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13/09/2022
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Delays And Disruptions To Public Transport During King's Visit
Translink NI has advised of a number of ongoing delays and disruptions to a range of bus services throughout the day during the visit of King Charles III.
The public transport provider said: "Due to the visit of His Majesty the King & Queen Consort there will be traffic diversions in Belfast City Centre impacting Translink services in the area throughout the day.
"Customers should expect some delays and leave extra time for their journeys."
Up to date information on all service changes is available here.
Ulster Rugby Urged To 'Do More To Tackle Litter'
The SDLP has called on Ulster Rugby to "do more to tackle litter on match days".
Lisnasharragh Councillor Séamas de Faoite has urged Ulster Rugby to work with Belfast City Council on funding litter enforcement and cleansing staff for areas surrounding their grounds in Ravenhill during games.
Cllr. de Faoite said that he believes the club should contribute to tackling litter and street drinking around Kingspan Stadium.
International Older Persons Day Event Announced
Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council has announced an International Older Persons Day event, to take place in October.
The Council's Age Friendly Alliance, and Policing and Community Safety Partnership in collaboration with ABC Seniors Network, Southern Health and Social Care Trust Promoting Wellbeing Division, and ABC Community Network are hosting a free event for the over 60s on Monday 03 October in the Lough Neagh Discovery Centre.
This event will be based on the TAKE 5 message with themed workshops to participate in, highlighting the steps we can all take to improve our mental wellbeing. Alongside this event will be the launch of the Age Friendly Strategy and Action Plan.
Tickets are FREE for this event and will be issued to successful applicants one week before the event.
Translink NI has advised of a number of ongoing delays and disruptions to a range of bus services throughout the day during the visit of King Charles III.
The public transport provider said: "Due to the visit of His Majesty the King & Queen Consort there will be traffic diversions in Belfast City Centre impacting Translink services in the area throughout the day.
"Customers should expect some delays and leave extra time for their journeys."
Up to date information on all service changes is available here.
Ulster Rugby Urged To 'Do More To Tackle Litter'
The SDLP has called on Ulster Rugby to "do more to tackle litter on match days".
Lisnasharragh Councillor Séamas de Faoite has urged Ulster Rugby to work with Belfast City Council on funding litter enforcement and cleansing staff for areas surrounding their grounds in Ravenhill during games.
Cllr. de Faoite said that he believes the club should contribute to tackling litter and street drinking around Kingspan Stadium.
International Older Persons Day Event Announced
Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council has announced an International Older Persons Day event, to take place in October.
The Council's Age Friendly Alliance, and Policing and Community Safety Partnership in collaboration with ABC Seniors Network, Southern Health and Social Care Trust Promoting Wellbeing Division, and ABC Community Network are hosting a free event for the over 60s on Monday 03 October in the Lough Neagh Discovery Centre.
This event will be based on the TAKE 5 message with themed workshops to participate in, highlighting the steps we can all take to improve our mental wellbeing. Alongside this event will be the launch of the Age Friendly Strategy and Action Plan.
Tickets are FREE for this event and will be issued to successful applicants one week before the event.
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