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All NICommunity facilities fund receives another £1.97m for up to 68 projects
A further £1.97 million has been added to Northern Ireland’s Community Infrastructure Fund, taking the programme’s total value to £10.29 million.
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BelfastBelfast lift company brings service reporting into one customer portal
Elite Lifts Ltd has developed an in-house portal giving customers clearer access to maintenance visits, breakdowns, reports and planned work.
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All NIWarm Healthy Homes consultation closes on 19 August
Northern Ireland residents have until Wednesday to respond to proposals for a new energy-efficiency fund for lower-income households.
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BelfastFree live music comes to Ormeau Park on Sunday
Belfast City Council’s Music in the Parks programme is due at Ormeau Park from 2pm to 5pm on Sunday 23 August.
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BelfastEmerge Belfast returns to Boucher Playing Fields
The dance-music festival is scheduled for Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 August, with council information covering travel, noise and local arrangements.
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BelfastCathedral Quarter Night Market planned for Culture Night
Writers’ Square is set to host an evening market with local makers, food and music on Friday 18 September.
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All NINorthern Ireland’s Affordable Rent programme explained
The first phase is intended to deliver 300 long-term rental homes, beginning in Dungannon with other locations planned.
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All NIKaci Rock wins Commonwealth silver on Team NI debut
The Belfast boxer secured a silver medal in the women’s 65kg competition at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
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All NIVictims and Witnesses of Crime Bill reaches second stage
The proposed law is intended to improve how victims and witnesses experience Northern Ireland’s criminal justice system.
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All NI£8.32m fund targets improvements at 243 community facilities
A Northern Ireland-wide programme is supporting upgrades intended to make local venues more welcoming, accessible and energy efficient.
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Belfast City Council lists live outdoor bands from 2pm to 5pm.
Event detailsEmerge Belfast
Festival and local information for Boucher Playing Fields.
Read the updateCulture Night Market
Writers’ Square is set for makers, street food and music.
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