Belfast news

• West Ham see off Sheffield United without a striker

  15-02-2021 21:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  West Ham made light of not having a recognised striker as they swatted aside Sheffield United at the London Stadium.
  
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• ‘If a farmer had done that, he’d probably be in jail’: Farmers protest outside Stormont over cattle cull

  10-08-2026 15:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs is accused of ‘double standards’ over June incident
  
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• More than 1.6 million people visited Belfast during Fleadh

  10-08-2026 15:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Footfall figures reveal city experienced ‘a week like no other’ as it hosted world’s biggest celebration of Irish culture and music
  
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• ‘Totally unacceptable’: Féile Derry condemns ‘vile’ misogynistic and sectarian abuse targeting Martina Anderson

  10-08-2026 14:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Féile Derry says hundreds of hateful comments have targeted the former Sinn Féin politician since the launch of her memoir
  
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• Pensioner bomb-maker ‘Mooch’ Blair feared back in deadly business after New IRA device seized

  10-08-2026 14:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Irish Defence Forces probe bomb for fingerprints of notorious Omagh atrocity suspect
  
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• Friendship celebrated at North West Cancer Centre as charity highlights support for patients

  10-08-2026 14:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  The centre has been open for almost a decade having welcomed its first patients in November 2016
  
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• Co Down radio station rebrands after nine years: ‘This is for the community, by the community’

  10-08-2026 14:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  The station is now working closely with the local Chamber of Commerce to promote local businesses
  
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• ‘Totally unacceptable’: Féile condemns ‘vile’ misogynistic and sectarian abuse targeting Martina Anderson

  10-08-2026 13:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Féile Derry says hundreds of hateful comments have targeted the former Sinn Féin politician since the launch of her memoir
  
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• Daniel Kinahan’s one-way ticket home was sealed the minute the US put a huge bounty on his head

  10-08-2026 13:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  UAE elites he once cosied up to will never allow his return
  
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• ‘The DUP and Alliance have overseen managed decline’: Green Party confirm Brian Smyth as Assembly candidate for East Belfast

  10-08-2026 12:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  It’s the second candidate announcement that the party have confirmed ahead of next year’s elections
  
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• Daniel Kinahan cut a dejected figure in court, alone and unrepresented, after a decade away from Ireland

  10-08-2026 11:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Alleged crime boss addressed judges politely during brief hearing
  
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• PSNI officer struck by car that narrowly avoided pedestrians in west Belfast

  10-08-2026 10:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  A 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences, including dangerous driving and failing to stop for police
  
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• ‘It blew up overnight... I realised it was bigger than me’: How Derry woman turned loneliness into a growing community movement

  10-08-2026 10:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Finding herself isolated in her hometown after spending years abroad, Cassie Jane launched Clann & Co to bring people together
  
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• Legacy debate must be removed from ‘cauldron’ of NI politics, urges former head of Army here

  10-08-2026 09:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Sitting down with the Belfast Telegraph, the General Officer Commanding at the time Operation Banner ended explains why he has set up a group to lobby for changes government’s Troubles Bill
  
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• ‘It blew up overnight. That was when I realised it was bigger than me’: How Derry woman turned loneliness into a growing community movement

  10-08-2026 09:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Finding herself isolated in her hometown after spending years abroad, Cassie Jane launched Clann & Co to bring people together
  
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• Working as a porter in a busy NI hospital: ‘A short chat can make for a more positive experience for patients’

  10-08-2026 09:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  In This Working Life, Altnagelvin Hospital porter Gary McCorkell chats to Louise Doyle about donating a kidney to his sister, crossing paths with his daughter at the same hospital, and the small moments that mean the most to those in his care
  
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• Historic Lough Neagh Sailing Club fears becoming homeless due to poor state of marina

  10-08-2026 07:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Local council accused of neglect by failing to maintain facility it is responsible for
  
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• Scooter owners rally in Belfast for two-wheeled parade across city: ‘To see our group riding up Stormont is massive’

  10-08-2026 07:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Ride-out has international flavour as 250 enthusiasts from as far away as US hit streets
  
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• This Working Life: ‘A short chat can make for a more positive experience for patients’

  10-08-2026 07:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Altnagelvin Hospital porter Gary McCorkell chats to Louise Doyle about donating a kidney to his sister, crossing paths with his daughter at the same hospital, and the small moments that mean the most to those in his care
  
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• ‘It’s a comfort... but nothing will ever take the pain away’: Co Down couple among first in NI to receive baby loss certificates

  10-08-2026 07:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Co Down couple whose triplets were stillborn one of first families to receive official acknowledgement of their trauma through baby loss certificates
  
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• Legacy debate must be removed from ‘cauldron’ of NI politics, urges former head of Army

  10-08-2026 07:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Sitting down with the Belfast Telegraph, the General Officer Commanding at the time Operation Banner ended explains why he has set up a group to lobby for changes government’s Troubles Bill
  
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• ‘A real step forward’: Call for permanent pedestrianised zone in Belfast city centre after Fleadh success

  10-08-2026 07:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Discussions urged after success of Fleadh
  
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• ‘We had six or seven meetings but he said no every time’: Carrick Rangers boss lifts lid on how he talked his veteran talisman out of retirement

  09-08-2026 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Carrick Rangers 1 Portadown 0
  
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• Glentoran wing star full of hope ‘pivotal’ Pat Hoban can build on goalscoring start to season and lead latest charge for glory

  09-08-2026 21:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Glentoran 2 Limavady United 0
  
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• Parts of UK to sizzle in 36C weather this week — but no heatwave in sight for NI

  09-08-2026 20:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Met Office says chances are ‘low’
  
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• Four arrests at Apprentice Boys parade as poppy wreath also damaged in hate crime

  09-08-2026 18:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Large crowds packed Londonderry for the annual parade
  
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• Four arrests after PSNI operation at Apprentice Boys of Derry parade

  09-08-2026 18:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Poppy wreath also damaged in sectarian hate crime
  
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• Ruthless Antrim blitz Laois to seal Intermediate title and return to top tier camogie

  09-08-2026 17:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Antrim 1-22 Laois 0-11
  
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• Eight teenagers and one man injured in crash on Irish motorway involving car going the wrong way

  09-08-2026 17:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Separately, a motorcyclist has died in Republic and numerous people have been hospitalised in road collisions
  
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• Belfast singer explains how his song has become a huge hit 50 years later... after being picked up by rockers loved by Jurgen Klopp

  09-08-2026 16:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Outcasts star hoping to be invited on tour with his new friends to realise dream of stadium gig
  
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