Belfast Live

February 22, 2020
North Belfast arrest after 'altercation involving knives' as motorbike allegedly 'driven into PSNI car'

North Belfast arrest after 'altercation involving knives' as motorbike allegedly 'driven into PSNI car'

October 20, 2025

Police say they had to 'deploy an incapacitant spray in order to calm the situation'

Everything we know so far about one-year pilot for late-night transport in Belfast

Everything we know so far about one-year pilot for late-night transport in Belfast

October 19, 2025

The scheme has been praised as a step forward for supporting a "safe, thriving and diverse night-time economy" in the city

The former North Belfast shop that's been transformed into a community gym

The former North Belfast shop that's been transformed into a community gym

October 18, 2025

Owner Chris said the gym takes a holistic approach towards health and fitness

West Belfast family's appeal to get treatment for young son’s rare genetic condition

West Belfast family's appeal to get treatment for young son’s rare genetic condition

October 18, 2025

His parents said he is a "bright, kind soul who deserves every chance at a fuller, more independent life."

Man found with screwdriver and knife arrested after report of 'suspicious behaviour' in Dunmurry

Man found with screwdriver and knife arrested after report of 'suspicious behaviour' in Dunmurry

October 18, 2025

Police received a report that a man was attempting to enter vehicles

Belfast prepares to say "céad mile fáilte" to Oireachtas na Samhna

Belfast prepares to say "céad mile fáilte" to Oireachtas na Samhna

October 17, 2025

The festival was last in Belfast in 1997

Noah Donohoe's mum questions timing of CCTV release five years after son's death

Noah Donohoe's mum questions timing of CCTV release five years after son's death

October 17, 2025

New CCTV footage from the night before the 14-year-old's disappearance in 2020 has been released

£130,000 refurbishment of North Belfast leisure centre completed

£130,000 refurbishment of North Belfast leisure centre completed

October 17, 2025

The gym and reception area at Ballysillan Leisure Centre have been transformed

'Incorrigible fraudster' who swindled more than £100,000 from clients jailed

'Incorrigible fraudster' who swindled more than £100,000 from clients jailed

October 17, 2025

One of Smyth’s victims who lost her family home after being defrauded, said she was pleased to see the sentence handed down, but did not believe it was long enough

Man denies manslaughter of Co Antrim pensioner

Man denies manslaughter of Co Antrim pensioner

October 17, 2025

He is charged with the unlawful killing of Anthony Miskimmon in Antrim on November 6, 2024

Murderer sentenced for botched armed robbery while on bail

Murderer sentenced for botched armed robbery while on bail

October 17, 2025

Judge Patricia Smyth imposed an extended custodial sentence for the attempted robbery consisting of 11 years in custody followed by an extended period of five years on licence

Noah Donohoe: Coroner appeal as CCTV shows teen leaving home night before he went missing

Noah Donohoe: Coroner appeal as CCTV shows teen leaving home night before he went missing

October 17, 2025

The Coroner is appealing for anyone with information on Noah's whereabouts to get in touch

Belfast 5* Fitzwilliam hotel submits plans for 11-storey extension including spa and pool

Belfast 5* Fitzwilliam hotel submits plans for 11-storey extension including spa and pool

October 17, 2025

"Intended to enhance the existing hotel facilities and to provide a better range of facilities for hotel patrons"

Soldier F trial judge will deliver his verdict next week

Soldier F trial judge will deliver his verdict next week

October 17, 2025

Following a five-week hearing at Belfast Crown Court, the non-jury trial concluded on Thursday

AD FEATURE: Why Belfast city centre's new 'grab and go' hotel is a game-changer for locals and visitors

AD FEATURE: Why Belfast city centre's new 'grab and go' hotel is a game-changer for locals and visitors

October 17, 2025

Moxy Belfast City is now open, just seconds from City Hall

Gender-neutral language in hospital leaflet breached Trust equality scheme

Gender-neutral language in hospital leaflet breached Trust equality scheme

October 16, 2025

The complainant believed the leaflet’s reference to ‘Important information for all patients with a uterus (womb) aged 11-55’ to be insulting to her as a woman

"I’m an ex doorman and I’d have let him in"- Belfast bar's dress code leaves readers divided

"I’m an ex doorman and I’d have let him in"- Belfast bar's dress code leaves readers divided

October 16, 2025

The Dirty Onion has issued a statement after an electrician was refused entry to the premises due to wearing workwear

South Belfast primary school affected by hepatitis A case

South Belfast primary school affected by hepatitis A case

October 16, 2025

A vaccination has been offered to some pupils "as a precautionary measure"

Derek Lammey faces jail for part in 'show of strength' intimidation in Pitt Park

Derek Lammey faces jail for part in 'show of strength' intimidation in Pitt Park

October 16, 2025

Judge Kerr said: "One view I have no doubt about is that no matter what I decide this is a case for an immediate custodial sentence."

Key elements of NI's Winter health plan unveiled

Key elements of NI's Winter health plan unveiled

October 16, 2025

It focuses on five key themes: prevention, the role of pharmacy and general practice, hospital care, local planning and preparations, and whole system flow improvement for the elderly and frail

Plans for former Lidl in East Belfast approved

Plans for former Lidl in East Belfast approved

October 16, 2025

Rep says builders merchant will double its workforce in new premises

New George Best art exhibition marks 20 years since NI football legend’s passing

New George Best art exhibition marks 20 years since NI football legend’s passing

October 16, 2025

The exhibition will tour Belfast, Manchester and London,

Botanic Belfast assault sees student 'bottled in leg' in 'unprovoked racist attack'

Botanic Belfast assault sees student 'bottled in leg' in 'unprovoked racist attack'

October 16, 2025

Police have issued a description of the alleged attacker