Belfast news

• IFA to launch investigation as Warrenpoint goalkeeper brawls with Ballymena fans during cup tie

  01-02-2020 22:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  It was mayhem at Milltown. In injury time in this Irish Cup sixth round tie Warrenpoint Town goalkeeper Mark Byrne jumped into the Ballymena United supporters behind his goal and the madness began.
  
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• Mental health provision: 'The services just aren't there'

  01-02-2020 20:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  About 200 people gathered at a protest at Stormont to call for better mental health provisions in NI.
  
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• Queen's University bans travel to China over Coronavirus

  01-02-2020 20:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Queen's University (QUB) has banned students and staff from travelling to China due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus.
  
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• Six Nations 2020: Ireland win 19-12 against wasteful Scotland

  01-02-2020 20:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Uninspired Ireland beat Scotland 19-12 in the Six Nations in Dublin as Stuart Hogg's knock-on over the line sums up Scotland's missed opportunity.
  
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• Ex-prison nurse could face jail after fleeing to Dublin with killer husband

  01-02-2020 20:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A shamed ex-prison nurse who helped her convicted killer husband go on the run from jail is sweating over being caged herself.
  
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• Brothers in arms: Gavin Clements gets same tattoo as late brother Stephen

  01-02-2020 19:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The heartbroken brother of tragic radio DJ Stephen Clements has paid another touching tribute to his beloved sibling.
  
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• Coronavirus: Queen's University stop travel to China

  01-02-2020 19:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Queen's University Belfast has stopped any travel to China for business or study due to the outbreak.
  
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• Warrenpoint Town-Ballymena United brawl: Irish Cup tie at Milltown ends in melee

  01-02-2020 19:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The final stages of Ballymena United's 2-1 Irish Cup win over Warrenpoint Town are marred by a brawl between players, spectators and stewards at Milltown.
  
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• Thirty pigs dead after slurry pit incident in County Antrim

  01-02-2020 18:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service were called to a farm in County Antrim on Saturday morning.
  
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• U.S. Senate candidate LaJeunesse to speak here Feb. 9 - Waldo VillageSoup - Republican Journal

  01-02-2020 18:29
  
  U.S. Senate candidate LaJeunesse to speak here Feb. 9 - Waldo VillageSoup  Republican Journal
  
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• Cars and homes damaged in Downpatrick

  01-02-2020 18:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police say youths caused damage in several locations in the County Down town on Friday night.
  
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• Belfast Telegraph Run Forest Run Antrim Castle Gardens 5K & 10K - Video, pictures and results - Belfast Telegraph

  01-02-2020 18:12
  
  Belfast Telegraph Run Forest Run Antrim Castle Gardens 5K & 10K - Video, pictures and results  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• Belfast Telegraph Run Forest Run Antrim Castle Gardens 5K & 10K - Video, pictures and results

  01-02-2020 18:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The latest Belfast Telegraph Run Forest Run race has taken place at Antrim Castle Gardens.
  
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• North Belfast women have "finally got our justice" after abuser jailed - Belfast Live

  01-02-2020 18:02
  
  North Belfast women have "finally got our justice" after abuser jailed  Belfast Live
  
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• Irish Cup quarter-final draw LIVE: Who will Glentoran, Crusaders, Cliftonville and the rest face in last eight?

  01-02-2020 17:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  We're through to the last eight of this season's Irish Cup, so who will face who in the quarter-finals?
  
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• Irish Cup quarter-final draw: Glentoran to host Crusaders in mammoth last eight clash

  01-02-2020 17:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Glentoran will host Crusaders in the quarter-final of the Irish Cup after Robbie McDaid's hat-trick ensured they narrowly avoided a cup upset at Queen's.
  
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• New captain Johnny Sexton inspires narrow Six Nations win as Ireland survive Scotland scare

  01-02-2020 17:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Andy Farrell era is up and running and, while he's the senior man now, the former defence coach will be especially pleased with his team's stellar effort in keeping a dogged Scottish effort at bay.
  
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• Thirty pigs killed after falling into slurry tank at Antrim farm

  01-02-2020 16:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Thirty pigs have been killed after they fell into a slurry tank at a Co Antrim farm.
  
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• Firefighters battling to save pigs after they fall into slurry tank at Antrim farm

  01-02-2020 16:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Firefighters are currently battling to save 60 pigs after they fell into a slurry tank at a Co Antrim farm.
  
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• Unity News - By Penny Sampson - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal - Republican Journal

  01-02-2020 16:28
  
  Unity News - By Penny Sampson - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal  Republican Journal
  
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• Robbie McDaid hat-trick spares Glentoran's blushes as Queen's threaten another Irish Cup shock

  01-02-2020 16:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  It took a Robbie McDaid hat-trick to help Glentoran edge past Queen's University in another rip-roaring Irish Cup tie at the Dub.
  
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• Mental health: Crowds gather at Stormont to call for better services

  01-02-2020 16:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Organisers say there is a mental health crisis in NI and are demanding action from politicians.
  
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• Police appeal for help in locating missing 54-year-old - Belfast Live

  01-02-2020 16:06
  
  Police appeal for help in locating missing 54-year-old  Belfast Live
  
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• Family concerned for welfare of missing Antrim man

  01-02-2020 15:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The family of a missing 54-year-old Antrim man are becoming "increasingly concerned for his welfare".
  
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• Hundreds join Stormont protest to demand better mental health services

  01-02-2020 15:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of people have “stormed” Stormont to demand better mental health services in Northern Ireland.
  
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• Graeme McDowell hails 'heating' putter after claiming Saudi International lead ahead of final round

  01-02-2020 15:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Graeme McDowell is in pole position to land a first European Tour title since 2014 after gaining the outright lead going into the final round of the Saudi International.
  
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• Curtis Allen pens classy tribute to Glentoran fans following Oval exit - Belfast Live

  01-02-2020 15:02
  
  Curtis Allen pens classy tribute to Glentoran fans following Oval exit  Belfast Live
  
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• Fire Service stress importance of smoke alarms after Belfast microwave blaze - Belfast Telegraph

  01-02-2020 14:45
  
  Fire Service stress importance of smoke alarms after Belfast microwave blaze  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• Fire Service stress importance of smoke alarms after Belfast microwave blaze

  01-02-2020 14:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A west Belfast man had a lucky escape in the early hours of Saturday morning after his microwave caught alight at a block of flats in the area.
  
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• Brexit: How Northern Ireland marked leaving the EU in pictures

  01-02-2020 14:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  There were protests and celebrations in Northern Ireland and along the border as the UK left the EU.
  
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• Missing woman found on Cave Hill after three-day search operation

  01-02-2020 14:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Belfast woman who went missing on Wednesday has been found alive in the Cave Hill area after an extensive three-day search operation.
  
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• Play about realities of living with dementia coming to Belfast this month - Belfast Live

  01-02-2020 14:09
  
  Play about realities of living with dementia coming to Belfast this month  Belfast Live
  
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• Martina Anderson 'proud and honoured' to return to Stormont as new Foyle MLA

  01-02-2020 13:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Sinn Féin politician says she joins the assembly at a "time of great challenge".
  
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• Sinn Fein leapfrog Fine Gael into second place ahead of Republic election, poll says

  01-02-2020 13:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein are two points ahead of Fine Gael with the Republic of Ireland set to go the polls next Saturday, according to a new poll.
  
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• Fast Forward - Banging in Belfast! - Talking Baws

  01-02-2020 12:46
  Fast Forward - Banging in Belfast!  Talking Baws
  
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• Falls Road land given new lease of life with £30,000 makeover - Belfast Live

  01-02-2020 12:12
  
  Falls Road land given new lease of life with £30,000 makeover  Belfast Live
  
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• Give My Head Peace: 'Life on the road is less rock and roll, more rock and hair rollers' for Olivia Nash and Alexandra Ford

  01-02-2020 11:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  They say that if you can't laugh at yourself, who can you laugh at? And the Give My Head Peace gang - Da, Ma, Cal, Dympna and Billy the Peeler - have been absorbing Northern Ireland's many little 'quirks' for over 20 years and reflecting them hilariously back on to adoring audiences in their BBC NI show of the same name.
  
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• Brexit: UK leaves the European Union

  01-02-2020 11:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Celebrations and sorrow as the UK begins a new era outside the 27 nation European community.
  
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• Troubles victims' pension: Julian Smith praises campaigners

  01-02-2020 11:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Julian Smith says people injured during the Troubles "fought hard for too long" for compensation.
  
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• Restaurant Review: Fish City leads the way in innovation - Belfast Telegraph

  01-02-2020 11:00
  
  Restaurant Review: Fish City leads the way in innovation  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• Restaurant Review: Fish City leads the way in innovation

  01-02-2020 11:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Fish and chips have been slowly vanishing from our list of favourite foods, overtaken and replaced by modern, trendy and tasty alternative fast foods. Until 20 years ago there were 35,000 chip shops across Britain and Ireland. Today about 10,500 still operate and the fightback has begun.
  
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• Walled City Marathon cancelled by organisers

  01-02-2020 10:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The race, due to take place on 31 May, will not go ahead and runners who paid fees are to be refunded.
  
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• King's Hall 'Thrupenny Bit' flattened as work begins on £100m healthcare park

  01-02-2020 09:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  It was the end of an era yesterday as demolition work started on one of Belfast's most famous venues.
  
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• PSNI chief says force plans to attract new recruits from more diverse backgrounds

  01-02-2020 09:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The PSNI is seeking more people from Catholic and working class backgrounds and the LGBT community as part of its new recruitment campaign.
  
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• Charlotte Murray killer deserves longer jail term for not revealing where body of fiancee is hidden, hearing told

  01-02-2020 09:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A killer chef, who is yet to do "the decent, honourable thing" and reveal where his murdered fiancee is buried, will have to wait until later this month before learning his sentence.
  
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• Uninsured driver doing 126mph given 26 week ban

  01-02-2020 09:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An uninsured motorist who was driving his car along a dual carriageway in Londonderry last year at 126mph was told by a judge yesterday that his speed was "outrageous".
  
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• Duncairn Gardens and Belmont Park road closures as resurfacing work begins - Belfast Live

  01-02-2020 09:44
  
  Duncairn Gardens and Belmont Park road closures as resurfacing work begins  Belfast Live
  
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• Steve Aiken: Huge Brexit errors were made, with implications for the Belfast Agreement and the Union

  01-02-2020 09:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  After the democratic decision of the people of the United Kingdom to leave the EU, many will have welcomed 11pm on January 31, 2020 as a historic moment in the history of the United Kingdom as it departs.
  
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• Victims’ groups gives Troubles pensions plan ‘cautious welcome’

  01-02-2020 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Victims' campaigners have given a cautious welcome to newly published regulations for a pension for those severely injured during the Troubles.
  
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• Mum of Down's syndrome Belfast boy urges PM not to allow abortions over condition - Belfast Telegraph

  01-02-2020 09:00
  
  Mum of Down's syndrome Belfast boy urges PM not to allow abortions over condition  Belfast Telegraph
  
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