Fermanagh and Omagh District Council

Real or fake? Belfast enters Christmas tree debate with switch up

From 2026, Belfast City Hall's tree will be artificial as there has been difficulties finding an "appropriate" one for the location.

It's six weeks to go until Christmas - where can you see the lights be switched on across Northern Ireland?

Councils receive thousands of dog fouling complaints as one local authority explores how DNA might help.

It comes as Fermanagh and Omagh Council says it is "developing guidance" around the use of same-sex female facilities.

Belfast City Council has the highest percentage uplift of 5.99%, while Ards and North Down and Causeway Coast and Glens came in the lowest at 3.65%.

An amber warning, the second highest level of weather warning, is in place across Northern Ireland.

Belfast Christmas Market is among festive events being affected by incoming Storm Darragh.

Councils are preparing to switch on the twinkly lights - find out when and where in your area.

Councils say they follow local government legislation to decide when the doors are closed to the public.

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