16/11/2018

Other News In Brief

Sydenham Bypass Reopened After Crash

The Sydenham Bypass has reopened after a partial closure this afternoon, Friday 16 November, while emergency services dealt with a crash.

A car and a van are believed to have collided in the incident.

The road was closed to M3 bound traffic just after Dee Street, causing considerable traffic disruption.

Spice Girls Announce Dublin 2019 Date

The Spice Girls have announced they will perform at Croke Park in Dublin as part of their 2019 reunion.

The pop group are now a four-piece due to Victoria Beckham's decision not to return, and are set to embark on their first tour in 10 years.

Taking to social media on Friday 16 November, the girls announced an additional date for Dublin on 24 May next year, in a response to overwhelming demand.

Tickets will go on sale next Thursday, 22 November, at 9am.

The remaining four members, Emma Bunton, Melanie Brown, Melanie Chisholm and Geri Horner announced their come-back in a mock broadcast video on their new Twitter account earlier this month.

Blacks Road Belfast Park And Ride Spaces Double After £807,000 Extension

The number of spaces at a Belfast park and ride have more than doubled after an £807,000 extension.

The facility on Blacks Road will open the 307 new spaces on Monday 19 November.

As well as the additional parking space, Translink has introduced its new Urby express bus service that operates on a 10-15 minute frequency during peak periods and will run from the carpark.

The expansion takes the total number of spaces to over 550, and additional disabled parking bays and cycle parking facilities have also been provided.

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