Belfast News Editorial on the 2009 expense scandal at Westminster and BBC links to top stories

Peter Robinson DUP

MP, MLA, First Minister states  'I think if MP's slept on a Park Bench and starved themselves that would still be too much for some people'

Campaigners take their message to the Northern Ireland Executive at Stormont

Northern Ireland Housing Executive Figures

A look into the NI Housing Executive who now state:
39,688 on Waiting List
21,634 in Urgent Need
9,000 more Homeless

Why not take a look at the local politicians who employ their family to do a job that you might be qualified to do

It's a MERCy!

Today one lady is very fortunate to escape with her life as taxi drivers stopped to aid the lady out of her car and ensure all were safe .

The brother of Brian McDermott hits the headlines as his wife claims he is the murderer of his brother Brian, who was killed over 30 years ago. William McDermott denies the claim.

Belfast Woolworths Close Down

Saturday the 3rd of January 2009 signals the end of Woolworths in Northern Ireland. East Belfast residents lost the Connswater store on Tuesday 30th December 2008 with the last two closing up shop today.

To move on in life, sometimes we have to deal with OUR past and this was the case for one undetected thief. For having alluded detection for his crime, HE decided to apologise, to recompense the victim and he decided to ask for Forgiveness

Empty Promises?  

Days after Sir Reg announces his new policy  ApprenticeshipsNI the first apprenticeship is advertised in the press:

WITH AGE RESTRICTIONS

Sir Reg, Empty Promise?

Bennett & Lisk Belfast Estate Agents

Ballyhackamore based estates agents Bennett & Lisk have just acquired Dundonald based estate agents 'Moving'

Shame On You!

As MFI and Woolworths go into Administration you could hardly imagine anything or anyone adding to their woes, but with the locus came the thieves - with story after story of how staff even unwittingly helped them carry the hidden goods

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MCW Residential re-brand Philip Johnston

Belfast Estate Agent Philip Johnston has begun the process of reestablishing his brand starting with his Ballyhackamore branch 

Harvey Norman Opens Belfast Stores

Belfast latest jewel has opened at Holywood Exchange in East Belfast. Harvey Norman specializes mainly in household products, as well as electric and computer equipment.

With Remax on the Cregagh Road closed, Space Real Estate moved, BTW Cairns  Ballyhackamore office closed - why does it appear that only estate agents are moving

Noel Edmunds boycotts TV Licence

Watch this BBC interview of present Noel Edmunds stating what many in Britain have thought for years that the threatening way they attempt to bully you into a licence is wrong 

Will Jim Fix It For You?

Jim Allister MEP and QC stood at the last European Election as a Democratic Unionist candidate but now standing for the Traditional Unionist Voice - C can Jim FIX it for YOU!

Northern Ireland Gas customers are to be hit again with a heavy price hike, as companies claim that global markets are forcing prices up. Will Phoenix Natural Gas customers ever benefit from a price drop?

Following the departure of the Rev. Ian Paisley as leader of the DUP and as First Minister of northern Ireland - Peter Robinson has been elected as First Minister

Police Station Closed

The PSNI have announced that the police station on the Upper Newtownards Road in Dundonald will become a non-reporting station and effectively closed to the public.

Merry Christmas

Regardless of the news, local stories and events we at ballyhack.co.uk stop to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and hope that you will remember the Reason for the Season Jesus Christ.

Merry Christmas from Belmont

Belmont in the East of Belfast City has light up for Christmas tonight (21st November 2008). The coloured lights stretch through the shopping precinct warming the heart  

Belfast Christmas Lights

Tuesday the 18th November 2008 saw the city of Belfast switch on its Christmas lights, bringing a little cheer. The Christmas continental market also opened  

Armistice Day Belfast

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month Belfast stopped to remember the sacrifice of others to ensure our freedoms. We Will Remember Them!

Remembrance Sunday 9th Nov '08

Belfast City joins the nation in an act of Remembrance at the Cenotaph. One minute of silence in memory of those fallen in defence of a Grateful Nation.