Belfast Live

February 21, 2020
Man pleads not guilty to murder of dad-of-eight stabbed more than 40 times

Man pleads not guilty to murder of dad-of-eight stabbed more than 40 times

June 05, 2026

In May, the Court of Appeal quashed the murder conviction, stating it held there was a "catalogue of procedural errors'' in the case that rendered the conviction unsafe and ordered a retrial

Man in hospital with serious injuries after 'assault' in Co Down

Man in hospital with serious injuries after 'assault' in Co Down

June 05, 2026

A 31-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and criminal damage and remains in custody

Police respond to report of men 'attacking each other with weapons'

Police respond to report of men 'attacking each other with weapons'

June 05, 2026

The Police Ombudsman’s Office has been informed of the incident

Sarah Montgomery: Man pleads guilty to murder of pregnant woman in her Donaghadee home

Sarah Montgomery: Man pleads guilty to murder of pregnant woman in her Donaghadee home

June 05, 2026

Zak Hughes also admitted a charge of causing the destruction of her unborn child

Why Boots is much more than just a pharmacy after 60 years in Northern Ireland

Why Boots is much more than just a pharmacy after 60 years in Northern Ireland

June 05, 2026

The beauty retailer and pharmacy plans new airport stores here as it marks its milestone anniversary

Sinn Féin says "many parts and cultures of the city" will be excluded from Belfast Stories project

Sinn Féin says "many parts and cultures of the city" will be excluded from Belfast Stories project

June 05, 2026

Councillor says "the ones that are going to be included, are the ones that scored the highest"

Republican charged with attempted murder of John Caldwell to be released from custody

Republican charged with attempted murder of John Caldwell to be released from custody

June 05, 2026

Mr Justice Huddleston stated: “The tipping point in this case has been reached.”

Retired PSNI officer says phone photo gave ‘absolutely nothing’ in Noah search

Retired PSNI officer says phone photo gave ‘absolutely nothing’ in Noah search

June 04, 2026

His naked body was found in an underground water tunnel on June 27, six days after he left home

Police seize crystal meth, guns and ammunition in Belfast operation

Police seize crystal meth, guns and ammunition in Belfast operation

June 04, 2026

"We want to make our communities a hostile environment for those involved in the drugs trade and the message from this operation is clear: there is no safe place for you in North Belfast"

Families ‘stockpiling food in homes amid fear of race hate incidents’

Families ‘stockpiling food in homes amid fear of race hate incidents’

June 04, 2026

Jon Boutcher backed a call by Henry Nowak’s parents that his death in Southampton should not be “used to create division”

Man recalls moment his wife revealed alleged sexual abuse by Jeffrey Donaldson

Man recalls moment his wife revealed alleged sexual abuse by Jeffrey Donaldson

June 04, 2026

The witness said his partner had “gone into detail”, stating that Donaldson had inappropriately touched her “on a number of occasions” and that he kissed her and “put his tongue down her mouth”.

Pensioner left with broken arm after hit and run in West Belfast

Pensioner left with broken arm after hit and run in West Belfast

June 04, 2026

Police are appealing for information following the incident in a car park off Stewartstown Road

Case of Belfast man killed in hit and run will be "absolutely and utterly prioritised" after strike

Case of Belfast man killed in hit and run will be "absolutely and utterly prioritised" after strike

June 04, 2026

Both Mr Boyle, 42, and his beloved pet died from the injuries they sustained in the hit and run

Designated memorial spaces at all Belfast parks to be considered

Designated memorial spaces at all Belfast parks to be considered

June 04, 2026

Council will also look at eco-friendly remembrance events such as "bubble stations"

Officer hurt in Downpatrick incident "seriously unwell" as man accused of attempted murder appears in court

Officer hurt in Downpatrick incident "seriously unwell" as man accused of attempted murder appears in court

June 04, 2026

A defence lawyer for Carey said his client “strenuously denies any involvement in the matter”

Fitness coach says one thing is 'bad craic' when trying to lose weight

Fitness coach says one thing is 'bad craic' when trying to lose weight

June 04, 2026

Online coach Sean Casey says some people 'genuinely have no awareness' as he explains common mistake

Bullies used to call me big bird, now they want my weight-loss tips

Bullies used to call me big bird, now they want my weight-loss tips

June 04, 2026

Olivia Bennett was a size 20 and weighed more than 16stone at just over five feet tall

Heritage, vibrancy, connectivity: Ambitious 10-year plan for historic North Belfast area

Heritage, vibrancy, connectivity: Ambitious 10-year plan for historic North Belfast area

June 03, 2026

"It is not just a road into the city it is a living record of North Belfast’s history, resilience and civic pride."

Iconic West Belfast pub's future uncertain as it goes up for sale

Iconic West Belfast pub's future uncertain as it goes up for sale

June 03, 2026

The well-known pub was built back in 1901

DUP taunted for being in the 'pan-republican front' for agreeing with Sinn Féin on street sign surveys

DUP taunted for being in the 'pan-republican front' for agreeing with Sinn Féin on street sign surveys

June 03, 2026

Sinn Féin and the DUP agree on using the electoral register for street sign surveys

Man ranted about foreign nationals while “blind drunk” on a busy Belfast street

Man ranted about foreign nationals while “blind drunk” on a busy Belfast street

June 03, 2026

Smelling strongly of alcohol, McDowell then began screaming and swearing in the street

Keir Starmer apologises to families of five people killed by soldiers in 1972

Keir Starmer apologises to families of five people killed by soldiers in 1972

June 03, 2026

The Prime Minister has now written to the families individually to personally apologise for what happened and the grief and suffering they have endured

Sinn Féin and DUP accused of funding "carve-up" including £100K for Irish signs

Sinn Féin and DUP accused of funding "carve-up" including £100K for Irish signs

June 03, 2026

Councillor says at Belfast City Hall "We are not even entirely sure how the decision has been made, or what it is.”

Carlingford Lough: Man’s body recovered in search after boat sinks

Carlingford Lough: Man’s body recovered in search after boat sinks

June 03, 2026

On Wednesday the PSNI confirmed the body of a man had been located

Judge's words as Stephen McCullagh sentenced for "cold-blooded and calculated" murder

Judge's words as Stephen McCullagh sentenced for "cold-blooded and calculated" murder

June 03, 2026

Mr Justice Kinney spoke of the "unnecessary and pointless degradation" of Natalie's body after her death which he said was "part of her punishment and humiliation"