What does London's successful bid to host the 2012 Olympics mean to Northern Ireland? Within hours, stories were appearing on the BBC and Belfast Telegraph websites proclaiming this a great step forward towards Northern Ireland's new multi-sport stadium.… more »

It's getting near the 12th and all the usual issues with the marching season are bubbling to the surface. I'm not overly interested in the Orange Order and I certainly have no love for paramilitary bands that accompany some of the parades so I don't foll… more »

The BBC reports that Robert McCartney's sister Paula is planning to leave her Short Strand home where she has lived for 40 years. She's quoted as saying that if she had the means, she'd leave the country altogether. "I just can't stomach any longer th… more »

London have won the bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games. Only moments ago I posted that they were down to the last 2 with Paris and as soon as I can find a link to support my story I'll post it - for now you'll just have to take my word for it. Update:… more »

Favourites Paris only have the challenge of London left now as New York, Moscow and Madrid have been ruled out of hosting the 2012 games. London were originally thought to be 3rd in the running behind Paris and Madrid, but in recent weeks have come to be… more »

At it's July monthly meeting, Belfast City Council agreed to provide £70,000 funding for next year's St Patrick's day carnival in Belfast. The move follows complaints in February when the council voted not to overturn a decision refusing to grant f… more »