Belfast news

• Twitter explores paid Super Follows feature

  25-02-2021 20:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Twitter is exploring a feature that will allow users to charge followers for exclusive perks.
  
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• Who are the New IRA in 2026 and what are they capable of?

  31-07-2026 14:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  A seized bomb containing almost 400g of Semtex has shone a spotlight on the dissident republican group’s network, recruitment and continuing security threat
  
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• A guide to some of the biggest horse races and courses in Northern Ireland 

  31-07-2026 13:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Some of these incredible races have been in operation since the 17th century. 
  
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• Global public-speaking brand TEDx is coming to Co Down city

  31-07-2026 12:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Bangor is set to host event in October, with tickets now available
  
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• Top 100: Full list and analysis of Northern Ireland’s leading companies revealed

  31-07-2026 12:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Jonathan Cushley, who compiled the Ulster Business Top 100 Northern Ireland Companies 2026, in association with Ryan, breaks down all the key numbers from this year’s list
  
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• Legend of the Seas: Inside the world’s largest cruise ship complete with water park and 40 bars, lounges and restaurants

  31-07-2026 12:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  An opportunity to step aboard the world’s largest ship courtesy of Royal Caribbean saw one landlubber become a new fan of sea travel...
  
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• Restaurant review: Legenderry guide is backed up as a fine Sunday feast is delivered

  31-07-2026 12:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Guildhall Taphouse, 4 Custom House Street, Derry. Tel: 028 7136 4888
  
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• Life lessons: ‘Not everything that looks like an opportunity is necessarily right for you’

  31-07-2026 12:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Choreographer and artistic director Jack Philp on ambition, mindset, experiences and the importance of ‘taking your time’
  
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• More than 171,600 hospital days in NI lost to delayed discharge last year

  31-07-2026 12:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Delays due to a lack of care placements for patients accounted for 43pc of total
  
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• Legend of the Seas: Inside the world’s largest cruise ship complete with water park, eight neighbourhoods and 40 bars

  31-07-2026 11:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  An opportunity to step aboard the world’s largest ship courtesy of Royal Caribbean saw one landlubber become a new fan of sea travel...
  
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• ‘Everyone thought I was insane’: The NI man who bought an 180-year-old office building mid-COVID

  31-07-2026 11:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Neil McKibbin is the driving force behind some of Belfast’s most iconic office spaces. The serial entrepeneur has spent decades spotting opportunities where others see risk – buying and renovating Victoria house in the aftermath of brexit, and buying Custom House in the middle of the pandemic.  He joins Cathy to talk about why he decided to buy an 180-year-old building in the middle of covid, if we really still need offices, and why he has always believed in Northern Ireland&rsq
  
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• ‘It was very surreal’: Dave Elliott on his hostage-esque arrival to set of star-studded new Prime series Ride or Die

  31-07-2026 11:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Ahead of his new comedy show Obsessed hitting the road, the comic/podcaster/actor recalls joining an A-list cast in Prague, reveals his dream podcast guests and explains why he doesn’t consider stand-up a form of therapy
  
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• Carry on cruising: Legend of the Seas is decked to perfection

  31-07-2026 11:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  An opportunity to step aboard the world’s largest ship courtesy of Royal Caribbean saw one landlubber become a new fan of sea travel...
  
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• Award-winning Co Down goldsmith hosting Claddagh ring workshops during Fleadh: ‘You don’t need to be an artist’

  31-07-2026 10:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Ruth McEwan-Lyon will also be hosting a 1776 ring-making workshops as part of the America 250 celebrations later this summer
  
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• Co Antrim girls’ football club slam ‘unsuitable facilities’ after ‘players were expected to change in room with CCTV cameras’

  31-07-2026 10:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Ballymoney United Ladies FC issue statement, after handling of fixture ‘raises serious welfare and safeguarding concerns’
  
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• ‘High Society is exactly what we need right now’: Stage stars on new play set for Grand Opera House run

  31-07-2026 08:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Helen George and Freddie Fox discuss Cole Porter’s classic musical, which has recently enjoyed an acclaimed season on the West End
  
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• ‘We’re much more like a family, there’s a much tighter bond within us’: Actors discuss why fourth series of Van der Valk may be their favourite

  31-07-2026 07:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Marc Warren and Maimie McCoy discuss why the fourth series of Van der Valk may be their favourite
  
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• Dad hails community’s support ahead of cycling fundraiser for Belfast girl with cerebral palsy

  31-07-2026 07:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Ciarla Herron (4) with cerebral palsy undergoing specialist physio in London
  
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• Cricket Ireland defends hosting series of matches against Afghanistan as concerns raised over women’s rights under Taliban regime

  31-07-2026 07:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Concerns raised about women’s rights under country’s Taliban regime
  
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• Award-winning Co Down goldsmith hosting Claddagh ring workshops during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann: ‘You don’t need to be an artist to do something like this’

  31-07-2026 07:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Ruth McEwan-Lyon will also be hosting a 1776 ring-making workshops as part of the America 250 celebrations later this summer
  
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• Co Antrim ladies’ football club slam ‘unsuitable facilities’ after ‘players were expected to change in room with CCTV cameras’

  31-07-2026 07:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Ballymoney United Ladies FC issue statement, after handling of fixture ‘raises serious welfare and safeguarding concerns’
  
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• North Belfast politicians object to plans to turn derelict pub into HMOs

  31-07-2026 07:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Developer’s agent says 14-unit proposal ‘broadens the range of housing available within the local area’
  
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• US judge rejects motion to drop murder charges in crash that killed NI-born student and three others

  31-07-2026 07:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Bohm (24) will stand trial over the horror Pacific Coast Highway incident
  
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• Coleraine bow out of Europe as HJK Helsinki comfortably close out Conference League qualifying tie at Inver Park

  30-07-2026 22:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Coleraine 0 HJK Helsinki 3 - HJK win 8-0 on aggregate
  
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• Defensive disaster costs Derry City as European campaign comes to a disappointing ending with defeat to Rijeka

  30-07-2026 21:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Derry City 0 HNK Rijeka 1 - Rijeka win 2-0 on aggregate
  
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• ‘It’ll be a date no one’s going to forget’: The 2 Johnnies ‘buzzing’ for Belfast return ahead of Falls Park show

  30-07-2026 21:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  The comedy duo known for their podcast promise the gig will be like ‘a big party’
  
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• ‘Removing the pound signs makes customers relax’: How restaurants use menu psychology to get you to spend more

  30-07-2026 21:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Restaurants are hiring ‘menu engineering’ consultants to help them sell more high-margin dishes
  
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• The Divorce Diaries: ‘Our relationship was based on good sex and the fact we shared two children – nothing else’

  30-07-2026 20:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  In our Divorce Diaries series, we speak to people in Ireland about their experience of marriage and divorce. This week, a woman in her early 50s with two adult children tells her story of separation
  
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• Johnny Smyth’s mum blasts claims she hacked phones to destroy John George murder evidence

  30-07-2026 20:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  PSNI letter alleges hacker plot to wipe evidence of the murder Belfast man in Spain
  
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• ‘You carved a path for all in your wake’: Foy Vance leads NI tributes to Glen Hansard

  30-07-2026 18:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Oscar-winning Dublin musician was killed in a crash on Wednesday
  
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