The Latest Breaking News from Belfast

Valour of Belfast VC recipient marked at VJ Day 80th anniversary in city

Leading Seaman James Magennis was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions in Singapore in 1945.

Evening Standard · Aug 15, 2025

Northern Ireland ‘absolutely crucial’ for UK’s growth prospects – Chancellor

Rachel Reeves made her first trip to the province as Chancellor, visiting the filmmaking facilities at Studio Ulster in Belfast.

Evening Standard · Aug 12, 2025

Two arrested in investigation into attempted murder of senior police officer

Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell was seriously injured after being shot in Co Tyrone in February 2023.

Evening Standard · Aug 11, 2025

Barry McIlheney was joyously rock ‘n’ roll, memorial service told

Mr McIlheney, originally from Belfast, died in May at the age of 65.

Evening Standard · Aug 4, 2025

British Airways flight forced to divert to Manchester after mid-air emergency

Passengers on the Belfast-bound flight had a four-hour delay due to a ‘suspected technical issue’

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2025

Bereaved family intend to apply to access Scappaticci will

The High Court in London ruled earlier this week that the will of a man believed to be the IRA agent known as Stakeknife will not be made public.

Evening Standard · Jul 29, 2025

Former top civil servant Sue Gray appointed to Queen’s University Senate

Dr Feargal McCormack has also been announced as a new Pro-Chancellor at the Belfast university.

Evening Standard · Jul 29, 2025

British Airways plane forced to divert mid-air after pilots declared emergency on board

The captain of the British Airways flight made an emergency ‘squawk’ approximately 30 minutes into the journey from London Heathrow to Belfast

Evening Standard · Jul 28, 2025

Bible belonging to ‘father of modern policing’ among exhibits for new museum

The 1608 Bible, which belonged to Sir Robert Peel, will go on display at the new museum in Belfast.

Evening Standard · Jul 24, 2025

Kneecap to face no further action over Glastonbury performance

Belfast rap group say ‘one element of the political policing intimidation attempt is over’ after investigation dropped

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2025