East Belfast is to be hotly contested in next year's Assembly Elections, with possible new candidates from the TUV and UKIP. Chris Lyttle East Belfast MLA was substituted in place for Naomi Long, so like some other MLA's, was never elected, so can Lyttle go a Long way?  

In these hard economic times even shop keepers are feeling the effects. One shop keeper on the Ormeau Road in South Belfast has publicly identified persons they claim are thieves 

Users may notice some content has moved or been inserted without being shown on the what's new page, that some links are dead - this is because we are reworking Belfast News, Belfast Shopping, Belfast Marketing and other sections - Our Apologies!

Will power return to the people? The last time councillors had direct control over planning in Northern Ireland was 1973, will the proposed reforms give locals more say?

View our latest photo album of the Botanic Gardens at the newly modernised Ulster Museum

Phoenix Natural Gas one of Northern Ireland's main gas suppiers has frozen prices this winter, to the benefit of its 130,000 customers. What A Gas!

Donegal Place now has two 'tusks', as part of the 'Streets Ahead' project, which is costing a staggering £28 million. There will be eight 'tusks' in all but as people go without this winter can it be right...

Christmas is just around the corner, we all heard via the grape vine when the city was to turn on its lights, it was on the news, on the radio, mentioned in shows, on websites, so whose stockings did Belfast City Council fill by paying for additional advertising

The East of the City is steeped in rich heritage and culture from the birth place of the world famous author CJ Lewis to the world famous builder of Titanic, lets take a brief look at East Belfast

For those residents who need the flexibility of excising at their chosen time around the clock, it good news with the opening of Belfast first 24/7 Gym.

Belfast sets aside the bad news of 2010 and starts to focus on the festival of Christmas, with the turning on of the Christmas Lights

Ever wondered how much the Belfast City Council spends on your behalf and what they spend it on. Lets take a look at the Council's Magazine City Matters. 

A FlyBe Aircraft at Belfast City Airport has declared an emergency, as it was preparing to take off.

The Minister of the Department of Regional Development , has announced a two month public consultation into new plans to change Belfast City Centre. 

Paula Bradshaw who left the Ulster Unionist Party recently has decided on a new Alliance.

Belfast City Airport has announced good news for its users, with the planned arrival of BMI Baby, which is to move its operations from the International Airport

Our latest photo album showing the Botanic Gardens and newly modernised Ulster Museum

The Royal Mint celebrates the Capital City of Northern Ireland by designing and creating a coin for the City of Belfast, but its a little bit more than £1...

Paula Bradshaw leaves the Ulster Unionist Party after failing to get nominated for the upcoming 2011 NI Assembly Elections.

DUP First Minister Peter Robinson and the Ulster Unionist Leader have written a letter of protest to the Irish Government after getting an Electric Shock when NIE was bought by an Irish Firm 

Belfast comes alive to the sound of Christian music and the gospel as Pastor James McConnell from the Metropolitan Tabernacle in Whitewell brings his message of hope to Ravenhill Rugby Ground.

The City of Belfast paused to remember snooker legend Alex Higgins as the horse drawn carriage carrying his coffin made its way through the City 

New coalition government steps in to curb the number of government websites and save a small fortune in their running costs, development and staffing...

...the will of Parliament. New Coalition government seek involvement from the public to identity and repeal old or inappropriate laws, but will they really benefit the UK

Belfast is expected to come to a standstill on Monday as the City pauses to remember snooker legend Alex the Hurricane Higgins. The Funeral is to be held at St. Anne's Cathedral...

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Belfast Boy Alex Higgins has passed away at his home in the Sandy Row area of Belfast...

Things To Do In Belfast

Belfast has many tourist attractions but if you are looking for a truly family day out in the city, perhaps you should go to the Zoo, enjoy our latest photos

NI News: Scarva 2010

The annual 13th July parades through the County Down village of Scarva have taken place, with an estimated turnout of over 100,000 people...

Belfast News: The Twelfth

The Orange Order has launched its re-branded Twelfth as 'Orange Fest' Once again shops opened in many locations, including Belfast, after the parade passed. 

Belfast Photos

New Simply Belfast Photo Album showing the Belfast Maritime Festival. Why not view video footage on Youtube

No Sunday Marathon

Belfast City Council has announced that Belfast City Council will not be run on Sunday next year, but does this mean that we will see a Sunday Marathon the year after....

Simply Belfast Now On YouTube

Want to have a look at videos of the 2010 Belfast Marathon, Peter Robinson attending to vote on election day, then why not visit or videos on YouTube

Peter Robinson Loses East Belfast

The shock of the 2010 General Election was the DUP Leader Peter Robinson losing his seat to Ballyhackamore MLA Naomi Long of the Alliance Party

Belfast Marathon 2010 Photos

Just a few photos from this year's Belfast City Marathon, don't forget you can also see videos of the event on our youtube channel

UTV April Fools

We you fooled by this year's UTV April Fools, do you believe that our administration is foolish enough to charge for roads and allow cycles on the motorway....