4+ hour, 54+ min ago  (258+ words) Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor R'is-M'ire Donnelly joins Kohen Mc Laughlin and Eadie Mc Erlean to launch the return of the Summer Rose Fair The Rose Fair returns to Belfast at the start of next month alongside a family fun…...

52+ min ago  (738+ words) The Lidl pub is open for business and I got in to have a look around In an incredibly unusual move, discount supermarket Lidl L opened its very first pub in Dundonald this week. I got in the day before…...

1+ hour, 4+ min ago  (442+ words) Katie Taylor, boxing champion with her mother Bridget Taylor, after receiving an Honorary Degree at Trinity College Dublin(Image: MAXWELLS ) Boxer Katie Taylor has been awarded an honorary law degree by Trinity College Dublin. The university described the Bray native…...

6+ hour, 32+ min ago  (891+ words) Cases before Northern Ireland courts this past week included a man being remanded in custody after allegedly attacking a woman with a hammer at an incident at a property in North Belfast. Elsewhere, three Moldovan nationals who admitted charges of…...

1+ hour, 7+ min ago  (455+ words) The family of a woman killed by her son before he took his own life, issued a statement hoping that "lessons will be learned" following the inquest into his death. Kenneth Mc Clean-Flanagan died after he killed his mum, Karen…...

2+ hour, 24+ min ago  (481+ words) A Northern Ireland pensioner who recently suffered a stroke has taken part in a groundbreaking new stroke trial to reduce the risk of dementia. The major new clinical trial supported by the South Eastern Trust is investigating whether commonly prescribed…...

2+ hour, 39+ min ago  (762+ words) The Good Shepherd Centre off Carolan Road in the Ormeau Road area(Image: Belfast Live) A Sinn F'in local politician has urged developers to be "sensitive" in transforming a former Magdalene laundry at Ormeau Road into apartments. Alskea, the developers…...

3+ hour, 49+ min ago  (302+ words) Big events in Belfast might feature "silent" fireworks, if a Green Party initiative comes to fruition at City Hall. Elected representatives at Belfast City Council have agreed a motion to explore the use of low-noise fireworks at events and include…...

7+ hour, 27+ min ago  (303+ words) It comes as the charity has seen an 11% rise in calls from adults concerned about a child being left home alone The NSPCC has prepared advice for parents and guardians on leaving children home alone as the summer holidays approach....

4+ hour, 35+ min ago  (691+ words) Stock image of Laganside court building in Belfast(Image: Belfast Live ) A 32-year old man who assaulted his mother and brother was handed a 14-month sentence today. When he is released from custody, Ryan Mc Laverty will spend an additional…...