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Grandmothers arrested at Palestine protest ‘robustly deny any criminal offence’

Sue Pentel and Martine McCullough were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage related to a protest at Barclays Bank in Belfast.

Evening Standard

Grandmother arrested at pro-Palestine protest ‘proud to keep demonstrating’

Campaigner Sue Pentel was speaking as she arrived at Musgrave Street police station for a pre-arranged interview.

Evening Standard

Leo Varadkar Defends Kneecap After Starmer Says Glastonbury Slot 'Not Appropriate'

Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has urged governments not to censor artists, after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticised Belfast rap group Kneecap's Glastonbury appearance over controversial lyrics and political remarks.

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Keir Starmer vs Kneecap: Will the controversial rap trio still perform at Glastonbury?

Controversial Belfast rap trio Kneecap responded as British PM Keir Starmer and Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch call for a ban of their upcoming Glastonbury set. Will their comments lead to a last-minute cancellation of the band's set this weekend?

Euronews

Arrest after suspicious device thrown into Belfast Islamic Centre during evening prayers

A 34-year-old man was arrested under the Terrorism Act and is being held in custody

The Independent UK

Celebrities and rugby stars complete cycle for MND research in Dublin

The 555-mile cycle set off from Belfast on Sunday in memory of the late Scottish rugby star Doddie Weir.

The Independent UK

Leaders on both sides of the border urge completion of Casement Park

A UK Government pledge of £50 million for the development of the west Belfast GAA stadium was included in Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ spending review.

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Cutting edge virtual production at Belfast studio ‘most advanced in the world’

Ogres can be brought to life and close ups of Titanic made possible at Studio Ulster on the shores of Belfast Lough.

Evening Standard

Officer recalls being rendered unconscious as she restrained man in west Belfast

Inspector Roisin Brown said she believes assaults on police are becoming more severe.

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

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…

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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.

The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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.

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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.

The Independent UK

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.

Al Jazeera

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.

Evening Standard

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

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

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