Belfast Media Group

Councillor’s proposal ends £25 charge for new alley gate keys

A COUNCIL committee has approved a proposal by a West Belfast councillor to abolish the £25 charge for replacement alley gate ...
The Washington Post

A Haven on the Block Gated alleys have transformed urban eyesores into communal oases. But some say the closed gates send a mixed message.

Junkies smoked crack in Lora Mayo's alley. At night, the space doubled as a public toilet. Once, a fleeing suspect tossed a gun onto Mayo's roof, and cops stormed up the rear steps. After someone ...
Lancashire Telegraph

Families in Little Harwood win appeal for alley gates

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AZ Central

Stolen cars, drug paraphernalia. Does your Phoenix neighborhood need an alley gate?

Phoenix residents can petition for gates to block off alleyways, with over 1,100 already installed. The program aims to reduce crime, illegal dumping, and trespassing, and is funded by the city and ...
Lancashire Telegraph

Fury as Little Harwood ‘drug alley’ gates bid is blocked

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WBAL-TV

Barrier to partially close dangerous alley after years of crashes amid 11 News Investigates report

WBAL-TV 11 NEWS AT FIVE CONTINUES. I’M REALLY FRUSTRATED. I’M STUCK. YOU KNOW, EVEN IF I WANTED TO MOVE MY FAMILY TO A HOUSE THAT IS SAFE, I DON’T HAVE THAT OPTION. EXASPERATION. SHE’S BEEN TRYING TO ...