Belfast Live

February 21, 2020
Department 'didn't have a clue' if culvert where Noah Donohoe died was locked, inquest told

Department 'didn't have a clue' if culvert where Noah Donohoe died was locked, inquest told

May 08, 2026

"It was an absolute shock to us that Noah had lost his life in a culvert the department maintains."

Man guilty of sexually and physically abusing children to be sentenced next month

Man guilty of sexually and physically abusing children to be sentenced next month

May 08, 2026

When he was interviewed by police, the defendant denied all the children's claims and when questioned about the sexual abuse he said had erectile dysfunction

‘Committed, violent terrorist’ in court over attempted PSNI station bombing

‘Committed, violent terrorist’ in court over attempted PSNI station bombing

May 08, 2026

Barry Anthony Toman was described as a “committed, violent terrorist” as the court was told his DNA could be found on five different parts of the bomb

Millionaire yet to come forward to claim winning lottery prize

Millionaire yet to come forward to claim winning lottery prize

May 08, 2026

If the winner doesn't collect their prize, it will be given to good causes

Four women to get Freedom of Belfast next year to address "gender imbalance"

Four women to get Freedom of Belfast next year to address "gender imbalance"

May 08, 2026

59 men, 17 women and 10 organisations have received the Freedom of the City in Belfast

Residents remain out of homes almost a week after arson at North Belfast flats

Residents remain out of homes almost a week after arson at North Belfast flats

May 08, 2026

A fire broke out at the flats in the early hours of Saturday morning

All the free events for kids for Belfast Lord Mayor's Day

All the free events for kids for Belfast Lord Mayor's Day

May 08, 2026

The Lord Mayor's Day will see a host of different activities take place at Belfast City Hall on Saturday

'My dental issues turned out to be mouth cancer and the diagnosis felt like a punch'

'My dental issues turned out to be mouth cancer and the diagnosis felt like a punch'

May 07, 2026

“My only symptom was mild, persistent discomfort, something I could easily have ignored. If something does not feel right or is not healing, get it checked.”

Woman thought fiancée would kill her in Belfast hotel room, court hears

Woman thought fiancée would kill her in Belfast hotel room, court hears

May 07, 2026

The man is accused of “raining punches” down on her before other guests at the hotel intervened

Belfast cocktail hotspot named 'Best Bar in Northern Ireland' for second year in row

Belfast cocktail hotspot named 'Best Bar in Northern Ireland' for second year in row

May 07, 2026

"Together we’ve taken what was an underused space and turned it into a thriving community, full of creativity, music and cocktail lovers.”

Man knocked ex-partner down stairs by punching her in back of the head

Man knocked ex-partner down stairs by punching her in back of the head

May 07, 2026

Imposing a further restraining order, the judge directed: “There will be no contact at all with the complaint for a period of three years.”

Five police vehicles damaged as police issue new appeal after West Belfast car meet disorder

Five police vehicles damaged as police issue new appeal after West Belfast car meet disorder

May 07, 2026

A car meet-up was organised in memory Shea McGreevy on Monday evening in West Belfast

Pastor guilty of conducting illegal abortion protest within 'safe access zone'

Pastor guilty of conducting illegal abortion protest within 'safe access zone'

May 07, 2026

The court heard evidence, and was able to watch footage from police body worn cameras, that the retired pastor, standing close to a large crucifix, was using a microphone as he quoted passages from the Bible

Drain where Noah Donohoe was found was in good condition, inquest hears

Drain where Noah Donohoe was found was in good condition, inquest hears

May 07, 2026

The screen on the Premier Drive Stream inlet had been changed from a debris screen to a security screen after Noah’s death because of the installation of new valves in the culvert

Anyone guilty of inappropriate behaviour in PSNI will ‘very quickly lose job’

Anyone guilty of inappropriate behaviour in PSNI will ‘very quickly lose job’

May 07, 2026

The Chief Constable said officers “lacked professional curiosity” and “too readily accepted Creswell’s lies”

March for Jesus to return to Belfast later this month

March for Jesus to return to Belfast later this month

May 07, 2026

The march will coincide with a Palestinian Solidarity parade that will take place on the same day

Belfast Council looks to Dublin to fight increasing threat of flooding

Belfast Council looks to Dublin to fight increasing threat of flooding

May 06, 2026

“In Belfast it feels like our response to blocked drains and gullies is haphazard and scattergun"

New road resurface scheme could cause disruption near NI hospital

New road resurface scheme could cause disruption near NI hospital

May 06, 2026

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that works will take place on Stoney Road from Monday, May 18

Belfast Council calls for host of measures to tackle scramblers and escooters following chaotic scenes in West Belfast

Belfast Council calls for host of measures to tackle scramblers and escooters following chaotic scenes in West Belfast

May 06, 2026

Stewartstown Road witnessed "distressing scenes" on Monday involving masked youths on scramblers

Inquest into John Cooney's death hopes to 'examine systems designed to protect boxers'

Inquest into John Cooney's death hopes to 'examine systems designed to protect boxers'

May 06, 2026

A preliminary hearing into the 28-year-old boxer's death took place today

New easyJet Belfast route announced to take off from this winter

New easyJet Belfast route announced to take off from this winter

May 06, 2026

easyJet has flown 82 million customers since operations began in NI

Boy, 13, arrested after 'masked youths' allegedly hurl petrol bombs at police in Derry

Boy, 13, arrested after 'masked youths' allegedly hurl petrol bombs at police in Derry

May 06, 2026

The PSNI has released a statement after a number of incidents involving 'masked youths' in the Bishop Street, The Fountain and Nailors Row areas of Derry over the past few weeks, amid ongoing Derry unrest

New Grand Central Station sculpture a "missed opportunity" to preserve heritage, residents' group claims

New Grand Central Station sculpture a "missed opportunity" to preserve heritage, residents' group claims

May 05, 2026

'The remaining steelwork could have been used to create a more substantial feature—such as a steel version of Stonehenge'

Belfast cafe owners fined for allowing smoking in premises

Belfast cafe owners fined for allowing smoking in premises

May 05, 2026

Group fined over £1,000 for allowing shisha smoking

New 'Best Alleyway' competition open to residents in Belfast

New 'Best Alleyway' competition open to residents in Belfast

May 05, 2026

Competition looks at the part alleys can play in creating greener, healthier neighbourhoods.