250 asylum seeker houses in multiple occupation in Northern Ireland, MLAs told
MLAs have raised concerns about the Minister’s statement with one claiming it was “an unsubtle attempt to stick…
Maurice Shannon: NI man convicted of claiming benefits totalling more than £17k while living abroad
The defendant was handed an eight month prison sentence which was suspended for two years. A Belfast man…
DUP councillors come out against controversial £1.3 million Bangor sculptures
Colin Davidson art works to appear on city’s waterfront, but one local councillor says “I don’t feel this…
Councillors in Northern Ireland to be balloted on possible strike action
The National Association of Councillors has sent letters to all of its 460 membersStock image(Image: Justin Kernoghan/Belfast Live)…
NI’s temporary accommodation spending costs revealed
The figures were published on the Northern Ireland Assembly website, following a request from the Foyle MLA Mark…
Drag queen to take legal action over Belfast library row after being ‘subjected to abuse and false accusations’ online
Lady Portia Di Monte – one of two drag performers involved with the event at Holywood Arches Library…
Gambling on the decline but online gambling on the increase, says Minister
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons was asked about gambling levels in Northern Ireland over the past five yearsGambling can…
NI council says it will opt in for new powers on public drinking
Anyone refusing to surrender booze may be issued with a fixed penalty noticeStock image(Image: Declan Roughan / Press…
NI set for major social housing boost with more than 8,000 homes planned
Our interactive map shows how many are scheduled to be built in each council areaThe construction is scheduled…
Gordon Lyons welcomes agreement to consider sharing benefit savings in Northern Ireland
The Communities Minister said the Executive could now reclaim it to invest in public servicesGordon Lyons MLA speaking…