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09/05/2022
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Michael Long To Become Lord Mayor For Three Week Term
Alliance Party councillor Michael Long is to be declared the new Lord Mayor of Belfast for just three weeks – the shortest term of office in the city's history.
According to reports, it will also be the first time the spouse of a former Lord Mayor has been given the position – with Naomi Long, Mr Long's wife having previously holding the office in 2009.
Mr Long is replacing Kate Nicholl, whose has left the office early – her term was due to end on 1st June – as she was elected as a new MLA.
East Belfast Fire 'Attempt To Endanger Life'
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information on a suspected arson attack in east Belfast.
Police have described the fire at a flat in the Grace Avenue area in the early hours of Sunday morning as an "attempt to endanger life".
It is understood that there was no-one on the flat at the time of the fire.
Anyone with information about the incident, in particular anyone with dashcam or any other type of footage to come forward, is asked to contact police.
Fire At Derelict Hospital In L'Derry
Some 35 firefighters and four fires engines were at the scene of a blaze at a derelict hospital building at Gransha Park, Co L'Derry.
The first was first reported at about 7.30pm on Sunday 8th May.
Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) said that while the operation was "hampered" by hazardous materials, the fire was brought under control in the early hours of Monday morning.
A number of firefighters remain at the scene. An investigation is underway to establish the cause of the fire.
Alliance Party councillor Michael Long is to be declared the new Lord Mayor of Belfast for just three weeks – the shortest term of office in the city's history.
According to reports, it will also be the first time the spouse of a former Lord Mayor has been given the position – with Naomi Long, Mr Long's wife having previously holding the office in 2009.
Mr Long is replacing Kate Nicholl, whose has left the office early – her term was due to end on 1st June – as she was elected as a new MLA.
East Belfast Fire 'Attempt To Endanger Life'
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information on a suspected arson attack in east Belfast.
Police have described the fire at a flat in the Grace Avenue area in the early hours of Sunday morning as an "attempt to endanger life".
It is understood that there was no-one on the flat at the time of the fire.
Anyone with information about the incident, in particular anyone with dashcam or any other type of footage to come forward, is asked to contact police.
Fire At Derelict Hospital In L'Derry
Some 35 firefighters and four fires engines were at the scene of a blaze at a derelict hospital building at Gransha Park, Co L'Derry.
The first was first reported at about 7.30pm on Sunday 8th May.
Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) said that while the operation was "hampered" by hazardous materials, the fire was brought under control in the early hours of Monday morning.
A number of firefighters remain at the scene. An investigation is underway to establish the cause of the fire.
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THE Northern Ireland Fire Service is to receive the first ever award given by the province's devolved assembly. An illuminated scroll is to be presented to Chief Fire Officer John McClelland on Tuesday, by assembly speaker Lord Alderdice in tribute to the sacrifice made by fire fighters over the years.
11 November 2014
Long Welcomes Payday Loan Cap
Alliance East Belfast MP and deputy leader Naomi Long has welcomed the introduction of a cap on the level of interest that can be charged by payday loan companies.
Long Welcomes Payday Loan Cap
Alliance East Belfast MP and deputy leader Naomi Long has welcomed the introduction of a cap on the level of interest that can be charged by payday loan companies.
23 September 2014
£135k Lisburn Road Scheme To Begin
A £135,000 road improvement scheme on Moira Road at Upper Ballinderry in Lisburn is to begin on Monday 6 October. The resurfacing of the road near Lough Road is expected to be completed by Sunday 2 November.
£135k Lisburn Road Scheme To Begin
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17 September 2014
Community Fire Station Opens In Omagh
Public Safety Minister Edwin Poots has opened a new £4.4m Community Fire Station in Omagh, County Tyrone. The new Community Fire Station & District Headquarters on the Killybrack Road includes onsite facilities for firefighter training and transport and engineering workshops.
Community Fire Station Opens In Omagh
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02 April 2012
NI's Chief Fire Officer Announces His Retirement
The Chief Fire Officer for Northern Ireland, Peter Craig, has announced that he is to retire after over 35 years of distinguished Service. Peter Craig is one of the longest serving officers in Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service and was appointed as Chief Fire Officer in February 2011, having been the acting Chief from July 2010.
NI's Chief Fire Officer Announces His Retirement
The Chief Fire Officer for Northern Ireland, Peter Craig, has announced that he is to retire after over 35 years of distinguished Service. Peter Craig is one of the longest serving officers in Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service and was appointed as Chief Fire Officer in February 2011, having been the acting Chief from July 2010.
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