The Latest Breaking News from Belfast

Light level assessed in drain where teenager’s body was found, court told

It comes ahead of an inquest into the death of Belfast schoolboy Noah Donohoe in 2020.

Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2025

Micheal Martin says ‘divisive’ proposal to rename Herzog Park must be withdrawn

The park is named after Chaim Herzog, who was was born in Belfast and raised in Dublin.

Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2025

Harris ‘completely opposed’ to plan to rename Herzog Park

The park is named after former Israeli president Chaim Herzog, who was was born in Belfast and raised in Dublin.

Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2025

“We wanted to allow every fan to say, ‘I helped put this statue here’”: The first images of a Gary Moore tribute statue have been released – but the campaign needs support to finish the project

The project, which has been in the works for the past few years, is nearing completion

Guitar World · Nov 20, 2025

Religious education in NI schools breaches human rights, Supreme Court rules

The legal action was taken by a girl who attended a Belfast primary school and her father.

Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2025

“We were told a musician would be coming, but we didn't know who. Then the door opened and Ed Sheeran appeared”: Ed Sheeran donates Lowden acoustics to UK school following surprise visit

The multi-Grammy winner visited a school in Belfast to support the musical education of its students

Guitar World · Nov 17, 2025

Belfast will always remain part of my musical heritage – Sir James Galway

The flautist has returned to his home city where he will be presented with an honorary doctorate by Ulster University on Saturday.

Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2025

Trespasses review – an intoxicating, rousing and heartbreaking love story

This adaptation of Louise Kennedy’s masterly novel, set in 70s Belfast, sees a Catholic teacher drawn into a dangerous affair with a Protestant barrister. It really hits a nerve

The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2025

Remembrance Sunday marked in events across the island of Ireland

Northern Ireland’s leaders have laid wreaths in Belfast and President Higgins has attended a service in Dublin.

Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2025

Lola Petticrew: ‘Calling it the Troubles minimises what it really was’

RISING STARS: The Belfast actor won an Ifta award and a Bafta nod for their performance as an IRA soldier in last year’s ‘Say Nothing’. Now they speak to Annabel Nugent about their latest role in ‘Trespasses’, the long-lasting effects of the Troubles – and why they’d be more than…

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2025