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(L-R) Lara Harding (aged 9), Mrs Claus, Belfast Lord Mayor Councillor Tracy Kelly, Santa Claus and Rosa Harding (aged 7) got together to promote the annual lights switch-on at Belfast City Hall. Belfast is gearing up for a “Wicked” start to the festive season with the city’s annual Christmas lights switch-on at Belfast City Hall on Saturday 15 November. The much-anticipated event will be hosted by Cool FM presenters Pete Snodden, Rebecca McKinney and Paulo Ross, alongside Bel

Detectives in Belfast are appealing for information following a terrifying hijacking incident in which a baby was threatened in the city centre in the early hours of Saturday morning, 25th October. According to the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), the incident unfolded at around 3.50am in the Donegall Place area, when a delivery driver had exited his vehicle — a white Vauxhall Agila — leaving his partner and her young baby inside. Threat made against baby Detective

Belfast City Council has today (Friday October 24) completed the purchase of the historic Assembly Rooms, rear extension and adjacent assets in Cathedral Quarter as part of its ongoing city centre regeneration drive. Belfast City Council has completed the purchase of the city’s historic Assembly Rooms, marking a major milestone in its ongoing city centre regeneration strategy. The deal, finalised today (Friday 24 October), includes the Grade B1 listed Assembly Rooms, its rear

Stena Connecta pictured during the naming ceremony in the CMI Shipyard in Weihai, China. Stena Line has officially named its newest vessel, Stena Connecta, at a ceremony held on 16 October at the CMI Shipyard in Weihai, China. The ferry will soon begin her maiden voyage to the Irish Sea, where she will operate alongside her sister ship, Stena Futura, to deliver a 40 percent boost in freight capacity on the Belfast–Heysham route. The event was attended by Stena Line CEO Niclas

the Asian hornet The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has confirmed further sightings of the Asian hornet in the Dundonald area of Belfast, just days after the first confirmed identification of the invasive species in Northern Ireland. The latest reports, confirmed by NIEA officials, suggest that a nest may be present in the area, raising concerns over the potential establishment of the species, which poses a serious threat to native honeybees and pollinators. The i

The Asian Hornet, also yellow-legged hornet The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has confirmed the first-ever record of an Asian hornet in Northern Ireland, following the capture of the invasive insect in Dundonald, Belfast, on 10 October. The insect, also known as the yellow-legged hornet, was reported by a vigilant member of the public, triggering a swift response from NIEA officials. Originating from East Asia, the Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) was first recorded

Police have issued travel advice to football fans attending this evening’s UEFA World Cup Qualifier between Northern Ireland and Germany...

World-renowned hymn writers to bring festive joy to the SSE Arena this December Acclaimed hymn writers and performers Keith and Kristyn...

On the run: Convicted rapist Ahmed Abashar The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has strongly criticised the Police Service of Northern Ireland...

Pictured (L-R) Constable Donna Tolan, District Licensing Officer, Ryan Rankin, Neighbourhood Engagement Officer at Queen's, Willie Jack,...

Tessa Breslin, Vice-Chair of Queen's Foundation Board, engaged in a fireside chat with Professor O'Sullivan during the event at Queen's...

Belfast councillors are warning that communities across the city could soon face a housing crisis caused by short-term lets, mirroring...

Pictured at the launch are Titanic Belfast’s Executive Head Chef, Garreth Wilson; Associate Commercial Director, Eimear Kearney; Phil...

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed that an experimental scheme to pedestrianise Hill Street in Belfast will go ahead later...

Stena Futura sails into Belfast to a water salute Stena Line has welcomed the first of its new hybrid freight ferries to Belfast Harbour,...

The Belfast Half Marathon will take place this weekend, with thousands of runners expected to take to the streets on Sunday 21 September....

In a move poised to reshape Northern Ireland’s aviation landscape, Belfast City Airport has unveiled its draft Master Plan 2040, a...

North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston pictured with campaigners outside Laganside Court in Belfast TUV North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston has...

(L-R) Belfast City Chief Inspector, Mark Conway, Paula Irvine, Student Wellbeing Manager and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Manager at...

Aer Lingus Regional, operated exclusively by Emerald Airlines, has unveiled its Winter 2025 schedule from Belfast City Airport, promising...