Belfast news

• Manchester Arena attack plotters still ‘at large’, inquiry told

  29-09-2020 18:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The brothers who carried out the Manchester Arena attack “did not act alone” and others who knew or suspected the bomb plot are still “at large”, a public inquiry heard.
  
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• ‘The best interviewer we ever had’: Tributes after death of broadcasting legend Gerry Kelly

  26-07-2026 18:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Former UTV star (77) died on Sunday surrounded by family
  
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• New IRA ‘told teens to riot’ during west Belfast motorcycle mayhem

  26-07-2026 18:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Dissidents as bad as hoods who took over Stewartstown Road, locals tell Sunday Life
  
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• ‘The best interviewer we have ever had’: Tributes after death of broadcasting legend Gerry Kelly

  26-07-2026 17:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Former UTV star (77) died on Sunday surrounded by family
  
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• New NI Secretary accused Belfast Pride of ‘viciously attacking’ homosexuality

  26-07-2026 10:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Sir Chris Bryant claimed charity ‘pretends’ to support gay community
  
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• ‘I take material from bogs and moors and put them on my canvases... every visit is a magical experience’: Artist on his lifelong fascination with peatlands

  26-07-2026 08:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Painter establishes new exhibition space for work: his own home
  
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• Carer from hell uploaded degrading pics and videos of vulnerable dementia patients for social media likes

  26-07-2026 08:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Ciara Corvan due to be sentenced for her crimes this week
  
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• The primary school teacher caged for vicious eight-year campaign of domestic abuse against wife

  26-07-2026 08:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  North Belfast man spat in spouse’s face, called her a lesbian, emptied bags of crisps over her head and fed dinners she had made to their dog
  
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• ‘They were out to kill me’: Accountant relives arson attack hell and says associates of death driver Martin Olali jnr to blame

  26-07-2026 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Victim of firebombing fell out with convicted crook some years ago
  
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• NI-born Great British Sewing Bee contestant dedicates first-week victory to her Pavarotti singing partner dad

  26-07-2026 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Emma Morwood created dress featuring giant bow tie in memory of late father
  
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• Millionaire UDA commander behind Craigyhill bonfire loses temper in furious online rant at Sunday Life

  26-07-2026 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Larne businessman and paramilitary boss says he’s fed up getting requests for loans
  
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• ‘I take material from bogs and moors and put them on my canvases... every visit is a magical experience’: Artist Bob Speers on his lifelong fascination with peatlands

  26-07-2026 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Painter establishes new exhibition space for work: his own home
  
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• Far-right march a failure as only 30 show up for Portrush anti-immigration rally

  26-07-2026 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Ex-glue sniffer organiser rants about ‘paedos’ and the ‘media’ to tiny crowd
  
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• ‘East Belfast’s been through a lot, but there’s so much history and beauty here too’: Anthony Toner on finding inspiration for his music on his doorstep

  26-07-2026 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Singer-songwriter performing at EastSide Arts Festival this week
  
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• Guns owner disgusted after chef who tried to steal his legally held weapons avoids prison for second time

  25-07-2026 20:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Coleraine crook’s shop till raid caught on CCTV
  
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• New NI Secretary accused Belfast Pride of ‘viciously attacking ’ homosexuality

  25-07-2026 19:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Sir Chris Bryant claimed charity ‘pretends’ to support gay community
  
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• Police involved in high speed chase with several motorcycles across two counties

  25-07-2026 19:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Appeal for witnesses after pursuit through Banbridge, Lurgan and Portadown in early hours of Saturday morning
  
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• Half-time show was bad, but Beeb’s promo was the real own goal

  25-07-2026 18:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Romesh Ranganathan guides us through the corporation’s (very highly paid) cream of the crop... but scandals and accusations of bias have tarnished public trust in broadcaster
  
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• Pictured: The ‘barrister bomber’ at centre of alleged New IRA plot to kill police officer

  25-07-2026 16:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Solicitor for law student says she was ‘manipulated’ into driving bomb from Dublin to Monaghan
  
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• Maguiresbridge community holds dawn vigil for murdered mum and her children one year after horrific family massacre

  25-07-2026 16:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Vanessa Whyte (45) and her kids James (14) and Sara (13) remembered one year on
  
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• Lidl plan to open new Derry store ‘in 2027’ after planning saga

  25-07-2026 13:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Supermarket giant confirms 2027 opening date
  
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• Police warn of city centre traffic disruption in city centre as Pride gets underway

  25-07-2026 12:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Day of events planned throughout Saturday in Belfast
  
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• Exposed: Face of ‘wicked’ farmer who secretly filmed pals having sex in Airbnb

  25-07-2026 11:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Judge brands Jack Galway’s video ‘malicious and wicked’ and says woman victim was ‘profoundly impacted’
  
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• ‘Free spirit’ Sorcha McCartan loving life on Leeside after move from Down

  25-07-2026 11:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  St Finbarr’s club couldn’t have been more welcoming for forward who is a chip off the old block
  
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• The top 50 Irish rugby players of 2026 — the final countdown from 10 to 1

  25-07-2026 11:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  In the third edition of a three-part series, Rúaidhrí O’Connor finishes ranking the best players across the four provinces
  
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• Immaculate Co Antrim five-bed with double garage converted to cinema room for sale

  25-07-2026 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Detached Templepatrick home situated in sought-after Carnbank development
  
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• Canadian version of The Traitors gives show a certain Gallic flair

  25-07-2026 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Soupçons of French and très chic roundtable fashion takes the deception and detection up a notch
  
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• ‘A reconnection with a childhood book sparked an interest in picture book art; I went on to study a master’s course...’

  25-07-2026 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Author and illustrator Colleen Larmour shares her favoured reads
  
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• Author David Fennell: ‘This is my first book where I’ve not had a character from NI who is either a secondary character or somebody pretty important’

  25-07-2026 08:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Author David Fennell’s latest novel brings murder, mischief and mayhem to the high seas
  
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• ‘Exhibitions like this allow people to engage with NI’s complex history in a way that’s personal, accessible, human’

  25-07-2026 08:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  A major public exhibition built around the oral histories of those who left the island of Ireland for Britain is coming to NI for the first time
  
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