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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.

'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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Man charged with murder following west Belfast stabbing

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

Ulster • 22 Aug

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Officers responded to a call about an incident at a house in the Shore Road area

Murder investigation as woman, 71, found dead in Belfast

Police in Northern Ireland have begun a murder investigation following the death of a woman in north Belfast.

Ulster • 03 Jun

Pamela McCreedy is the first president to be elected since the Chartered Accountants Ireland's historic amalgamation with CPA Ireland

Pamela McCreedy elected President of CAI

Pamela McCreedy has been elected President of Chartered Accountants Ireland, making her the first public sector professional in 17 years to take on the role. Ms McCreedy is also the first president to be elected since the Institute's historic amalgamation with CPA Ireland.

Business • 23 May

Belfast is to be largest of four new Deloitte dedicated technology centres in the UK

Deloitte plans to create 500 jobs in Belfast

Global accountancy firm Deloitte has announced plans to create 500 new jobs in Belfast.

Business • 19 May

Gabriel Johnston has passed away after being involved in a collision last week

Man dies in Lisburn following two-vehicle collision

A man has died following a road traffic collision which occurred last week in Lisburn, the Police Service of Northern Ireland has said.

Belfast • 12 May

The Bobby Sands statue was erected at the Republican Memorial Garden in Twinbrook

No application received for Bobby Sands statue - council

Belfast City Council has said it did not receive a planning application for a Bobby Sands statue unveiled at the weekend.

Regional • 07 May