Belfast news

• Phoenix magazine to cease publication after 43 years

  16-06-2026 11:02 via bbc.com
  
  The political magazine was sometimes seen as Ireland's answer to Private Eye.
  
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• Graham Norton wins US court order forcing Meta to reveal operator of ‘deeply upsetting’ Facebook account

  18-06-2026 15:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Irish broadcaster says account uses AI-generated images and he will sue operator of the page
  
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• Muckamore Inquiry: Patients’ lives ‘made miserable by systemic bullying’, report finds

  18-06-2026 14:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  The Inquiry found the Trust’s attitude gave rise to ‘serious concern’
  
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• Muckamore Inquiry: Patient’s lives ‘made miserable by systemic bullying’, report finds

  18-06-2026 13:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  The Inquiry found the Trust’s attitude gave rise to ‘serious concern’
  
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• Noah Donohoe: ‘Questions over teen’s death may never be answered’, final witness tells inquest

  18-06-2026 13:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Noah Donohoe’s remains were found in a storm drain in north Belfast on June 27, 2020. The 14-year-old had gone missing six days earlier.  A post-mortem examination found that the likely cause of death was drowning. The inquest into his death, which is being heard before a jury, is in its 20th week.  The jury has now heard from Detective Chief Inspector Tom Phillips. He was the senior investigating officer tasked with finding Noah and is the inquest’s final witness.  He
  
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• Boxer jailed for assaulting stag party ‘who sang The Sash’ in Donegal hotel

  18-06-2026 12:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  CCTV footage showed David Kelly flailing blows on a number of the men, knocking some to the ground with just one punch
  
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• Queen's University’s status on world academic stage rising as it breaks into top rankings

  18-06-2026 12:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Belfast institution moves up in 2027 QS World University Rankings
  
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• Patrick Kielty linked to ‘Up for the Match’ as production company he set up lands lucrative RTÉ contract

  18-06-2026 08:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Second round of tendering process after The 2 Johnnies forced to make late withdrawal
  
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• ‘Every experience was either a blessing or a lesson. It’s easier to trust the process when you have evidence that it works’

  18-06-2026 08:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Theatre performer Vivian Panka shares the life lessons she’s learned
  
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• Co Down creatives unite for open mic night: ‘I think there is a place in everybody’s world for poetry’

  18-06-2026 08:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Community comes together to support local charities and creatives
  
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• Belfast charity hero won’t let cancer stop her: ‘I’m a tough old bird and I’m not going anywhere yet’

  18-06-2026 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Marian Nicholas was recently honoured with a British Empire Medal for lifetime of fundraising and advocacy for Mencap
  
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• Education chief rejects claim Belfast school is ‘a no-go area for migrants’

  18-06-2026 07:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  EA chief executive sets record straight over allegation against Belfast Model School for Girls
  
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• Loose Women star Kéllé Bryan: ‘I haven’t always had boundaries’

  18-06-2026 07:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease changed the actress and broadcaster’s whole perspective on her health and wellbeing
  
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• ‘I think there is a place in everybody’s world for poetry’

  18-06-2026 07:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Co Down community comes together for open mic night to support local charities and creatives
  
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• ‘I’d never make a film to tell people what to think’: NI indie film highlights issues of internet addiction and environmental crisis in Lough Neagh

  18-06-2026 07:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  ‘A Little Learning is a Dangerous Thing’ is due to be screened at festivals later this year
  
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• Belfast charity hero won’t let cancer stop her after BEM: ‘I’m a tough old bird and I’m not going anywhere yet’

  18-06-2026 07:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Marian Nicholas honoured for lifetime of fundraising and advocacy for Mencap
  
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• U105 audience ‘shortchanged’ by presenters’ exit, claims station founder

  18-06-2026 07:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  John Rosborough believes listeners could switch off if they don’t connect to new set-up, following departure of six personalities
  
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• Empey backs use of veto to block ‘bonkers’ change to age of criminal responsibility

  18-06-2026 07:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Unionist veteran sceptical about petition of concern in past defends its implementation at Stormont this week
  
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• Last week was the worst of times but we also showed heroism and goodness... let’s build on that

  18-06-2026 07:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  We still have a long way to go, writes Alf McCreary, but there’s so much good about Northern Ireland
  
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• ‘It’s hardly a laughing matter’: residents up in arms over stunt making light of ‘asbestos bonfire’

  18-06-2026 07:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Organisers of Village pyre produce badges showing figure in full hazmat suit
  
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• Education chief rejects claim Belfast Model School for Girls is ‘a no-go area for migrants’

  18-06-2026 07:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  EA chief executive sets record straight over allegation against Belfast Model School for Girls
  
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• American tourist avoids jail over hotel crash that killed fellow holidaymaker

  18-06-2026 07:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Mum-of-two Allison Eichner died after being struck by vehicle in June last year
  
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• Northern Ireland is the most connected region in the UK. Here is what that actually means. 

  18-06-2026 07:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Daily connection frustrations are becoming a thing of the past.
  
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• Race hate messages scrawled on walls near primary school in North Down

  18-06-2026 06:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Banner also appears in town with unpixelated image of the knife attack which prompted outbreaks of unrest
  
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• ‘I can understand why the public are so interested’: First look at world’s only Lidl pub The Middle Ale in Co Down

  17-06-2026 22:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Belfast Telegraph takes a peek inside unique hostelry The Middle Ale
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo fails to fire as Portugal are held to draw by DR Congo

  17-06-2026 21:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Portugal 1 DR Congo 1
  
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• New care facility developments ‘vital’ for Belfast’s ageing population, say planners after knife-edge votes

  17-06-2026 21:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Sinn Fein pushes through plans to convert Stormont Hotel site into huge care home
  
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• Armagh man with 129 convictions faces lengthy prison sentence over armed bank robbery

  17-06-2026 21:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Stephen Maughan entered the Bank of Ireland, with three others, armed with a gun and nail bars
  
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• Council approves plans for four care home/assisted living developments including at site of Stormont Hotel

  17-06-2026 20:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Proposals ‘vital to address needs of city’s ageing population’
  
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• Ireland earn battling point as Spain prevail in shootout to claim penultimate Pro League clash

  17-06-2026 20:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Ireland 1 Spain 1 - Spain win in shootout
  
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