SDLP Antrim & Newtownabbey Councillor is shocked after an attack on a 59 year old man left him with serious injuries. The 59 year old was found in a serious condition by a passing police patrol outside of commercial premises in the Longwood Road area around 10.45pm on Tuesday night.

Newly elected Lagan Valley MLA Pat Catney has joined the SDLP talks team for bi-lateral discussions with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Irish Government.

SDLP Councillor Shauna Cusack has expressed her disgust and frustration at the constant vandalism of a section of Cregganburn Park.

SDLP Councillor Angela Dobbins has welcomed the opening of the newly-landscaped former Culmore landfill site – now known as Culmore Country Park – which opens to the public on 31 October.