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Flatley faked millionaire lifestyle in Monaco, court told

Lord of the Dance show creator Michael Flatley faked the lifestyle of a millionaire in Monaco using other people's money because he did not have the financial means to do so, a court in Belfast has been told.

Courts • 29 Jan

Donohoe's friend had 'no concerns' about mental health

A close friend of Noah Donohoe has told an inquest he had no concerns about the state of mind of the Belfast schoolboy before he went missing in 2020.

Ireland • 27 Jan

Donohoe told friend of 'having ups and downs' - inquest

Belfast teenager Noah Donohoe told friends he was struggling with mental health issues and had been "in denial" just days before he disappeared, an inquest into his death has been told.

Ulster • 26 Jan

Helen McEntee said that any changes to Troubles legacy laws should be agreed by both governments

Troubles law change requires both governments - McEntee

Any significant changes to legislation linked to a an Irish and UK framework on the Troubles must have the full agreement of both governments, Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee has said.

Ulster • 07 Jan

Martin Kelly disappeared from Belfast when he was in his early 20s

Fresh appeal issued over Belfast man missing since 2006

The PSNI has renewed calls for information on the 20th anniversary of the disappearance of a man from Belfast.

Regional • 01 Jan

Assembly Buildings Belfast, HQ of Presbyterian Church

Presbyterian Church agrees new safeguarding department

The Presbyterian Church in Ireland has agreed the establishment of a new Safeguarding Department.

Ulster • 18 Dec 25

'May not have been conflict of interest', NAMA trial told

There "may not have been" an actual conflict of interests in relation to the proposed sale of the Northern Ireland loan book to investment fund Pimco, a court heard today.

Business • 10 Dec 25

Boeing completes acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems

Boeing says it has completed an acquisition of aerospace supplier Spirit AeroSystems, saying the move will allow for more seamless operations and enhance quality control.

Business • 08 Dec 25

Robinson gives evidence at Belfast NAMA trial

Northern Ireland's former First Minister has given evidence to the NAMA trial in Belfast.

Business • 08 Dec 25

Watchdog to investigate sewage discharge in Belfast Lough

The UK's top environmental watchdog is to investigate whether bodies regulating the discharge of raw sewage into Belfast Lough are acting within the law.

Ulster • 25 Nov 25

The PSNI said the incident was being treated as a racially-motivated hate crime

Four held over 'racially-motivated' assault in Belfast

Four people are being questioned by police following an assault on two tourists in Belfast city centre.

Ulster • 29 Oct 25

Coroner releases CCTV from night Noah Donohoe disappeared

A coroner investigating the death of a 14-year-old Belfast schoolboy has released video footage of him from the night before he disappeared.

Ireland • 17 Oct 25

Schoolboy Brian McDermott pictured in his school uniform

Appeal over murder of Belfast schoolboy 52 years ago

The public has been urged to help in a review of the murder of a ten-year-old boy in Belfast more than 50 years ago.

Ulster • 02 Sep 25

The Laganside Courts building in Belfast

Man in court after three children hit by car in Belfast

Three children who were playing on a footpath ended up trapped under a car during a "horrendous incident" in Belfast, a court has heard.

Ulster • 26 Aug 25

The children were taken to hospital for treatment of their injuries

Man arrested after three children hit by car in Belfast

A man has been arrested after three children on a footpath were struck by a car in west Belfast.

Ulster • 24 Aug 25

Pedestrian, 81, dies in Belfast following collision

The Police Service of Northern Ireland have confirmed that a pedestrian in his 80s has died following a road traffic collision in west Belfast this morning.

Ulster • 23 Aug 25

Man charged with murder following west Belfast stabbing

A man has been charged with murder after a stabbing in west Belfast.

Ulster • 22 Aug 25

A crowd protests holding pro-palestinian banners

Protest held in support of Palestine Action in Belfast

Hundreds of people attended a pro-Palestine protest in Belfast city centre, calling for the removal of the ban on Palestine Action.

Ulster • 18 Aug 25

The PSNI said it is aware of number of videos circulating on social media and does not tolerate any type of vigilante activity

Concern raised over group patrolling Belfast streets

Concern has been raised over social media videos of a group patrolling streets and confronting migrant men in east Belfast.

Belfast • 12 Aug 25

Delays ease on Dublin commuter, Belfast train services

Disruption on Dublin northern commuter and Belfast rail services are easing following an incident on the line earlier this morning.

Regional • 31 Jul 25

PSNI appeal for injured Belfast teenager to come forward

Police have issued an appeal for a teenager who was injured in south Belfast to make contact with them.

Ulster • 15 Jul 25

Effigies of migrants in a boat burn atop a bonfire at Moygashel, Co Tyrone

Co Tyrone bonfire lit as PSNI investigate 'hate incident'

A loyalist bonfire in Co Tyrone controversially topped with an effigy of migrants in a boat was lit last night.

Ulster • 11 Jul 25

President Higgins' portrait was displayed alongside an image of Britain's King Charles

'No rationale' for removal of President Higgins' portrait

Belfast City Council has said that a portrait of President Michael D Higgins has been safely stored at City Hall while the newly-elected lord mayor "considers options" for the space.

Ulster • 02 Jul 25

A local MLA said a device was thrown inside the building during evening prayer and forced it to be evacuated (Credit: BBC)

Man arrested under terror act after Islamic centre attack

A 34-year-old man has been arrested under the Terrorism Act and is being questioned by police after an attack on the Belfast Islamic Centre.

Ulster • 21 Jun 25

Man charged with murder of his mother, 71, in Belfast

A man has been remanded in custody after being charged with murdering his mother in Belfast.

Ulster • 05 Jun 25