Belfast news

• Bin put inside kitchen and set on fire in arson attack

  31-12-2025 14:19 via bbc.com
  The suspect ran through the house and left through an open bedroom window.
  
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• Rare discovery as nightjar found behind Belfast bin

  11-01-2026 07:19 via bbc.com
  There have been only a handful of sightings of the nightjar in Northern Ireland since the 1950s.
  
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• 'I'd never heard of Celtic curse until I was diagnosed'

  11-01-2026 01:02 via bbc.com
  Haemochromatosis is the most common genetic disorder in Northern Ireland and is mostly found in people of Irish and Scots ancestry.
  
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• Rain and wind warnings come into effect as cold spell ends

  11-01-2026 01:01 via bbc.com
  A separate warning for strong winds across some counties is also in place from midnight on Saturday.
  
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• Investigation launched into shooting of bird of prey

  10-01-2026 23:53 via bbc.com
  A peregrine falcon was found with a leg injury in the garden of a property in Strabane on Friday evening.
  
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• Given apologises for Holocaust remark

  10-01-2026 20:34 via bbc.com
  Former Premier League goalkeeper Shay Given "unreservedly" apologises for describing Wilfried Nancy's short time as Celtic manager as an "absolute Holocaust" on BBC show Final Score.
  
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• Teaching assistant accused of sexual activity with teenage girl refused bail

  10-01-2026 17:25 via bbc.com
  Harvey McClean, 19, appeared at Ballymena Magistrates' Court and confirmed he understood the charges.
  
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• 'Unique' back-to-school return for pupils after safety closure

  10-01-2026 17:17 via bbc.com
  Pupils of Nazareth House are back in a classroom for the first time since roof concerns closed their school.
  
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• Industrial estate blaze believed to be accidental

  10-01-2026 13:50 via bbc.com
  The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service says it left the scene early on Saturday morning.
  
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• 'The online system for a gun licence is just too hard to use'

  10-01-2026 01:02 via bbc.com
  The PSNI is asked to consider if it is doing enough to provide an alternative system for people struggling to register firearms.
  
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• Major fire breaks out at industrial estate

  09-01-2026 19:31 via bbc.com
  The fire service are at the scene in Bangor and residents nearby are advised to keep their windows closed due to smoke.
  
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• New snow and ice warning for Friday and Saturday

  09-01-2026 19:27 via bbc.com
  A yellow alert snow and ice warning has been issued for Northern Ireland by the Met Office, with icy conditions expected from Friday evening into Saturday morning.
  
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• Mugshots to be released routinely under new PSNI policy

  09-01-2026 18:54 via bbc.com
  Custody images of offenders, who receive a jail sentence of 12 months or more, will be regularly considered for publication.
  
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• Cheetahs v Ulster to be played behind closed doors at new venue

  09-01-2026 18:24 via bbc.com
  Sunday's Challenge Cup fixture between Cheetahs and Ulster has been moved to Dukes Rugby Club in 's-Hertogenbosch and will now be played at 13:00 GMT.
  
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• Almost 13,000 Irish passports to be re-issued

  09-01-2026 18:05 via bbc.com
  In a statement, the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs said the Passport Service "sincerely regrets" the issue.
  
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• Udder surprise for farmer after five calves born from one cow

  09-01-2026 16:33 via bbc.com
  The odds of one cow producing five calves is believed to be several million to one.
  
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• Date of Noah Donohoe death inquest confirmed

  09-01-2026 14:35 via bbc.com
  Coroner Mr Justice Rooney indicated that a jury would be sworn in during the first two days of the hearing.
  
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• 'A beautiful spirit' - the Christian work of woman shot dead by ICE

  09-01-2026 13:57 via bbc.com
  Becca Hainsworth shared a room with Good during one of her stays in Northern Ireland and said her soul is crushed at the loss of her friend.
  
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• Barrister pay uplift 'not a realistic prospect' - justice minster

  09-01-2026 11:15 via bbc.com
  The strike means that no crown court cases involving people who require legal aid can proceed while the dispute continues.
  
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• The 'superhero' oyster species helping to clean water

  09-01-2026 07:16 via bbc.com
  Thousands of native oysters are settling in to Belfast Lough in a project to bring the species back.
  
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• 'Idiot' or 'understandable'? Martinelli apologises for pushing Conor Bradley

  09-01-2026 01:50 via bbc.com
  Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli is criticised for pushing Conor Bradley while he was down injured - but Liverpool boss Arne Slot defends him.
  
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• GCSE students in NI won't receive exam results online in August

  09-01-2026 01:01 via bbc.com
  In England, GCSE students can receive results via an app for the first time in 2026.
  
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• 'My endometriosis pain is excruciating but I'm still waiting for surgery'

  08-01-2026 23:42 via bbc.com
  According to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 59,733 women in NI are now on waiting lists.
  
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• Memorial garden unveiled for former unionist leader

  08-01-2026 23:19 via bbc.com
  The former leader of the Progressive Unionist Party died in 2007 at the age of 53.
  
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• Child and man found dead in Dublin

  08-01-2026 22:44 via bbc.com
  Bodies of a boy and a man in his 40s are found at separate addresses in Clondalkin and Ballyfermot.
  
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• Evri 'super-site' hub examined by health and safety body

  08-01-2026 20:07 via bbc.com
  It follows concerns raised about some working conditions at the recently-opened hub in Mallusk, County Antrim.
  
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• Some financial support for farmers in bluetongue zone

  08-01-2026 19:17 via bbc.com
  The agriculture minister has ordered that laboratory costs will be met by the department for a limited time.
  
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• Mageean 'continuing to find the joy in every day'

  08-01-2026 18:23 via bbc.com
  Ciara Mageean expresses her gratitude for the "kind words of support" she received during chemotherapy treatment.
  
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• Flu cases in Northern Ireland fall after December surge

  08-01-2026 17:36 via bbc.com
  There were 509 confirmed cases in the week ending 4 January - down from 625 the week before.
  
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• Jon Burrows joins race for UUP leadership

  08-01-2026 14:58 via bbc.com
  Burrows, a former senior police officer, made the announcement at Stormont on Thursday.
  
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