Latest news on Casement Park The Casement Park redevelopment saga in West Belfast continues to be a hot topic, blending sports, politics, and community tensions. The GAA stadium, dormant since 2013, is slated for a 30,000+ capacity rebuild but faces funding issues. Plenty of drama over costs, delays, and sectarian divides. As of October 22, […]

Northern Ireland Audit Office Report – 21 October 2025 Audit Exposes Major Failures in Northern Ireland’s Energy Strategy Publisher: Northern Ireland Audit Office (NIAO)Comptroller and Auditor General: Dorinnia CarvilleSubject: Review of Northern Ireland’s Energy Strategy “Path to Net Zero Energy” (2022–2030) Summary Verdict “Significant flaws in the implementation of the Energy Strategy.Expenditure of £107 million […]

NI Planning System, worrying trends and stalled applications Graphics below setting out ascending order of Approvals amongst all Councils and Strategic Planning Division Below is a narrative summary of planning approval trends across Northern Ireland (2017–18 to 2024–25) — based on the released planning data covering the period: 🏗️ Overview Between 2017–18 and 2024–25, Northern […]

How Strangford “Almost” Got a Bridge The story reveals a consistent pattern: proposals gained momentum due to genuine transport needs and local campaigning, but were repeatedly blocked by a combination of technical challenges, cost concerns, political opposition, and later, environmental protection. Historical Timeline of Proposals & Objections 1840s-1875: Early Estate-Driven Proposals 1920s-1930s: Post-WWI Government Plans […]

Here’s a one-page summary table of the Water, Sustainable Drainage and Flood Management Bill (NI) 2025 — showing each major change, who it affects, and what it means in practice: 🧾 Water, Sustainable Drainage and Flood Management Bill (NI) 2025 — Summary of Top 15 Changes Rank Key Change / Clause Who It Affects Practical […]