Tag Archives: DUP

DUP MLA William Humphrey says it was fortunate none of the tourists were injured in bus attack

THE DUP has condemned an attack by stone throwing youths on a tour bus in west Belfast. Five people were board the bus as it was travelling … more

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Strangford Alliance MLA Kieran McCarthy

ALLIANCE MLA Kieran McCarthy says he is disappointed by the Law Commission’s decision not to recommend legislation to regulate apartment development management companies. The Strangford politician had introduced … more

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Britvic is closing its east Belfast plant with the loss of 18 jobs

BRITVIC is planning to moving its distribution from east Belfast to Dublin with the loss of 18 jobs. The maker of Robinsons squash announced a range … more

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RAZE THE MAZE: David McNarry of Ukip with TUV leader Jim Allister and UUP MLA Tom Elliott with online petition

UKIP has joined a unionist campaign against a new peace and reconciliation centre at the former Maze prison. It claims it is a moved to build a “shrine” to IRA … more

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A protest held at Stormont on Monday as MLAs vote on Same Sex Marriage Bill

A motion on same sex marriage has been defeated at Stormont. The motion had been put forward by Sinn Fein but it is opposed by … more

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Protestors to gather at Stormont today over same sex marriage debate

MLAs will later debate at Stormont the thorny issue of same sex marriages. Sinn Féin has tabled a motion calling for same sex marriage to be … more

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Nigel Dodds MP has been discharged from hospital in London after becoming unwell

DUP Deputy Leader Nigel Dodds has been discharged from hospital in London, the party has confirmed on Thursday evening. The 54-year-old north Belfast MP fell ill in … more

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Nigel Dodds MP is ill in hospital in London after feeling unwell

DUP MP Nigel Dodds is to stay in hospital overnight after taking ill while in London. However, the party is hoping he will be released … more

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The Union flag flies at half mast over Belfast City Hall on one of the designated days.

THE row over the flying of the Union flag on the Cenotaph at Belfast City Hall rumbles on. The Alliance Party grouping in Belfast City … more

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The Union flag flies at half mast over Belfast City Hall on one of the designated days.

THE Royal British Legion has entered the latest Union flag row to engulf Belfast City Council. The old soldiers association said on Thursday that it … more

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