Former top civil servant Sue Gray appointed to Queen’s University Senate Dr Feargal McCormack has also been announced as a new Pro-Chancellor at the Belfast university. Evening Standard · Jul 29, 2025
British Airways plane forced to divert mid-air after pilots declared emergency on board The captain of the British Airways flight made an emergency ‘squawk’ approximately 30 minutes into the journey from London Heathrow to Belfast Evening Standard · Jul 28, 2025
Bible belonging to ‘father of modern policing’ among exhibits for new museum The 1608 Bible, which belonged to Sir Robert Peel, will go on display at the new museum in Belfast. Evening Standard · Jul 24, 2025
Kneecap to face no further action over Glastonbury performance Belfast rap group say ‘one element of the political policing intimidation attempt is over’ after investigation dropped The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2025
New charity to address ‘hidden homicides’ receives calls within hours of launch Retired detective sergeant James Brannigan is leading The Katie Trust, set up in memory of murdered showjumper Katie Simpson. Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2025
How to give children the freedom to play all across the city – not just in playgrounds Children play everywhere. Yet their right to play – protected by a UN convention – is constantly challenged by adults. The Conversation · Jul 15, 2025
Watch: Eleventh Night bonfires lit across Northern Ireland Watch a compilation of beacon bonfires being set alight across Belfast as communities mark the Eleventh Night. The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2025
Tens of thousands take part in Twelfth celebrations in scorching temperatures Traditional Orange Order parades have been taking place across Northern Ireland. Evening Standard · Jul 12, 2025
Twelfth of July: Thousands join Orange Order parades across Northern Ireland Crowds lined the streets in cities, towns and villages across the region as temperatures reached above 25C The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2025
Twelfth of July parades begin across Northern Ireland Tens of thousands are taking to the streets across the region for the traditional Orange Order parades on Saturday. The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2025
Muir ‘very disappointed’ bonfire was lit despite warnings over asbestos Hundreds of Eleventh Night bonfires were lit across Northern Ireland on Friday. Evening Standard · Jul 12, 2025
Kneecap effigies, Palestinian, and Irish flags on loyalist bonfires amid asbestos row IRISH and Palestinian flags, effigies of the Irish rap group Kneecap, and sectarian slogans have been seen topping loyalist bonfires in Northern… The National (Scotland) · Jul 12, 2025
Firefighters deal with ‘challenging night’ ahead of July 12 Orange Order parades Firefighters said they dealt with 72 bonfire-related incidents on Friday night. Evening Standard · Jul 12, 2025
Tens of thousands take to streets for annual July 12 Orange Order parades The loyal order parades come after the burning of bonfires at hundreds of sites across the region as part of the annual festivities. Evening Standard · Jul 12, 2025
Evening Standard · Jul 12, 2025 Loyalist bonfire on site with asbestos lit despite warnings Elsewhere, effigies of the Irish rap group Kneecap, Irish flags and sectarian slogans were burned on pyres across Northern Ireland.
Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2025 Effigies of Kneecap, Irish flags and sectarian slogans top loyalist bonfires The bonfires are set to be lit late on Friday night.
Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2025 Muir says controversial Belfast bonfire should not be set alight Hundreds of loyalist bonfires are set to be lit on Friday night.
Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2025 Further safety concerns over asbestos at site of Belfast bonfire Hundreds of loyalist bonfires will be lit on Friday night ahead of traditional July 12 celebrations across Northern Ireland.
Evening Standard · Jul 10, 2025 Police will not assist in removal of contentious bonfire in Belfast Concerns have been raised over the bonfire, which is on a site which contains asbestos and is close to an electricity substation.
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025 Why a bonfire in Northern Ireland has ignited fierce controversy Tensions have flared around loyalist bonfires in Northern Ireland as police declare a major incident
Evening Standard · Jul 10, 2025 Kneecap ‘banned from advertising’ on London Underground The group, who hail from Belfast, said they are being silenced because they ‘speak out against genocide’.
Evening Standard · Jul 10, 2025 Little-Pengelly urges people to stop playing politics over Belfast bonfire Sinn Fein has said it is ‘unthinkable’ that the fire can be allowed to go ahead on Friday.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2025 Belfast police refuse to help dismantle loyalist bonfire on site containing asbestos Sinn Féin has said failing to tear down pyre would be victory for mob rule, but PSNI says intervention carries more risk
Evening Standard · Jul 10, 2025 Unthinkable that Belfast bonfire could be allowed to go ahead – Sinn Fein Tensions are continuing to smoulder around two loyalist bonfires in Northern Ireland which have attracted significant controversy.
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025 Belfast police declare major incident over controversial loyalist bonfire IN FULL