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A fresh appeal for information has been made about two young boys who disappeared more than 55 years ago. Jonathan Aven (14) and David Leckey (11) were last seen in east Belfast in September 1969. The cases were among those featured in the recent Lost Boys documentary into the disappearance…

Photo Credit: Primavera Sound Canadian authorities have barred the Irish rap trio Kneecap from entering the country, sparking legal threats and further controversy for the Belfast-based band. Kneecap were set to play four Canadian shows in October—those are off the table now. Officials allege that Kneecap has “glorified terrorist organizations”…

The Belfast trio played their largest U.K. headline show in London last night (Sep. 18). Mo Chara, DJ Provaí and Móglaí Bap of Kneecap perform at Glastonbury on June 28, 2025 in Glastonbury, England. Leon Neal/Getty Images Occasionally the musical universe conjures astonishing success stories that we might never have…

The trial of Soldier F, who is charged with murder and attempted murder on Bloody Sunday, began yesterday in Belfast. Soldier F, who was a member of the British Army’s Parachute Regiment, cannot be named by order of the Court. He is charged with the murders of James Wray and…

The shooting of civilians in Derry on Bloody Sunday was “unjustified”, “unnecessary” and “gratuitous”, a prosecution barrister has said on the opening day of the trial of Soldier F. The former member of the British army’s elite Parachute Regiment is charged with the murders of James Wray and William McKinney…

Peter Murphy AFP · 15 Sep, 2025 07:04 PM 4 mins to read Family members carry photographs of those killed on Bloody Sunday as they walk to Belfast Crown Court as the trial of Soldier F begins, in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Photo / Paul Faith, AFP Family members carry photographs…

Left to right are Daragh Coleman, Andrew Murray, Maria McKeown, Jim Mulholland and Michael Edwards The previous majority shareholders of Todd Architects, Peter Minnis and Paul Crowe, are stepping back from day-to-day operations and will act as consultants to the business. The business is now owned by directors Andrew Murray,…

The Government has announced over £1.25 billion of inward investment from US finance companies, creating 1,800 UK jobs. New US investments will create 1,800 jobs from Belfast to Edinburgh and boost benefits for millions of customers. Total of over £1.25 billion of private US investment committed to the UK's world-leading…

A man has been remanded in custody accused of setting fire to two 5G masts on the same night. At Belfast Magistrates Court, Michael Clarke (45) confirmed his identity and that he understood the two charges against him. Clarke, from the Monagh Road in west Belfast, is charged with two…

The sprawling Jeffrey Epstein scandal has claimed a new casualty after the disclosure of “reprehensible” emails led to the sacking of UK Labour peer Peter Mandelson as Britain’s ambassador to Washington. Mr Mandelson featured in a 2003 scrapbook of 50th birthday greetings to the disgraced financier and sex offender which…