u/Mission-implausible

Derry actively excluded, and INI have an amazing year...

I didn't even know the Workers Party existed locally.

What was this all about? Absolute thuggery.

Right! What the best frozen fish locally from a shap. Pescatarian en route. Not breaded, that's for bakeries.

Good news that more jobs are on the way!

700 events in Belfast at the Feile over 14 days.

I understand that we have smaller events in each area (which are great!), but could Derry not come together and have one huge event? Prehen playing fields could easily hold concerts as well as Ebrington Square.

Or is the trade off Halloween?

Can someone please contact the artistic, politically minded elements locally and persuade them to dress as a bin and stand for election or put a bin up for election?

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I'm sure there would be lots of votes, for obvious reasons.

SDLP & unionism calls for power sharing of the Mayoral role in the city & district.

It's time for it to be shared to ensure equality.

(Personally, the role should be binned)

Councillors approve extra storey on listed hotel after developers built it without permission.

This is the UUP according to Doug Beattie on the Nolan Show:

Lies.

Bullying.

Misogyny.

Forced Mental Health Issues.

Aggression.

Bad Language.

Poor Leadership.

No Transparency.

The majority of MLAs don't support Jon Burrows.

What's the point in political unionism?

They continually tell us that Northern Ireland is the best "Wee Country", but can't back it up.

They're addicted to the poor mes and see paranoia as a political strategy that will advance their cause, which no one has any idea what the cause is.

They sell the idea that they're under siege daily and that their culture is being eroded by everyone from Sinn Fein to the binman; it's exhausting.

They're politically homeless as they've alienated London, Dublin and the EU.

Ironically, unionism is making the case for Irish reunification as they refuse to enter the debate as the debate is discussed in all sectors of life.

Unionist people deserve representation, they have the same issues as us all and this can't be wrapped in a flag as they sabre rattle.

It's time for the unionist people to move beyond their traditional voting patterns and vote for candidates who will progress their areas and allow their culture to become accessible in modern times; 1690 with a mixture of dominance isn't coming back...

71 photos of the new cemetery. Live feed was a missed opportunity... Maybe a local influencer who's lost the plot?

Mayors are a thing of the past, right?

Mayors are one of those positions that feel like they’ve dandered straight out of the past; robes, chains, ceremonial handshakes, and a lot of ribbon cutting for things that were already open...

Mayor’s offices carry serious costs to the public purse. The Mayor of Derry receives a salary (around the £50k mark) along with a budget for duties, hospitality, travel & civic events that can lift the total annual cost up to £100k once staffing & office support are included.

The question is whether that money still reflects need, or whether it’s funding a ceremonial role in a time when councils are being asked to stretch every pound further.

Could this money be redirected into youth services, mental health, communities, local regeneration instead of sandwiches, dinners & photo ops?

This isn't about personalities (some sound people have held the role!) but about whether the structure itself still makes sense in 2026.

We’re planning a trip from Belfast to Orlando (2 adults & 1 kid), and I’m looking for some advice from anyone who’s been with similar needs, as all this planning is all hectic!

We’ll be travelling with a disability in our group, so I’ve a few questions:

What are the best areas to stay that are accessible and easy to get around?

How do the disability queue systems actually work in practice at Disney & Universal?

Is it realistic to “eat as you go” in the parks or is it better to plan sit down meals?

Are there any hidden accessibility issues we should be aware of before booking?

Any personal experiences or advice would be really appreciated! 😅

Thanks all!

Does anyone know where I can get a flux capacitor? I can get it yesterday if possible.

Who's best to publish a hard backed, professional looking book? It's only 14 pages and a gift for an event. Thanks!

Anywhere sells this locally?

Looking for remote friendly jobs, does anyone know any local employers currently hiring? P/T or F/T. Sound!