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Belfast finally has e-bikes and I was one of the very first to try them out
Lifestyle
We have finally caught up with other major cities at long last
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'NI politicians are taking the public for fools over proposed MLA pay hike' - Gerry Carroll
Stormont
"No other worker with an attendance rate of 60% would be awarded with a 38% pay increase."
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Opinion: Stormont's Good Jobs Bill is bold, now it must be delivered
Politics
"Bringing Northern Ireland into line with GB shouldn’t be controversial. That it might be says more about our political dysfunction than it does about the proposals themselves."
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Belfast over-filled bins warnings gets 'rates just went up' reaction
Belfast City Council
Black bins that can't be closed will be unlikely to be collected
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'What’s better since we left?' Has Brexit changed the UK for the better?
Brexit
Five years have passed since the UK voted to leave the European Union, but has Brexit played out as voters hoped? We asked our readers for their thoughts
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Do you feel better off since Brexit? Have your say
Brexit
The fifth anniversary of the UK leaving the European Union is this week
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Opinion: Northern Ireland cannot afford another year of missed opportunities and half measures
Politics
"This year, the Executive must rise to the challenge, abandon any empty promises and focus on real, tangible reforms."
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"Common sense" as Belfast taxis lobby for use of bus lanes to reduce congestion
Belfast congestion
The Licensed Taxi Operators Association has expressed disappointment at comments by Stormont's infrastructure Minister that an initiative to allow taxis into certain bus lanes will not happen until at least after Christmas
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Why can't I get the bus like everyone else? Disabled NI woman's public transport struggle
Translink
"But for most disabled people, using an Ulsterbus isn’t a lifeline – it’s a stark reminder of how we’re forgotten and abandoned in our struggle to complete daily activities that most take for granted."
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Explore Northern Ireland's Causeway Coastal Route: A Winter Road Trip from Derry to Belfast
North Coast
The Causeway Coastal Route is one of the best road trips in the world, and it's even more magical in winter. Our writer shares the ultimate guide to the best stops along the way
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Belfast council attendance records spark "No show, no dough!" call
Belfast City Council
One North Belfast councillor with poor attendance gets high praise for their work outside of council meetings
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"Awful laws, get them gone!" demand as begging and rough sleeping plans emerge
Crime
A minister is seeking to decriminalise the homeless
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Tribeca "should be scrapped" as Belfast city centre site makes little progress
Belfast City Centre
Stormont money could be used to make progress - but readers disagree
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"Rip up licenses!" demand as scale of Northern Ireland driving offences revealed
Crime
PSNI data shows how many got fines, court time or courses for their trouble
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Belfast traffic is "Worst I've ever seen it!" as woes deepen in roadworks row
Belfast congestion
Congestion has been a serious pain to many people in Belfast
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Belfast traffic "Just so poor" as pressure builds to sort daily commute
Belfast City Centre
Businesses fear that shoppers will stay away if big traffic issues continue
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Sound of Belfast festival kicks off season of concerts, workshops and more
Things to do Belfast
Top names are on the bill at the music industry conference
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Belfast woman's airport backpack saga has fliers raging at "sad" rules
Travel
"Absolute nonsense" rule meant that she was slapped with £48 charge
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Extending Belfast Sunday shopping hours branded "terrible" idea
Belfast City Centre
The public has given a mixed reaction to the idea of extending Sunday trading hours in Belfast
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Steps to a safer Belfast lie in securing our city's streets through crime prevention
Belfast City Centre
"The time for action is now, and together, we can ensure Belfast’s city centre remains a thriving hub of activity and opportunity."
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Stormont "killing Belfast nightlife" as night transport shortage hits industry
Translink
Debate comes amid widespread concerns about the state of the Belfast night time economy
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Have your say! Should compulsory insurance be introduced for cyclists?
UK & World News
The question of whether bikers should be registered and subject to mandatory insurance, much like drivers of motor vehicles, has been up for debate for a while.
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Blame failed leadership, not immigrants for the collapse of public services
UK riots
"The real enemy isn’t the immigrant at our door; it’s the leaders who have abandoned their duty to serve the public good."
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The Earth's Corr: We all have a part to play in saving Lough Neagh
Environment
Eating meat, diary and eggs, using the toilet, washing clothes and bathing all caused the monstrous green bacteria now solidifying in our waterways
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Real LifeGrieving family raise thousands in memory of four-year-old son who died in tragic holiday accidentEdward Massey passed away hours after arriving for a holiday on the Spanish island of Tenerife
Outrage as guests arrive at North Coast hotel for bookings only to find it closed
North Coast
A number of people had to find elsewhere to stay after expecting to stay the night at Me & Mrs Jones hotel in Portstewart
Glengormley family-run chippy on 28 years of creating a 'home from home'
Glengormley
The popular spot has changed over the years, but has always kept its rustic charm
Six cases heard before NI courts this week
Courts
Two Belfast men who stole a scooter from a doctor in an early morning hijacking were handed 30-month sentences
Investigation after dual language sign cut with angle grinder in East Belfast
East Belfast
The sign at Shandon Park was removed on Saturday evening
CrimeInvestigation after multiple cars damaged with 'Halloween hair-dye' in DundonaldThe incident took place some time between Friday evening and Saturday morning
43-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of murder after two children found dead at home
Crime
Police were called to a home in Stafford at around 7.30am on Sunday morning by the West Midlands Ambulance Service. Two children were sadly pronounced dead at the scene
Man to appear in court charged with sexual communication with a child
Courts
It comes after a man was arrested in Strabane on Saturday, October 11
Mallusk hub fighting food poverty across Northern Ireland as winter demand looms
Newtownabbey
Last year they provided 172 charitable projects across NI with 1.7 million meals
Investigation after dual language sign cut with angle grinder in East Belfast
East Belfast
The sign at Shandon Park was removed on Saturday evening
Real LifeGrieving family raise thousands in memory of four-year-old son who died in tragic holiday accidentEdward Massey passed away hours after arriving for a holiday on the Spanish island of Tenerife
Outrage as guests arrive at North Coast hotel for bookings only to find it closed
North Coast
A number of people had to find elsewhere to stay after expecting to stay the night at Me & Mrs Jones hotel in Portstewart
Glengormley family-run chippy on 28 years of creating a 'home from home'
Glengormley
The popular spot has changed over the years, but has always kept its rustic charm
Six cases heard before NI courts this week
Courts
Two Belfast men who stole a scooter from a doctor in an early morning hijacking were handed 30-month sentences
Investigation after dual language sign cut with angle grinder in East Belfast
East Belfast
The sign at Shandon Park was removed on Saturday evening
CrimeInvestigation after multiple cars damaged with 'Halloween hair-dye' in DundonaldThe incident took place some time between Friday evening and Saturday morning
Northern Ireland can follow Slovakia's lead says Bailey Peacock-Farrell
Northern Ireland football team
Northern Ireland goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell eyeing a big night against Germany at Windsor Park
Shea Charles relishing 'one of the biggest nights' of his Northern Ireland career
Northern Ireland football team
The Southampton midfielder can't wait to get another crack at Germany
43-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of murder after two children found dead at home
Crime
Police were called to a home in Stafford at around 7.30am on Sunday morning by the West Midlands Ambulance Service. Two children were sadly pronounced dead at the scene
Man to appear in court charged with sexual communication with a child
Courts
It comes after a man was arrested in Strabane on Saturday, October 11