Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has praised the Belfast Trojans on the team’s triumph at Shamrock Bowl XXVI in their first ever Irish American Football League Final. The East Belfast-based team overcame a strong challenge from the Limerick Vikings in Dublin on Saturday, winning a nail biting game 16-14 and completing an unbeaten season. Alliance MLA […]
Alliance Party Justice Spokesperson, Stewart Dickson MLA, has condemned rioting in the Ardoyne area of North Belfast. Violence broke out after three lodges marched past the area as part of their annual parade route. Despite concerns in recent days, the Orange Order upheld the ruling of the parades commission and used buses to transport members […]
Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has welcomed Sports Minister Carál Ní Chuilín to the Belfast Trojan’s final training session, ahead of their first ever Irish American FootballLeague Final in Dublin. The local MLA praised the hard work and dedication of the East Belfast-based team, saying they deserve the recognition and support of the Sports Minister as […]
South Belfast Alliance MLA Anna Lo has condemned the stabbing of a man during an attempted robbery in the Fane Street area. The victim was stabbed after he refused to hand over a bag after being stopped by two men at about 3.40pm on Tuesday, July 10. He was taken to hospital for treatment on […]
East Belfast Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has welcomed news that Bombardier Aerospace has secured two new orders, saying the announcement is a welcome boost for the local economy. The company has confirmed an order for six CRJ900 NextGen regional jets from China Express, at an estimated $260 dollar, along with an unidentified order for five […]
Newcastle Alliance representative Patrick Clarke has called on the organisers behind the DeCourcey Way bonfire, Dundrum, to consider moving it to a new location for the good of the whole community. The local Councillor, who was speaking ahead of the 11th night bonfire events, says he believes the land owned by the Housing Executive could […]
Ballyclare Alliance Councillor Pat McCudden has expressed his sympathy after a fatal car crash close to Doagh Village left one person dead and four others injured. The crash took place on Monday morning on the Ballymena Road, close to Doagh Village centre. Councillor Pat McCudden said: “My thoughts are with all those involved in this […]
East Belfast Alliance MP Naomi Long has condemned an armed robbery at Neill’s Hill Brasserie on the Upper Newtownards Road in East Belfast. She has called for anyone with information on the attack to contact the PSNI. Naomi Long said: “I utterly condemn this armed attack on this local restaurant and think that it is […]
Newcastle Alliance Councillor Patrick Clarke has praised Down District Council for its quick and effective response to flooding in the area. During flash flooding on Thursday, July 5, the Council declared an emergency situation, activating its action plan immediately. The Council has remained on high alert since, as flood warnings persist for the weekend ahead. […]
Alliance Regional Development spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has said that the £10 million of funding for flood alleviation schemes in East Antrim, East Belfast and South Belfast is only a sticking plaster. The schemes were already planned to be carried out in the near future. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “I do of course welcome any […]