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Kneecap debut London billboards ahead of 'witch hunt' terror court appearance

Controversial Belfast rapper Mo Chara – real name Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh – appears in court in London today over terror charges. The band have debuted a series of billboards in the capital and fans have turned up to Westminster Magistrates Court to show their support.

Euronews

Kneecap rapper in court: Hundreds of fans spark massive scrum as Mo Chara faces terrorism charge

Liam Og O hAnnaidh, 27, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday accused of displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah

Evening Standard

Fire safety inspection finds ‘substantial risk’ at two RVH wards

Mike Nesbitt said the revelation will do ‘nothing to try and restore public and political confidence’ in the Belfast Trust.

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Donal MacIntyre to be asked to help Noah Donohoe inquest

A coroner told a court he expects the long-awaited proceedings to begin in November.

Evening Standard

Kneecap 'Unfazed' By Legal Problems, Says Friend And Director

Irish rappers Kneecap are "unfazed" by their legal problems and controversies kicked up by their anti-Israel pro-Palestinian statements, friend and film director Rich Peppiatt told AFP. Peppiatt helped create the Kneecap phenomenon with his 2024 semi-fictionalised film about the hip-hop group from Belfast, who are now playing major festivals around…

International Business Times

Disclosure work under way for fresh inquest into man abducted from south Belfast

The body of Thomas Lockard was discovered by a road in Raskeagh, Co Louth, in April 1998, two days after he disappeared from his Belfast home.

Evening Standard

The Benefactors by Wendy Erskine review – a polyphonic portrait of class and trauma in Belfast

The acclaimed short-story writer brings her characters vividly to life in this debut novel about a teenage girl’s assault and its aftermath

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Northern Ireland one petrol bomb away from a racist murder, Belfast rally hears

Hundreds braved the rain to attend the anti-racism rally in the city centre.

Evening Standard

Blue-green algae from Lough Neagh displayed during Belfast Photo Festival

It comes as the festival transforms public spaces with more than 30 exhibitions.

Evening Standard

Senior judge appointed to chair Finucane Inquiry

Baroness O’Loan and Francesca Del Mese have been appointed assessors to the inquiry into the murder of the Belfast solicitor in 1989.

Evening Standard

Belfast loyalist Winston Irvine’s sentence referred to Court of Appeal

Irvine was sentenced to two-and-a-half years following an incident where firearms and ammunition were found in the boot of his car.

The Independent UK

Why have anti-immigration riots broken out in Northern Ireland?

Anti-immigrant riots began in Ballymena, but economic grievances may not be enough to explain the phenomenon.

Al Jazeera

1989 police probe into murder of John Devine ‘seriously defective’ – Ombudsman

The 37-year-old father-of-three was killed by loyalists in Belfast in July 1989.

Evening Standard

Judge warns those involved in Ballymena violence will be dealt with ‘robustly’

Three teenagers appeared in court on rioting offences.

Evening Standard

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Evening Standard

Three teenagers charged following violence in Ballymena

The three, aged 15, 17 and 18, are set to appear before Ballymena Magistrates’ Court later.

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: What sparked days of racially charged violence in Northern Ireland

In today’s newsletter: The unrest in Ballymena escalated, as tensions over immigration spiralled, leaving police injured and homes damaged

Evening Standard

Fire at leisure centre on third night of disorder in Northern Ireland

A fire broke out at Larne Leisure Centre following vandalism at the facility, amid several nights of disorder in Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard

PSNI request support from UK colleagues to deal with Ballymena violence

Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson said the force would be bringing extra officers, vehicles and equipment to areas where unrest has flared.

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The Independent UK

UK Government’s £50m pledge for Casement Park an enormous step forward – O’Neill

Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly responded by stating that sport across Northern Ireland is ‘crying out for financial support’.

Louder

"The police car rolled down a nearby slipway into the river": Wild times on the road on Rory Gallagher's most iconic tour

Known for his musical integrity and down-to-earth approach, Rory Gallagher was the workingman's guitarist, and Irish Tour '74 his defining statement

The Guardian - UK

Country diary: A horse chestnut that knows a bit about risk and reward

Ormeau Park, Belfast: Planted in a perilous position by an inveterate gambler, this grand specimen has been bearing fruit for about 200 years

The Independent UK

Emergency services called for Aer Lingus flight as ‘panelling falls’ after take-off from Belfast

The Leeds-bound Aer Lingus Regional journey was diverted ‘due to a technical issue’

The Independent UK

Sex, grief and debauchery: Gráinne O’Hare on her blazing millennial novel Thirst Trap

INTERVIEW: As post-Sally Rooney Irish lit is booming, the 32-year-old writer talks to Ellie Harrison about her tale of a group of Belfast women stumbling through life and loss as they wave their twenties goodbye

The Guardian - UK

Barry McIlheney obituary

Journalist and publisher who was editor of Smash Hits and Empire magazines and known for his lively, irreverent style

Evening Standard

Antrim Gaels urge Secretary of State to honour promises around Casement Park

Representatives of the South Antrim GAA handed a letter for Hilary Benn in at Erskine House in Belfast city centre on Thursday.

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