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Belfast rally calls for second EU referendum

Hundreds of people are attending a rally in Belfast calling for a second referendum on EU membership.

The case will return before the courts on 18 September

Man charged in connection with double murder in Belfast

A man wanted in respect of a double murder in Northern Ireland over ten years ago has appeared before the High Court in Dublin.

Courts • 13 Sep 19

Nóra Quoirin went missing in Malaysia last month

Funeral service for 'gentle and innocent' Nóra Quoirin

A funeral service for Nóra Quoirin, who was found dead in a Malaysian jungle after going missing on a family holiday last month, has taken place in Belfast.

Ireland • 10 Sep 19

British troops arrive on the streets of Derry in 1969

50 years since British troops arrived in the North

Today marks 50 years since the start of British Army operation in Northern Ireland. It was the beginning of the lengthiest continuous campaign in British military history.

Ireland • 14 Aug 19

Cousins Caolan Donnelly, 21, and Francis Donnelly, 28, were remanded in custody at Belfast Magistrates' Court

Man stabbed at bonfire was protecting uncle, court told

A young man who suffered a punctured lung in a stabbing at a controversial Belfast bonfire was stabbed while trying to stop his uncle being attacked, a court has heard.

Ulster • 10 Aug 19

Harland and Wolff administrators said the shipyard has several potential bidders

Extra week granted for bids on Harland and Wolff

Harland and Wolff administrators, BDO Northern Ireland, said it had agreed to a "temporary" unpaid lay-off of the workforce for a one-week period to enable those potential commercial opportunities to be explored.

Ireland • 09 Aug 19

Reward offered for information on Boreland murder

The family of a prominent loyalist who was shot dead three years ago has offered a £10,000 reward for information.

Ireland • 07 Aug 19

Harland and Wolff employed more than 30,000 people during Belfast's industrial heyday

Administrators contact Harland and Wolff employees

The administrators appointed to the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast have said they have been in contact with workers there.

Ulster • 06 Aug 19

The Samson crane at the Harland and Wolff shipyard

Uncertain future for Harland and Wolff despite history

The Harland and Wolff shipyard, once the largest producer of ocean liners, faces an uncertain future despite being Belfast's largest employer for decades.

Ulster • 06 Aug 19

The incident happened at Whiterock Road shortly after midday

Man dies after car crashes into people outside cemetery

A 70-year-old man has died after a stolen car hit a number of people outside a cemetery in Belfast following a funeral, two other men who were injured in the incident are in a serious condition.

Ireland • 03 Aug 19

Leo Varadkar posed for photographs with many of those taking part in the parade

Varadkar joins thousands attending Belfast pride parade

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar was among thousands of people who took part in Belfast's pride parade this afternoon.

Ulster • 03 Aug 19

Orange Order Grand Secretary Mervyn Gibson addresses rally at the bonfire site last night

PSNI yet to act over contentious Belfast bonfire site

Loyalists maintained an overnight presence at a contentious bonfire site in Belfast in anticipation of police and contractors moving in to demolish it.

Ulster • 10 Jul 19

Tyres from the bonfire site in Lismore Street

Almost 2,000 tyres removed from Belfast bonfire site

Almost 2,000 tyres have been removed from a bonfire site in Belfast, following a decision by Belfast City Council ahead of the lighting of around 100 bonfires across the city on 11 July.

Ulster • 09 Jul 19

Mourners at his funeral at St Peter's Cathedral were told that Billy McKee died 'unrepentant'

Funeral of Billy McKee takes place in Belfast

Several hundred mourners have attended the funeral of one of the founding members of the Provisional IRA in Belfast.

Ulster • 16 Jun 19

Security services evacuated the golf club when the device was discovered

Bomb found under police officer's car in east Belfast

Police have condemned "anti-peace" dissident republicans who placed an improvised bomb under a serving officer's car in east Belfast.

Ulster • 01 Jun 19

Game of Thrones has provided a major boost to Northern Ireland's tourism industry

From Titanic Halls to Iron Thrones

Now that the epic TV series Game of Thrones has come to an end, Morning Ireland Extra is taking a longer look at a topic we covered last month just ahead of the final season. And FYI, no spoilers!

Game of Thrones • 27 May 19

Police intelligence indicated paramilitary groups were able to obtain military-grade bullets at the time of the shooting, a witness said

Ammunition used at Ballymurphy was military-grade

Loyalists, republicans or the British Army could have been in possession of ammunition possibly fired at the scene of the Ballymurphy massacre, ballistics experts have agreed.

Ulster • 15 May 19

People have been stopping to take photos of the mural

Lyra McKee mural draws visitors in Belfast

A mural of journalist Lyra McKee, who was shot and killed during rioting in Derry last month, has been painted in Belfast.

Ireland • 07 May 19

This is the 38th year of the event but the first time it was held on a Sunday

Belfast Marathon mistakenly extended by 0.4 miles

Organisers of the Belfast Marathon have admitted that competitors ran 0.4 miles longer than they should have.

Ulster • 05 May 19

Bombardier is one of the biggest employers in Northern Ireland

Bombardier to sell off its Belfast business

The Canadian aircraft manufacturing company Bombardier has announced plans to sell its aerostructures business in Belfast, where it employs around 3,600 workers.

Business • 02 May 19

The missing altar was given to St Patrick's Church 100 years ago

Priest appeals for return of Belfast altar

A Belfast priest has made an appeal to retrieve an altar given to St Patrick's Church 100 years ago, but which has disappeared.

Ireland • 18 Apr 19

Each window will highlight a key House from the show, with a series of panels depicting the most talked-about moments from the entire saga (Pic: Tourism Ireland)

Stained glass gives Belfast a window to Game of Thrones

A giant stained glass window has been unveiled in Belfast to mark the start of the final season of Game of Thrones.

News Lens • 15 Apr 19

Around 80 bikers rode to Stormont today, while it's claimed up to 11,000 turned out in London

Bikers in London, NI protest over Bloody Sunday charges

Bikers have today protested in London and Belfast against the prosecution of a soldier who is due to face charges over Bloody Sunday.

Ulster • 12 Apr 19

Belfast footballer jailed for sharing image of minor

Irish League footballer Jay Donnelly has been jailed for sharing an indecent image of a minor, after a judge hearing his sentence appeal in Belfast County Court reduced his term from four months to three.

Ulster • 09 Apr 19

Cause of apartment fire is being investigated

Belfast apartment block evacuated after blaze

Two people were taken to hospital after 80 residents were evacuated from an apartment block fire in Belfast.

Ulster • 03 Apr 19

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