Belfast Live

February 21, 2020
Fleadh caravan and campervan site at Titanic approved for 2026 and 2027 events

Fleadh caravan and campervan site at Titanic approved for 2026 and 2027 events

May 20, 2026

The Belfast Fleadh is anticipated to be the biggest cultural event ever held in Belfast

People power wins out over opposition to demolition in Cherry Valley

People power wins out over opposition to demolition in Cherry Valley

May 20, 2026

The plan was to demolish an existing dwelling to facilitate the extension of retail floor space, bigger carpark, new pedestrian access and cycle parking

£300,000 in cocaine transported across border using Dublin-based crime gang

£300,000 in cocaine transported across border using Dublin-based crime gang

May 20, 2026

Police arrested two men from each side of the border in a drug operation that netted cocaine with an estimated street value of over £250,000

'Knowing what to do when someone has a seizure could save their life'

'Knowing what to do when someone has a seizure could save their life'

May 20, 2026

Belfast mum Gillian's mission for widespread epilepsy awareness after son struggled to get help after suffering a seizure in public

Protest planned after West Belfast community centre denied council funding

Protest planned after West Belfast community centre denied council funding

May 20, 2026

The community group say they "thought it was a mistake" when they received the news their funding application had been rejected

Man who 'hadn't got round to completing driving test' three years after move to NI has car seized

Man who 'hadn't got round to completing driving test' three years after move to NI has car seized

May 20, 2026

The man's car was seized after he allegedly committed several offences

Urgent alert as baby food sold in Tesco and Dunnes Stores recalled as 'unfit for human consumption'

Urgent alert as baby food sold in Tesco and Dunnes Stores recalled as 'unfit for human consumption'

May 20, 2026

Anyone who has bought the product is advised to dispose of it and contact the manufacturer

Man accused of sex assault on woman he met outside Belfast bar

Man accused of sex assault on woman he met outside Belfast bar

May 20, 2026

The complainant contacted police and said after she went to bed, she later woke with Popescu beside her and that he had touched her genitals

Eleanor Donaldson ruled unfit to stand trial in historical sexual offences case

Eleanor Donaldson ruled unfit to stand trial in historical sexual offences case

May 20, 2026

Eleanor Donaldson is now set to face a trial of the facts – a process that tests the evidence in the case but cannot result in her being criminally convicted

Woman 'dragged into wooded area and raped' beside Westlink by ex-partner, court hears

Woman 'dragged into wooded area and raped' beside Westlink by ex-partner, court hears

May 20, 2026

A 22-year-old was remanded in custody after appearing in court today charged with rape, sexual assault and non-fatal strangulation

Woman allegedly knocked unconscious by love rival in Holyland assault

Woman allegedly knocked unconscious by love rival in Holyland assault

May 20, 2026

Police claimed the man they clashed over also joined in the assault which left the victim with a fractured eye socket.

Man, 22, charged with rape and non-fatal strangulation after West Belfast incident

Man, 22, charged with rape and non-fatal strangulation after West Belfast incident

May 20, 2026

It comes after a report of a serious assault which occurred in West Belfast on Tuesday

Second Belfast cafe prosecuted in a month for allowing hookah shisha smoking

Second Belfast cafe prosecuted in a month for allowing hookah shisha smoking

May 19, 2026

Botanic Avenue prosecution follows one for Lisburn Road cafe earlier this month

£375k of cocaine seized as two arrested in North Belfast police operation

£375k of cocaine seized as two arrested in North Belfast police operation

May 19, 2026

The arrest took place in the Old Park area on Monday evening

Women describes how firefighters burst through front door after arson attack in East Belfast

Women describes how firefighters burst through front door after arson attack in East Belfast

May 19, 2026

Two women and a man were in the property at the time

Noah Donohoe could have been caught in a later tidal cycle, inquest hears

Noah Donohoe could have been caught in a later tidal cycle, inquest hears

May 19, 2026

An expert spoke to the inquest about the circumstances around Noah's time of death

Tour groups clash over rights to Belfast's oldest graveyard

Tour groups clash over rights to Belfast's oldest graveyard

May 19, 2026

A decision was deferred at City Hall to accomodate Friar's Bush tour groups

Police launch malicious communications probe after Co Antrim schools and businesses targeted

Police launch malicious communications probe after Co Antrim schools and businesses targeted

May 19, 2026

An investigation has been launched by PSNI who are examining links between the email and a false police report made Monday evening

In pictures: Bodhrans and whiskey for King and Queen on busy day in Belfast

In pictures: Bodhrans and whiskey for King and Queen on busy day in Belfast

May 19, 2026

Their Majesties flew into Northern Ireland on Tuesday for a three day visit.

Hollywood star Kiefer Sutherland spots familiar Belfast landmark in video to fans

Hollywood star Kiefer Sutherland spots familiar Belfast landmark in video to fans

May 19, 2026

The Hollywood star who is best known for roles such as Ace Merrill, Jack Bauer and 'Doc' Scurlock

King and Queen kick off three-day visit to Northern Ireland - RECAP

King and Queen kick off three-day visit to Northern Ireland - RECAP

May 19, 2026

Their Majesties’ arrived in Belfast on Tuesday for a three day visit

'People have turned on us' - Women say 'they played no part' in killing of East Belfast man

'People have turned on us' - Women say 'they played no part' in killing of East Belfast man

May 19, 2026

The pair claim they were asleep in their apartment when a group of men knocked on their door who 'appeared to be looking for trouble'

Man arrested after report of "serious" assault in West Belfast

Man arrested after report of "serious" assault in West Belfast

May 19, 2026

"He remains in police custody at this time"

Men arrested in Scotland over killing of Nicholas Gordon's to return Northern Ireland

Men arrested in Scotland over killing of Nicholas Gordon's to return Northern Ireland

May 19, 2026

The two men aged 25 and 31 were arrested on Monday

Phoenix Energy Belfast City Women’s 10K announces new race pack collection collaboration with IKEA Belfast

Phoenix Energy Belfast City Women’s 10K announces new race pack collection collaboration with IKEA Belfast

May 19, 2026

Over 4,000 participants are expected to take part in one of Northern Ireland’s largest female participation sporting events