Belfast news

• 'Significant milestone' as PSNI submit file to PPS on Greenvale Hotel tragedy

  20-05-2020 20:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have said they have reached a "significant milestone" in their investigation into the tragic deaths of three teenagers at the Greenvale Hotel in Cookstown last year, after they submitted a file on the case to the Public Prosecution Service.
  
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• Dropping GCSE and A-level German ‘sending wrong message to students’

  19-08-2026 15:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  QUB academic fears for future of language learning, with economics and engineering also set to disappear from exams schedule
  
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• Custody descends into chaos as drunk defendant spat at officers and tried to kiss female cop

  19-08-2026 14:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Accused convicted in his absence after court no-show
  
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• Judge issues arrest warrant for angry drunk who spat at and tried to kiss police officer

  19-08-2026 14:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Accused convicted in his absence after court no-show
  
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• ‘The very best of our community spirit’: Double success with prestigious award for neighbouring Co Down seaside towns

  19-08-2026 12:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Groomsport and Donaghadee competed with two other towns for the awards
  
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• Leader of M9 crash gang was on bail and banned from leaving his county

  19-08-2026 11:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Kamil Pustkowski (17) was extremely well known to gardai all over the country
  
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• ‘Bringing you into Stormont is on me’: Mike Nesbitt’s ‘bitter barb’ at UUP leader in damning resignation letter

  19-08-2026 11:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Burrows defends stance, saying party is open to reform.
  
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• Antisocial behaviour by young people in west Belfast ‘putting lives at risk’ as police come under attack

  19-08-2026 11:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Young people were also driving motorbikes illegally
  
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• Culling referees at 50 places ageism ahead of their ability to perform — it should be addressed

  19-08-2026 11:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  David Coldrick has to stand down despite being at the top of his game — Jarlath Burns has time to sort out this issue
  
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• Main player in M9 atrocity had garda alert issued and was on bail for similar incidents

  19-08-2026 11:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Kamil Pustkowski (17) was extremely well known to gardai all over the country
  
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• Jon Burrows defends stance as Mike Nesbitt hits out at UUP leader in damning resignation letter

  19-08-2026 09:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Departing minister accuses Burrows of creating ‘shockwaves’ in health system
  
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• Five dos and don’ts on how to react if your child is disappointed with their exam results

  19-08-2026 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Dr Marguerita Magennis, psychologist, educational consultant and psychology tutor at FindTutors, advises parents ahead of GCSE results day
  
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• Pageant queen Rebecca’s dedication to Air Ambulance sees her lift top American title

  19-08-2026 08:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Derry woman’s fundraising for charity that saved dad’s life recognised at US competition
  
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• Mike Nesbitt hits out at UUP leader in damning resignation letter as politicians react to shock news

  19-08-2026 08:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  He criticises Jon Burrows in damning letter amid row over Causeway services
  
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• Distrust of artificial intelligence could hold NI back, warns Ulster University professor

  19-08-2026 07:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Academic shares view ahead of public seminar in Derry aimed at giving citizens chance to question experts and voice concerns
  
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• “What has gone wrong?”: Allison Morris on Northern Ireland’s femicide problem

  19-08-2026 07:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  In the past six weeks, four women have been killed in NI, bringing this year’s total of alleged femicides up to six. At the time of recording, a further two deaths from this weekend are under investigation. Why is femicide so high in Northern Ireland, how does the PSNI deal with domestic violence here, and can anything be done? Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Allison Morris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
  
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• The last man standing falls: The closure of a popular Ballymena newsagent should send more alarm bells ringing

  19-08-2026 07:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  At the end of this month another window into the soul of the high street will be closed and a champion of the independent retail community will take his leave
  
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• More than 5,000 domestic abuse crimes against men recorded in NI over last 12 months

  19-08-2026 07:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Police launch new campaign urging victims to seek support
  
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• Ex-IRA member ‘transferred properties to friends and family’ after being sued over fatal bombing, lawsuit claims

  19-08-2026 07:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  John Downey is being pursued for €1.8m by daughter of murdered soldier
  
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• Building economic strength: Cross-border trade now more important than ever 

  19-08-2026 07:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Eighteen entrepreneurs to share a €500,000 prize fund designed to boost cross-border business collaboration. 
  
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• 'It’s Over’: The 1994 IRA ‘ceasefire'

  19-08-2026 01:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  After 25 years of what it termed ‘Armed Struggle’ and the ‘Long War’ , the Provisional IRA called a “complete cessation of military operations” on 31st August 1994. By that stage, the organisation was responsible for the deaths of 1,700 people. Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Journalists Brian Rowan and Allison Morris, Former Belfast Telegraph Editor Ed Curran and historian Fearghal Mac Bhloscaidh. This episode was originally released in August 202
  
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• Stormont shaken as Mike Nesbitt hits out at party leader after resignation as health minister

  18-08-2026 23:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  He criticises Jon Burrows in damning letter amid row over Causeway services
  
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• Stormont shaken after Mike Nesbitt resigns as health minister and hits out at party leader

  18-08-2026 23:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  He criticises Jon Burrows in damning resignation letter amid row over Causeway services
  
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• Three sisters injured in M9 crash have been through ‘incredibly frightening time’

  18-08-2026 23:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Niamh and Alma Kinsella (30s) were seriously injured in crash alongside their sister Ella Hendricken (20s)
  
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• Mike Nesbitt quits as health minister amid clash with UUP leader

  18-08-2026 22:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Party says he ‘leaves a significant legacy’
  
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• Belfast crime author blasts AI firm over book piracy ‘corruption’

  18-08-2026 21:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  The bestselling Belfast author has blasted Anthropic over ‘useless’ copyright payout.
  
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• ‘Difference between life and death’: MP’s warning over closure of hospital emergency general surgery

  18-08-2026 20:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  TUV leader writes to UUP Health Minister to keep service in Coleraine
  
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• Restaurant review: Much-loved village pub is prettier than ever… and food could match it with a few tweaks

  18-08-2026 20:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Moira staple Pretty Mary’s has had a welcome facelift... now it needs a menu to match the new surroundings
  
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• Experts warn social media live streaming has created ‘microculture celebrities’ that are ‘synonymous with joyriding’

  18-08-2026 20:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Experts warn that social media live streaming has ‘industrialised’ validation of anti-social behaviour
  
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• Watch: M9 crash teen featured in dangerous road race video

  18-08-2026 19:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  The clip shows Alex McCarthy taking part in a sulky race on a public road before he was killed
  
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