Belfast news

• Row as Army and RAF recruit at NI jobs fair

  08-09-2026 16:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Anti-war campaigners and councillors question why Army and RAF recruiters attended event, but DUP MLA slams ‘oppressive’ criticism
  
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• ‘After the devastating news our daughter had leukaemia, it was fantastic to be with others going through the same thing’

  09-09-2026 12:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  A Lisburn family detail the importance of Daisy Lodge, a purpose-built therapeutic centre run by the Cancer Fund for Children
  
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• Director-general says GAA ‘just not ready’ for integration timeline, as Sport Minister set for talks after McAleese departure

  09-09-2026 12:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  GAA director-general Tom Ryan speaks in the wake of former president of Ireland Dr Mary McAleese’s resignation as chairperson of the Gaelic Games Integration Steering Group
  
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• Colin Davidson’s former agent raises eyebrows in the Irish art market with sale of two portraits

  09-09-2026 12:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Recent dispute between Belfast artist and leading art dealer was settled out of court
  
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• Galway and Jim Gavin are made for each other — whether he is interested is another matter

  09-09-2026 11:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  His pedigree as a multiple winner could be just what Tribesmen need now
  
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• Ulster and Ireland star: ‘Hopefully we can inspire girls and young lads, and we can be their heroes’

  09-09-2026 11:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Fiona Tuite-O’Sullivan on making Ulster her home after a rocky start, taking pride in intropro victory and the inspiration of Katie Taylor
  
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• ‘This has power to change lives’: SDLP bid to tackle regional inequality moves step closer to becoming law

  09-09-2026 10:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Bill imposing duty on Stormont to address imbalance passes second stage in Assembly
  
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• ‘Hearing that puts my mind at ease’ — Tom McKibbin channels Jon Rahm’s belief into brutal Irish Open test

  09-09-2026 10:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Newtownabbey man blocking out LIV Golf noise to chase home win at Doonbeg
  
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• ‘It’s fantastic to be with others going through the same thing, and knowing all the support we need is on hand’

  09-09-2026 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  A Lisburn family detail the importance of Daisy Lodge, a purpose-built therapeutic centre run by the Cancer Fund for Children
  
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• Engineering milestone in £88m Narrow Water Bridge project as 65m structures now extend into Newry River

  09-09-2026 08:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Work marks a significant achievement on the bridge connecting counties Down and Louth
  
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• ‘You must’ve asked for it’: Newry woman on victim blaming and surviving after she was sexually assaulted at a house party

  09-09-2026 08:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  A recent autism diagnosis has reshaped how Anna Kahill understands her trauma. Now, a year after her book ‘Not The Perfect Victim’ was published, she speaks about complex survivor stories and the justice system that ‘let her down’
  
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• French Holocaust denier is latest fascist extremist invited to Northern Ireland by far-right Christian fanatic

  09-09-2026 08:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Far-right fanatic pushes ‘white Ireland’ dream in County Down
  
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• Is your child in the exam years? Here’s how to prepare

  09-09-2026 08:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Things have changed since you were at school. Here are practical, positive ways to support and motivate your teenager
  
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• ‘I’ll be holding a mic, not a walkie-talkie’: Former Culture Night director returning to event as performer

  09-09-2026 07:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Kerry Rooney will join cast to belt out songs from his musical, Pride and Prejudice and 80s Hits!
  
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• Engineering milestone in £88m Narrow Water Bridge project as 65m structures now extend into River Newry

  09-09-2026 07:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Work marks a significant achievement on the bridge connecting counties Down and Louth
  
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• RTÉ silent on future of Dancing With The Stars sponsor Bellamianta after beauty boss hotel rant caught on camera

  09-09-2026 07:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  NI cosmetics company owned by Linda Stinson has been supplying show for the past nine years
  
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• Police failed another victim of killer Jonathan Creswell, probe finds after indecent exposure claim

  09-09-2026 07:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Ombudsman criticises how PSNI dealt with Katie Simpson’s killer after woman reported him for sex offence
  
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• Suspected fraud in councils soars by almost £1m in a year

  09-09-2026 07:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Watchdog’s annual report also finds local authorities are sitting on half a billion pounds of cash reserves
  
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• NI councils urged to address sickness levels higher than those of the civil service

  09-09-2026 07:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Average of 17 days a year per worker lost to absence across 11 local authorities here
  
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• Kew Files: Who was the senior DUP member who supported violence just weeks before the Good Friday Agreement?

  09-09-2026 02:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  A senior DUP member set out their explicit support for violence - just weeks before the Good Friday Agreement.  Files released in the National Archives in Kew have revealed the details of a politician’s comments to a government official - the individual wasn’t named but there were clues to their identity. It’s also been revealed that First Minister David Trimble was being paid thousands of pounds more than the deputy first Minister, Seamus Mallon, a year after the agr
  
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• Dylan Sloan’s screamer the difference as champions Larne defeat brave Bangor

  08-09-2026 22:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Larne 1 Bangor 0
  
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• Arrival of US president Donald Trump at Doonbeg could halt Irish Open, admits Tour official

  08-09-2026 21:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Organisers ready to mitigate effects of possible protests but insists it respects ‘everyone’s right’ to do so
  
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• The horse trainer, the yard for sale and the 77 stables that had no planning permission

  08-09-2026 21:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Veteran of sport Jim Bolger will be required to pay €72,000 development contribution to Kilkenny County Council as part of conditions
  
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• ‘I was only giving a bit back by going to see young fan,’ says Ian Harte as he remembers his trip to see Omagh bomb victim

  08-09-2026 20:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Former Leeds United and Republic of Ireland player on visiting supporter, the highs and lows of his time at Elland Road and why he’ll never watch the Saipan movie
  
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• Restaurant review: Tasty, no-fuss food at reasonable prices in converted Co Antrim warehouse

  08-09-2026 19:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  On top of the food, Nico’s has pool and darts for a fun night out
  
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• Children with a parent on benefits no longer eligible for priority pre-school place

  08-09-2026 19:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Education Minister Paul Givan said the move would "level the playing field" for pre-school admissions.
  
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• Minister hits out at west Belfast festival: ‘It would be better if we had a little bit more Fleadh and a lot less Féile next year’

  08-09-2026 18:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Debates on regional balance and dilapidation also on agenda
  
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• Minister hits out at west Belfast festival: ‘I think it would be better if we had a little bit more Fleadh and a lot less Féile next year’

  08-09-2026 18:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Debates on regional balance and dilapidation also on agenda
  
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• Education Authority hits back at ‘dangerous misinformation’ about halal meat in NI school meals

  08-09-2026 18:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Schools body says ‘inaccurate claims have been circulating online’
  
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• Belfast actress describes ‘frustration’ as she joins NI creatives issuing letter of no confidence in Gordon Lyons over arts funding

  08-09-2026 18:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  The protestors assembled because they feel the minister is failing to invest in the arts
  
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