Belfast news

• British terror suspects face US court accused over hostage deaths

  07-10-2020 23:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two British terror suspects have appeared in a US court charged over the beheadings of Western hostages.
  
  Read more

• Down Royal's Boxing Day fixture moved forward to help reduce busy festive period of racing

  07-10-2020 23:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The traditional Boxing day fixture at Down Royal scheduled for Saturday, December 26 has been brought forward in a revision of the fixture list by Horse Racing Ireland.
  
  Read more

• Stephen Kenny wants Republic to be at their brilliant best in Bratislava

  07-10-2020 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Stephen Kenny admits it will take a brilliant performance in Bratislava for the Republic of Ireland to safely negotiate their Euro 2020 play-off semi-final.
  
  Read more

• Mystery of Northern Ireland's alarming spike in cases of Covid-19

  07-10-2020 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland's Chief Scientific Adviser can't explain the specific reasons behind the mysterious and rapid spike in positive Covid-19 cases.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Richmond Hill Middle School coach killed in crash on Belfast River Road - WTOC

  07-10-2020 22:53
  
  Richmond Hill Middle School coach killed in crash on Belfast River Road  WTOC
  
  Read more

• Gareth Southgate determined to maintain positive relationship with England fans

  07-10-2020 22:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Gareth Southgate insists he will not let England’s relationship with the public be tarnished as he dealt with another breach of coronavirus rules.
  
  Read more

• Conor Coady sleeps easy knowing his Wembley dream will become reality

  07-10-2020 22:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Conor Coady is banking on being able to get more sleep after he realises another boyhood dream of playing at Wembley for England.
  
  Read more

• Swinney pleads for Scots to ‘stick with us on these measures’

  07-10-2020 22:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Scotland’s deputy first minister has urged the country to stick with the new measures introduced to curb the spread of coronavirus.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Rower injured after firework thrown into boat off Belfast bridge - Belfast Telegraph

  07-10-2020 22:33
  
  Rower injured after firework thrown into boat off Belfast bridge  Belfast Telegraph
  
  Read more

• Rower injured after firework thrown into boat off Belfast bridge

  07-10-2020 22:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A rower has suffered injuries after a firework was thrown off the Ormeau Road Bridge into a passing boat.
  
  Read more

• Steven Davis has no intention of quitting Northern Ireland duty any time soon

  07-10-2020 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Steven Davis has no plans to call time on his international career any time soon as he stands ready to break Northern Ireland’s caps record on Thursday night.
  
  Read more

• Olivier Giroud passes Michel Platini’s goalscoring tally in thumping France win

  07-10-2020 22:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Olivier Giroud surpassed Michel Platini’s France goalscoring record as Les Bleus thumped Ukraine 7-1 in Paris.
  
  Read more

• Pubs face prospect of closure under new Covid controls in northern England

  07-10-2020 22:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Swathes of northern England are facing the prospect of tough new coronavirus restrictions – including the possible closure of pubs and restaurants – amid fears the disease is spiralling out of control.
  
  Read more

• Mesut Ozil set to be left out of Arsenal’s Europa League squad

  07-10-2020 22:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Mesut Ozil will not be in Arsenal’s Europa League squad when it is announced on Thursday.
  
  Read more

• Belfast pal pays tribute to “gentleman” Richard Molloy who died in Turkey - IrishCentral

  07-10-2020 21:42
  
  Belfast pal pays tribute to “gentleman” Richard Molloy who died in Turkey  IrishCentral
  
  Read more

• Another positive Covid test will mean closure, warns Belfast salon boss

  07-10-2020 21:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A west Belfast beauty salon owner says one more positive Covid test among its staff or clients could spell permanent closure for her business.
  
  Read more

• Last orders: If the Duke of York can't keep its shutters up, what hope for the rest?

  07-10-2020 21:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  It survived being blown up in the early days of the Troubles, but will The Duke of York survive coronavirus?
  
  Read more

• What are the latest coronavirus rules across the four nations of the UK?

  07-10-2020 21:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rules aimed at preventing the spread of Covid-19 have been brought in and updated across the four nations of the UK over the last few months.
  
  Read more

• No issues over Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho calling England manager Gary

  07-10-2020 21:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  England manager Gareth Southgate says Jose Mourinho has apologised for calling him Gary.
  
  Read more

• Coronavirus: The key areas under consideration for Stormont leaders ahead of new restrictions

  07-10-2020 21:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  With an announcement expected on Thursday that Covid-19 restrictions could be further tightened in Northern Ireland, the Belfast Telegraph takes a look at five key areas the Executive will have to consider.
  
  Read more

• Who are the four Britons allegedly in the ‘Beatles’ terror cell?

  07-10-2020 20:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A terror cell nicknamed the Beatles shocked the world with graphic footage of hostages being beheaded in Syria.
  
  Read more

• Gareth Southgate warns England players not to damage connection with supporters

  07-10-2020 20:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Gareth Southgate has warned his young players they risk damaging the relationship between the England team and the public after the latest breach of coronavirus rules.
  
  Read more

• Hollywood stars come out for couple's special Belfast wedding - Belfast Telegraph

  07-10-2020 20:30
  
  Hollywood stars come out for couple's special Belfast wedding  Belfast Telegraph
  
  Read more

• Hollywood stars come out for couple's special Belfast wedding

  07-10-2020 20:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  It is not every day you get to rub shoulders with the biggest names in the entertainment industry - let alone on what is one of the biggest days of your life.
  
  Read more

• Investigation into racist message dropped after Twitter refused to assist – MP

  07-10-2020 20:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An investigation into an online racist threat was dropped because Twitter refused to co-operate with police, an MP has said.
  
  Read more

• Stephen Kenny warns Slovakia not to underestimate the Republic of Ireland

  07-10-2020 20:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Stephen Kenny has warned Slovakia not to underestimate the Republic of Ireland as the sides head into Euro 2020 play-off semi-final battle.
  
  Read more

• Jurassic World: Dominion filming paused after positive Covid tests

  07-10-2020 20:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Filming for Jurassic World: Dominion has been paused for two weeks after people working on the film tested positive for coronavirus.
  
  Read more

• What are the new restrictions for Scotland and where is affected?

  07-10-2020 20:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Nicola Sturgeon has announced “difficult but important temporary measures” aimed at curbing the spread of coronavirus across Scotland.
  
  Read more

• Coleraine woman shot in head remains in a critical condition

  07-10-2020 20:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The 61-year-old woman who was struck in the head during a shooting in Coleraine on Monday night remained in a critical condition in hospital on Wednesday night.
  
  Read more

• Two Ulster Rugby players test positive for Covid-19

  07-10-2020 19:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two Ulster Rugby players have tested positive for Covid-19.
  
  Read more

• Specialist clinics to help long Covid patients in England

  07-10-2020 19:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  People suffering long Covid symptoms will be offered specialist help at clinics across England, the head of the NHS has said.
  
  Read more

• Trump remains out of sight as doctor says he is symptom-free

  07-10-2020 19:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump has remained out of sight for a second day as he recovers from Covid-19 but made his presence known on social media as he tweeted broadsides against Democrats and floated false disease figures.
  
  Read more

• Coronavirus: Warning hospital admissions could surpass first wave in 'two or three weeks'

  07-10-2020 19:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Chief Scientific Advisor has said Northern Ireland will reach or surpass the number of patients who were admitted to hospital during the first wave of Covid-19 in just “two or three weeks”.
  
  Read more

• Tony Holohan: Expert advice to ministers should not have been leaked

  07-10-2020 19:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ireland’s chief medical officer has criticised the leaking of expert advice to ministers which recommended significantly stiffening coronavirus restrictions.
  
  Read more

• Holyrood overwhelmingly votes against UK Internal Market Bill

  07-10-2020 19:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The UK Government is facing calls to abandon “deeply damaging” post-Brexit legislation after Holyrood overwhelming voted against the Internal Market Bill.
  
  Read more

• Public baffled by career suggestions from Government’s job skills tool

  07-10-2020 19:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Members of the public have been sharing the unusual results of their skills and careers assessment on the Government website.
  
  Read more

• 'I treated Carl Frampton like one of my boys', Barry McGuigan tells court

  07-10-2020 19:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Barry McGuigan told the High Court on Wednesday that he treated former boxing protege Carl Frampton "like he was one of my boys".
  
  Read more

• Amy Schumer, Chris Rock and Mark Ruffalo undress for video urging people to vote

  07-10-2020 19:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Amy Schumer, Chris Rock, Mark Ruffalo and Sarah Silverman are among the stars who have appeared topless in a video urging people to vote.
  
  Read more

• Coronavirus: Minister announces north west hospitality funding

  07-10-2020 18:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Businesses in the north west have been operating under tighter Covid-19 restrictions since Monday.
  
  Read more

• Downpatrick electricity cut affecting large number of customers - Belfast Live

  07-10-2020 18:44
  
  Downpatrick electricity cut affecting large number of customers  Belfast Live
  
  Read more

• High-speed rail service could run from Cork to Londonderry, say ministers

  07-10-2020 18:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A high-speed rail service could run from Cork to Londonderry, ministers said.
  
  Read more

• Skip trick or treating this Halloween, says Robin Swann

  07-10-2020 18:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Children have been urged by Stormont’s health minister to skip trick or treating and instead bob for apples at home this Halloween.
  
  Read more

• Ulster Rugby Round Up podcast: How convincing was Ulster's bonus point start to the 20/21 season and which players will receive Ireland's call?

  07-10-2020 18:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  With the 2020/21 season officially under way, the Ulster Rugby Round-Up is also back to review all things happening at Kingspan Stadium over the past week.
  
  Read more

• Swann: Virus cynics giving ‘two-fingered salute’ to NHS

  07-10-2020 18:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Virus naysayers are giving a two-fingered salute to the NHS, Northern Ireland’s health minister said.
  
  Read more

• Hundreds of applications for historic abuse compensation received, says O’Neill

  07-10-2020 18:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Almost 600 applications for compensation for historical institutional abuse have been received in the five months since the scheme opened.
  
  Read more

• Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Swann condemns 'two-fingered salute' of those ignoring Covid-19 regulations as one further death reported

  07-10-2020 18:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Health Minister Robin Swann has condemned what he described as the "two-fingered salute" given by those who do not comply with coronavirus regulations after 828 new cases were confirmed on Wednesday.
  
  Read more

• Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Swann condemns 'two-fingered salute' of those ignoring Covid-19 regulations

  07-10-2020 18:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Health Minister Robin Swann has condemned what he described as the "two-fingered salute" given by those who do not comply with coronavirus regulations after 828 new cases were confirmed on Wednesday.
  
  Read more

• Orange Order invites Jon Bon Jovi to Museum of Orange Heritage after ‘Bono and the Orangemen’ gaffe

  07-10-2020 18:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Orange Order has extended a complimentary invitation to rock superstar Jon Bon Jovi to visit the Museum of Orange Heritage after he made "fictitious" claims that U2 frontman Bono was beaten up by Orangemen as a child.
  
  Read more

• Taoiseach to meet daughter of Glenanne gang victim

  07-10-2020 17:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ireland’s premier has agreed to meet the daughter of a victim of the Glenanne gang.
  
  Read more

• Sporting bodies have lost up to 70% of self-generated revenue, committee hears

  07-10-2020 17:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sports organisations have lost up to 70% of self-generated revenue because of pandemic restrictions, an Oireachtas committee has heard.
  
  Read more

Follow @belfast_nws on Twitter!