Belfast

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…

Searches are continuing in the United States for a Belfast-born priest who has been missing since a boating accident on Sunday evening. Fr Stephen Rooney, who is the pastor at St Joseph’s parish in Trenton, Michigan, and parishioner and friend Robert Chiles were reported missing after Mr Chiles’ boat capsized…

A woman who was seriously injured in a bombing 48 years ago is to begin legal action against the Northern government today over delays to a compensation scheme for victims of the Troubles. Jennifer McNern is taking a judicial review against the Executive Office at Belfast High Court over its…

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Michael Conlan boasts one of the most passionate fan bases in boxing. The 13-0 Irish star has drawn sizeable crowds at the Feile festival in Belfast and across the pond for St Patrick’s Day in New York. However, when he takes on Sofiane Takoucht at York Hall on Saturday night,…

Updated / Wednesday, 12 Aug 2020 16:24 A number of police officers were injured while supporting contractors who removed bonfire material Police in Northern Ireland have released six images of people they wish to speak to in relation to disorder at Distillery Street in west Belfast last Saturday. Twenty-nine police officers were…