Belfast Live

February 22, 2020
'Deeply missed and never forgotten': Belfast care home's emotional tribute to pregnant nurse after crash death

'Deeply missed and never forgotten': Belfast care home's emotional tribute to pregnant nurse after crash death

January 19, 2026

"She was one of the kindest, most caring people, with a wonderful sense of humour and a heart full of compassion for her residents and colleagues."

Long-awaited inquest into death of Belfast schoolboy Noah Donohoe due to start

Long-awaited inquest into death of Belfast schoolboy Noah Donohoe due to start

January 19, 2026

The selection of a jury is expected to take place at Belfast Coroner's Court

Belfast mum's 'life spiralled out of control' after daughter's death

Belfast mum's 'life spiralled out of control' after daughter's death

January 18, 2026

She praises a local charity for giving her support after the devastating loss

Everything you need to know ahead of Noah Donohoe inquest

Everything you need to know ahead of Noah Donohoe inquest

January 18, 2026

The inquest into the death of South Belfast teenager Noah Donohoe is set to start on Monday which aims to establish the full circumstances on how he died

Masked men armed with hammer attack occupant during Co Armagh burglary

Masked men armed with hammer attack occupant during Co Armagh burglary

January 18, 2026

The suspects have been described as wearing balaclavas and dark clothing

DUP representatives welcome inspirational nine-year-old boy to Parliament Buildings

DUP representatives welcome inspirational nine-year-old boy to Parliament Buildings

January 18, 2026

Zak, from Co Down was diagnosed with stage four Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and is now raising money for cancer support charities

Air rifle and machete seized after Holyland car stop

Air rifle and machete seized after Holyland car stop

January 17, 2026

Two men aged 27 and 21 remain in police custody

Saintfield Road reopens after collision and car fire

Saintfield Road reopens after collision and car fire

January 17, 2026

The emergency services were in attendance at the scene in South Belfast

Man accused of assisting unlawful immigration refused request to return home to Moldova

Man accused of assisting unlawful immigration refused request to return home to Moldova

January 17, 2026

Saying his family all lived in Moldova and that one of his children has a serious health condition, the solicitor said as Bilea was currently living here and is "not permitted to work" there was "no income coming to the family whatsoever"

Trial of man facing terrorism charges put back due to his ill-health

Trial of man facing terrorism charges put back due to his ill-health

January 17, 2026

The judge added that he would review the case on Friday, February 27

Belfast Maritime festival to be rescheduled next year due to weather changes

Belfast Maritime festival to be rescheduled next year due to weather changes

January 16, 2026

Last year's festival saw a washout on the Sunday

€200,000 to go to two people for EU climate project in Belfast

€200,000 to go to two people for EU climate project in Belfast

January 16, 2026

One role will be in Belfast Council, another in Climate NI

DUP calls Sinn Féin "petty" for questioning Ulster Scots funding for America250

DUP calls Sinn Féin "petty" for questioning Ulster Scots funding for America250

January 16, 2026

Sinn Féin says Ulster Scots Agency has to prove "lingusitic element" for America250

Police chase Belfast driver carrying 'full pint of beer in his hand'

Police chase Belfast driver carrying 'full pint of beer in his hand'

January 16, 2026

"He will spend the night in custody and be charged to court when he has sobered up."

'Coolest' UK postcodes to move to in 2026 – one area of Belfast makes the list

'Coolest' UK postcodes to move to in 2026 – one area of Belfast makes the list

January 16, 2026

The list of the "coolest postcodes" to live in has officially been revealed – factoring in dining, community spirit and access to the beautiful countryside – and one area of Belfast is on it.

Details of Belfast's St Patrick's Day festivities 2026 revealed

Details of Belfast's St Patrick's Day festivities 2026 revealed

January 15, 2026

Artists and venues have been confirmed

"There is no place to hide" says detective in fight to tackle online child abuse

"There is no place to hide" says detective in fight to tackle online child abuse

January 15, 2026

Detective Chief Inspector Claire McDonald said the evolution of technology has led to “an increase in the number of people viewing and sharing indecent images of children, and seeking to use the internet to engage with children for sexual purposes”

Council plan to convert Bangor Castle to hotel continues, despite TUV objector's petition

Council plan to convert Bangor Castle to hotel continues, despite TUV objector's petition

January 15, 2026

The objector’s petition states: “Bangor Castle belongs to the people..."

Forensic teams conduct searches as community “deeply shocked” by murder probe

Forensic teams conduct searches as community “deeply shocked” by murder probe

January 15, 2026

On Thursday police were also searching an apartment building in relation to the incident

Judge refuses bail "without hesitation" for man facing stalking charge

Judge refuses bail "without hesitation" for man facing stalking charge

January 15, 2026

Pointing out there have several previous breaches of bail, the prosecutor said it was the police's view that McCartney has "shown himself to be unable to keep away" from the female complainant

Man charged in connection with cross-border terror plot appears in court

Man charged in connection with cross-border terror plot appears in court

January 15, 2026

The charges relate to an alleged plot by a group styling itself as the Irish Defence Army (IDA) to attack the mosque and also target accommodation facilities used to house migrants

Robbie Butler says he will not stand to be next Ulster Unionist leader

Robbie Butler says he will not stand to be next Ulster Unionist leader

January 15, 2026

He also said he would now engage “to better understand the direction and focus of any new leadership team”

West Belfast security alert ends with controlled explosion

West Belfast security alert ends with controlled explosion

January 15, 2026

A suspected viable device had been left in the Divis Road area