Belfast news

• Sinn Fein urge Electoral Office rethink on 'just' three centres for Ian Paisley recall petition

  06-08-2018 21:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Sinn Fein delegation has met with Electoral Office representatives to register their objections to the use of three centres for people wishing to sign the petition to recall North Antrim MP Ian Paisley
  
  Read more

• Sinn Féin vice-president Michelle O'Neill breaks leg

  06-08-2018 19:37 via bbc.co.uk
  The party's vice-president is recovering from surgery after an accident at the weekend.
  
  Read more

• Cyclist pulled from bike and 'viciously' attacked in Belfast city centre

  06-08-2018 19:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two men have been arrested after a cyclist was pulled from his bike and attacked in Belfast city centre.
  
  Read more

• Man arrested in connection with paramilitary-style shooting in Belfast released unconditionally

  06-08-2018 18:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 40-year-old arrested after a paramilitary-style attack in west Belfast on Saturday has been released unconditionally.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Man arrested following paramilitary-style shooting in Belfast

  06-08-2018 18:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 40-year-old man has been arrested after a paramilitary-style attack in west Belfast on Saturday
  
  Read more

• Arrest after man shot in legs in west Belfast

  06-08-2018 18:33 via bbc.co.uk
  The victim was attacked in an alleyway in west Belfast on Saturday night.
  
  Read more

• EA Sports Cup semi-final latest score: Sligo Rovers v Derry City

  06-08-2018 18:15 via bbc.co.uk
  The latest score from Monday's EA Sports Cup semi-final between Sligo Rovers and Derry City at the Showgrounds.
  
  Read more

• European Championships: Cyclist Boylan fifth at halfway point in Omnium

  06-08-2018 18:05 via bbc.co.uk
  Northern Ireland cyclist Lydia Boylan is in fifth place after two events in the women's Omnium at the European Championships.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Appeal for witnesses after early-morning sexual assault in Co Down

  06-08-2018 18:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An appeal has been made for witnesses after a reported early-morning sexual assault in Co Down.
  
  Read more

• Police investigate sex assault on woman in Newcastle

  06-08-2018 17:48 via bbc.co.uk
  A woman is reported to have been sexually assaulted in Newcastle in the early hours of Sunday.
  
  Read more

• DeLorean film set to premier at Venice Film Festival

  06-08-2018 17:21 via bbc.co.uk
  The movie about the controversial car manufacturer is to close the 2018 Venice Film Festival.
  
  Read more

• Flybe plane crew praised for Belfast emergency landing

  06-08-2018 16:54 via bbc.co.uk
  The Flybe flight from Glasgow made an emergency landing at George Best Belfast City Airport.
  
  Read more

• Hockey stars home after 'doing something special'

  06-08-2018 16:15 via bbc.co.uk
  Ireland hockey goalkeeper Ayeisha McFerran says the team were aware they were making sporting history by reaching the Women's World Cup final.
  
  Read more

• Hockey heroes in funding boost pledge

  06-08-2018 16:09 via bbc.co.uk
  Irish Minister for Sport Shane Ross says hockey will benefit from a "significant share" of an additional £1.34m funding for Olympic sports.
  
  Read more

• No-deal Brexit 'could cost Bombardier in Belfast £30m'

  06-08-2018 15:51 via bbc.co.uk
  The aircraft manufacturer says it could have to store parts in case supply chains are disrupted.
  
  Read more

• Ant McPartlin returns to Twitter to send love to terminally ill young girl

  06-08-2018 15:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ant McPartlin has made a rare social media appearance, signing off a tweet with his TV partner Declan Donnelly.
  
  Read more

• Dungannon school fire was arson, police say

  06-08-2018 15:12 via bbc.co.uk
  More than 40 firefighters battled the blaze at the disused St Patrick's Academy in Dungannon.
  
  Read more

• West Belfast man accused of dissident activity bailed to go on holiday

  06-08-2018 14:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A west Belfast man charged with allegedly plotting the activities of a violent dissident republican terror group was on Monday granted bail to go on holiday with his wife.
  
  Read more

• Sinn Fein MLA condemns painting of green, white and orange paving stones in Limavady

  06-08-2018 14:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Sinn Fein MLA has condemned the painting of green, white and orange kerb stones in Limavady.
  
  Read more

• 10 ways to enjoy lakeside luxury at idyllic Lough Erne

  06-08-2018 14:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Embark upon a journey for the senses and sink into lakeside tranquility in County Fermanagh.
  
  Read more

• Video: Mass brawl erupts outside Belfast night club

  06-08-2018 13:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man was arrested after a mass brawl erupted outside a Belfast nightclub.
  
  Read more

• Video: Investigation after mass brawl erupts outside Belfast night club

  06-08-2018 13:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man was arrested after a mass brawl erupted outside a Belfast nightclub.
  
  Read more

• DeLorean biopic Driven to close Venice International Film Festival

  06-08-2018 13:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Hollywood biopic of car creator John DeLorean will close the Venice International Film Festival next month.
  
  Read more

• Possible MS sufferer facing two-year wait for an appointment

  06-08-2018 13:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Northern Ireland woman has spoken of her frustration at a potential two-year wait for treatment after being diagnosed with a suspected case of multiple sclerosis (MS).
  
  Read more

• Mickey Harte - Tyrone are not celebrating yet

  06-08-2018 13:24 via bbc.co.uk
  Mickey Harte tells the Tyrone players not to get caught up in the fans' hysteria ahead of Sunday's All-Ireland semi-final with Monaghan.
  
  Read more

• Strapping stag stuns as Glens mascot

  06-08-2018 13:12 via bbc.co.uk
  Supporters at the match between Glentoran and Cliftonville have to do a double take as 29-year-old fan does mascot on his stag do.
  
  Read more

• Pride in Belfast

  06-08-2018 13:10 via bbc.co.uk
  The event is billed as both a celebration of the city's LGBT community and as a call for equality.
  
  Read more

• Belfast club 'disgusted' by Nacho Novo abuse

  06-08-2018 12:51 via bbc.co.uk
  Belfast football club condemns "vile sectarian abuse" of player while he was their guest in the city.
  
  Read more

• Stormont stalemate: Who's calling the shots on policy?

  06-08-2018 12:41 via bbc.co.uk
  Northern Ireland has had no government since January 2017, when a power-sharing deal collapsed.
  
  Read more

• Man left for dead after suspected hit-and-run in Portadown 'stable' in hospital

  06-08-2018 11:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man left for dead at the side of a Northern Ireland road after an apparent hit and run is in a stable condition in hospital.
  
  Read more

• Ulster Rugby: Australian Henry Speight joins province on a short-term deal

  06-08-2018 11:25 via bbc.co.uk
  Ulster sign Australian back three player Henry Speight on a short-term contract until the end of 2018.
  
  Read more

• NI newspaper review: Pride and hockey heroes

  06-08-2018 11:18 via bbc.co.uk
  Team Ireland may not be taking home gold but a glorious welcome still awaits.
  
  Read more

• Belfast airport emergency declared on Flybe flight - plane lands with one engine

  06-08-2018 10:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The emergency services were sent to an incident at Belfast City Airport after an emergency was declared on board a flight.
  
  Read more

• Fire service chief slams those behind arson at disused Tyrone school

  06-08-2018 10:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A top fire officer has slammed those responsible for an arson attack at a former Northern Ireland school saying they put lives in danger.
  
  Read more

• 'Phenomenal' - tributes to the women in green

  06-08-2018 10:14 via bbc.co.uk
  Tributes have been paid to Ireland Women's hockey team after they lost to the Netherlands in the World Cup final.
  
  Read more

• Death of Martin Nelis, son of ex-MLA, in US 'a huge tear in community fabric'

  06-08-2018 09:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tributes have been paid to the son of a former MLA who was killed after he was hit by a truck while cycling in the US.
  
  Read more

• Flybe plane crew praised for Belfast emergency landing - BBC News

  06-08-2018 09:00
  Flybe plane crew praised for Belfast emergency landing  BBC NewsThe Flybe flight from Glasgow made an emergency landing at George Best Belfast City Airport.
  
  Read more

• People maimed in the Troubles need a pension, says man who’s spent nearly 40 years in a wheelchair... but always we’re just fobbed off

  06-08-2018 08:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Belfast father paralysed in a loyalist terrorist attack nearly 40 years ago has said that "living Troubles legacies" like him are being forgotten.
  
  Read more

• Pengelly says DUP backs right to breastfeed in public

  06-08-2018 08:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The DUP's only female MP has said the party supports women who breastfeed in public, despite controversial comments by Sammy Wilson who branded it exhibitionism.
  
  Read more

• Family life so much easier now, say Sophia’s parents as they give her cannabis medicine at home

  06-08-2018 08:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The parents of a Co Down girl who requires daily doses of medicinal cannabis oil say they are relieved that their "exhausting and stressful battle" to administer the medication at home is over.
  
  Read more

• Translink returns to profit after losses

  06-08-2018 08:25 via bbc.co.uk
  The transport operator made £2m in 2017 - largely due to increased public funding during the year.
  
  Read more

• Son of murdered jail warder wants Belfast city centre ban on dissident procession

  06-08-2018 08:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The son of a murdered prison officer has backed calls for the Parades Commission to stop a dissident republican march in Belfast city centre after it emerged that a man cleared over the killing is to lead it.
  
  Read more

• Ireland's Ayeisha McFerran nets top goalie award at Hockey World Cup

  06-08-2018 08:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Larne woman has been named best goalkeeper of the Women's Hockey World Cup after her outstanding contribution in getting Ireland to the final.
  
  Read more

• Invitation to Pope's Mass in Dublin for DUP's Arlene Foster

  06-08-2018 08:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  DUP leader Arlene Foster is to be invited to attend Pope Francis' Mass in Dublin later this month.
  
  Read more

• Celtic fan ‘sorry’ for airport confrontation with Novo

  06-08-2018 08:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man at the centre of a social media storm after he was filmed  in a confrontation with former Rangers star Nacho Novo last night expressed his deep regret over the incident.
  
  Read more

• DUP could have stopped border poll threat, says Mike Nesbitt

  06-08-2018 07:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The DUP blew two chances to scupper a border poll, the former leader of the Ulster Unionists has said.
  
  Read more

Follow @belfast_nws on Twitter!