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£5k Belfast Pedestrianisation Plan Delayed Amidst Austerity Dispute

Belfast's Hill Street pedestrianisation plan, estimated at £5,000, faces delays due to staff shortages in the Infrastructure Department, attributed by the Minister to British government austerity, sparking a political dispute over resource allocation and priorities.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Belfast Grand Central Station Roadworks Worsen Congestion

Roadworks outside Belfast Grand Central Station, beginning April 3rd and lasting until April 19th, will cause lane closures on Grosvenor Road, with full closures on April 6th and 13th, worsening existing congestion due to the ongoing closure of Durham Street and the Boyne Bridge since October.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Crocker Wins IBF Eliminator After Donovan Disqualification

Lewis Crocker won his IBF world title eliminator against Paddy Donovan in Belfast after Donovan was disqualified in the eighth round for hitting Crocker after the bell, despite knocking Crocker down moments before; Donovan plans to appeal.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Belfast Public Meetings Disrupted by Masked Protesters

Masked protesters disrupted two Belfast public meetings focused on community safety on Monday and Tuesday, leading to police investigations and widespread condemnation from political leaders.

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Irish Boxer Dies After Brain Injury in Belfast Title Fight

Super-featherweight boxer John Cooney died on February 11th, 2024, seven days after suffering a brain injury during a title fight in Belfast's Ulster Hall on February 1st. The 28-year-old's death has prompted an outpouring of grief within the boxing community, highlighting the inherent dangers of th...

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Belfast's Rapid Rise in Sustainable Tourism

Belfast's tourism sector, once hindered by conflict, has rapidly embraced sustainability, improving its global ranking and implementing eco-friendly practices across museums, hotels, and the cruise industry, despite facing funding and traveler apathy challenges.

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Climate Action
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Belfast's Dog Fouling Problem: Low Fines Despite Numerous Complaints

Belfast City Council received 1,172 complaints about dog fouling in 2022 but issued only 10 fines since April 2023, prompting calls for stricter enforcement and a review of the city's strategy to tackle this issue, which is causing public health and environmental concerns and impacting community eve...

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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£10 Million Repairs Needed for Belfast Mental Health Unit

Belfast's £33 million Acute Mental Health Inpatient Centre, opened in 2019, needs £10 million in repairs due to widespread water damage, including rot and mold; the Belfast Trust is considering temporarily relocating patients.

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Belfast's £1.9bn Water Plan Indefinitely Paused Due to Funding Shortfall

NI Water has indefinitely paused the £1.9bn Living With Water Plan for Belfast due to insufficient funding, impacting sewage works upgrades and drainage improvements across the city, causing concerns about economic growth and environmental risks.

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1930s 'Lonely Hearts' Letters Reveal Pre-Dating App Romance

In 1935, two letters seeking romantic connections were sent to Belfast's lord mayor from Seattle and Kent, revealing pre-dating app relationship searches; one sought a Protestant Irish woman, the other a Northern Irish farmer, minister, or clerk.

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Gender Equality
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Funeral Held for Acclaimed Belfast Poet Michael Longley

Acclaimed Belfast poet Michael Longley's funeral took place on Saturday in Belfast, attended by hundreds including Irish President Michael D. Higgins, following his death on January 22nd at age 85. The service celebrated his life and work, highlighting his love for music.

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Death of Celebrated Irish Poet Michael Longley at 85

Acclaimed Belfast poet Michael Longley died at age 85 on Thursday; his poetry, ranging from nature to the Troubles, earned him numerous awards including the T.S. Eliot Prize and impacted Irish and global literature profoundly.

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