Lidl is not commenting on reports claiming they purchased the closing Belfast Homebase site at Upper Galwally. Lidl Silent on Belfast Homebase Purchase Reports as Store Set to Close Lidl might buy a Homebase location. The Homebase store is in South Belfast and is closing soon. Lidl will not talk about opening a new store.…
Belfast’s Linen Hall Library receives £175,000 emergency funding from the City Council despite Sinn Féin’s opposition. Belfast Library Gets Lifeline Amid Opposition Belfast will give Linen Hall Library £175,000 in emergency help from the City Council. City Hall representatives agreed to the fund this week, but Sinn Féin opposed this move. The library is Belfast’s…
Education Minister Paul Givan faces questions regarding funding disparities between schools needing repairs and those receiving sports facility grants. Givan Queried on Sports Funding Leaking School Roofs The Education Minister faced questions about money. Some schools got sports funding while others need repairs. Paul Givan answered queries about Lisneal College’s funding, which received over £700,000.…
Oil giant Equinor faces backlash for huge profits and green cuts amid the cost of living crisis and Rosebank delays. Equinor’s £45k Per Second Angers Activists Equinor made huge profits: £24 billion last year. Activists are angry about green scheme cuts, as the firm earned £45,662 every second in 2024. That is roughly £66 million…
Aberdeen charity Clan Cancer Support hosts a Hollywood themed ball to raise money for cancer support services. Clan Cancer Support to Host Hollywood Ball Clan Cancer Support will host a ball. It will raise money for people with cancer. The event is at Aberdeen’s Beach Ballroom. The theme is Hollywood’s golden age. This happens in…
A man, 21, is charged with arson after a Dungannon house fire. He’s due in court. Four people were rescued by police. Dungannon Arson Suspect Due in Court A man faces charges for a house fire. He will appear in court soon. PSNI officers rescued four people. The PSNI gave a short update. They arrested…
Aberdeen residents can apply for audience tickets to BBC Scotland’s Debate Night. Filming is next Wednesday. BBC Debate Night: Aberdeen Audience Applications Open Hey, listen to this! Debate Night is coming to Aberdeen. It’s a BBC Scotland show, and locals can join the studio audience. They’re filming next Wednesday, February 12. The show lets people…
After racist graffiti targeted a home, West Belfast residents are protesting to show solidarity and condemn hate. Racist Attack Spurs Protest in West Belfast Someone attacked a home in Belfast with racist graffiti. The word “local” was painted on the house’s wall, an incident that occurred in the Beechmount Street area. The resident discovered the…
Port of Aberdeen anticipates a historic year with up to 40000 cruise visitors and over sixty cruise visits from April to September. Aberdeen Port Expects 40000 Cruise Visitors Aberdeen’s port has a big year coming up. Cruise ship visits are increasing by about 30%. The Tall Ships Races will return, too. The port expects over…
Plans for a new crematorium near Daviot continue amid resident backlash. Concerns include noise, traffic, and air quality. A final decision is pending. Aberdeenshire Crematorium Plans Face Debate Despite Local Residents Concerns A new crematorium is planned near Daviot. Some people worry about noise disrupting services. Fraser Milne wants to build the facility. He owns…