Belfast Live

February 22, 2020
Meet the winners of grand piano contest in Belfast’s new transport hub

Meet the winners of grand piano contest in Belfast’s new transport hub

October 03, 2024

The 12 finalists were chosen from over 100 hopeful amateur pianists who performed at the regional heats in train stations across NI

Link between animal abuse and domestic violence should be used by PSNI and NI councils to help prevent both

Link between animal abuse and domestic violence should be used by PSNI and NI councils to help prevent both

October 03, 2024

"Officers who attend either animal or human abuse crime scenes should be aware that other offending may be present, offences that require intervention and a potential opportunity to prevent further abuse or further violence."

Belfast Court told man shouted "I’m keeping this as a souvenir" after part of victim's ear bitten off

Belfast Court told man shouted "I’m keeping this as a souvenir" after part of victim's ear bitten off

October 03, 2024

Injured party refused to name the assailant or make a formal complainant, court told

North Belfast woman, 90, a 'ray of sunshine' in local community due to vital volunteer work

North Belfast woman, 90, a 'ray of sunshine' in local community due to vital volunteer work

October 03, 2024

"Age is only a number, you can keep doing your best for as long as you want to and making a difference in someone’s day is good for you and them."

Translink confirms official start date for train services from new transport hub

Translink confirms official start date for train services from new transport hub

October 03, 2024

The start of train services from Northern Ireland's new £340million public transport hub was first reported by Belfast Live on Wednesday

South Belfast burglary link investigated after four overnight break-ins

South Belfast burglary link investigated after four overnight break-ins

October 03, 2024

Officers received four separate reports in the early hours of Thursday morning

'Overdoses are rising' - Belfast charity's new drug needle exchange service opens in city centre

'Overdoses are rising' - Belfast charity's new drug needle exchange service opens in city centre

October 03, 2024

As for what the charity are seeing on the streets of Belfast, Ian said there has been an increase in overdoses and a rise in people using multiple drugs at once.

Sinn Féin blasts £40K Halloween Council fund “being blown on pumpkins”

Sinn Féin blasts £40K Halloween Council fund “being blown on pumpkins”

October 02, 2024

Belfast Council to create 'monsters' around city centre in bid to attract people in

Belfast mum distraught after being told she didn't have new social house days after being told she did

Belfast mum distraught after being told she didn't have new social house days after being told she did

October 02, 2024

Caroline said she went from cloud nine to rock bottom after getting the news she no longer had a house available for her

PSNI commanders “frustrated that they couldn’t do more” to stop attacks on businesses

PSNI commanders “frustrated that they couldn’t do more” to stop attacks on businesses

October 02, 2024

Bobby Singleton told Stormont Committee there will be "reflection" on police tactics

May McFetridge named as official starter for Moy Park Belfast City 5K Fun Run

May McFetridge named as official starter for Moy Park Belfast City 5K Fun Run

October 02, 2024

Panto legend is set to open brand new event ahead of Christmas

Translink tight-lipped on date for trains as Irish Rail list ‘direct service’ for later this month

Translink tight-lipped on date for trains as Irish Rail list ‘direct service’ for later this month

October 02, 2024

One date for mid October has been advertised on both Irish Rail and Translink websites as the proposed end for bus substitutions

Police attend incident after 'sudden death' in South Belfast

Police attend incident after 'sudden death' in South Belfast

October 01, 2024

It happened in the Lisburn Road area of the city on Tuesday

Belfast Botanic Gardens to host special 'Christmas Ice Experience'

Belfast Botanic Gardens to host special 'Christmas Ice Experience'

October 01, 2024

Council says event will run from November 15 to January 2 and park will remain open to public

Neil Beckett accused of using “power and authority” to “prey” on children

Neil Beckett accused of using “power and authority” to “prey” on children

October 01, 2024

Former Lagan College health and welfare officer cross-examined in witness stand

£20million grant programme opening for NI communities experiencing poverty, discrimination and disadvantage

£20million grant programme opening for NI communities experiencing poverty, discrimination and disadvantage

October 01, 2024

Applications for the National Lottery Community Fund's Strengthening Communities grants will open to applications on Monday, October 21

Belfast wildlife lover allegedly attacked passers-by with mop in row over freeing baby seagull

Belfast wildlife lover allegedly attacked passers-by with mop in row over freeing baby seagull

October 01, 2024

Belfast Magistrates’ Court heard plain clothes detectives were alerted to a commotion in the Botanic Avenue area

Belfast International Airport announces seven new flight routes as part of Winter 2024 schedule

Belfast International Airport announces seven new flight routes as part of Winter 2024 schedule

October 01, 2024

The new routes follow a successful summer period where demand for travel exceeded pre-pandemic levels

Dáithí‘s Doll: Belfast transplant champion unveils ‘Waiting to Live’ doll to encourage child organ donation

Dáithí‘s Doll: Belfast transplant champion unveils ‘Waiting to Live’ doll to encourage child organ donation

October 01, 2024

The dolls represent children who continue to wait for a transplant due to the shortage of child organ donors.

Villa Vie cruise ship set for Belfast return just hours after leaving port following months of delays

Villa Vie cruise ship set for Belfast return just hours after leaving port following months of delays

October 01, 2024

There were scenes of joy in the cruise terminal on Monday night when it was confirmed that the ship was on its way to collect passengers.

New mural in Belfast city centre celebrates legacy of Oscar winning film ‘An Irish Goodbye’

New mural in Belfast city centre celebrates legacy of Oscar winning film ‘An Irish Goodbye’

September 30, 2024

The artwork, located on Winetavern Street, is the work of arts collective Peaball and was commissioned to mark the film’s global success.

Another North Belfast house refused HMO status, after Sinn Féin proposal

Another North Belfast house refused HMO status, after Sinn Féin proposal

September 30, 2024

Elected representatives went against a council officer recommendation

In photos: Luxury cruise ship passengers bid fond farewell to Belfast after four months marooned in NI

In photos: Luxury cruise ship passengers bid fond farewell to Belfast after four months marooned in NI

September 30, 2024

Departure is due at 11.59pm on Monday – a minute before the terminal closes.

RECAP as police attend scene of two vehicle crash in east Belfast

RECAP as police attend scene of two vehicle crash in east Belfast

September 30, 2024

The crash happened at around 4pm in the Cregagh Road area of the city.

Belfast traffic congestion linked to Grand Central Station works, Minister admits

Belfast traffic congestion linked to Grand Central Station works, Minister admits

September 30, 2024

Belfast buses also affected by congestion with some people having to walk home