Tag Archives: ALEX ATTWOOD MLA

SDLP Justice Spokesperson Alex Attwood MLA has asked why Sinn Féin is committed to giving the DUP a soft landing on NAMA by resisting an … more


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DISSIDENT republican vigilantes have been blamed for murdering a ‘dial-a-death’ drug dealer in west Belfast. The man, aged in his 50s, was shot in the … more


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 POLITICIANS and government agencies are holding crisis talks with the management of Ageas Retail today over its plans to shed 200 jobs. The company is … more


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The memorial to ten Protestant workmen shot dead in Kingsmills in 1976

ENVIRONMENT Minister Alex Attwood has stepped in to quell a political row over an “offensive” gaffe by his civil servants. The SDLP MLA has apologised … more


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Fire and rescue teams at the scene in Co Down on Saturday

  ENVIRONMENT Minister Alex Attwood said he has written to all 26 councils asking them to check the safety of quarries in their areas. It follows the deaths … more


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Ciaran Mulgrew, Mark Durkan MP and US Consul and deputy consul at Niche plant

A drinks manufacturer was saying ‘cheers’ on Thursday after it was given planning permission to build a new £15m distillery on the outskirts of Derry/Londonderry. The plan … more


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Minister Alex Attwood praises Belfast City Council on tackling derelict buildings

ENVIRONMENT Minister Alex Attwood has praised Belfast City Council for its work to tackle derelict buildings. The work has been made possible thanks to a … more


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Plastic bag tax introduced from April 8

SHOPPERS in Northern Ireland now have to pay 5p at the tills for a plastic bag. The tax introduced by the Department of Environment came … more


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