Belfast news

• Bus Éireann CEO 'devastated' following crash deaths

  24-11-2025 18:54 via bbc.com
  The crash involving three vehicles happened on the R132 in Gormanston, County Meath, on Monday morning.
  
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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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• US sighting of rare whale first recorded off Donegal 'extraordinary'

  08-01-2026 11:42 via bbc.com
  North Atlantic right whales are among the planet's most critically endangered large ocean mammals.
  
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• Kegworth air disaster medic 'still sees wreckage'

  08-01-2026 07:02 via bbc.com
  Ambulance worker Pat Withers was one of the first responders after the plane crashed across the M1.
  
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• Sisters abused by priest urge Catholic Church to engage with victims

  08-01-2026 01:01 via bbc.com
  Margaret and Paula Martin were abused by former priest Con Cunningham, who was jailed in 2021.
  
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• Further ice warning in force for Northern Ireland

  08-01-2026 01:00 via bbc.com
  An ice warning has been issued for Northern Ireland overnight as low temperatures continue.
  
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• Stormont 'has to make' choices over budget, says Benn

  07-01-2026 20:09 via bbc.com
  Benn says the executive has "very considerable responsibilities" and hopes a balanced budget can be delivered.
  
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• Two taken to hospital after suspected gas explosion

  07-01-2026 19:25 via bbc.com
  Two people are treated in hospital following a blast at a house on Lower Braniel Road, east Belfast.
  
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• Givan backs campaign to delay children's smartphone use

  07-01-2026 18:55 via bbc.com
  Parents are being encouraged to wait to give their child a smartphone until they are 14.
  
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• Ulster Unionist Party to choose new leader this month

  07-01-2026 17:17 via bbc.com
  Mike Nesbitt announced last week that he would step down from his second stint as leader of the party.
  
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• Man in critical condition after County Tyrone crash

  07-01-2026 17:09 via bbc.com
  A man in his 20s has been seriously injured in a crash between a car and a lorry in Augher.
  
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