Conor Macauley

Northern Correspondent

Arnold Schwarzenegger receives his honorary doctorate during a ceremony at Ulster University on 30 March 30, 2026 in Belfast. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

He's back - as Dr Schwarzenegger, in return to Belfast

Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger has said it is "unbelievable" to be back in Belfast 60 years after his first visit as he received an honorary doctorate from Ulster University in recognition of his contributions to public service, environmental advocacy, and the arts.

Movies • 10 hrs

YouTube account used in McNally murder alibi deleted

A YouTube account where Stephen McCullagh posted a fake livestream as a cover for the murder of his pregnant girlfriend has been deleted overnight.

Ireland • 24 Mar

Stephen McCullagh accused of the murder of Natalie McNally

How McCullagh's plot to murder Natalie McNally unravelled

The picture of Natalie McNally that emerged from the trial of the man accused of her murder was of a modern, self-reliant young woman, who was frank and forthright.

Ulster • 23 Mar

Natalie would have been an amazing mother, says brother

Natalie McNally's brother has paid tribute to his sister outside court, after a jury found Stephen McCullagh guilty of her murder, saying Natalie "would have been an amazing mother".

Courts • 24 Mar

Forensic officers attend a property after a woman's death.

Forensic examination under way in Derry after woman dies

A forensic examination is under way in Derry at the house which is at the centre of a murder investigation.

Ulster • 21 Mar

McNally jury told to use 'surgeon-like' scrutiny in case

The jury in the Natalie McNally murder trial has been told that it must decide whether it has enough pieces of a circumstantial jigsaw case to convict the accused.

Courts • 19 Mar