Belfast news

• Live Six Nations: Ireland v France

  25-02-2017 15:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  After opening their Six Nations campaign in Edinburgh and Rome, Ireland are today in front of their home crowd for the first time with skipper Rory Best believing the Irish challenge has already reached a crossroads with today's clash with France (4.50pm kick-off).
  
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• Belfast gallery hosts discussion with creatives after criticism over use of digital images

  29-07-2026 16:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Belfast Exposed came under fire for latest exhibition described as ‘bereft of creativity’
  
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• Funeral of Gerry Kelly hears he was ‘loved by thousands’ and the ‘voice of sanity during insane times’

  29-07-2026 16:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Patrick Kielty and Phil Coulter among those in attendance at late broadcaster’s funeral
  
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• Former PSNI officer quits as Staffordshire Chief Constable on eve of misconduct hearing we’re banned from reporting

  29-07-2026 15:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Sweeping reporting restrictions prevent making public any of the evidence
  
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• Singer says DUP owes LGBT community apology after Jeffrey Donaldson revelations

  29-07-2026 13:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Conleth Kane blasts party’s ‘hypocrisy’ over Jeffrey Donaldson gay sauna scandal
  
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• Irish music star Glen Hansard killed in Dublin motorbike crash

  29-07-2026 12:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Gardai were at the scene of the single-vehicle collision near Strawberry Beds in Lucan early this morning
  
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• Politicians ‘disappointingly silent’ on planned job losses at Ulster University

  29-07-2026 12:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Trade union says elected representatives would be ‘falling over themselves’ to oppose cuts in other industries
  
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• Andy Moran and Mayo did a great service to football

  29-07-2026 11:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Many counties will think ‘why not us?’ after stunning final upset
  
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• North coast man slammed for parading again as fake war hero on Twelfth: ‘It’s insulting’

  29-07-2026 09:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Fury as fake squaddie Terry Robinson joins Orange parade with ex-servicemen’s collarette
  
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• ‘Somebody could be killed’: Belfast resident’s warning after narrow escape as masonry crashes to the ground

  29-07-2026 09:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Belfast man’s narrow escape from falling masonry as hot weather blamed for causing concrete to crumble
  
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• Dr David Coleman: My 10-year-old just told me he has a girlfriend – what am I supposed to say to that?

  29-07-2026 08:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Reacting with shock or teasing a child will send a message that it might not be safe to share their news with you
  
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• ‘Somebody could be killed’: Belfast resident’s warning after narrow escape as masonry crashes to the ground outside front door

  29-07-2026 08:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Belfast man’s narrow escape from falling masonry as hot weather blamed for causing concrete to crumble
  
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• ‘I took my kids to see Toy Story 5 – now one of my daughters won’t touch her iPad’

  29-07-2026 08:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  In the new Disney/Pixar movie, traditional toys are threatened by the arrival of an iPad-like device for kids. For Charlotte Cripps, it sparked anguish and much-needed conversations between her and her daughters – but also worry that the film lays the blame for tech addiction at kids rather than their parents
  
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• ‘I don’t think SkinnyTok is anything new. But I believe what’s changed is this kind of content is now far more accessible’

  29-07-2026 08:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  An eating disorder charity is urging parents to be more aware of the body image and diet content their children may be exposed to online
  
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• ‘Somebody could be killed’: Resident’s plea for speedy remedial work after parapets of two houses crash to ground

  29-07-2026 08:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Belfast man’s narrow escape from falling masonry as hot weather blamed for causing concrete to crumble
  
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• ‘It’s a story of working-class unity’: General Strike centenary play brings NI audiences together

  29-07-2026 07:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Historic Cramlington tale takes centre stage in acclaimed theatre performances
  
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• NI’s voter canvass ‘no longer fit for purpose’, says Chief Electoral Officer

  29-07-2026 07:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Dr Marshall has recommended automated voter registration be considered
  
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• ‘I think it deserves another chapter in its story’: Appeal for former Co Down cinema to be ‘brought back to life’ after going on sale for £120k

  29-07-2026 07:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Claims Vogue Cinema in Kilkeel has been ‘neglected’ by council owners as last remaining Art Deco cinema in NI
  
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• Trainee barrister loses legal challenge to expulsion from Queen’s University

  29-07-2026 07:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Judge says Dominic Gallagher was ‘repeatedly abusive’ towards fellow students and punishment appropriate
  
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• Seven in 10 voters don’t believe review commissioned by DUP into Jeffrey Donaldson will establish the full truth

  29-07-2026 07:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Voters asked to express views on confidence in review to get to truth, not confidence in external group carrying out review, so responses do not reflect voters’ views on INEQE’s role
  
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• Three PSNI officers charged with domestic violence offences resigned while being investigated

  29-07-2026 07:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Plans in the works to close controversial loophole
  
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• UDA man blamed for death of bonfire builder returns from exile

  28-07-2026 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Fury as terror gang member blamed for John Steele death welcomed home
  
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• Tears, triumph and tiny nations: The Commonwealth ‘Friendly’ Games live up to the name

  28-07-2026 21:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Niamh Costello has been following all the action in Glasgow
  
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• The alleged New IRA bomb plot, the law student and the museum worker 

  28-07-2026 20:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  A “significant” bomb built for “catastrophic” damage, and a suspected plot to bring violence to the north-west of Northern Ireland. The foiling of an alleged New IRA plot to detonate a bomb was a stark reminder of the dissident republican activity that quietly continues on both sides of the border. At the heart of the case are two suspects: Simon O’Donovan (44), an employee at the National Museum in Collins Barracks, and Isobella Perrie Sullivan (25), a la
  
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• ‘It’s a huge deal’: Co Down schoolgirl set for stardom after being signed by top London talent agency

  28-07-2026 20:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Mum’s joy as child actor snapped up by agency with Paul Mescal on books after starring in two films which premiered at Galway festival
  
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• Domestic abuse survivor living in fear of son who learned cruel behaviour from his father: ‘I love him, but can’t live like this’

  28-07-2026 19:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Belfast woman trapped in new nightmare after escaping toxic marriage
  
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• Council and Stormont ‘passing the buck’ over car dumped in River Lagan more than 40 years ago

  28-07-2026 18:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Green Party hits out as responsibility for removing vehicle wreck from river disputed
  
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• NI country music star opens Nashville-style music pub: ‘It looks awesome, an incredible transformation’

  28-07-2026 17:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Co Tyrone native Cliona Hagan is launching her latest venture in Athlone
  
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• Exploring Tuscany: Where to go and what to see 

  28-07-2026 16:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Amazing experiences and iconic landmarks are all on the agenda. 
  
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• We still can’t report most of what happened in this court case, but can tell you the following…

  28-07-2026 16:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Inside an injunction hearing taken by a criminal using legal aid
  
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