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16:22 Child taken to hospital following north Belfast crash

A child has been taken to hospital following a crash involving a car in north Belfast.

15:15 Belfast’s Lord Mayor first to sign newly opened book of condolence for Pope Francis

The Lord Mayor of Belfast has led tributes for Pope Francis as a book of condolence was opened in Belfast City Hall for the pontiff.

14:35 Cigarettes, cash and alcohol taken by masked man during Belfast robbery

A masked man made off with cigarettes, cash and alcohol following a robbery in south Belfast.

11:31 Controlled explosion carried out at scene of ongoing security alert in Belfast

Police are currently at the scene of an ongoing security alert at Cavehill in north Belfast.

10:44 Popular Belfast barber rushed to hospital and put into ‘medically induced coma’

A popular Belfast barber has been inundated with support after it emerged he has been hospitalised due to a medical emergency.

07:51 Special Belfast City Council meeting confirmed to mark death of Pope Francis

A special meeting of Belfast City Council will take place to mark the death of Pope Francis, it has been confirmed.

06:42 On the trail of CS Lewis: The Chronicles of Narnia’s Irish connections

The author of the classic children’s stories left Belfast as a boy, but his homeland remained a powerful force in his imagination

20:43 Needle finds in Belfast show ‘drug crisis’ and urgent need for overdose prevention centre, says councillor

A Belfast city councillor has reiterated the need for an overdose prevention facility to deal with the “drug crisis” after hitting out at an image of a pile of needles found in the city centre.

17:57 Woman attacked by dogs at south Belfast house

A woman has been attacked by a number of dogs at her home in south Belfast.

22/04 Teen charged after Glider attack in west Belfast on Easter Sunday

A teenage boy has been charged in connection with an assault on a Glider in west Belfast on Easter Sunday.

22/04 BBC building on lockdown after protesters trigger police panic

The protesters were wearing Palestinian flags and chanting "Free Palestine".

22/04 ‘He was a beacon... he was always for the poor’: People of NI remember ‘compassionate’ Pope Francis

The news came as a shock to many on Monday morning, leaving people across Northern Ireland mourning the loss of the “compassionate” Pope Francis.

21/04 ‘He was beacon... he was always for the poor’: People of NI remember ‘compassionate’ Pope Francis

The news came as a shock to many on Monday morning, leaving people across Northern Ireland mourning the loss of the “compassionate” Pope Francis.

21/04 Man arrested after Belfast stabbing victim taken to hospital with wrist injury

A man has been arrested after a stabbing incident in north Belfast at the weekend which saw the victim taken to hospital.

21/04 ‘The diagnosis of my spinal tumour is terminal... I aim to prove them wrong’

“That was a surreal day. I got the news I’d landed the job while in the hospital. Half an hour later I was told I had an aggressive, fast growing stage 4 spinal tumour,” he recalled.

21/04 Belfast airports among the most punctual across the UK new analysis shows

Northern Ireland’s airports are amongst the most punctual across the UK, with Belfast City airport retaining its record as having the shortest average delay per departing flight.

20/04 First sighting of dissident republican two months after surviving gun attack

A dissident republican who survived a murder bid in west Belfast two months ago has been spotted in public for the first time since the attack.

20/04 First sighting of dissident republican two months after being shot in attempted murder bid

A dissident republican who survived a murder bid in west Belfast two months ago has been spotted in public for the first time since the attack.

19/04 Irish and British futures are codependent and entangled

Worldview: Running through contemporary debates is a battle between those who say reconciliation should come before constitutional change and those who argue for the reverse

18/04 Emergency services attended airport after ‘technical issue’ identified with plane landing in Belfast

Emergency services were called to a Belfast airport after a ‘technical issue’ was identified with a landing plane.

18/04 Loyalist heartland ends 50-year grudge with Paras over Belfast shootings

A 50-year battle between Paras and the Shankill community appears to be over.

18/04 ‘I don’t see what the fuss is about’: NI secretary Hilary Benn responds to row over Irish language signs at Grand Central Station

Secretary of State Hilary Benn has questioned the “fuss” over Irish language signs at Grand Central Station in Belfast.

18/04 Council in a flap after tropical birds flock to roost in north Belfast park

Advice is being sought from a Stormont department about the future of a flock of tropical parakeets which have taken up residence in a park in north Belfast.

18/04 NI boy celebrates ‘extra special’ moment as he’s crowned Irish dancing world champion on birthday

A Northern Irish boy who was crowned Irish dancing world champion has described the moment being “extra special” after he lifted the trophy on his eleventh birthday.

17/04 Drug dealing in Northern Ireland’s biggest hospital still on the rise, health trust admits

Drug dealing at Belfast’s Royal Victoria Hospital is on the rise despite an active PSNI security approach at the hospital.

17/04 I'm a travel expert - these are the worst times, dates and airports to fly from this summer

Flight delays can ruin a holiday before it's even started. While some delays are unavoidable, a travel expert from KAYAK has shared some top tips to minimize your risk of being hit by airport chaos.

17/04 Meet the photographer capturing the lives of Belfast’s divided youth

Binder's project, which won the 2025 Sony World Photography Award for Documentary, explores how the Troubles continues to shape a new generation in Belfast.

17/04 Conman who scammed Stephen Nolan and Eamonn Holmes admits further multi-million pound fraud

A self-confessed conman jailed for a major banking racket has admitted a further multi-million pound fraud, a court heard today.

17/04 NI councillor calls for dog DNA database to trace owners of pets persistently fouling

A Mid Ulster councillor has called for the local council to explore the possibility of creating a DNA database for all registered dogs in the district, so that dog fouling could be traced back to individual dogs and their owners.

17/04 NI mum fighting for her life following crash a day before her father died: 'It's heart-breaking'

The father of a woman in north Antrim who was critically injured in a road crash died the day after his daughter’s accident.

17/04 Latest controversy to engulf Stormont is over the definition of ‘controversial’

Current row is over Irish language signs at Grand Central Station - but brace for more of the same

16/04 Fundraiser set up for NI mum fighting for her life following crash a day before her father died

The father of a Co Antrim woman in north Antrim who was critically injured in a crash died the day after his daughter’s collision.

16/04 Fundraiser set up for North Antrim mum in critical condition after crash

An online fundraiser has been set up for a popular local mother in north Antrim who remains in hospital after a serious crash on Monday morning.

14/04 Monthly market for former Europa bus centre in Belfast gets green light from council

A new monthly market for the former Europa bus centre has been approved at City Hall.

14/04 Casement Park funding decision ‘due in June’ as NI Secretary issues warning over figure

A decision by the Government on the level of funding it will commit to rebuilding Casement Park is expected in two months, according to Sinn Fein.

14/04 ‘This is for my friend and mentor’: Firefighter to run Belfast Marathon in full gear as tribute to late colleague

A firefighter is to take on the Belfast Marathon in his full work gear in tribute to a “much-loved” late colleague.

13/04 Fire service attacked for second consecutive night in west Belfast

An MLA has condemned ‘unacceptable behaviour’ after emergency services were attacked for the second night in a row while responding to fire in west Belfast.

13/04 MLA condemns ‘unacceptable behaviour’ after emergency services attacked while attending Belfast fire

An MLA has condemned ‘unacceptable behaviour’ after emergency services were attacked while responding to fire in west Belfast.

13/04 Fire service attacked while attending blaze in west Belfast

Firefighters responding to a fire in west Belfast came under attack from a group of youths.

12/04 New-look Culture Night to return to Belfast this year

Culture Night will return to Belfast this year, but will be taken “off the streets” with a new look.

12/04 Kneecap spur on Coachella crowd singing anti-Margaret Thatcher song

The Belfast-based group, comprising of Mo Chara, JJ O'Dochartaigh and Moglai Bap hit the stage of the famous festival yesterday at 6.10pm PST on the Sonora stage.

12/04 My grandfather died by suicide. I work in the same Irish university where he taught history

Like me, he was interested in the lives and experiences of ordinary people

11/04 Coroner issues warning to parents at inquest after ‘happy-go-lucky’ NI boy (8) died in hot tub tragedy

A young Belfast boy died after becoming submerged in water while playing in a hot tub — leading a coroner to warn of the dangers of unsupervised use.

11/04 NI man 'stole TV from double amputee', court told

A Belfast man accused of a “callous” break-in to take a television from the home of a resident with both legs amputated must remain in custody, a High Court judge ruled.

11/04 Man in ‘critical but stable’ condition in hospital after Westlink crash as driver of other car arrested

A man is in a “critical but stable” condition in hospital after his car was hit by another vehicle, with the driver of that car was arrested by police.

11/04 Irish-America crucial in ‘great cause’ of Irish unity, Leo Varadkar tells US audience

Former taoiseach stresses importance of Irish-American voice in ‘political project of our generation’

10/04 Young woman rescued after falling up to 40 feet down river bank in Belfast

A rescue mission has ben completed in west Belfast, after a young woman fell up to 40 feet down onto a river bank on Thursday evening.

10/04 Rescue mission ongoing as woman falls up to 40 feet down river bank in Belfast

A rescue mission is currently underway in west Belfast to help a woman that has fallen up to 40 feet down onto a river bank.

10/04 Easter 2025: Bin collection info by council area in Northern Ireland

Thousands of people throughout Northern Ireland will be taking time off next week to enjoy Easter celebrations.

10/04 Major search operation ends after reports of unoccupied jet ski in Belfast Lough

A major search operation carried out earlier after reports of an unoccupied jet ski in Belfast Lough has ended.

10/04 RUC failed to link murder weapon to UVF killings of two Catholics in 1988, Ombudsman finds

A Police Ombudsman’s investigation has found that the RUC failed to connect a rifle recovered by officers in September 1988 to the sectarian UVF murder of two innocent Catholics weeks earlier.

10/04 Major search operation ongoing after reports of unoccupied jet ski in Belfast Lough

Emergency services are currently at the scene of a major search operation in Belfast Lough.

10/04 Major search operation ongoing after unoccupied jet ski discovered in Belfast Lough

Emergency services are currently at the scene of a major search operation in Belfast Lough.

10/04 Emergency services at scene of west Belfast crash involving two cars

Emergency services are currently at the scene of a two vehicle RTC in west Belfast.

10/04 Man remains in ‘serious condition’ in hospital after west Belfast crash as police launch appeal

A man taken to hospital following a west Belfast crash remains in a “serious condition” police have confirmed, as an appeal has been launched for witnesses to the incident.

10/04 Victims of man who plied women with heroin and forced them into sex work speak out: ‘I would wake up every day merely existing’

The victim of a pensioner who plied women with heroin and forced them into sex work said that she was “merely existing" while under his control.

10/04 Two men arrested following theft from south Belfast business

Police arrested two men following a theft from a business in south Belfast.

09/04 Sydenham Bypass works finish after almost months

The Sydenham Bypass is now fully reopened, after the Department for Infrastructure confirmed that its resurfacing scheme is totally completed.

09/04 PSNI ‘keen to speak to driver’ involved in five-vehicle collision in Belfast city centre

Police in Belfast are appealing for witnesses to a five-vehicle collision, which occurred on Queen’s Bridge in the city centre.

09/04 Belfast to get 100 e-bikes for city hire scheme after £500k boost

The Belfast Bikes scheme will offer 100 e-bikes for the first time when a new operator takes over, the City Council has said.

09/04 Overflowing bins will not be emptied by Belfast City Council in new policy set to begin next month

Overflowing bins will no longer be collected by Belfast City Council workers due to safety concerns, in a new policy that was passed on Tuesday night.

09/04 Belfast cinema to hold Minecraft screenings to accommodate ‘disruptive TikTok trend’

Cineworld in Belfast will show a special screening of the Minecraft Movie to accommodate a “disruptive” new TikTok trend this weekend.

09/04 One person in hospital following west Belfast crash

One person has been taken to hospital following a crash in west Belfast this morning.

09/04 Police investigating hit and run collision in west Belfast

Police are investigating a hit and run road traffic collision in west Belfast.

09/04 NI man settles religious discrimination case with Hilton Belfast for £10k

A Belfast hotel has settled a religious discrimination case brought by a man whose job offer was revoked days before his first shift for £10,000.

09/04 Emergency services attending scene of crash in west Belfast

Emergency services are currently at the scene of a crash in west Belfast.

09/04 Belfast Diary: Claire Hanna hits back at Sorcha Eastwood over MP vote remark

It seems that SDLP leader and Belfast South and Mid Down MP Claire Hanna has taken issue with some online comments by Alliance’s Sorcha Eastwood.

09/04 Belfast Diary: Voting records, fancy awards and the return of a bust

It seems that SDLP leader and Belfast South and Mid Down MP Claire Hanna has taken issue with some online comments by Alliance’s Sorcha Eastwood.

09/04 Emergency services attend scene of crash in west Belfast

Emergency services have attended the scene of a collision in west Belfast.

09/04 More than 20 firefighters extinguish blaze on Black Mountain after over 100 calls

Over 20 firefighters have managed to extinguish a fire on Black Mountain on Tuesday night – the latest of multiple wildfires that have been spreading throughout Northern Ireland in recent days.

08/04 ‘Suspicious substance’ found at Belfast residential property nothing ‘untoward’

Police investigating reports of a “suspicious substance” found at a south Belfast residential property have said it has been deemed “nothing untoward”.

08/04 ‘Beautiful inside and out’: Tributes paid after sudden death of west Belfast woman

Tributes have poured in following the sudden death of a West Belfast woman described as “beautiful inside and out.”

08/04 Man (30) dies after serious blaze at block of flats in west Belfast

A man has died following a serious fire at a block of flats in west Belfast.

08/04 Police investigating ‘suspicious substance’ found at Belfast residential property make inquiries at hotel

Police are investigating reports of a “suspicious substance” at a south Belfast residential property.

08/04 New UK visa rules for tourists hit bookings at Belfast Titanic museum

From this month, holiday visitors to UK from EU member states other than the Republic must apply for £16 visa

07/04 Emergency services in attendance of ongoing incident at Belfast hotel

Emergency services are in attendance of an ongoing incident at a hotel in Belfast on Monday night.

07/04 Sunshine in NI sees boost for businesses, with Thursday set to be hottest day

Sun worshippers across Northern Ireland have been happily trading in their umbrellas for sunglasses as the Spring sun continues to shine.

07/04 Belfast school advises parents of Tuesday opening after underground cable fire

Two fire appliances attended reports of an underground cable fire on the the Knockbreda Road in Belfast on Monday afternoon.

07/04 Man rescued after serious blaze at block of flats as firefighters respond to west Belfast incident

A man has been rescued from a serious fire at a block of flats in west Belfast.

07/04 Motorbike driver left west Belfast scene after crash with car carrying child

The driver of a motorbike involved in a collision with a car in west Belfast left the scene after the crash.

07/04 Thug arrested for allegedly attacking and robbing OAP has neighbours living in fear

A neighbour from hell who once headbutted a cop after assaulting her neighbour is making the lives of her new neighbours a misery, it can be revealed.

07/04 PSNI warns of ‘significant danger’ posed by scrambler bikes after weekend seizures

The PSNI has issued a warning about the “significant danger” posed by scrambler bikes after two were seized and one man was charged with multiple offences over the weekend.

07/04 Teenage girl ‘punched in the face and subjected to racist abuse’ in Belfast city centre

Police are appealing for information after a report that a teenage girl was punched in the face and subjected to racist abuse in Belfast over the weekend.

07/04 The Belfast train station signs in Irish that are testing Stormont’s shaky foundations

Row over Belfast’s Grand Central Station adding Irish to displays and ticket machines reinforces Assembly’s vulnerability to identity politics

06/04 Watch: Teen arrested and two hospitalised after boy has head stamped on during Larne train incident

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted GBH with intent and common assault following an incident on a Belfast-bound train.

06/04 The Forest is the Path by Gary Lightbody: Moving, lyrical and more than just a companion book to Snow Patrol’s album

Bangor musician maps out the terrain of loss, memory and creative renewal in an imaginative, deeply personal work

05/04 Three arrested after police discover ‘illicit drugs operation’ at Co Down property

Three men have been arrested following the discovery of an “illicit drugs operation” at a property in Donaghadee.

05/04 Hundreds join Noah Donohoe rally as crowds protest ‘negligence on an institutional scale’

Large crowds attended a rally in Belfast to demonstrate against the handling of the police investigation into the death of schoolboy Noah Donohoe.

05/04 Where taxpayers face the highest and lowest bills in NI

People in South Belfast pay the highest rate of income tax in Northern Ireland, figures suggest.

05/04 King Charles dragged into Prince Andrew spy scandal: Buckingham Palace release statement

King Charles dragged into Prince Andrew spy scandal: Buckingham Palace release statement - Buckingham Palace said alleged spy Yang Tengbo was not mentioned in any way in discussions about the Eurasia Fund

04/04 Renowned Irish trad group Dervish to perform at Belfast Tradfest

Internationally acclaimed Irish trad group have announced a new gig at Ulster Hall in Belfast.

04/04 Row over puberty blockers and Pride Festival erupts in Belfast City Council

A ‘culture war’ row over puberty blockers has erupted at City Hall with the DUP asking if it is “appropriate” for Belfast Pride to be given public money.

04/04 Work underway to rebuild Belfast UVF mural blown down in Storm Darragh

Work has begun to rebuild a loyalist terror mural in north Belfast that was destroyed as a result of Storm Darragh last year.

03/04 Wheel of Aer Lingus flight arriving in Belfast risked falling on ‘urban area’

A wheel that fell off a passenger plane during a flight from Edinburgh to Belfast “could have fallen on an urban area” if it had happened later in the journey, an accident investigation has found.

03/04 UK government’s failure to order inquiry into Sean Brown murder ‘cannot stand’, appeal court rules

Chief Justice has given Northern Ireland Secretary four weeks to ‘reflect’ on judgment

03/04 Wheel of Aer Lingus flight arriving in Belfast risked falling on ‘urban area’ investigation finds

A wheel that fell off a passenger plane during a flight from Edinburgh to Belfast “could have fallen on an urban area” if it had happened later in the journey, an accident investigation has found.

03/04 Police fear NI victims of serial rapist who studied in Belfast ‘do not know they are victims’

Police have issued a renewed appeal for potential victims of serial rapist and former Queen’s University Belfast student Zhenhao Zou.

03/04 Landing gear of Aer Lingus flight from Edinburgh to Belfast ‘overheated and fell off’ report reveals

The landing gear on a flight from Edinburgh into Belfast City Airport “overheated and fell off”, a new report has revealed today.

03/04 Car stolen and later discovered with ‘extensive fire damage’ in west Belfast

A car was stolen from a home and later discovered with extensive fire damage, police have confirmed.

03/04 Number of fines issued in Belfast for dog fouling in two years

Belfast City Council has issued just ten fines for dog fouling over the past two years, as one councillor claimed the current system to fight the problem is “broken”.

03/04 After years of skilfully playing both sides of the ‘Boston or Berlin’ binary, we must now choose one of them

European capitals have arguably been better friends of Ireland for a much longer time

02/04 Six April price rises hitting NI as we head into new financial year

April has arrived and, with it, the new financial year – meaning an annual hike in many household bills.

02/04 Anti-social behaviour condemned after teenage girl struck with brick in Belfast

A Sinn Fein councillor has condemned anti-social behaviour after a 15-year-old girl was attacked with a brick in south Belfast on Tuesday.

02/04 Girl (15) taken to hospital after being struck with brick in Belfast

A boy is due in court after a 15-year-old girl was attacked with a brick in south Belfast.

02/04 New Belfast park gates to deter yobs are the height of nonsense

A row has broken out over the installation of gates at a park in south Belfast, with the supposed security rationale for them being questioned.

01/04 Work on Irish language signs in Belfast train station halted due to potential legal action

Plan for signs prompted dispute among Stormont Executive ministers

01/04 PSNI ‘aware’ of Belfast video which shows two women engaged in suspected drug taking in broad daylight

The PSNI has confirmed it is aware of “concerns around drug use” after a video was widely circulated online which appears to show two people engaging in suspected drug taking.

01/04 Man hospitalised with facial injuries after ‘serious assault’ in north Belfast

A man has been taken to hospital with what have been described as “serious” injuries to his face after an assault in Belfast on Monday night.

31/03 Blocking Irish listeners from BBC Sounds app a ‘slap in the face’

Broadcaster is making the change to boost its commercial income

31/03 Watch: Women brawl outside Shankill Road bar before police intervene

Two women have been handed a police Community Resolution Notice following a fight outside a bar on the Shankill Road at the weekend.

31/03 NI traffic alerts: Three-vehicle crash on Belfast’s Westlink cleared

Here’s the latest traffic and travel news from around Northern Ireland.

31/03 NI traffic alerts: Three-vehicle crash on Belfast’s Westlink

Here’s the latest traffic and travel news from around Northern Ireland.

31/03 Prosecutors formally withdraw indecency charge against Belfast woman after sudden death

A woman charged with public indecency has had a further charge of indecent behaviour withdrawn after she died.

31/03 Belfast school pupils take second spot in mock trial competition at Royal Courts of Justice

Pupils from a Belfast grammar school have said it was a thrill to visit the Royal Courts of Justice in London where they finished as runners-up in a nationwide Bar Mock Trial competition.

30/03 DUP to put ‘marker down’ at Executive against Irish language signs at Belfast’s Grand Central Station

DUP leader Gavin Robinson says installation of signage is ‘clearly a controversial matter’

29/03 Just six people turn up for Tesla protest in Dublin

Few heed call to join Tesla Takedown global day of action

29/03 NI traffic alerts: M1 reopens after crash and gridlocked traffic

Here’s the latest traffic and travel news from around Northern Ireland.

29/03 NI traffic alerts: M1 closed in both directions after crash

Here’s the latest traffic and travel news from around Northern Ireland.

29/03 Police probe after Audi targeted in east Belfast arson attack

A car has been damaged after an arson attack in east Belfast.

29/03 NI traffic alerts: Traffic disruption expected in Belfast this afternoon due to parade

Here’s the latest traffic and travel news from around Northern Ireland.

28/03 ‘There are senior republicans who know where he is’: niece of disappeared IRA man Joe Lynskey on family’s latest setback

Maria Lynskey had the funeral arrangements in place for her uncle before her family’s hopes of finding his remains were dashed for the second time in a decade

28/03 TV’s Timmy Mallett hails ‘fine town’ of Lurgan on latest NI cycling tour

TV personality Timmy Mallett has enjoyed a morning in Lurgan as he continued his cycling tour through Northern Ireland.

28/03 Owl mural unveiled in west Belfast to highlight conservation efforts to save endangered bird

A striking 12ft barn owl mural has been unveiled at Bog Meadows Nature Reserve in west Belfast, with experts hoping it signals a recovery for this endangered bird in the city.

28/03 Pensioner (71) gave vulnerable teenagers heroin in exchange for sex work, Belfast court hears

Oliver James MacCormack pleaded guilty to 40 offences which include charges of human trafficking

28/03 Reforms that undermine Belfast agreement will be ‘dangerous’, experts warn

Northern Ireland facing a ‘mounting list of problems in healthcare, public finance and other aspects of good governance’, new report says

28/03 Disabled woman ‘shocked and distressed’ after being bitten by rat in Belfast city centre in broad daylight

A disabled young woman said she was left ‘shocked and distressed’ after being bitten by a rat in broad day light outside a major shopping centre in Belfast city centre.

27/03 Man chased and struck with a dog lead during suspected racist hate crime in west Belfast

A man was forced to attend hospital for his injuries after being chased and struck with a dog lead in a suspected racially motivated hate crime in west Belfast.

27/03 Met Office says UK temperatures to hit 20C within days

The national weather service predicts some areas could see temperatures rising to highs of 20C next week.

27/03 Man from NI faces extradition to Spain for questioning over murder of John George

A man is expected to appear in court in Portugal in connection with the murder of Belfast man John George.

27/03 NI man arrested in connection with John George murder named

Portuguese police have confirmed the arrest of an NI man wanted in Spain over the Costa Blanca murder of John George last year.

27/03 East Belfast supermarket ‘could be turned into church’

A Belfast supermarket could be transformed into a church amid fresh plans, it can be revealed.

27/03 Teenage boy left with broken eye sockets and broken nose following assault in east Belfast

A teenage boy has been left with two broken eye sockets and a broken nose after being kicked in the head and face during an assault in east Belfast.

27/03 ‘She was full of compliments and kindness’: Tributes as NI’s oldest woman dies aged 109

The granddaughter of Northern Ireland’s oldest woman has paid tribute following her death at 109 years of age.

27/03 Man found stabbed and with ‘serious’ head injuries after incident at Dunmurry flats

A man in his 30s has been hospitalised after being found with serious injuries following an incident in Dunmurry, on the outskirts of west Belfast, in the early hours of the morning.

26/03 Shona McCarthy, the Irish woman running the world’s biggest arts festival, is heading home: ‘I’m tired. You feel it to your bones’

After 35 years of nonstop work, this ardent advocate for the arts is about to catch her breath

26/03 Naoise Dolan on The Paris Express by Emma Donoghue: Journeying into the past

Historical novel based on one day in 1895 features anarchists, artists and aristocrats

25/03 NI Nobel Peace laureate commits to 40-day fast in protest of ‘inhumane’ war in Gaza

A Nobel Peace Prize winner from Belfast has pledged not to eat for 40 days in protest of the ongoing war in Gaza.

25/03 A New Yorker in Antrim: ‘There have been frissons of suspicion but there is a strong sense of community’

Author and journalist Rosie Schaap found solace and community in the Glens of Antrim after the death of her first husband

25/03 Belfast protest told of Turks’ fears for future after Erdogan rival held

The organiser of a protest by Turkish students in Belfast against the arrest of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main political rival has said she is fighting for “democracy and justice” back home.

24/03 Police make appeal to find cat kidnapped in south Belfast by someone ‘refusing to return him’

Police have made an appeal to help find a kidnapped cat in south Belfast.

24/03 ‘Management aren’t open to it’: Why remote working rates are lower in Northern Ireland

Economist warns the lack of work-from-home opportunities in the North could affect recruitment and retention of staff

24/03 Man charged with disorderly behaviour after Belfast city centre demonstrations

A man who was arrested at an anti-immigration protest and an anti-racism counter-demonstration which took place in Belfast yesterday has been charged.

24/03 Human remains exhumed in Monaghan graveyard not those of Joe Lynskey

Human remains recovered from a burial plot in a Co Monaghan graveyard last November are not those of ‘Disappeared’ republican Joe Lynskey, officials have confirmed.

23/03 UK’s most visited tourist attraction - full list of the top 20

Visitor numbers to UK attractions were up last year but still lagged behind their pre-pandemic levels.

23/03 Anti-racism demo told wannabe McGregors not wanted in Belfast

“Conor McGregors and wannabe Conor McGregors” are “not welcome in Belfast”, protesters in Belfast have been told.

23/03 PSNI investigating petrol bomb attack in north Belfast

Detectives are investigating a petrol bomb attack at a house in north Belfast on Saturday night (March 22).

23/03 More than 30 men – including 16-year-old - arrested as officers swoop on illegal workers in Belfast

More than 30 men – including a 16-year-old - have been arrested in a dawn operation by Home Office Immigration Enforcement officers at a construction site in Belfast’s Titanic Quarter.

23/03 Teen boy among 36 arrested in UK home office raid for illegal workers in Belfast

Dawn operation by immigration enforcement officers at construction site led to arrests

23/03 PSNI officers injured after police cars rammed by Audi in west Belfast pursuit

Four PSNI officers have been injured after two vehicles were rammed in what police have branded a “reckless and dangerous” act.

22/03 Dawn raid sees mass arrest of illegal workers at iconic site

Rogue employers can face fines of up to £60,000 and a prison sentence.

22/03 Residents evacuated at Belfast apartments after fires ‘deliberately started by masked men’

Detectives are investigating the report of an arson attack that occurred on Friday night (March 21) in Belfast city centre.

22/03 Man (50s) arrested in Belfast after two police cars rammed during pursuit

Four officers sustained minor injuries during ‘completely reckless and dangerous’ incident

22/03 NI flights to Heathrow resume after day of chaos for hundreds of passengers

Flights between Northern Ireland and Heathrow have resumed after a day of chaos at Europe’s busiest airport.

22/03 My horrifying illness left me with a HUGE growth on my stomach

EXCLUSIVE: Alan Foster, 58, from Belfast, has been left with massive overhanging skin (pictured) because of cellulitis linked to a lymph node deficiency.

22/03 Nine new Irish attractions to explore: Defying gravity, distilling views and waterway wonders

From giant sculpture trails in Tyrone to a hidden gem in Tipperary, there’s a wealth of new adventures throughout the country

21/03 ‘A great player but an even better person’: Belfast football teams pay tribute after death of former player

There have been widespread tributes to a popular footballer and dad-of-one who passed away in hospital, as he was described as having left a “lasting impact”.

21/03 Rare Titanic letter penned by one of the youngest victims of ship’s sinking expected to fetch up to £30k

A letter penned by one of the youngest victims aboard the Titanic is expected to fetch up to £30,000 when it goes under the hammer at auction later this month.

21/03 Belfast man who spat blood in police officer’s face launches foul-mouthed tirade at judge after bail refused

A banned driver who spat blood in the face of police after he was arrested for driving whilst disqualified has been refused bail.

21/03 Heathrow Airport closure: Hundreds of NI passengers face travel chaos as Belfast and Derry flights cancelled

A series of Belfast flights to and from Heathrow have been cancelled today after the airport was shut following a fire at a nearby electrical substation.

21/03 The major UK city where you can drop 10 wallets and get them all back

To mark the UN's International Day of Happiness (March 20), the BBC's Mark Easton took to the streets of a major UK city to test if happier people are kinder.

20/03 Belfast student block forced to offer almost a third of rooms as short lets due to ‘abnormally’ high vacancies

A student accommodation block in Belfast city centre has been forced to offer almost a third of its rooms as short let accommodation due to an “abnormally high number” of vacancies within the current academic year.

20/03 Man in his 60s rescued by fire service after falling into west Belfast riverbank

A man in his 60s has been rescued after falling into a riverbank on Thursday.

19/03 King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted by famous Belfast publican during surprise visit

After an early frost this morning, the sun was out in force for a visit to Northern Ireland from King Charles and Queen Camilla.

19/03 Flame-haired defiance by a Belfast mural: Hannah Starkey’s best photograph

‘She seemed so strong, so forceful, to be going through the streets dressed like this. The hyper-feminised character she projected was like a riposte to the male violence’

19/03 Man arrested after crash during police pursuit in south Belfast

Police have arrested a man following a pursuit in south Belfast.

19/03 Four former British soldiers charged over Belfast shootings 50 years ago

One of the accused is charged with the murder of Patrick McVeigh at the height of the Troubles

19/03 King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in Belfast for surprise visit

The King and Queen have arrived in Belfast for a visit to Northern Ireland.

18/03 Pro-Palestinian protestors block rush-hour traffic in Belfast city centre

A group of pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked rush-hour traffic in Belfast this evening.

18/03 Man arrested after collision during police pursuit in south Belfast

Police have arrested a man following a pursuit in south Belfast.

18/03 Belfast solicitor secures order compelling X to reveal identity of ‘coward’ behind anonymous account

Kevin Winters issued proceedings against X in bid to find out who was behind Malachy O account

18/03 Stephen Nolan thrown out of fry café after confrontation with owner branded a ‘disgrace’ for online post mocking obese people

Stephen Nolan has been thrown out of a cafe in east Belfast on Tuesday morning after confronting the owner about his comments on social media targeting obese people using mobility scooters.

18/03 Belfast traffic disruption expected as long term lane restrictions put in place

There will be possible traffic disruption over the next month as a number of lane restrictions and some closures will be put in place in the roads surrounding Grand Central Station to facilitate essential public realm works.

18/03 Dream of NI man with rare condition set to take-off as pioneer prepares for first solo flight into Belfast

The sky is the limit for Co Antrim pilot Matthew Monaghan who has refused to take no for an answer his entire life after being born with a rare congenital condition.

18/03 Bumper cruise season set to make waves at Belfast Harbour

Port operator expects to welcome 10 new cruise ships this season, which kicks off at the end of March

17/03 Tesla dealership attacked as 20 cars left with smashed windows and huge dents

The latest Tesla dealership attack has seen around 20 cars attacked in Belfast.

17/03 St Patrick’s Day parades: Kabin Crew brings a spark to Cork while Limerick aims to become ‘more fun’

Belly dancers dazzle in Tullamore; Sharon Shannon leads the way in Galway; and Waterford marks its 1,111th anniversary

17/03 If Tesla attacks are linked to Elon Musk’s politics, it’s more ‘reprehensible than mindless vandalism’, says TUV

If an attack on 20 Tesla cars in Belfast is linked to the company’s controversial boss – billionaire Elon Musk – then “its more reprehensible than mindless vandalism”, the deputy leader of the Traditional Unionist Voice has said.

17/03 Firefighters extinguish Belfast City centre bakery blaze caused by accidental ignition

Emergency services extinguished a blaze caused by accidental ignition at a bakery in Belfast City centre.

17/03 St Patrick’s Day 2025 parades: As it happened

St Patrick’s Day parades have taken place across Northern Ireland today.

17/03 Belfast goes green as St Patrick’s Day celebrations take place

Belfast was a sea of green on Monday as tens of thousands of people from Northern Ireland and further afield soaked up the spectacle of culture, dance and music which overtook the city.

17/03 In pictures: St Patrick’s Day parades across the country

A selection of photographs from across the country of St Patrick's Day parades and celebrations

17/03 St Patrick’s Day 2025: Thousands line streets across NI for colourful parades

St Patrick’s Day is in full swing across Northern Ireland and the rest of the world.

17/03 Poundland launches huge closing down sale as chain of 825 stores up for sale

Shoppers have been queuing outside this Poundland store, which has is set to close down in a few days

17/03 St Patrick’s Day 2025: Celebrations in full swing as Belfast’s main parade works its way through city

St Patrick’s Day is in full swing across Northern Ireland and the rest of the world.

17/03 Councillor condemns series of ‘appalling’ armed incidents in south Belfast

A councillor has condemned a series of “appalling” armed thefts in south Belfast on Saturday, March 15.

17/03 St Patrick’s Day 2025: Celebrations in full swing as crowds begin gathering in Belfast

St Patrick’s Day is in full swing across Northern Ireland and the rest of the world.

17/03 Belfast city centre business burgled as tills and money taken

A business in Belfast city centre was the target of a burglary, during which tills were ransacked, and a sum of money stolen.

17/03 Four arrested after series of armed incidents in south Belfast

Four people have been arrested following a series of armed thefts in south Belfast on Saturday, March 15.

17/03 St Patrick’s Day: What’s on as NI marks patron saint’s day

Northern Ireland is ready for a vibrant St Patrick’s Day celebration, with towns and cities turning green in honour of Ireland’s patron saint.

17/03 New Life City Church hosts cross-community St Patrick’s Day event

In a vibrant display of unity, the New Life City Church hosted a cross-community St Patrick’s Day event on Saturday that brought together residents from both the Falls and Shankill Road.

16/03 St Patrick’s Day parades in Dublin, Cork and Belfast: Routes, timings, road closures, public transport and all you need to know

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16/03 ‘I don’t write a lot of personal stuff’: author Róisín Lanigan on being married, divorced and surviving cancer before her 30s

The Irish author is on the cusp of publishing her debut novel, which reflects on the realities of the housing crisis for young people

16/03 Donald Clarke: A journey through Van Morrison’s mind

What did the old grump mean in Madame George about pitching pennies into the Boyne? We’re one step closer to reconnecting with his great artwork

16/03 Author Paul McVeigh: ‘In Belfast, you go on a bad date and after that you bump into them every time you go out’

The writer on his new story collection, I Hear You; how Belfast informs his writing; and the importance of humour in his work

15/03 Young female pedestrian injured in east Belfast accident

A woman was taken to hospital after an accident in east Belfast.

15/03 Man charged with attempted murder of two women stabbed in Co Down

Jason Rhodes (26) of Downpatrick appeared before Belfast Magistrates' Court on Saturday

15/03 Going green: Northern Ireland gears up for St Patrick’s Day celebrations

People are getting ready to go green this weekend as Northern Ireland celebrates St Patrick’s Day.

15/03 Sixty firefighters tackle major Belfast blaze as cause under investigation

Fire crews have tackled a major overnight blaze in north Belfast.

15/03 Residents urged to 'close windows and doors' as officials tackle 'incident'

The local fire and rescue service has urged local residents not to open their windows and doors.

15/03 Three Victorian houses in Belfast’s university area proposed for listing

Three Victorian houses in Belfast’s university area have been proposed for listing.

15/03 60 firefighters tackle major Belfast blaze as cause under investigation

Fire crews have tackled a major overnight blaze in north Belfast.

15/03 Public urged to avoid area as fire crews tackle major Belfast blaze

Fire crews have responded to a major overnight blaze in north Belfast.

15/03 VHI seals deal with Kingsbridge Healthcare Group, adding access to three private hospitals

Belfast, Derry and Sligo locations intended to provide more options, health insurer says

14/03 Masked men armed with knives steal TV from Belfast flat

Two masked men armed with knives have ransacked a Belfast flat, threatening the man inside and stealing a TV, police have said.

14/03 Man accused of harassing Paul Givan and former principal of Lisneal College ‘accepts guilt’

A west Belfast man has appeared in court accused of sending malicious emails to Stormont’s Education Minister and the former principal of Lisneal College.

14/03 Call time on unruly passengers by banning alcohol on flights

Another day, another plane chaos story.

14/03 Cocaine dealer jailed following PSNI probe targeting West Belfast UDA

A north Belfast man whose home was searched as part of a police investigation into UDA drug-dealing activities has been jailed for eight months.

13/03 Belfast man who stole £1,000 worth of honey jailed for six months

A Belfast man who stole £1,000 worth of honey from a city centre health store has been jailed for six months.

13/03 Belfast Diary: Slow motion cycling network, dog fouling and a trip to the Big Apple

There has been much furore recently over the lack of progress when it comes to delivering the £100m Belfast Cycling Network, which is due to be completed in 2031.

13/03 GAA President Jarlath Burns calls on all counties to promote protest for A5 upgrade in Belfast

GAA President Jarlath Burns has called on all counties throughout the island of Ireland to help promote an upcoming demonstration in Belfast calling for work to begin on the upgrade of the A5 road.

13/03 North Belfast man (23) who died of cardiac arrest included in campaign to raise awareness of fatal heart conditions

A young north Belfast man who died of cardiac arrest has been featured in a video series by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) to raise awareness of a rare condition that can prove fatal.

13/03 Residents complain of smell from Tandragee dump that company now wants to extend into quarry

A planning application to extend a landfill in Tandragee has generated hundreds of objections from concerned local residents – many complaining about the smell from the current dump.

12/03 ‘Health warnings’ may be needed for reports finding ‘collusive behaviours’ by RUC in murders by loyalists, says judge

High Court in Belfast has ruled the policing ombudsman exceeded her investigative powers

12/03 Belfast out-of-hours GP service saved after public outcry

A Belfast out-of-hours GP service has been saved in a U-turn following public outcry.

12/03 ‘It’s been lying gathering dust’: Call for stolen Belfast library statue to be reinstalled

There are calls for the reinstatement of a popular sculpture outside a south Belfast library, a year-and-a-half after it was stolen and then recovered.

12/03 Video campaign to raise awareness of fatal heart conditions features young Belfast man who died suddenly

A young north Belfast man who died of cardiac arrest has been featured in a video series by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) to raise awareness of a rare condition that can prove fatal.

12/03 Americans visit one of UK’s 'friendliest' cities and three things wow them

A husband and wife who hail from America took a ferry from Liverpool to Belfast to explore a UK city they had never been to before

11/03 Flight from Belfast descends into chaos as man shouting about ‘the Lord Jesus’ restrained

Jet2 passengers on a flight from Belfast International Airport to the Canary Islands have been left startled after a man began screaming about “the Lord Jesus” while being restrained in the cabin.

11/03 Tributes paid to ‘admired and respected’ school teacher who died following short illness

Tributes have been paid to a Co Tyrone teacher who has died following a short illness.

11/03 Belfast priest stood down over alleged affair with married woman

The close-knit Catholic community in Belfast’s Ardoyne has been stunned by an alleged affair involving one of its priests, it can be revealed.

10/03 Police probe link between two assaults in north Belfast

Police are investigating a link between two assaults reported in the Antrim Road area of north Belfast.

10/03 John George’s father arrested after confronting mother of man who police want to speak to over murder

Billy George was arrested by police after he confronted the mother of a man Spanish cops want to speak to about his son’s murder.

10/03 St Patrick’s Day: What’s on as NI gears up to mark patron saint’s day

Northern Ireland is gearing up for a vibrant St Patrick’s Day celebration next week, with towns and cities set to turn green in honour of Ireland’s patron saint.

09/03 Popularity of allotments leads to massive waiting list of nearly 1,000 in Belfast – with just 281 plots available

Green-fingered Belfast residents waiting for a council allotment outnumber the number of plots available by more than three to one.

09/03 Historic castle gives glimpse into royal fashion of Queen Elizabeth and Margaret

A historic castle in Northern Ireland is hosting an exhibition which offers a look into the world of royal fashion.

09/03 Alan Gilsenan: ‘I would have had a dreamy, artsy-fartsy notion that a united Ireland would be great’

In The Irish Question, his new documentary, the film-maker asks what reunification of the island would really mean

09/03 Adventures around Ireland: From hiking up Carrauntoohil to abseiling down a hotel

Cycle, walk, abseil, hurtle and climb your way around the country in the name of a memorable challenge

08/03 Gender equality will take another 133 years at current rate of progress, Belfast rally hears

More women must be in positions of power to bring world peace and end inequality, a rally in Belfast has heard.

07/03 Funeral details for ‘kind and bubbly’ schoolgirl (11) killed in NI road tragedy confirmed

A young Co Londonderry girl who was struck by a car while getting off the school bus will be laid to rest this weekend.

07/03 ‘Callous paedophile’ jailed for rape and sexual abuse of boys he intimidated, coerced and bribed

Stephen-Lee McIlvenny (21), from west Belfast, pleaded guilty to 77 charges relating to three victims

07/03 Northern Ireland police chief appeals to students over serial rapist Zhenhao Zou

Zou found guilty of raping 10 women in the UK and China, but police fear he may have attacked more than 50 women

07/03 UK detectives travel to Belfast in search for victims of serial rapist who studied at Queens University

Detectives from the Met Police plan to visit Northern Ireland on a search for any victims of a serial rapist dating back to when he studied in Belfast.

06/03 Would-be bicycle thief who tried to bite and spat in face of police officer in south Belfast jailed for four months

A would-be bicycle thief who tried to bite and spat in the face of a police officer on a south Belfast street has been jailed for four months.

06/03 Police traffic warning issued ahead of weekend Cliftonville and Glentoran cup final clash

Police have issued a warning for motorists this weekend to expect significant disruption as a result of a major football match taking place in Belfast.

05/03 Belfast council votes to install Irish dual language signs on four streets – despite more residents opposing than supporting moves

A Belfast Council committee has voted to erect Irish dual language signs on four streets in the city – despite the numbers of residents opposing the Irish signs outnumbering those who support them in each street.

05/03 Old Guy review – Christoph Waltz is grumpy hitman on verge of retirement in action comedy

Waltz and Lucy Liu lead this tale of an assassin grudgingly mentoring a younger up-and-comer, but their strong turns can’t fire up the ho-hum story

05/03 New £13.6m museum to tell story of Irish soldiers in British Army

The history of Irish involvement in the British Army will be told in a new museum planned across two sites in Belfast and Enniskillen.

05/03 Belfast Diary: Trust in stats remains high, Hanna KO’s competition, ‘Best Place in NI’ splashes cash

In a world where statistics can be trotted out to the benefit of any cause, can they really be trusted? Or do we, as a community, subscribe to the old Benjamin Disraeli line of “lies, damned lies, and statistics”? Well, it seems, in NI at least, we’re a fairly trusting bunch.

05/03 Construction finally begins at new Belfast children’s hospital

A six-year-old patient from the current children's hospital has joined the Health Minister to mark the official start of construction on the new facility.

05/03 Parents of murdered man faced ‘unimaginable decision’ to end life support after ‘brutal and sustained attack’, court hears

A Bangor man murdered by his cousin's partner was subjected to a "brutal and sustained attack" as he lay asleep with "no chance to defend himself", a court has heard.

04/03 Mixed feelings outside Belfast missile plant about munitions heading to Ukraine

French-owned Thales factory in east Belfast to manufacture more than 5,000 missiles for Ukraine’s armed forces as part of £1.16bn deal that will create 200 jobs

04/03 UN calls for stronger measures to combat intimidation of migrants by paramilitaries in Northern Ireland

Committee highlights particular concerns around segregation and access to adequate housing

04/03 Police appeal to public to help identify person on CCTV after north Belfast ‘incident’

Police have released CCTV footage of a person they wish to identify.

04/03 5,000 missiles will be supplied to Ukraine from the factory in Belfast

This move is part of the four -item road map, which England has set for 'reaching peace and defending Kiev' in Ukraine. View on euronews

03/03 Woman hospitalised as air ambulance responds to house fire on outskirts of Belfast

A woman has been hospitalised following a house fire on the outskirts of Belfast.

03/03 A Belfast factory will provide five thousand air defense missiles with Ukraine

The move is part of the roadmap in four points of the United Kingdom to "reach peace and defend Ukraine" View on Euronews

03/03 Six deny charges linked to death of man and pet in Belfast suspected hit-and-run

Five men and a woman have denied a range of charges arising from the death of a Belfast man who was struck by car in the west of the city.

03/03 Woman punched to the ground and knocked unconscious during assault in Belfast

A woman has been knocked unconscious and a man punched in the mouth during an assault in Belfast city centre.

03/03 Man in ‘serious condition’ in hospital after being attacked by two men in Belfast

A man is in serious condition in hospital following an assault by two men in Belfast.

03/03 Man accused of breaking PSNI officer’s finger before biting and punching other officers denied bail

A man allegedly broke a police officer’s finger amid PSNI attempts to restrain him during a domestic incident in west Belfast, a court has been told.