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March 15, 2020
Questions over 'two-tier policing' as PSNI say no offences detected at 'UVF show of strength'

Questions over 'two-tier policing' as PSNI say no offences detected at 'UVF show of strength'

October 03, 2026

Police say there were no offences at a parade held in memory of a convicted murderer and UVF member

Shankill Leisure Centre to get refurbishment and Padel before major transformation

Shankill Leisure Centre to get refurbishment and Padel before major transformation

October 02, 2026

“After 47 years we are delighted that Greater Shankill will see a new leisure facility, modernised and fit for purpose"

TUV Deputy admits "damage to the cause" with fake AI Drumcree rally pic

TUV Deputy admits "damage to the cause" with fake AI Drumcree rally pic

October 02, 2026

At Belfast City Hall meeting, Councillor Ron McDowell calls himself "an old eejit"

Crossgar crash leaves man in critical condition

Crossgar crash leaves man in critical condition

October 02, 2026

Emergency services were called to the Killyleagh Road after a collision between a silver Ford and a black Harley motorcycle

West Belfast priest's home broken into in "despicable act" with two suspects identified

West Belfast priest's home broken into in "despicable act" with two suspects identified

October 02, 2026

An MLA said those behind the burglary must be held to account

Edendork crash involving school bus sees four people taken to hospital

Edendork crash involving school bus sees four people taken to hospital

October 02, 2026

Emergency services were called to the Coalisland Road in Edendork on Friday morning following a collision between a bus and lorry

Julie Ann McIlwaine has conviction for murder of James Crossley overturned

Julie Ann McIlwaine has conviction for murder of James Crossley overturned

October 02, 2026

Julie Ann McIlwaine, 35, who has been serving a minimum 12-year jail term, wept on the video-link from Hydebank Prison as the ruling was delivered

"Don't shout at me!" Belfast Mayor berates councillors as Drumcree row mars City Hall meeting

"Don't shout at me!" Belfast Mayor berates councillors as Drumcree row mars City Hall meeting

October 02, 2026

Councillors shouted across the chamber in an acrimonious debate

Stolen vehicles recovered as police try to identify 'death drivers' in West Belfast

Stolen vehicles recovered as police try to identify 'death drivers' in West Belfast

October 02, 2026

It comes following reports of vehicles driving dangerously in the Divis area

Sound of Belfast Festival returns to celebrate people and stories of the city

Sound of Belfast Festival returns to celebrate people and stories of the city

October 02, 2026

This year's festival has events including a live music trail around the city

Man allegedly kicked former colleague in the head leaving him needing surgery, court told

Man allegedly kicked former colleague in the head leaving him needing surgery, court told

October 02, 2026

The victim suffered a bleed to the brain and remains in hospital after undergoing surgery, a judge was told

Drumcree talks end without agreement as legal appeal for Orange Order march scheduled

Drumcree talks end without agreement as legal appeal for Orange Order march scheduled

October 02, 2026

Representatives from the Orange Order and Garvaghy Road residents were present at the talks

Drumcree: Huge group of Protestants issue open letter on Garvaghy Road standoff

Drumcree: Huge group of Protestants issue open letter on Garvaghy Road standoff

October 01, 2026

Hundreds of people from Protestant backgrounds across Ireland have signed an open letter issued by Rev Karen Sethuraman.

Person airlifted from ferry headed to Belfast after becoming unwell

Person airlifted from ferry headed to Belfast after becoming unwell

October 01, 2026

The incident happened on Thursday afternoon

New rules for learner and newly qualified drivers in Northern Ireland explained

New rules for learner and newly qualified drivers in Northern Ireland explained

October 01, 2026

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins said it is one of the most significant reforms to driver licensing and testing in almost 70 years.

Police ‘working to address’ failings identified in Noah Donohoe inquest

Police ‘working to address’ failings identified in Noah Donohoe inquest

October 01, 2026

Last month the inquest jury found there were no police failings that contributed to the 14-year-old’s death

Independent review announced into release of killer Gary Anderson

Independent review announced into release of killer Gary Anderson

October 01, 2026

On Thursday, Naomi Long announced the appointment of Phil Copple, a former director general of operations in HM Prison and Probation Service, to lead the independent review into Anderson’s release

Belfast boy returns to school after life-saving heart transplant

Belfast boy returns to school after life-saving heart transplant

October 01, 2026

"Back to school with a new heart… what a wonder day."

Belfast dad who shouted "I should have killed you last time" while strangling woman jailed

Belfast dad who shouted "I should have killed you last time" while strangling woman jailed

October 01, 2026

The Belfast Recorder also revealed that McLarnon had been deemed by Probation to be a dangerous offender

Sinn Fein Policing Board member Deirdre Hargey investigated over alleged conduct breach

Sinn Fein Policing Board member Deirdre Hargey investigated over alleged conduct breach

October 01, 2026

Mr Mullan permitted Ms Hargey to remain in the meeting

Forcing march down Garvaghy Road could be catastrophic, warns PSNI Chief Constable

Forcing march down Garvaghy Road could be catastrophic, warns PSNI Chief Constable

October 01, 2026

Mr Boutcher faced questions about the policing operation when he appeared before his scrutiny body on Thursday

Sinn Fein has given up on powersharing, says DUP leader Gavin Robinson

Sinn Fein has given up on powersharing, says DUP leader Gavin Robinson

October 01, 2026

First Minister Michelle O’Neill and a number of other Sinn Féin ministers have been seen on the Garvaghy Road this week

Judge jails ex-soldier for 'degrading' nine-month campaign of domestic abuse

Judge jails ex-soldier for 'degrading' nine-month campaign of domestic abuse

October 01, 2026

Judge Kerr said the injured party described how she was subjected to physical, emotional and psychological abuse by Mark Adamson which resulted in a diagnosis of PTSD

South Belfast councillor complains Botanic area getting lion's share of funding

South Belfast councillor complains Botanic area getting lion's share of funding

September 30, 2026

Alliance Councillor points to a £4.4million disparity between areas

Judge jails 'dangerous offender' after fifth ex-partner left fearing she would be killed

Judge jails 'dangerous offender' after fifth ex-partner left fearing she would be killed

September 30, 2026

Judge Kerr said: "She is now the fifth ex-partner he has subjected to domestic violence. Two of those exes were pregnant at the time of the assaults."

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