Belfast news

• Coronavirus: Northern Ireland bans households mixing indoors

  21-09-2020 19:48
  
  Arlene Foster says stricter measures from Tuesday are needed to tackle spread of virusCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageRestrictions on social gatherings are to be brought in across Northern Ireland in an effort to bring coronavirus under control, the first minister, Arlene Foster, has announced.The entire population is being told they must avoid mixing indoors with people from another household, with some exceptions, while no more than six people from two househo
  
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• Man who recorded PSNI officers’ cars at station is jailed

  01-09-2026 17:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Judge said incident caused ‘upset and distress’
  
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• New Sinn Féin MLA announced following Maolíosa McHugh’s resignation as West Tyrone MLA

  01-09-2026 17:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Paul Boggs is a councillor in the Sperrins area
  
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• Building whose partial collapse forced street closure last year has deteriorated further

  01-09-2026 16:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Former Convent of Mercy suffered structural damage during Storm Amy in October
  
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• Top Christmas markets in Europe: Magical cities to explore 

  01-09-2026 15:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Planning a trip for the most magical time of the year? 
  
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• Travel review: Edinburgh’s blend of hills, history and hops can still be enjoyed with a pram in tow

  01-09-2026 14:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  John Mulgrew finds the tourism and hospitality offering in the gorgeous Scottish capital caters just as well for young families as for any other holidaymaker
  
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• Sinn Féin MLA Maoliosa McHugh announces he is stepping down as West Tyrone MLA: ‘It has been an honour’

  01-09-2026 12:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Mr McHugh has been an MLA for the area since 2019
  
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• US singer-songwriter Sombr announced as Belsonic headliner for Ormeau Park

  01-09-2026 12:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  It comes following his headline performance at Electric Picnic festival in Co Laois
  
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• Manufacturing Month: showcasing the best of one of NI’s biggest sectors

  01-09-2026 11:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Some of Northern Ireland’s leading manufacturing leaders and businesses have gathered at an event following a showcase of the sector as part of Manufacturing NI’s Manufacturing Month
  
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• ‘Unless government acts we face closures and job losses in this perfect storm’

  01-09-2026 11:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Glyn Roberts, chief executive of Retail NI, says the retail landscape, and both our high streets and sector, must evolve. However, more is needed from government to avoid the loss of one of our most precious assets
  
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• ‘There’s no silver bullet to Belfast’s challenges… but we must look at new modes of delivery’

  01-09-2026 11:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Clare Guinness, chief executive of Belfast Chamber, says Belfast remains a city with huge benefits and potential, but it’s being held back by no long-term investment or budget, limited progress on Sunday trading, infrastructure, and rising costs
  
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• Thug branded ‘walking nightmare’ after making fake sex assault claims against over 20 men

  01-09-2026 11:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Families torn families apart after Darren Coyle made false allegations
  
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• Notorious sex attacker caught by gravy stain DNA is back on the streets

  01-09-2026 10:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Predator Sean Heaton grabbed two women off street in terrifying alleyway assaults
  
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• Teenage boy to appear in court charged with murder of man in Dungannon

  01-09-2026 09:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Victim named locally as Sidi Djalo who had lived in the area for two decades
  
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• Sage ‘delighted’ to celebrate firms ‘shaping a more innovative, resilient, prosperous future’

  01-09-2026 07:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Sponsor of Small-to-Mid-Tier Practice of the Year
  
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• Former fisherman swaps ‘icicles in beard’ for gelato success as Little Mamma’s expands across Ireland

  01-09-2026 07:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  The owner of Little Mamma’s Gelato chats with Mary McCarthy about being stocked in supermarkets north and south and why he’ll never forget his time as a trawlerman
  
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• Lack of ministerial accountability is hobbling economy department

  01-09-2026 07:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Recurring questions about the adequacy of governance, financial controls and stewardship of public money reinforce concern
  
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• Co Down business designs new four-in-one crib that’s built to last

  01-09-2026 07:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Paul Buckley, of Huddle Baby on what drove him to invent product and his hopes of taking it into international markets
  
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• Entries open for 2026 Belfast Telegraph IT Awards

  01-09-2026 07:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Event will be held on November 13 at the Mac
  
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• NI firm to double workforce after Scottish wind farm recycling project

  01-09-2026 07:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  EU and international markets are now opening up for us, says CEO
  
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• NI Water agreed £250,000 bailout to bridge contract gap after terminating whistleblower’s contract

  01-09-2026 07:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  The whistleblower’s work was terminated after raising concerns over potential fraud
  
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• Two-thirds of DAERA’s social media ad budget spent promoting beef and lamb industry

  01-09-2026 07:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Friends of the Earth says figures prove department in thrall to farmers while environmental concerns ‘not getting a look-in’
  
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• ‘It felt like the natural next step’: Popular streetwear brand Storefront coming to Belfast

  01-09-2026 07:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Maiden City business that started out as Facebook group discussing clothes, film and TV to open new outlet in the capital
  
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• Drumcree ‘publicity stunt’ could set parading back a decade, warns prominent loyalist bandsman

  01-09-2026 07:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Derek Moore claims NIO rejected his application to join Parades Commission after an interview lasting a few minutes
  
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• Ask Allison: I’m not attracted to my husband and he bores me. An old male friend has now rekindled my sexual desire — should I have an affair?

  31-08-2026 21:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Psychologist Allison Keating answers your queries about life and relationships
  
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• Police union calls for courts to take off gloves after seven officers injured in 24 hours while policing Belfast concerts

  31-08-2026 19:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  One officer was bitten on the arm
  
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• Police union calls for courts to take off gloves after seven PSNI officers are injured in 24 hours while policing Belfast concerts

  31-08-2026 18:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  One officer bitten on the arm
  
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• Man (21) jailed for life for murder of Cork postman who was beaten to death with golf club

  31-08-2026 18:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Brutal death of Barry Daly (44) described as tragedy for the community
  
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• Three people arrested in two separate arson attacks

  31-08-2026 17:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  There was no one in either property at the time of the fires and no injuries were reported.
  
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• Choice, change and a £1bn target: Inside Charles Hurst’s next chapter 

  31-08-2026 17:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Charles Hurst expands amid automotive transformation. 
  
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