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Tuesday 6 June 2023 Dublin: 15°C

# Belfast

Last week
28th May 2023 - 3rd June 2023
# Belfast
Man refused bail over charges in connection with taxi ‘threat’ video
Video footage of the incident was widely shared on social media.
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# bbc ni
Ex-BBC NI presenter Donna Traynor thankful for support as discrimination case is resolved
The industrial tribunal was resolved without any admission of liability on either side in Belfast today.
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Fri 12:09 PM
# Belfast
Man arrested following 'suspicious' fire at derelict building in Belfast city centre
The fire broke out in the early hours of this morning.
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May 2023
# East Belfast GAA
Security alert at playing pitches used by East Belfast GAA condemned as 'utterly unacceptable'
‘Solidarity with East Belfast GAA and all those who use these facilities,’ tweeted Alliance leader Naomi Long.
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May 23rd 2023, 11:35 AM
# Northern Ireland
Sinn Féin storming ahead in historic Northern Ireland local election
If Sinn Féin continues its winning streak, it will be the first time a nationalist party has had the most council seats in Northern Ireland.
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May 20th 2023, 9:07 AM
# Your Say
Poll: Should parents give money to the church where their child receives sacraments?
A West Belfast priest called on parents to give money for sacraments.
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May 17th 2023, 10:37 AM
# NI Local Elections
On the election trail in Belfast: Local issues take back seat as Stormont stalemate looms large
On the canvass trail with representatives from four different parties, the lack of an executive was the overarching theme.
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May 15th 2023, 12:05 AM
# Belfast
PSNI appeal for help finding two rounds of ammunition lost during Belfast hostage situation
Searches of the immediate area were conducted without success, police said.
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May 11th 2023, 2:47 PM
# Belfast
Man (30s) charged in connection with Belfast hotel hostage incident
The man was charged with carrying an imitation firearm with intent to commit a crime.
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May 8th 2023, 7:43 PM
# Northern Ireland
Man arrested after holding hostage at Belfast hotel
The PSNI paid credit to staff and guests of the hotel who coped with the “terrifying ordeal” yesterday evening.
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May 8th 2023, 7:23 AM
# Security Alert
Man charged after car crashed into Belfast PSNI station yesterday
The incident in the early hours of Monday morning took place at Castlereagh Police station on the Alexandra Road and caused a security alert.
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May 2nd 2023, 8:19 AM
April
April 2023
# Belfast
Mick Lynch praises NI unions and warns Belfast rally against ‘ultra right’ causing division
The British union leader praised unions across Northern Ireland that had taken industrial action in recent months at a rally gathered at Belfast City Hall.
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Apr 29th 2023, 5:25 PM
# Belfast
Former GAA club treasurer given 16-year jail term for 'campaign of sexual offending'
Thomas McKenna, 62, pleaded guilty to 162 sexual abuse offences that took place between 1989 and 2018.
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Apr 21st 2023, 6:39 PM
# gfa 25
Explainer: What is the Good Friday Agreement?
The 25th anniversary of the landmark deal is being marked – here’s what’s in it.
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Apr 7th 2023, 11:10 AM
# biden visit
Rishi Sunak expected in Northern Ireland for Biden visit that will cost £7 million to police
Biden will arrive in Northern Ireland on 11 April and depart for the Republic the next day.
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Apr 6th 2023, 2:36 PM
# Incoming
A Dundalk walkabout and Ballina homecoming speech: What we know about Biden's trip next week
US President Joe Biden will travel to Ireland between 11 to 14 April next week.
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Apr 6th 2023, 1:12 PM
March
March 2023
# Troubles
Family of man tortured by British military into murder confession awarded £350,000
Liam Holden’s conviction was quashed in 2012 and he received £1 million in damages for the miscarriage of justice.
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Mar 24th 2023, 8:53 PM
# Ready to go
Michael Conlan set for world title fight against Luis Alberto Lopez in Belfast
Tickets go on sale on 31 March at 11am.
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Mar 22nd 2023, 3:29 PM
# census 2021
First Northern Ireland census to track sexual orientation finds 2.1% identify as LGB+
The latest census results focus on employment, marital status and sexual orientation.
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Mar 21st 2023, 10:36 AM
# good friday agrrement
Bill and Hillary Clinton to visit Belfast as part of packed GFA anniversary schedule
Hillary Clinton, the Chancellor of Queen’s University Belfast, will host the three-day conference.
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Mar 14th 2023, 3:58 PM
# naomi long
Alliance leader willing to test legality of Stormont’s ‘discriminatory’ voting system
It is understood Alliance has sought legal advice on whether the existing arrangements are human rights compliant.
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Mar 4th 2023, 3:18 PM
# windsor framework
Westminster to legislate to 'reassure' unionists of Northern Ireland's position in UK
Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris most unionist concerns with the new post-Brexit deal relate to the Acts of Union.
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Mar 3rd 2023, 12:23 PM
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2023
# BMCA
Multicultural centre in Belfast put up for sale as members 'too scared' to return after attacks
‘We have slowly accepted that we will never return,’ said a spokesperson for the association.
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Feb 15th 2023, 7:04 PM
# Belfast
Martin 'very anxious' that power sharing institutions are restored as quickly as possible
The Tánaiste says the meetings with the parties in Northern Ireland were ‘constructive’.
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Feb 3rd 2023, 4:57 PM
# Aidan McAnespie
Suspended sentence for ex-British soldier convicted of 1988 manslaughter of Aidan McAnespie
In November, David Jonathan Holden, 53, was convicted of the manslaughter of Aidan McAnespie in February 1988.
Aidan McAnespie, 23, was killed in Aughnacloy, Co Tyrone, moments after walking through a border security checkpoint.
In November, David Jonathan Holden, 53, was convicted of the manslaughter of Aidan McAnespie in February 1988.
Members of McAnespie’s family were in court for the sentencing hearing.
'We didn't want a pound of flesh': Aidan McAnespie's brother critical of sentence for David Holden
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Feb 2nd 2023, 3:41 PM
# Aidan McAnespie
'We didn't want a pound of flesh': Aidan McAnespie's brother critical of sentence for David Holden
David Jonathan Holden, 53, was sentenced to three years at Belfast Crown Court this afternoon.
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Feb 2nd 2023, 2:48 PM
# Margaret Gibson
Belfast woman who made plea to Tony Blair feels 'betrayed' 25 years after Good Friday Agreement
Margaret Gibney was a Belfast schoolgirl when she asked the then-prime minister to bring an end to the Troubles in Northern Ireland.
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Jan 1st 2023, 4:15 PM
Last year
2022
# Troubles
Progress at five peace wall sites in Northern Ireland
Work is ongoing to reduce or remove the walls which were built to separate communities during the Troubles.
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Dec 29th 2022, 1:59 PM
# Courts
Woman who killed her son and attempted to kill infant sentenced to life imprisonment
Detectives said the case “brought to light an underlying element of domestic abuse”.
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Dec 13th 2022, 5:20 PM
# Northern Ireland
Leo Varadkar urged to announce citizens’ assembly on Irish unity
Professor Colin Harvey also called on all armed groups to disband and to “get out of the way” of a united Ireland.
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Nov 23rd 2022, 10:41 PM
# Arlene Foster
Calls for civility after pro-IRA chant is directed at former DUP leader Arlene Foster
The footage involving Foster emerged from the Local Women Business Awards in Belfast at the weekend.
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Nov 22nd 2022, 8:12 PM
# Fly Atlantic
A new transatlantic airline will begin flying from Belfast next summer
Flights will start to go on sale from the beginning of 2024.
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Nov 22nd 2022, 11:59 AM
# Landmark
History as Republic of Ireland cap first Belfast-born player since 1946
Bristol City’s Mark Sykes came off the bench late on in the win over Malta.
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Nov 21st 2022, 7:30 AM
# Upset
Northern Ireland pull off shock win over Italy
Kenny Shiels’ side earned a memorable win in front of a sold-out Belfast crowd.
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Nov 15th 2022, 11:59 PM
# The Disappeared
Families of Disappeared brave rain for walk in memory of loved ones
Relatives gathered together under umbrellas to say prayers, led by priest Father Joe Gormley.
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Nov 2nd 2022, 3:00 PM
# Belfast
Man who claims he was abused by Lord Mountbatten launches legal proceedings
Arthur Smyth, who was a resident at the Kincora home in Belfast, has waived his anonymity to make the claim.
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Oct 19th 2022, 7:50 PM
# Troubles
Belfast actor Ciarán Hinds calls on Truss to scrap UK Govt's controversial Troubles legacy plan
The Bill is set for consideration by the House of Lords.
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Oct 11th 2022, 6:00 AM
# Belfast
PSNI make renewed appeal for information on man shot dead in Belfast football club
Sean Fox was murdered in the busy clubhouse as people watched a match on TV.
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Oct 9th 2022, 5:13 PM
# Belfast
Move not to pursue corporate manslaughter charges in Noah Donohoe case to be reviewed
Police had investigated Stormont’s Department of Infrastructure in relation to the storm drain in which the schoolboy was found dead.
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Oct 6th 2022, 8:06 PM
# Northern Ireland
Woman tells Kate Middleton ‘Ireland belongs to the Irish’ during visit to Belfast
The woman also told Kate: “Nice to meet you but it would be better if it was when you were in your own country.”
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