Belfast news

• Two-year rat problem 'absolute hell' for residents

  12-01-2026 12:24 via bbc.com
  The rodents have chewed through doors, bins and car wiring, with residents in Strabane describing it as a "nightmare".
  
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• Judgement reserved in appeal against Kneecap member

  14-01-2026 17:40 via bbc.com
  The UK government is appealing the September 2025 decision to dismiss the case against Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh.
  
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• Corrie legend joins cast of Irish soap

  14-01-2026 17:32 via bbc.com
  Callard, best known for her role as Liz McDonald on Coronation Street, will play a new character called Lily.
  
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• Man seriously burnt in petrol bomb attack

  14-01-2026 15:56 via bbc.com
  A dog died in the fire at Clonmore in Armagh Road in Newry overnight.
  
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• Frampton 'proud' to represent Ireland but never wanted 'neutral flag'

  14-01-2026 14:43 via bbc.com
  The boxer shares his thoughts on a controversial proposal to change NI's Commonwealth Games flag.
  
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• Second person dies following two-car crash

  14-01-2026 14:42 via bbc.com
  A pregnant woman and her unborn baby also died after the crash outside Crumlin.
  
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• Focus on Derry student accommodation as Magee project enters 'critical phase'

  14-01-2026 14:01 via bbc.com
  The Magee taskforce says they are entering a "critical phase" in delivering the target of 10,000 students.
  
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• Former NI international claims rogue surgeon ruined his career

  14-01-2026 13:23 via bbc.com
  Former Scottish Premiership and international player Iain Jenkins was operated on by Eljamel in 1999.
  
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• Twelve high risk cases halted by barrister strike

  14-01-2026 13:05 via bbc.com
  Justice Minister Naomi Long says "significantly vulnerable" people are being affected.
  
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• First-ever UK Town of Culture competition launched

  14-01-2026 12:54 via bbc.com
  Towns of all sizes are encouraged to showcase their culture for a chance to win a £3m prize.
  
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• Campaigners call for their hospital to keep 'life saving' service

  14-01-2026 12:04 via bbc.com
  Hundreds of people gathered in Enniskillen on Tuesday to vent about services at South West Acute Hospital.
  
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• Irwin reverses North West 200 retirement

  14-01-2026 11:27 via bbc.com
  Glenn Irwin announces he will return to the North West 200 in May as he reverses his decision to retire from road racing.
  
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• NI man in cancer remission after pioneering treatment

  14-01-2026 01:12 via bbc.com
  Oscar Murphy has an aggressive form of the blood cancer and is the first to get CAR-T therapy in the UK.
  
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• School heads warned of 'painful cuts' due to budget

  14-01-2026 01:03 via bbc.com
  The warning comes in a letter to all schools from the top official at the Department of Education.
  
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• Workers recover 15,000 crabs after lorry crashes into field

  13-01-2026 21:08 via bbc.com
  Thousands of crabs bound for Portugal spilled out of containers after the crash in Redcastle, County Donegal, on Monday.
  
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• Missed bin collections 'a complete and utter shambles'

  13-01-2026 20:45 via bbc.com
  Residents say problems started when a new kerbside recycling system was introduced in December.
  
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• Ceremony to accredit Iran's Irish ambassador postponed

  13-01-2026 17:53 via bbc.com
  Thousands of people are believed to be dead following massive anti-government protests in Iran.
  
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• Trial begins of former teacher accused of indecent assault

  13-01-2026 17:41 via bbc.com
  The incidents, which William Lloyd-Lavery denies, are alleged to have taken place between 1974 and 1979.
  
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• 'Workers don't deserve this' - health staff attacked 72,000 times in five years

  13-01-2026 12:49 via bbc.com
  Around 21,000 took place in the Belfast Trust, which was more than double the number of the second highest.
  
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• Titanic Belfast Launches 2026 Recruitment Drive - Business Eye

  13-01-2026 11:40 via news.google.com
  Titanic Belfast Launches 2026 Recruitment Drive  Business Eye
  
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• Sephora To Open New Belfast Store In February - Business Eye

  13-01-2026 11:22 via news.google.com
  Sephora To Open New Belfast Store In February  Business Eye
  
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• Søstrene Grene to open new store in Northern Ireland at Belfast shopping centre - Belfast Live

  13-01-2026 11:08 via news.google.com
  Søstrene Grene to open new store in Northern Ireland at Belfast shopping centre  Belfast Live
  
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• British Youth Music Theatre set to hold NI auditions - NorthernIrelandWorld

  13-01-2026 11:08 via news.google.com
  British Youth Music Theatre set to hold NI auditions  NorthernIrelandWorld
  
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• Belfast Animation Studio Educational Voice Brings Learning to Life for UK Schools and Businesses - Love Belfast

  13-01-2026 10:35 via news.google.com
  Belfast Animation Studio Educational Voice Brings Learning to Life for UK Schools and Businesses  Love Belfast
  
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• Why Belfast Businesses Are Investing in Website Redesigns in 2026 - Love Belfast

  13-01-2026 10:27 via news.google.com
  Why Belfast Businesses Are Investing in Website Redesigns in 2026  Love Belfast
  
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• Belfast Educational Platform LearningMole Reaches 260,000 YouTube Subscribers with Free Teaching Resources for Children - Love Belfast

  13-01-2026 10:22 via news.google.com
  Belfast Educational Platform LearningMole Reaches 260,000 YouTube Subscribers with Free Teaching Resources for Children  Love Belfast
  
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• Council accused of ‘dragging their feet’ after club’s dream Irish Cup tie moved to Belfast - Belfast Telegraph

  13-01-2026 10:19 via news.google.com
  Council accused of ‘dragging their feet’ after club’s dream Irish Cup tie moved to Belfast  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• Arts group secures new venue in Belfast - Belfast Media Group

  13-01-2026 10:13 via news.google.com
  Arts group secures new venue in Belfast  Belfast Media Group
  
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• Sephora UK’s first store opening for 2026 in Belfast - Insider Media Ltd

  13-01-2026 09:01 via news.google.com
  Sephora UK’s first store opening for 2026 in Belfast  Insider Media Ltd
  
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• First Sephora store in Ireland to open in Belfast - The Journal

  13-01-2026 08:38 via news.google.com
  First Sephora store in Ireland to open in Belfast  The Journal
  
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