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24/07/2023
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Belfast Maritime Festival Returns On 09-10 September
Belfast City Council has announced the return of the Belfast Maritime Festival on Saturday 09 – Sunday 10 September.
The festival will take place along the city's Maritime Mile, with activities stretching across Queen's Quay to HMS Caroline in the Titanic Quarter.
Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Ryan Murphy, said: "I'm really excited by what's on offer at this year's Belfast Maritime Festival - always a very popular event with local families, as well as visitors travelling into Belfast to enjoy what's on offer.
"The diverse line-up of free events and activities really brings our maritime and industrial heritage to life, while the sight of ships docking along the spectacular Maritime Mile is always something to be enjoyed.
"The addition of 'Science Street' offers visitors the chance to celebrate Belfast's spirit of innovation and will inspire future generations to explore more, while there's so many opportunities to enjoy the very best of our local talent, through live music and street theatre performances, great food and handcrafted products at the Belfast Bazaar.
"I'd encourage everyone to put Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 September in their diaries and get on board for a weekend of fun!"
The Belfast Maritime Festival has been organised by Belfast City Council and is supported by Tourism NI, delivered in partnership with Maritime Belfast Trust, Belfast Harbour, Odyssey Trust, the Department for Communities and Titanic Quarter Ltd.
Aine Kearney, Director of Events at Tourism NI, said: "Tourism NI is delighted to support the return of the Belfast Maritime Festival, a much-needed post-pandemic boost to the wider tourism and hospitality industry with a projected economic benefit of circa £1.5 million.
"The event is a great opportunity to showcase this key Titanic and Maritime Belfast heritage destination and its wealth of visitor experiences. This immersive event will further awaken the giant spirit in our visitors, igniting their sense of discovery and demonstrating the warm welcome Northern Ireland offers to all."
Visitors attending the Belfast Maritime Festival are encouraged to walk, cycle or take public transport to reach the event activities.
Walk or cycle along the quaysides all the way to HMS Caroline. Cycle parking is available outside Titanic Belfast and there are also Belfast Bike docks at the SSE Arena and SS Nomadic.
You can also hop on the Glider from Belfast city centre directly to the Titanic Quarter or travel by train to Titanic Quarter Halt.
'Major Concerns' Over Allegations PSNI Searched Journalists Phone Records – Alliance
The Alliance Party has raised "major concerns" over allegations that the PSNI searched the phone records of a journalist.
Following the news that an investigation is now underway by the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT), Alliance North Belfast MLA Nuala McAllister, said: "We are aware of the issue of the accessing of phone records of a journalist, which was brought to our attention recently, which we have raised at the Policing Board.
"As an investigation is underway we need to let it run its course but we have major concerns over this issue. We will be asking questions to PSNI leadership at the Policing Board about if or how widespread this issue was and to ensure there is extensive scrutiny of the past and current practices in relation to this matter.
"It is entirely unacceptable if the PSNI accessed these phone records without permission being granted and we await the findings of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal in their investigation."
Shots Fired At Dunmurray Flats
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information after shots were fired at a property in Dunmurray on Sunday, 23 July.
Police received a report that shortly after 10.40pm, a number of shots were fired at flats in the Broom Park Heights area. There were no reports of any injuries.
Police have been in the area throughout the day investigating the incident.
Anyone with any information after the shooting incident is asked to contact police.
Belfast City Council has announced the return of the Belfast Maritime Festival on Saturday 09 – Sunday 10 September.
The festival will take place along the city's Maritime Mile, with activities stretching across Queen's Quay to HMS Caroline in the Titanic Quarter.
Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Ryan Murphy, said: "I'm really excited by what's on offer at this year's Belfast Maritime Festival - always a very popular event with local families, as well as visitors travelling into Belfast to enjoy what's on offer.
"The diverse line-up of free events and activities really brings our maritime and industrial heritage to life, while the sight of ships docking along the spectacular Maritime Mile is always something to be enjoyed.
"The addition of 'Science Street' offers visitors the chance to celebrate Belfast's spirit of innovation and will inspire future generations to explore more, while there's so many opportunities to enjoy the very best of our local talent, through live music and street theatre performances, great food and handcrafted products at the Belfast Bazaar.
"I'd encourage everyone to put Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 September in their diaries and get on board for a weekend of fun!"
The Belfast Maritime Festival has been organised by Belfast City Council and is supported by Tourism NI, delivered in partnership with Maritime Belfast Trust, Belfast Harbour, Odyssey Trust, the Department for Communities and Titanic Quarter Ltd.
Aine Kearney, Director of Events at Tourism NI, said: "Tourism NI is delighted to support the return of the Belfast Maritime Festival, a much-needed post-pandemic boost to the wider tourism and hospitality industry with a projected economic benefit of circa £1.5 million.
"The event is a great opportunity to showcase this key Titanic and Maritime Belfast heritage destination and its wealth of visitor experiences. This immersive event will further awaken the giant spirit in our visitors, igniting their sense of discovery and demonstrating the warm welcome Northern Ireland offers to all."
Visitors attending the Belfast Maritime Festival are encouraged to walk, cycle or take public transport to reach the event activities.
Walk or cycle along the quaysides all the way to HMS Caroline. Cycle parking is available outside Titanic Belfast and there are also Belfast Bike docks at the SSE Arena and SS Nomadic.
You can also hop on the Glider from Belfast city centre directly to the Titanic Quarter or travel by train to Titanic Quarter Halt.
'Major Concerns' Over Allegations PSNI Searched Journalists Phone Records – Alliance
The Alliance Party has raised "major concerns" over allegations that the PSNI searched the phone records of a journalist.
Following the news that an investigation is now underway by the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT), Alliance North Belfast MLA Nuala McAllister, said: "We are aware of the issue of the accessing of phone records of a journalist, which was brought to our attention recently, which we have raised at the Policing Board.
"As an investigation is underway we need to let it run its course but we have major concerns over this issue. We will be asking questions to PSNI leadership at the Policing Board about if or how widespread this issue was and to ensure there is extensive scrutiny of the past and current practices in relation to this matter.
"It is entirely unacceptable if the PSNI accessed these phone records without permission being granted and we await the findings of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal in their investigation."
Shots Fired At Dunmurray Flats
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information after shots were fired at a property in Dunmurray on Sunday, 23 July.
Police received a report that shortly after 10.40pm, a number of shots were fired at flats in the Broom Park Heights area. There were no reports of any injuries.
Police have been in the area throughout the day investigating the incident.
Anyone with any information after the shooting incident is asked to contact police.
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