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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.

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

Spirit AeroSystems has a plant in Belfast that makes carbon wings for the A220

Airbus-Spirit deal leaves question mark for Belfast plant

Europe's Airbus has finalised an agreement to take some assets from Spirit AeroSystems, but the deal leaves a question mark over part of the company's operations in Belfast.

Business • 29 Apr

Police Ombudsman Marie Anderson said that John O'Hara's family had 'justified' complaints

RUC inquiry into Belfast murder 'ineffective' - ombudsman

The RUC investigation into the murder of a man by loyalists in Belfast in 1991 was "ineffective" and not capable of bringing perpetrators to justice, Northern Ireland's Police Ombudsman has said.

Ulster • 24 Apr

The remaining part of a wall at the entrance to the workhouse burial ground

Famine-era Belfast burial ground to be officially marked

The graves of thousands of people in a famine-era Belfast burial ground are finally set to be officially marked.

Ulster • 10 Apr

Jonathan Kerr took the case, which was supported by the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland, against Pandox Belfast Limited, known as Hilton Belfast (file image)

Man awarded €11,500 in religious discrimination case

A man has settled a religious discrimination case against a Belfast hotel for £10,000 (€11,500) after he said a job offer was revoked due to him not being able to work certain hours.

Northern Ireland • 09 Apr

The two men allegedly took the limited edition print of Banksy's iconic 'Laugh Now' image (file image)

Two men charged with stealing £95k signed Banksy art

Two men have appeared in court accused of stealing a £95,000 signed piece of Banksy artwork from a gallery in Belfast city centre.

Belfast • 04 Apr

The dual language signage is due to be installed at Grand Central Station

Legal threat pauses work on Irish signs in Belfast

Work to introduce Irish language signage at Belfast's new £340 million bus and rail station has been paused due to a threat of legal action.

Ulster • 01 Apr

King Charles and Queen Camilla began their visit to Northern Ireland in Belfast

Britain's King says PSNI 'owed enormous gratitude'

Britain's King Charles has paid tribute to police during his visit to Belfast, describing how they are "owed an enormous debt of gratitude".

Ulster • 19 Mar