Belfast news

• Gary Wilson: Ireland recall wicketkeeper and batsman for England ODI

  29-04-2019 13:38 via bbc.co.uk
  Ireland bring experienced wicketkeeper and batsman Gary Wilson back into their squad for the ODI against England at Malahide.
  
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• Garvaghy Road residents reject Drumcree mediator amid concerns over past Orange Order work

  18-09-2026 09:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  MLA ‘concerned’ at lack of visible engagement from Irish Government
  
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• UVF thug to sweat another week on coke and blackmail charges after death of witness

  18-09-2026 09:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  UVF enforcer James Reid ‘threatened to take the head off’ drug dealer’s son, court is told
  
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• Denise Watson on the films that make her cry, laugh... and hide behind the sofa

  18-09-2026 07:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  The broadcaster is fronting Movie House’s new Book to Movie Club, launching at its Coleraine branch with The Housemaid on September 24
  
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• Meet the NI playwright who turned her recovery from alcoholism into a Lisa McGee-approved comedy

  18-09-2026 07:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Caoimhe Farren talks about her debut work Hello Charlie, how the Derry Girls creator loved it, and the creative difficulties she faced to get to this point
  
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• Ex-UUP councillor launches DUP bid to win back North Antrim Stormont seat

  18-09-2026 07:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Darryl Wilson to join MLA Paul Frew on party ticket in key constituency
  
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• UDA leaders begged Government for protection ahead of Johnny Adair’s release from prison

  18-09-2026 07:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  A document revealed in a new book recorded details of the request
  
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• ‘Art is for everyone, not just a select few’: Belfast painter out to break down barriers with gallery open day

  18-09-2026 07:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Keith Drury, who specialises in capturing city’s buildings, keen to meet public to hear their views on his work
  
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• David Lavery sues Law Society over alleged breach of privacy as gagging order is dismissed

  18-09-2026 07:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Rare super-injunction discharged after Belfast Telegraph challenge to report on CEO’s case
  
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• Tip-off from within UDA almost led to IRA digger bomb attack on Adair at shebeen

  18-09-2026 07:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Ex-Provo said the terror group had several plans to take out ‘Mad Dog’
  
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• ‘Beast of Kincora’ William McGrath manifesto cassette emerges after 55 years

  18-09-2026 02:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  William McGrath, was an influential loyalist, founder of the paramilitary group Tara, and a hardline evangelical Protestant.He was also a notorious predatory paedophile who rape dozens of young boys. Widely known as the ‘Beast of Kincora’ McGrath was convicted of abuse at the notorious east Belfast boys’ home and jailed in 1981. Now an audio tape of McGrath has emerged after more than half a century. In it he espouses an extreme ideology, inter-mixed with mythology, and fu
  
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• Ormeau Road’s Drip proves Belfast’s trendiest bistro has the food to match the looks

  18-09-2026 02:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Drip, 332 Ormeau Road, Belfast. www.dripbelfast.com
  
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• Ferencvaros pile more misery on Celtic with Europa League victory

  17-09-2026 23:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Celtic 1 Ferencvaros 3
  
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• First Minister slams £2,000 pay hike for MLAs as ‘grotesque’

  17-09-2026 21:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  MLAs will receive a 3pc rise at the start of the next mandate in May 2027
  
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• Irish football club cancels event hosted by manosphere influencer exposed in Louis Theroux doc

  17-09-2026 21:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Both the Red Cow Inn and Bluebell United have said the event promoted by HSTikkyTokky is not being held at their respective venues.
  
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• Parades Commission appoints mediator for Garvaghy Road march row as Taoiseach invited to meet residents

  17-09-2026 21:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  MLA ‘concerned’ at lack of visible engagement from Irish Government
  
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• Second MLA pay rise in a year is ‘embarrassing’ and ‘damages trust in politics’, says Alliance deputy leader

  17-09-2026 19:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  MLAs will receive a 3pc rise at the start of the next mandate in May 2027
  
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• ‘People save for months when they know we’re coming’: World’s largest floating book fair docking in Belfast next month

  17-09-2026 19:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Logos Hope sailing into Northern Ireland as part of UK tour
  
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• Gang of 10 including father and son from Coleraine sentenced over drugs related offences

  17-09-2026 18:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Convictions follow 11 year investigation into organised crime in the North West
  
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• The Divorce Diaries: ‘There’s a powerful release when you finally make the decision – the road ahead is awful, but still better than the turmoil before’

  17-09-2026 18:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  In our Divorce Diaries series, we speak to people about their experience of marriage and divorce. This week, a woman in her early 50s with two children tells the story of a marriage ending from her perspective
  
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• Animal welfare charity received 576 reports of cruelty over hunting with dogs in Northern Ireland last year

  17-09-2026 16:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  USPCA backing new law to ban practice, however opponents of Bill tell MLAs it’s needed to help manage wildlife
  
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• Civil Service salaries on rise — with head Jayne Brady enjoying biggest hike of 8.4pc

  17-09-2026 15:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Figures also show female and Catholic staff still subject to pay gap
  
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• Man arrested after Irish politician assaulted in Dublin traffic attack

  17-09-2026 14:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Politicians condemn ‘attack on democracy’ and send best wishes to Kerry TD
  
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• Psychological tricks to help you spend less and save more

  17-09-2026 14:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  From the ‘72-hour rule’ to literally freezing your credit card
  
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• ‘Don’t tell anyone’: Inquiry hears how PE teacher kissed vulnerable teenager on cheek and lips in school

  17-09-2026 13:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Hearing on what sanction will be imposed to be held at future date
  
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• ‘Consider what victims are left with’: Stormont ministers launch independent review of trial of facts

  17-09-2026 11:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Eleanor Donaldson faced trial of facts on mental health grounds
  
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• I’d go through the tough days a million times over to savour experiences like Irish Open joy at Doonbeg, hails jubilant Shane Lowry

  17-09-2026 11:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Irish Open date confirmed for July next year as Offaly star eyes up BMW PGA Championship bid
  
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• Province preview — Ulster: Making the top eight a must for Richie Murphy’s men as they look well set up to compete

  17-09-2026 10:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  With Joe Schmidt’s help, they must develop ruthless streak and perform more consistently
  
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• One-man show about loyalist bomber turned peacemaker gets its debut

  17-09-2026 10:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Murderer-turned-writer Bobby ‘Beano’ Niblock honoured as play hits the stage
  
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• Lurgan woman who’s Britain’s top life coach: ‘I’m not saying life is always easy, but things will fall into place when it’s the right move’

  17-09-2026 08:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  In our Meaning of Life series, Fiona Harrold talks about her fear of missing out, her brave step to leave London, and other lessons she has learned during her career
  
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