Belfast Live

February 21, 2020
75 firefighters and tugboat battle blaze at Belfast docks: LIVE updates

75 firefighters and tugboat battle blaze at Belfast docks: LIVE updates

May 24, 2026

A total of nine pumping appliances, an aerial appliance, high volume pump and 75 firefighters were engaged in firefighting operations

'Our friend saved two lives when he died suddenly aged 18, now we want to save more'

'Our friend saved two lives when he died suddenly aged 18, now we want to save more'

May 24, 2026

"Fionntán donating his organs hasn't just helped the people that got them but also impacted their family and friends' lives"

PSNI issue update after five men arrested in West Belfast over dissident activity

PSNI issue update after five men arrested in West Belfast over dissident activity

May 23, 2026

The five men were detained under the Terrorism Act

"You are needed": The little signs on Belfast bridge hoping to help those in despair

"You are needed": The little signs on Belfast bridge hoping to help those in despair

May 23, 2026

Handwritten notes advising people in despair that help is available have been sighted on Albert Bridge in Belfast

'My mother had dementia but my own diagnosis was still a bit of a bombshell'

'My mother had dementia but my own diagnosis was still a bit of a bombshell'

May 23, 2026

He spoke to Belfast Live to mark Dementia Action Week

Belfast Tattoo Convention is fun for the whole family, says organiser

Belfast Tattoo Convention is fun for the whole family, says organiser

May 23, 2026

James believes it is important that the event provides "something for everybody" which is why the convention focuses on being a holistic, fun day out for families

'I've spent decades listening to people in psychological crisis'

'I've spent decades listening to people in psychological crisis'

May 23, 2026

Now retired, he reflected on the realities of supporting people experiencing severe mental health difficulties.

Key points after week 16 of Noah Donohoe inquest

Key points after week 16 of Noah Donohoe inquest

May 22, 2026

The long-running inquest into the death of the 14-year-old is being heard with a jury at Belfast Coroner's Court

Protest held in West Belfast as community centre prepares legal action against Belfast City Council

Protest held in West Belfast as community centre prepares legal action against Belfast City Council

May 22, 2026

'We never had as much disrespect as we did at that meeting. It was absolutely shocking'

Everything you need to know as Belfast Sunday shopping hours extended- but for two days only

Everything you need to know as Belfast Sunday shopping hours extended- but for two days only

May 22, 2026

Shops in Belfast will be able to open from 11am on two Sundays in August during the Fleadh Cheoil, pending full council ratification

Belfast builder accused of storing two guns and ammunition thought they were antiques

Belfast builder accused of storing two guns and ammunition thought they were antiques

May 22, 2026

The 36-year-old claims he took the 'viable' revolvers and 65 rounds because he is a gun enthusiast

Sunday trading in Belfast to be extended for two days amid shop worker concerns

Sunday trading in Belfast to be extended for two days amid shop worker concerns

May 22, 2026

Council asked "Are you really saying people are jumping off the cruise ships and saying “fantastic, Tesco and Asda is open”?"

Kathryn Parton: Mum of murder accused jailed for assisting offender

Kathryn Parton: Mum of murder accused jailed for assisting offender

May 22, 2026

Kathryn Parton's remains were discovered by her father in the bloodstained bedroom

East Belfast bonfire site LIVE as NIFRS attend scene of blaze

East Belfast bonfire site LIVE as NIFRS attend scene of blaze

May 22, 2026

Bonfire material off Flora Street has gone on fire

Nicholas Gordon murder accused ‘gloated’ about what they had done, court told

Nicholas Gordon murder accused ‘gloated’ about what they had done, court told

May 22, 2026

The 51-year-old, who is known as Nicky, died in hospital from his injuries after being allegedly attacked by the pair using a brush shaft

Belfast city centre road closure details as DfI confirm start of £303K resurfacing scheme

Belfast city centre road closure details as DfI confirm start of £303K resurfacing scheme

May 22, 2026

The works will get underway on Bank Holiday Monday, May 25

Belfast man allegedly drugged and raped women suffering from addiction, court told

Belfast man allegedly drugged and raped women suffering from addiction, court told

May 22, 2026

Prosecutors also claimed examination of his phone indicated he may have been in contact with up to 30 women

Muriel's in Belfast to become late night music bar, owner says

Muriel's in Belfast to become late night music bar, owner says

May 21, 2026

Janine Kane tells councillors: “This is really to add to the music scene in Belfast.”

Two men charged in murder investigation of Nicky Gordon in East Belfast

Two men charged in murder investigation of Nicky Gordon in East Belfast

May 21, 2026

They have been charged with offences including murder, possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and threats to kill

Northern Ireland weather: Met Office predicts record-breaking 30C heatwave as UK hotter than Tenerife

Northern Ireland weather: Met Office predicts record-breaking 30C heatwave as UK hotter than Tenerife

May 21, 2026

The Met Office says temperatures could soar to 33C over the Bank Holiday weekend, with an official heatwave now expected - and as many as 21 UK counties could see the mercury rise to 30C or more

City Hall Fleadh entertainment to go on to 1am with special licence

City Hall Fleadh entertainment to go on to 1am with special licence

May 21, 2026

The licence will cover five nights of entertainment in front of City Hall

Former senior NI police officer on becoming "thorn in Number 10’s side" in Iraq

Former senior NI police officer on becoming "thorn in Number 10’s side" in Iraq

May 21, 2026

He said a television documentary he appeared in during which he described being professionally embarrassed with the lack of resources earned him the reputation as a “thorn in Number 10’s side”

Belfast healthcare assistant accused of trying to seriously harm patients barred from RVH

Belfast healthcare assistant accused of trying to seriously harm patients barred from RVH

May 21, 2026

She allegedly shook patients being treated on a spinal injuries ward

Flags erected in Belfast playpark and outside nursery condemned

Flags erected in Belfast playpark and outside nursery condemned

May 21, 2026

A soldier F flag was erected outside of a nursery in the area