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Top BBC volunteer award for County Derry man

A County Derry man has been recognised with a top BBC award for his volunteer work with Special Olympics clubs in Northern Ireland. Brian McGuigan was surprised by a BBC camera crew who presented him with their Unsung Hero award at a recent training ...

30 Nov 2021 at 14:22

Northern Ireland

Boy released on bail after arrest in drug probe linked to East Belfast UVF

A 16-year-old boy has been released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of a number of offences as part of an investigation into the supply of illegal drugs linked to the East Belfast UVF. Detectives from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force ...

03 Jan 2024 at 20:19

Northern Ireland

Paramilitary Crime Task Force arrests teenager over drug offences

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences as part of an investigation into the supply of illegal drugs linked to the East Belfast UVF. Detectives from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force arrested the boy following ...

03 Jan 2024 at 14:29

Northern Ireland

Naomi Long: No decision yet over general election position

Stormont Justice Minister Naomi Long has insisted she has not decided whether she wants to seek her party’s nomination to run as a general election candidate. Ms Long was pressed on her intentions regarding the East Belfast constituency in ...

22 Apr 2024 at 17:22

National News

Budget crisis increases urgency for return of Stormont Assembly – Martin

A budget crisis in Northern Ireland means there needs to be a sense of urgency in restoring the powersharing institutions at Stormont, Tanaiste Micheal Martin has said. However, he refused to say whether he is optimistic about the return ...

07 Jun 2023 at 18:00

Northern Ireland

Man in hospital after being stabbed in east Belfast

Police have appealed for information after a man was stabbed in east Belfast. The victim is being treated in hospital for injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening. The incident happened in the Cregagh Road area on Monday ...

06 Dec 2022 at 09:50

Northern Ireland

Alliance leader Naomi Long confirms she will contest East Belfast election seat

Alliance Party leader Naomi Long has confirmed she will run in the General Election in the East Belfast constituency. Ms Long will challenge interim DUP leader Gavin Robinson for the seat that he has held since 2015. Previously Ms ...

27 May 2024 at 00:01

Northern Ireland

Race hate crime suspected after arson attack on east Belfast church

A fire at a church in east Belfast is being investigated as a racially motivated hate crime. Police said an angle grinder-type tool was used to cut a hole in shutters at the premises in Templemore Street on Tuesday night before a ...

28 Aug 2024 at 18:19

Northern Ireland

DUP and Alliance leaders Robinson and Long in titanic tussle in East Belfast

In a contest that pits political big-hitters Gavin Robinson and Naomi Long head to head, both are keen to dismiss talk of a grudge match. But there is undoubtedly an extra edge to the race in East Belfast this time round after ...

30 Jun 2024 at 15:47

Northern Ireland

Connswater shopping centre in east Belfast to close

The Connswater shopping centre in east Belfast is set to close in two weeks. Receivers have been appointed for the well-known retail centre off the Newtownards Road. BDO NI, which has been appointed fixed charge receivers of ...

07 Mar 2025 at 15:39

Northern Ireland

Young and old enjoy spring sunshine at VE Day party in east Belfast

Music and laughter filled the air as young and old came together for a VE Day anniversary street party in east Belfast. Part of the city’s Woodstock Road was closed off to facilitate the Bank Holiday Monday community ...

05 May 2025 at 16:33

Northern Ireland

UK signs £350m deal to supply India with air defence missiles and launchers

The UK has signed a £350 million deal to supply the Indian Army with air defence missiles and launchers. The lightweight-multirole missiles will be made in Northern Ireland, securing more than 700 jobs, the Ministry ...

09 Oct 2025 at 11:32

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