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'

Ian McCartney Labour

The Labour Party's former chairman paid back a substantial sum he claimed in expenses but claims that it was not the ruling of the High Court months earlier that prompted it 

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

New Labour No Shame

Described by many as fishy, by others as disgusting and by us as 'Shameful' the New Labour No Shame Minister showed no intention of returning the money he claimed - will New Labour put as much effort into their attacks on him as they did with the former RBS Chief....

Northern Ireland Water Shamed?

Following the launch of the new apprenticeships with Northern Ireland Water we look the what NI Water and the Minister failed to tell you 

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

Need help? NI Housing Executive Shame?

Following the economic downturn the Prime Minister offered help to knows in needy and vulnerable, but this help didn't extend to Northern Ireland. Where is our help?

New Labour Spin or Sin?

Whether you're from Ballyhackamore, Belfast or London the nation seems sick to death of New Labour sin and New Labour Spin. This week saw the Home Secretary explaining why the home she's lives in with her family isn't her main home!

Connswater Robbery

A mobile phone shop at the Connswater shopping complex in East Belfast has been robbed. The robbery took place on Sunday the 18th January but details have just been released..

The former Chief Constable of the Royal Ulster Constabulary Sir John Hermon has passed away

MFI Computer Username & Password

Its official all of the Northern Ireland MFI stores have ceased trading and locked their doors for the final time. Many customers bought PC's from them in their last days of trading, but need the passwords...we might be able to help!

Selling / Renting Property in NI

Residents in Northern Ireland will be aware that if you are selling or renting out a property in Northern Ireland that you must possess an Energy Performance Certificate. Did you know that its your responsibility and estate agents are devoid of any liability - its your fine....coming soon!

Book Launch 'Cherryvalley'

Author Aidan Campbell launched his new book today in the Hillmount Nursery. The book retails from this outlet for £10 and all proceeds go to the Marie Curie Hospice

Halfords at Connswater

The car accessories supermarket Halfords has moved into the Connswater Shopping Complex in East Belfast. The store is expected to offer fierce competition to local suppliers of similar products - who do you shop with - editorial soon!

Barely a year has passed and the floods have returned causing misery to Belfast residents

Having spent millions of our money on revamping the old Comber railway line into a useful local resource, the Northern Ireland Assembly aim to destroy and aim to turn it into a Bus Lane. As expected the protests have already begun

Belfast News:
Comber Greenway Launched

Residents of  Ballyhackamore and wider East Belfast will now be able to use the old Comber railway line known as Comber Greenway. A valuable route for pedestrians and cyclists.

Northern Ireland Gas Price Hike

In real terms Northern Ireland has endured prices pf about 107.9% over a four year period with electricity and other bills on the rise ballyhack.co.uk ask what are the NI Assembly doing?

A 75 year old pensioner from the Ballybeen area of Dundonald was shot using baton rounds following an incident, where the police believed the man to be armed.

The 1971 murder for 10 year old Brian McDermott, whose murderer has not yet been found, was mentioned in a court hearing concerning his brother William, whose wife now alleges, admitted to her that he killed Brian

Belfast Bus Accident

A young girl has lost her life after being struck by a bus traveling through Royal Avenue in the heart of Belfast City Centre, a route many consider a pedestrian zone. 

 

Belfast City Airport Runway Extension

Airport announces its intention to seek planning permission from the Department of the Environment. The plans now lodged would add nearly 600m to its runway in the Belfast Lough direction

Belfast City Airport Secret Survey?

Airport's tree felling plans which were recommended in a survey, are rejected by Belfast City Council. The survey was of Victoria Park in East Belfast and was without the park owners permission or knowledge

The former DUP MEP Jim Allister who left the party after their decision to sit in government with Sien Fein, has announced the foundation of the TUV, the Traditional Unionist Voice

Sammy Wilson DUP Fined!

Is the Northern Ireland Assembly a talking shop or a power house, as it comes to light that not even the Minister in charge of Environment can change the rules without London 

Belfast News: East Belfast Traffic Deaths

A motorcyclist has lost his life in an accident on the Old Holywood Road. In a separate accident a woman died in a collision in Dundonald

The 2009 road tax costs have been published and as usual the motorist has been hit hard in 'rip off Britain'

Despite the UK government breaking its pledge to hold a referendum on the Lisbon Treaty the Irish have stopped it in its tracks - Thank You Ireland!