Belfast News

March 15, 2020
Large majority in Northern Ireland see Brexit as a failure, poll suggests

Large majority in Northern Ireland see Brexit as a failure, poll suggests

May 15, 2026

The survey found declining public understanding among respondents of the Windsor Framework

Three arrested as PSNI seize suspected drugs worth £270K

Three arrested as PSNI seize suspected drugs worth £270K

May 14, 2026

“Our officers will continue to protect communities from the harm of illegal drugs"

Concerns over Airbnb in same building as controversial West Belfast daycare

Concerns over Airbnb in same building as controversial West Belfast daycare

May 14, 2026

MLA Gerry Carroll said: "This has set alarm bells ringing for parents whose children attend the centre."

Co Antrim man 'preyed upon' pensioner before scamming him, court hears

Co Antrim man 'preyed upon' pensioner before scamming him, court hears

May 14, 2026

Via his plea, McDonagh admitted approaching the pensioner, stating work was required to the roof of his East Belfast home then providing an inflated quote for the repairs

Refusal to order cervical screening public inquiry an “insult”, say campaigners

Refusal to order cervical screening public inquiry an “insult”, say campaigners

May 14, 2026

The group’s solicitor Enda McGarrity said a potential legal challenge against Mr Nesbitt’s decision would now be considered

Man found guilty of attempting to murder police officers in bomb attack

Man found guilty of attempting to murder police officers in bomb attack

May 14, 2026

The Judge also rejected suggestions the bomb attack was an "elaborate incident to scare or terrorise the police" and instead said it fell within a "violent dissident terrorism agenda."

Virgin Media down live: TV stops working for thousands in major outage

Virgin Media down live: TV stops working for thousands in major outage

May 14, 2026

Virgin Media appears to have suffered a major outage, with thousands of people reporting issues on Downdetector

Man to stand trial over alleged murder of Stephen Holmes

Man to stand trial over alleged murder of Stephen Holmes

May 14, 2026

Proceedings were relocated after his brother had boiling water thrown over him before a previous scheduled hearing inside Strabane courthouse last month

Noah Donohoe likely never saw message cancelling friends meet-up, inquest told

Noah Donohoe likely never saw message cancelling friends meet-up, inquest told

May 14, 2026

Simon Young, an expert technical analyst, gave evidence over the examination of Noah’s phone, Chromebook and Kindle, as well as his online accounts

Female jogger 'hit by eggs' in racially motivated hate crime at North Belfast park

Female jogger 'hit by eggs' in racially motivated hate crime at North Belfast park

May 14, 2026

A group of youths threw bottles and eggs at the runner

Belfast passenger on Ambition cruise speaks out as lockdown lifted on norovirus-hit ship

Belfast passenger on Ambition cruise speaks out as lockdown lifted on norovirus-hit ship

May 14, 2026

The ship set sail from Belfast on May 8 and called at Liverpool a day later, for a 14-night voyage to France and Spain

Titanic Market approved for Fleadh, as well as a series of regular markets on Writer's Square

Titanic Market approved for Fleadh, as well as a series of regular markets on Writer's Square

May 13, 2026

There will be four Titanic Fleadh market dates, while the new Writer's Square market will be from June to October

Irish language strategy delay "outrageous and unacceptable", say campaigners

Irish language strategy delay "outrageous and unacceptable", say campaigners

May 13, 2026

Counsel for Conradh na Gaeilge contend the ongoing failure to implement a strategy cannot be justified, and that Mr Lyons is in breach of an obligation to put a strategy in place

NI to host its first-ever professional padel tournament this summer

NI to host its first-ever professional padel tournament this summer

May 13, 2026

"This is a major step forward for padel on the island of Ireland"

'No justice for our girl', say Belfast family of child who died after being struck by car

'No justice for our girl', say Belfast family of child who died after being struck by car

May 13, 2026

The seven-year-old tragically passed away at the scene after being hit by a car

'Not foreseeable' someone would access culvert where Noah Donohoe’s body found

'Not foreseeable' someone would access culvert where Noah Donohoe’s body found

May 13, 2026

The witness said there were a number of deterrents, including the barred debris screen over the entrance to the culvert

Details on how “eyesore” Larne tower block will be demolished

Details on how “eyesore” Larne tower block will be demolished

May 13, 2026

The demolition will take around 52 weeks

Belfast volunteers urgently needed to foster guide dogs in training

Belfast volunteers urgently needed to foster guide dogs in training

May 13, 2026

"You will be a vital part of their journey, without the commitment of looking after a dog full time."

Belfast school issues warning as pupils being 'targeted by criminal gangs' on social media

Belfast school issues warning as pupils being 'targeted by criminal gangs' on social media

May 12, 2026

A safeguarding alert was sent to parents with children at a local school on May 12

Belfast shop banned from selling tobacco products after cigarettes and vapes sold to children

Belfast shop banned from selling tobacco products after cigarettes and vapes sold to children

May 12, 2026

Belfast City Council officers organised test purchases after a number of complaints

Judge calls Belfast man 'prolific career shoplifter' before imposing jail time

Judge calls Belfast man 'prolific career shoplifter' before imposing jail time

May 12, 2026

Among the items stolen were meat packets, toilet rolls, bottles of vodka, razor blades, coffee, perfume, clothing and Lego sets

Witness denies entering tunnel to prove Noah Donohoe could have got out

Witness denies entering tunnel to prove Noah Donohoe could have got out

May 12, 2026

The jury were shown CCTV footage from inside the underground water tunnel which was recorded in August 2013

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