Belfast Live

February 21, 2020
'Bob W.' serviced apartments set to open in Belfast this summer

'Bob W.' serviced apartments set to open in Belfast this summer

March 20, 2026

It will feature a gym, roof garden and cafe

RECAP: M2 road traffic collision incident as lorry crashes through fence

RECAP: M2 road traffic collision incident as lorry crashes through fence

March 20, 2026

The incident happened shortly before 5pm this afternoon

Belfast City Centre cocktail bar gets licence to open to 3am every nightmargo

Belfast City Centre cocktail bar gets licence to open to 3am every nightmargo

March 20, 2026

Margot reopened last summer after expanding into the Clarence Chambers building above

Belfast residents raise concerns about surveys for Irish street sign applications

Belfast residents raise concerns about surveys for Irish street sign applications

March 20, 2026

Belfast Council will look at use of electoral register after residents complain they did not receive letters

PSNI appeal for man last seen in Belfast five days ago

PSNI appeal for man last seen in Belfast five days ago

March 20, 2026

Police have appealed to the public about the missing man who was last seen on Sunday

Jury told to consider ‘different strands’ of evidence in Natalie McNally murder case

Jury told to consider ‘different strands’ of evidence in Natalie McNally murder case

March 20, 2026

The judge said there had been a considerable amount of evidence in the case about Ms McNally’s former partner, but reminded the jury that he is not the defendant and should not be the focus of their deliberations

Westminster may need to reconsider energy cost support for NI, DUP leader warns

Westminster may need to reconsider energy cost support for NI, DUP leader warns

March 20, 2026

Mr Robinson told reporters on the Shankill Road on Friday there is no indication that the “burden” of higher energy prices “is going to ease in the next day or week or even month”

Street trading allowed for Fleadh on three Belfast streets

Street trading allowed for Fleadh on three Belfast streets

March 20, 2026

The licences will exclude alcohol and stalls selling hot and cold food and drinks will be limited

'My fiancé woke up and thought he was having a heart attack . . . he died within hours'

'My fiancé woke up and thought he was having a heart attack . . . he died within hours'

March 20, 2026

He sadly passed away in January at the age of just 51 following an unexpected heart attack

Belfast City Hall to glow in rainbow tribute for young girl who died from brain tumour

Belfast City Hall to glow in rainbow tribute for young girl who died from brain tumour

March 20, 2026

The city hall will light up in rainbow colours on Monday in memory of brave Bláthnaid Ní Mhaoilmheanna, during brain tumour awareness month

"Prolific burglar" banned from entering Belfast city centre

"Prolific burglar" banned from entering Belfast city centre

March 19, 2026

Judge Grant imposed a series of conditions which included an 8pm to 7am curfew, tagging and a ban on consuming alcohol

First look inside Belfast’s newest boutique hotel as 120-year-old landmark is transformed

First look inside Belfast’s newest boutique hotel as 120-year-old landmark is transformed

March 19, 2026

Opening soon, The Bedford is set to become the city’s new "it" spot for both visitors and locals alike.

Emergency services attend scene of fire at Corpus Christi College site - recap

Emergency services attend scene of fire at Corpus Christi College site - recap

March 19, 2026

Residents were advised to keep windows and doors shut

Accused believes 'always and forever' that ex killed Natalie McNally, trial told

Accused believes 'always and forever' that ex killed Natalie McNally, trial told

March 19, 2026

Reminding the jury that at this point McCullagh was "an innocent man unless or until you find otherwise", Mr Kearney said the real issue was the identity of the killer

Belfast council can do nothing to stop landlords bulk buying houses for HMOs, councillors told

Belfast council can do nothing to stop landlords bulk buying houses for HMOs, councillors told

March 19, 2026

East Belfast elected rep warns of the rise in "cash-only" purchases of houses being converted to HMOs

Body-worn cameras for Ulster Hospital Emergency Department staff from next week

Body-worn cameras for Ulster Hospital Emergency Department staff from next week

March 19, 2026

It's hoped the introduction of the cameras at the hospital from next Monday will help to improve staff safety

Northern Ireland retail workers speak out about violence, threats and abuse: 'Told I should have been aborted'

Northern Ireland retail workers speak out about violence, threats and abuse: 'Told I should have been aborted'

March 18, 2026

“I have been sexually assaulted multiple times over the years and had a lot of verbal abuse. I also had a stalker.”

Belfast bar giving away free drinks to all customers this month

Belfast bar giving away free drinks to all customers this month

March 18, 2026

Anyone can claim their complimentary cocktail, pint or non- alcoholic cocktail and toast to the occasion

Gerry Adams ‘major, major player in war’, High Court told

Gerry Adams ‘major, major player in war’, High Court told

March 18, 2026

On Wednesday, after playing the clip in which Mr Hughes calls Mr Adams a major player, Sir Max Hill KC, for the three bombing victims, said: “You were, weren’t you Mr Adams? And you deny it.”

Natalie McNally murder accused ‘lied and lied again’, jury told

Natalie McNally murder accused ‘lied and lied again’, jury told

March 18, 2026

Mr MacCreanor told the jury if McCullagh had an innocent explanation for his actions, they would have heard it

Suspected meningitis case being investigated at Belfast school

Suspected meningitis case being investigated at Belfast school

March 18, 2026

"It is important I clarify and confirm there is no link with this particular case with the outbreak in England."

Route revealed for 2026 Phoenix Energy Belfast City Marathon

Route revealed for 2026 Phoenix Energy Belfast City Marathon

March 18, 2026

You can start planning your day now

Belfast classroom assistant's six-year journey to support children with additional needs

Belfast classroom assistant's six-year journey to support children with additional needs

March 17, 2026

“Working in the classroom with children who need additional support made me realise how much more I wanted to learn.”

Man who killed schoolgirl in stolen car charged with more driving offences

Man who killed schoolgirl in stolen car charged with more driving offences

March 17, 2026

In 2002 he was handed a lifetime driving ban for causing the death of a 15-year-old schoolgirl who was hit by a stolen car he was driving

Arrest after man found unconscious in Belfast city centre

Arrest after man found unconscious in Belfast city centre

March 17, 2026

A 26-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent