POLICE in Belfast have launched a murder investigation following the death of an elderly woman in the city. Marie Green, 71, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene in a house in the Shore Road area of north Belfast in the early hours of Tuesday, June 3. "My thoughts are with Marie's family and loved ones who are left trying to come to terms with their tragic loss," said … [Read more...] about Murder investigation launched following death of 71-year-old woman in Belfast
Newly appointed Lord Mayor of Belfast pledges to make city ‘welcoming to all’
A NEW Lord Mayor has been appointed in Belfast who has promised to make the city “welcoming to all”. Councillor Tracy Kelly begins her year in the role today, after being installed as the Lord Mayor of Belfast following an annual general meeting of Belfast City Council at City Hall last night. The DUP councillor takes over the chain of office from outgoing Lord Mayor, … [Read more...] about Newly appointed Lord Mayor of Belfast pledges to make city ‘welcoming to all’
Kneecap announce London gig which will be their ‘biggest ever’ headline show
KNEECAP have confirmed a London gig this year which will be their ‘biggest headline show’ to date. The Belfast rap group, made up of Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí, revealed the gig via their social media platforms today. It will take place at Wembley Arena on Thursday, September 18, the band said, describing the location as “the belly of the beast”. Pre-sale tickets will … [Read more...] about Kneecap announce London gig which will be their ‘biggest ever’ headline show
World’s oldest daily newspaper in English language goes digital
HISTORIC editions of the world’s oldest daily newspaper have been made available online for public perusal for the first time. Copies of early editions of the Belfast News Letter have been digitised in a UK Government project designed to highlight Northern Ireland’s cultural heritage. Secretary of State Hilary Benn views newly digitised historic editions of the News Letter … [Read more...] about World’s oldest daily newspaper in English language goes digital
Four teenagers arrested following cross-county Garda chase
FOUR teenage boys have been arrested following a Garda chase in counties Wicklow and Wexford in the early hours of this morning. Gardaí were called out shortly after 3am to reports of a vehicle being stolen in Arklow, Co. Wicklow. “A car was observed matching the suspected stolen vehicle with four males on board travelling southbound on the Arklow Road towards Inch, Co. Wexford … [Read more...] about Four teenagers arrested following cross-county Garda chase