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Kathryn Parton, 34, was found dead in a house at Madrid Street last Wednesday

Three appear in court over murder of Belfast woman

Three people have appeared in court charged in connection with the murder of a woman whose body was found in a house in east Belfast last week.

Belfast • 20 May 24

Man charged with murder of Belfast woman

A 23-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a woman who was found dead in Belfast earlier this week.

Ulster • 19 May 24

Kathryn 'Kat' Parton was found with serious head injuries in a house in the Madrid Street area yesterday afternoon

Murder probe into woman's death in Belfast, 3 arrested

A woman and two men have been arrested as police launched a murder probe following the death of a woman in east Belfast.

Ulster • 16 May 24

Investigation after man injured in stabbing incident

Two arrested after man stabbed in Belfast

A man and a woman, both in their 30s, have been arrested after a man in his 20s was stabbed multiple times in west Belfast.

Ulster • 10 Apr 24

Queen Camilla, centre, met Northern Ireland's First Minister Michelle O'Neill, left, and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly

Charles 'doing very well', Camilla tells NI well-wishers

Britain's King Charles is "doing very well", his wife Queen Camilla has said, as she completed a visit to Northern Ireland.

Ulster • 21 Mar 24

RUC Constable John Haggan was killed as he socialised with his wife and friends at a greyhound stadium in Belfast on 10 March 1994

New PSNI appeal on 30th anniversary of officer's murder

The PSNI has launched an appeal for information about the fatal shooting of a policeman on the 30th anniversary of his murder.

Ulster • 10 Mar 24

The man was found seriously injured in the Cupar Street area

Man arrested as murder investigation under way in Belfast

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a man in west Belfast last night, police have said.

Ulster • 07 Mar 24

Casement Park on Belfast's Andersonstown Road was opened in 1953 (file image)

Funding gap remains for Casement Park despite investment

Named for the 1916 leader Roger Casement, the Antrim GAA ground on Belfast's Andersonstown Road was opened in 1953.

Ulster • 20 Feb 24

Belfast City Council is investigating an event which featured 'The Pleasure Boys'

Belfast City Council probing erotic dance event at bar

Belfast City Council has confirmed it is investigating the performance of an male erotic dance group at a venue in the city over the weekend.

Northern Ireland • 20 Feb 24

Casement Park has lain derelict since 2013, as development plans became mired in the planning process

Casement Park clearance work ahead of major redevelopment

Preparatory work has begun at Casement Park in Belfast as part of plans for a major redevelopment of the GAA ground which is due to host Euro 2028 games.

Ulster • 19 Feb 24

Young people reflect on two years of deadlock in NI

What has been the impact of two years of political impasse on the lives of young people in Northern Ireland?

Ulster • 03 Feb 24

The collision occurred on the Upper Lisburn Road in Belfast (Stock image)

NI firefighters injured after road collision in Belfast

A number of firefighters have been taken to hospital after their vehicle collided with a double decker bus in Belfast while responding to an incident.

Ulster • 17 Jan 24

Gearóidín Munroe reads to her students at Naíscoil na Seolta

East Belfast Irish language pre-school eyes expansion

An Irish language pre-school in east Belfast, which faced opposition when it opened several years ago, says it hopes to start a bunscoil this autumn.

Ulster • 11 Jan 24

Onlookers at Belfast's Albert Bridge view a starling murmuration

Starling murmurations return to Belfast city skyline

Starling murmurations have returned to the Belfast skyline after environmentalists persuaded the authorities to make a few simple tweaks.

Ulster • 08 Jan 24

Jim Donegan was shot dead as he waited to collect his 13-year-old son from school

Renewed appeal over Jim Donegan murder in Belfast

Police in Northern Ireland have renewed their appeal for information about the murder of a man in Belfast on the fifth anniversary of his death.

Ulster • 04 Dec 23

Relatives of some of those murdered during the Troubles appear outside court in Belfast

Challenge to Troubles legacy law being heard in Belfast

A legal challenge to the British Government's controversial legislation ending all investigations into killings during the Troubles is taking place in Belfast.

Ulster • 21 Nov 23

180 new Affidea jobs in island of Ireland investment

Healthcare provider Affidea has announced plans to create over 180 jobs on the island of Ireland as it opens a new clinic in Belfast and invests in new patient services in Mallow, Drogheda, Limerick and Athlone.

Business • 20 Nov 23

Families of those killed in the Dublin/Monaghan bombings in Belfast today

Attempt to strike out civil case brought by families

Families of those killed and injured in the Dublin/Monaghan bombings are in a Belfast court as an attempt is made by the military and police to strike out their claim for damages.

Ireland • 13 Nov 23

Its hoped the oysters will release larvae which will form reefs on the seabed, providing habitat for a variety of other marine species (Stock image)

Oyster nursery aims to improve water quality in Belfast

An oyster nursery has been installed in Belfast Harbour in a bid to improve water quality and boost marine life.

Ulster • 09 Nov 23

Violet Heasley pictured with her mother Shelbie

Girl with rare bone disease settles case against school

A child with a rare bone disease who had to wear a nappy because her school did not have the appropriate toilet facilities to accommodate her, has settled a legal action.

Ulster • 19 Sep 23

A 38-year-old man was arrested (File pic)

Man charged after police car rammed in Belfast

A man has been charged after a police car was rammed in Belfast, injuring three officers.

Ulster • 24 Aug 23

The PSNI said they were treating the incident as a 'racially motivated hate crime'

Hate crime probe as Nazi flags placed at Belfast mosque

The Muslim community in west Belfast has been left "intimidated" by Nazi flags placed near a mosque in the Dunmurry area, the area's imam said.

Ulster • 23 Aug 23

The incident occurred in the Cranbrook Gardens area in the north of the city in the early hours of this morning

Investigation into Belfast shooting by 'masked men'

A man is being treated in hospital after he was shot twice by "masked men" in Belfast.

Ulster • 07 Aug 23

Large crowds have lined the streets for Belfast Pride

Tens of thousands take part in Belfast Pride

Tens of thousands of people took part in Belfast Pride today.

Ulster • 29 Jul 23

PSNI officers were applauded when they first paraded in uniform alongside gardaí at the event in 2017 (File image)

PSNI criticised for uniform ban at Belfast Pride

An LGBT+ support group in Northern Ireland has strongly criticised a decision by the PSNI to ban police officers from taking part in the annual pride march in Belfast while in uniform.

Ulster • 15 Jul 23