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25/01/2012
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£12m Spent on Council Staff Pensions
Belfast City Council spent almost £12 million on employees' pensions last year, more than anywhere else in Northern Ireland. A total of £44.64 per head of population was spent on all staff at the local authority, said a TaxPayers' Alliance report. Matthew Sinclair, director of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: "These gold-plated retirement deals have all but disappeared in the private sector and it simply isn't sustainable to keep the system as it is. "These figures show the urgent need to reform the outdated Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and to tackle the growing trend of councillors joining."
Value Of Belfast Nightspots Plummet
A number of popular Belfast nightspots are now worth about a tenth of what they were bought for five years ago. According to an administrator’s report in 2007, with the property boom at its peak, CDC Leisure bought Katy Daly's, The Limelight, Spring & Airbrake and Auntie Annie's for £13.5m. CDC went into administration in 2010 and a year later Shine Productions and MCD were able to buy three of the clubs for about £1.5m.
Northern Lights Dim
The Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, were seen by thousands of people along the north Donegal coast and in parts of Northern Ireland over the weekend and into the early hours of yesterday morning. However with mixed weather being forecast for the coming days it will probably be more difficult to see the colourful display. Astronomy Ireland advises those wishing to see the Aurora Borealis that the further north and away from city lights the better.
(LB)
Belfast City Council spent almost £12 million on employees' pensions last year, more than anywhere else in Northern Ireland. A total of £44.64 per head of population was spent on all staff at the local authority, said a TaxPayers' Alliance report. Matthew Sinclair, director of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: "These gold-plated retirement deals have all but disappeared in the private sector and it simply isn't sustainable to keep the system as it is. "These figures show the urgent need to reform the outdated Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and to tackle the growing trend of councillors joining."
Value Of Belfast Nightspots Plummet
A number of popular Belfast nightspots are now worth about a tenth of what they were bought for five years ago. According to an administrator’s report in 2007, with the property boom at its peak, CDC Leisure bought Katy Daly's, The Limelight, Spring & Airbrake and Auntie Annie's for £13.5m. CDC went into administration in 2010 and a year later Shine Productions and MCD were able to buy three of the clubs for about £1.5m.
Northern Lights Dim
The Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, were seen by thousands of people along the north Donegal coast and in parts of Northern Ireland over the weekend and into the early hours of yesterday morning. However with mixed weather being forecast for the coming days it will probably be more difficult to see the colourful display. Astronomy Ireland advises those wishing to see the Aurora Borealis that the further north and away from city lights the better.
(LB)
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The full list of recipients of honours in the 2005 Birthday Honours list for Northern Ireland is as follows: Knighthood: Mr Hugh Orde OBE, Chief Constable, Police Service of Northern Ireland - for services to Northern Ireland. CBE: Mr Robert David Stewart Campbell, Belfast - For Political and public service.
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The full list of recipients of honours in the 2005 Birthday Honours list for Northern Ireland is as follows: Knighthood: Mr Hugh Orde OBE, Chief Constable, Police Service of Northern Ireland - for services to Northern Ireland. CBE: Mr Robert David Stewart Campbell, Belfast - For Political and public service.
02 November 2022
Julian Simmons Launches Lidl's Festive Trolley Dash
Lidl Northern Ireland has teamed up with renowned broadcaster Julian Simmons for the return of its major festive fundraiser Trolley Dash, in aid of charity partner NSPCC Northern Ireland.
Julian Simmons Launches Lidl's Festive Trolley Dash
Lidl Northern Ireland has teamed up with renowned broadcaster Julian Simmons for the return of its major festive fundraiser Trolley Dash, in aid of charity partner NSPCC Northern Ireland.
19 October 2018
Potential Growth In Modern Slavery In NI
Police in Northern Ireland are reporting a potential upsurge in modern slavery cases, with 33 victims identified in the first half of the year, while 36 victims were identified in the whole of last year. The exact number of people affected by the crime is unknown as it often goes unreported and undetected.
Potential Growth In Modern Slavery In NI
Police in Northern Ireland are reporting a potential upsurge in modern slavery cases, with 33 victims identified in the first half of the year, while 36 victims were identified in the whole of last year. The exact number of people affected by the crime is unknown as it often goes unreported and undetected.
15 October 2013
Robinson Flag Protest Warning
First Minister Peter Robinson has told those intending to protest against the removal of the union flag from Belfast City Hall this Christmas should consider the negative impact it will have on trading in the city centre.
Robinson Flag Protest Warning
First Minister Peter Robinson has told those intending to protest against the removal of the union flag from Belfast City Hall this Christmas should consider the negative impact it will have on trading in the city centre.
15 April 2002
May Day marathon shapes up to be the biggest yet
Organisers of the 21st Belfast City Marathon are confident that this year's event will be the biggest and the most competitive in recent history. With hundreds of entries flooding into the Belfast City Marathon office, it is anticipated that a record number of competitors will take to the streets of Belfast on Monday May 6.
May Day marathon shapes up to be the biggest yet
Organisers of the 21st Belfast City Marathon are confident that this year's event will be the biggest and the most competitive in recent history. With hundreds of entries flooding into the Belfast City Marathon office, it is anticipated that a record number of competitors will take to the streets of Belfast on Monday May 6.
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
