This decision holds personal significance as the High Sheriff is a regular volunteer on the Connswater Community Greenway and an east Belfast resident, making this a charity close to her heart.

Connswater Shopping Centre in east Belfast has closed after more than 40 years in business. Footfall has been in decline in recent years with only 20 commercial tenants left in the 52-unit centre.

The Connswater Shopping Centre in east Belfast is set to close in two weeks after receivers were appointed to the retail complex on Friday. Michael Jennings and Brian Murphy of Belfast-based ...