An analysis of land at the former Visteon site has led an environmentalist to describe it as “a toxic time bomb”. A report on soil at the site, where Fold Housing want to build 244 homes, found that toxins there pose “potential unacceptable risks” to human health. The campaign group opposing Fold’s plans says the […]
Visteon housing plan hit by ‘toxic’ warning
Arson attack guts top floor of bar
A landmark bar on Oldpark Road was almost destroyed this week when arsonists set fire to the roof in what police are describing as a malicious attack. The Corner House – formally known as Henry Joy’s – was set on fire in the early hours of Wednesday morning (April 2) in an incident that the […]
Cliftonville fans attacked after weekend win at Windsor Park
An investigation has been launched after Cliftonville fans came under attack from a number of Linfield supporters in Windsor Park after last weekend’s top of the table clash. Up to ten men broke though a security cordon after full time at Saturday’s match (March 29) and threw bricks, chairs and wood into the Cliftonville stand […]
Casement jobs announced as social club strikes deal
Almost 120 new job and training opportunities will be targeted at Belfast’s most deprived areas under the Stormont Executive’s stadium construction programme – including the £76m Casement Park development. Sports Minister Carál Ní Chuilín made the announcement yesterday at Coláiste Feirste as she published social conditions that have been imposed on contractors building the new […]
782 say no to Visteon
The lodging of almost 800 objections to plans for housing on the former Visteon site has been welcomed by campaigners. Fold Housing proposes to build 244 homes, a community centre and business units at the site of the former Visteon factory sandwiched between Finaghy Road North and Blacks Road. A total of 196 of the […]
Hey, Chief, look who Féile just signed up
By Ciara Quinn c.quinn@belfastmediagroup.com LEEDS indie rockers the Kaiser Chiefs are the first headline act announced for the annual August Féile an Phobail. In a stunning coup for Féile, the Chiefs will have revellers from across the city and beyond flocking to the Falls Park to sing and chant the night away to top ten […]