Belfast

There have been 669 further cases of Covid-19 reported by the Department of Health in Northern Ireland.  There has also been one further death reported, taking the number of people with Covid-19 who have died there to 585. Cases of Covid-19 have been rising rapidly in Northern Ireland in recent…

Queen’s University Belfast for the second time in two weeks has chartered a Qatar Airways plane to bring hundreds of Chinese students to Belfast. On Saturday about 400 new and returning Queen’s University students were flown into Northern Ireland from Beijing by Boeing 777 to begin the college term. Two…

Bus Éireann has said that its Expressway service from Dublin to Belfast will be suspended indefinitely from November. The route was among a number which the State-owned transport company said earlier this week it would cease to operate due to the financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Minister for Transport…

Coleraine missed out on a place in third round qualifiers of the Europa League after going down 3-0 on penalties to Motherwell at The Showgrounds. Callum Lang and Tony Watt put the Scottish visitors 2-0 up, but two penalties from Ben Doherty and a red card for Well's Bevis Mugabi…

Updated / Thursday, 10 Sep 2020 22:12 There have been a series of arrests in the Holyland district near Queen's University over recent days Police investigating house parties in south Belfast found a group of people hiding in a bathroom early this morning. Some of those present received community resolution…

Belfast author Anna Burns has been shortlisted for the International Dublin Literary Award. Her book 'Milkman', a previous winner of the Man Booker Prize is one of ten books in contention for the Dublin award. Three novels in translation are on the list which includes writers from Canada, France, India,…

A Belfast woman has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for attempting to kill police officers. Christine Connor (35), was convicted at Belfast Crown Court last month of attempted murder and causing an explosion likely to endanger life. During sentencing at Belfast Crown Court on Monday, Judge Stephen Fowler…

Northern Ireland may be renowned for its landscapes, coastlines, golf and Game of Thrones but for foodies it’s also a magical place. The AA Restaurant Guide 2020 includes 18 establishments from Northern Ireland on its shortlist and across the country there are also many amazing pubs, shacks and eateries to dine in.Here we…

Legendary Belfast singer Sir Van Morrison has sparked a massive controversy with his angry attack on the 'pseudo-science' of coronavirus that has curtailed audiences at live concerts during the lockdown. n Friday, the singer's official website carried a statement calling on other singers and musicians to join him in his…

Irish Rail has apologised to passengers who travelled on its Dublin to Belfast Enterprise service on Saturday, after complaints it was so “jam-packed” that people were unable to socially distance amid fears of contracting coronavirus. One passenger, who contacted The Irish Times, said the 11:20am train “was so busy” that…