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Thoughts with families of those killed in the Greysteel massacre, says Brown-Stewart, marking the 33rd anniversary
Alliance Party’s East Londonderry spokesperson, Alderman Richard Brown Stewart, expresses sympathy for the families of those killed in the Greysteel massacre on its 33rd anniversary.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Greysteel massacre 33rd anniversary Original release: Thoughts with families of those killed in the Greysteel massacre, says Brown-Stewart, marking the 33rd anniversary (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Newcastle's Bendy Tree Makes History with UK First
SDLP MLA Colin McGrath welcomes Newcastle's Bendy Tree being named UK Tree of the Year 2026 by the Woodland Trust, the first Northern Ireland tree to take the award. He has written to Newry, Mourne and Down Council asking for a permanent commemorative plaque beside it.
Environment and climate Issue: Newcastle Bendy Tree named UK Tree of the Year 2026 Original release: McGrath: Newcastle's Bendy Tree Makes History with UK First (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Ron McDowell reflects on Israel visit three years after October 7 attacks
TUV deputy leader Councillor Ron McDowell reflects on his visit last year to sites linked to the 7 October attacks in Israel, saying meeting survivors was humbling and that he remains thinking of them three years on.
International affairs Original release: Ron McDowell reflects on Israel visit three years after October 7 attacks (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Nicholl marks 7th October anniversary
Alliance South Belfast MLA Kate Nicholl marks the third anniversary of the 7 October attacks, paying tribute to victims and survivors. She calls for an immediate ceasefire, unimpeded humanitarian aid, an end to settlement building in the West Bank, and renewed efforts toward a two-state settlement.
International affairs Original release: Nicholl marks 7th October anniversary (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 7 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Tierney announces decision not to contest election
Former Mayor Brian Tierney, SDLP Group Leader on Derry City and Strabane District Council, says personal and professional commitments mean he will not stand for the 2027 local government election and will resign from the council early next year.
Local government Issue: Brian Tierney not contesting 2027 local election Original release: Tierney announces decision not to contest election (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood pays tribute to Brian Tierney after decision not to contest election
SDLP Foyle MP Colum Eastwood pays tribute to Councillor Brian Tierney, who has announced he will not stand at the upcoming local government election, praising his nearly 14 years representing Ballyarnett and his time as Mayor.
Other Local government Original release: Eastwood pays tribute to Brian Tierney after decision not to contest election (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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TUV urges support for events marking Orange Victims Day
TUV Assembly candidate for Newry and Armagh, Councillor Keith Ratcliffe urges the Orange community and wider public to attend events marking Orange Victims Day, including the 40th anniversary of the Markethill Orange Memorial Stone, to preserve the memory of those killed.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Markethill Orange Memorial Stone 40th anniversary Original release: TUV urges support for events marking Orange Victims Day (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Allister Kyle pays tribute to Prison Service as they are awarded Freedom of Causeway Coast and Glens
TUV East Londonderry candidate Councillor Allister Kyle pays tribute to the Northern Ireland Prison Service after it was awarded the Freedom of Causeway Coast and Glens, recalling officers killed over the decades, including Graham Fenton and Michael Cassidy.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Northern Ireland Prison Service awarded Freedom of Causeway Coast and Glens Original release: Allister Kyle pays tribute to Prison Service as they are awarded Freedom of Causeway Coast and Glens (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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MP marks 400th Anniversary of Ballymena with Commons Motion
TUV MP Jim Allister has tabled a Commons motion marking Ballymena's 400th anniversary, noting the 1626 charter granted to the Adair family and congratulating businesses including Wrightbus. He says the town has grown into a renowned commercial hub.
Other Economy and employment Original release: MP marks 400th Anniversary of Ballymena with Commons Motion (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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O'Hanlon pays tribute to Eithne Vallely
SDLP Armagh Councillor Thomas O'Hanlon expresses deep sadness at the death of Eithne Vallely, recalling her founding of the Armagh Pipers Club and her decades of teaching young musicians and promoting traditional Irish music.
Other Education Original release: O'Hanlon pays tribute to Eithne Vallely (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna praises success of All Ireland Fleadh in Belfast
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP praises Comhaltas and Belfast City Council for a successful Fleadh Cheoil in Belfast, which she says surpassed attendance projections. SDLP Belfast City Council Group Leader Séamas de Faoite calls for more pedestrianisation, public transport and flexible licensing, and…
Local government Issue: Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Belfast 2026 success Original release: Hanna praises success of All Ireland Fleadh in Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Blair honoured to receive Lord Houghton Award for services to animal welfare
Alliance MLA John Blair says he is honoured to receive the League Against Cruel Sports' Lord Houghton Award for Services to Animal Welfare and calls for Northern Ireland to ban hunting wild mammals with dogs, which he says it is the only part of the UK without.
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Aaron McIntyre appointed Deputy Mayor of Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council
Alliance Alderman Aaron McIntyre says he is delighted to have been installed as Deputy Mayor of Lisburn and Castlereagh at the council AGM, and thanks outgoing Mayor Amanda Grehan and Deputy Mayor Hazel Legge. He pledges a busy year of city events, including Fleadh fringe events, to promote local…
Local government Original release: Aaron McIntyre appointed Deputy Mayor of Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council (opens in a new tab)
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Hedley Abernethy appointed Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast
Alliance councillor Hedley Abernethy says he is honoured to take up the Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast post, to be installed at tonight's Full Council meeting. He congratulates Róis-Máire Donnelly on becoming Lord Mayor and says he plans to meet residents and local organisations.
Local government Issue: Hedley Abernethy appointed Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast Original release: Hedley Abernethy appointed Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna pays tribute to Sir Desmond Rea
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP pays tribute to Sir Desmond Rea following his death, recognising his role as first Chair of the Policing Board in implementing the Patten Report and his wider contributions to civic and public life. She sends sympathy to his family.
Justice and policing Original release: Hanna pays tribute to Sir Desmond Rea (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong announces intention to not seek re-election
Alliance Strangford MLA Kellie Armstrong announces she will not seek re-election at the 2027 Assembly poll, having served 11 years for the constituency, and says she will continue as an MLA until the Assembly dissolves.
Other Original release: Armstrong announces intention to not seek re-election (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone pays tribute to James McGarvey
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone pays tribute to former councillor James McGarvey, who represented the party on Cookstown District Council for two decades, including a term as chair. McGlone recalls his civil rights background and community work.
Other Local government Original release: McGlone pays tribute to James McGarvey (opens in a new tab)
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TUV announces plans to mark Innocent Victims of Terrorism Day
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston announces a Stormont event on Monday 9th March marking European Day for Victims of Terrorism, with a minute's silence and four victims sharing their accounts of republican, loyalist and Islamic terrorism.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: TUV announces plans to mark Innocent Victims of Terrorism Day (opens in a new tab)
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Holocaust Memorial Day
TUV leader Jim Allister MP says he signed a Holocaust commemoration pledge book on Holocaust Memorial Day and calls for antisemitism to be confronted wherever it appears, with action matching remembrance.
Disability and equality Original release: Holocaust Memorial Day (opens in a new tab)
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There Was Always an Alternative: Remembering the Teebane Murdered
TUV Mid Ulster Chairman Glenn Moore marks the anniversary of the 1992 Teebane attack that killed eight men, saying their families have been denied truth and accountability. He criticises Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill for saying there was no alternative to the IRA campaign at the time.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: There Was Always an Alternative: Remembering the Teebane Murdered (opens in a new tab)