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swings and roundabouts in North Belfast

Michael McFarland Campbell

For many, the idea that a public park could have more than one set of swings and roundabouts is somewhat inconceivable, but that is just one working out of the divided society in which we here in Northern Ireland get used to. For the last 17 years there has been a so-called Peace Wall up the middle of Alexandra Park. This past week has seen a gate installed in it for the first time. And yes, for once, that gate is actually going to be opened – from 0900 to 1500 on weekdays, and currently only for a three month … Continue reading swings and roundabouts in North Belfast

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blogged elsewhere: another attack – when will the scum stop?

Michael McFarland Campbell

Another attack in north Belfast The news that another man has been attacked in the Brompton Park area of the city is news that we should not be reading about. Not because it should go unreported, but because it ought not to be happening… read rest of story at Michael Campbell. Continue reading blogged elsewhere: another attack – when will the scum stop?

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blogged elsewhere: bomb alerts continue to disrupt lives

Michael McFarland Campbell

Earlier I posted elsewhere about the continuing bomb alert in the north of the city of Belfast. I said: The bomb alert that is causing disruption in the York Road area of the city near the Alexandra Bar is concerning. There are many young children who live in this area. The roads around it, particularly Mountcollyer Avenue, are roads where children happily play in the street. read rest here Continue reading blogged elsewhere: bomb alerts continue to disrupt lives

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blogged elsewhere: when 40% equals the winner

Michael McFarland Campbell

We live in a democracy. Nigel Dodds MP was elected in an election earlier in May to represent the people of North Belfast in the Parliament of the United Kingdom in Westminster. We may assume therefore that Mr Dodds received a majority of the votes cast. Yes? Not under the system used for Westminster elections at the moment. Let’s look at the figures… Read the rest of the article here. UPDATE: Stephen Glenn has just asked First Past What Post? Continue reading blogged elsewhere: when 40% equals the winner

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