabbey Methodist Church on Saturday night. Three fires were started, causing damage to the kitchen, however fire crews were able to stop the fire spreading. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “It is disgraceful that anyone would seek to attack a place […]

Lo is aiming high to stop the brain drain from NI

Alliance European candidate, Anna Lo MLA, has said that she is aiming high to create a better society in Northern Ireland to stop the brain drain of our young people. She was speaking as she judged a competition run by the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative where students made presentations about different local charities which they […]