Belfast City Council9 May 2026'They all had names' - famine graves finally marked Thanks to the efforts of a young historian, Belfast City Council has recognised the burial ground in the south of the city. 9 May 20265 May 2026Deputy mayor left SDLP as a 'matter of principle'Paul Doherty quit the SDLP in a dispute over a council vote on a statue of IRA hunger striker Bobby Sands.5 May 202624 Apr 2026Council to 'reconsider' Bobby Sands statue in west BelfastCouncillors debated the issue on Thursday after officials had said it was "not considered expedient to take any further action".24 Apr 202621 Apr 2026Challenge to council procedures that could affect Irish language policy dismissedThe new policy aims to promote the use of Irish in public life, including the usage of bilingual signage.21 Apr 20268 Apr 2026Bobby Sands statue to stay in west BelfastThe statue of Sands was erected in the Twinbrook area to mark 44 years since his death.8 Apr 20264 Apr 2026Belfast Bikes see drop in rentals after price hikeThe scheme is almost five times the price of the previous fleet, which had cost £25 for an annual membership.4 Apr 20262 Apr 2026Plan for Irish street sign near Stormont is voted downA survey of the street showed that, under council rules, there was the necessary support for the sign – 15% or more .2 Apr 202617 Mar 2026BBC clarifies link to new Belfast attractionSinn Féin has expressed its opposition to the BBC becoming an "anchor tenant" at the proposed new Belfast Stories building.17 Mar 20264 Mar 2026Sinn Féin opposes BBC involvement in new Belfast attractionThe £100m development, entitled Belfast Stories, is due to open by 2030.4 Mar 2026...
