http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/?service=Rss http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/missing-fishermans-body-found-16116742.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/missing-fishermans-body-found-16116742.html?r=RSS The body of a fisherman missing at sea has been recovered by Coast Guard crews. Northern Ireland Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/printing-firm-enters-receivership-16116670.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/printing-firm-enters-receivership-16116670.html?r=RSS Some 21 commercial print workers have been made redundant in Belfast after the Northern Whig Ltd went into receivership, PriceWaterhouseCoopers has said. Northern Ireland Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/man-accused-of-explosives-offence-16116546.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/man-accused-of-explosives-offence-16116546.html?r=RSS A man has been charged with possession of explosives with intent to endanger life by police investigating dissident republican activity. Northern Ireland Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/international/mp-dodds-calls-for-action-to-stop-northern-ireland-players-opting-for-republic-16116499.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/international/mp-dodds-calls-for-action-to-stop-northern-ireland-players-opting-for-republic-16116499.html?r=RSS <p> The British and Irish governments need to intervene to prevent talented young footballers &ldquo;haemorrhaging&rdquo; from Northern Ireland to the Republic, an DUP MP has said. </p> International Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:27:01 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/thug-who-beat-up-bus-tour-rival-now-pastor-court-told-16116484.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/thug-who-beat-up-bus-tour-rival-now-pastor-court-told-16116484.html?r=RSS <p> A former bus tour worker convicted of beating and banging a rival operator's head off a kiosk in Belfast city centre is now a church pastor, a court has heard. </p> Northern Ireland Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:27:52 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/owners-of-belfasts-tallest-building-in-administration-16116482.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/owners-of-belfasts-tallest-building-in-administration-16116482.html?r=RSS <p> The company which bought one of Belfast&rsquo;s tallest buildings in a multi-million pound deal has gone into administration. </p> Business News Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:24:42 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/three-charged-in-andrew-lorimer-murder-probe-16116481.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/three-charged-in-andrew-lorimer-murder-probe-16116481.html?r=RSS <p> Police investigating the killing of Andrew Lorimer in Lurgan last weekend have charged three men with murder. </p> Northern Ireland Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:20:52 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/sex-offender-forced-off-belfast-train-court-told-16116479.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/sex-offender-forced-off-belfast-train-court-told-16116479.html?r=RSS <p> A sex offender was forced off a train after allegedly being bullied and verbally abused by fellow prisoners, the High Court heard. </p> Northern Ireland Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:17:29 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/shock-at-cost-of-co-down-historians-dublin-book-16116462.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/shock-at-cost-of-co-down-historians-dublin-book-16116462.html?r=RSS <p> A Northern Ireland academic's book on the history of Dublin's St Stephen's Green has cost the Republic's government £800 for each copy sold. </p> Northern Ireland Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:20:36 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/man-freed-from-prison-by-mistake-16116199.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/man-freed-from-prison-by-mistake-16116199.html?r=RSS A man has been released from prison by mistake. Northern Ireland Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/family-sue-over-pilots-crash-death-16116117.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/family-sue-over-pilots-crash-death-16116117.html?r=RSS The family of a co-pilot killed in a plane crash a year ago are suing two companies involved in running the flight. Northern Ireland Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/ulster-town-to-offer-graffiti-and-dj-classes-16116006.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/ulster-town-to-offer-graffiti-and-dj-classes-16116006.html?r=RSS <p> Graffiti art and DJ-ing classes are the unlikely activities being used to bring young people together in one of Northern Ireland's most divided towns. </p> Northern Ireland Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:17:39 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/big-payout-prison-staff-can-apply-for-new-jail-jobs-16116003.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/big-payout-prison-staff-can-apply-for-new-jail-jobs-16116003.html?r=RSS <p> Almost 400 prison officers hoping to benefit from a £60 million redundancy scheme could later apply to take on new jobs in the jail system, Northern Ireland politicians have been told. </p> Northern Ireland Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:10:20 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/hunt-goes-on-for-soldiers-killers-16115956.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/hunt-goes-on-for-soldiers-killers-16115956.html?r=RSS Police have launched a fresh bid to catch the gunmen who killed two soldiers in Northern Ireland, as a terminally ill man convicted of trying to torch their getaway car was told he must serve a minimum of 25 years in jail. Northern Ireland Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/good-wishes-for-ian-paisley-flow-in-from-across-the-divide-16116014.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/good-wishes-for-ian-paisley-flow-in-from-across-the-divide-16116014.html?r=RSS <p> Ian Paisley spent his fifth night in hospital last night after being admitted on Sunday with heart trouble. </p> Northern Ireland Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:00:39 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/man-shot-dead-in-housing-estate-16115952.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/man-shot-dead-in-housing-estate-16115952.html?r=RSS A man in his 20s was shot dead at his home in Co Donegal. Northern Ireland Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:12:01 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/255000-drive-to-reduce-divisions-16115731.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/255000-drive-to-reduce-divisions-16115731.html?r=RSS Graffiti art and DJ classes are the unlikely activities being used to bring young people together in one of Northern Ireland's most divided towns. Northern Ireland Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/barracks-shooting-parade-cancelled-16115718.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/barracks-shooting-parade-cancelled-16115718.html?r=RSS A loyalist parade past the scene of the fatal shooting of two soldiers in Northern Ireland has been cancelled following opposition from their families. Northern Ireland Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/371-prison-officers-seek-redundancy-16115692.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/371-prison-officers-seek-redundancy-16115692.html?r=RSS Stormont Assembly members have been told that 371 prison officers have applied to leave their jobs under a £60 million redundancy scheme. Northern Ireland Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/soldier-teaches-afghan-general-16115653.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/soldier-teaches-afghan-general-16115653.html?r=RSS A soldier based in Northern Ireland is teaching English to a top Afghan general. Northern Ireland Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/historic-city-church-to-be-saved-16115633.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/historic-city-church-to-be-saved-16115633.html?r=RSS A derelict church building in Belfast is to be saved from collapse. Northern Ireland Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/son-faked-own-death-to-swindle-mum-court-told-16115551.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/son-faked-own-death-to-swindle-mum-court-told-16115551.html?r=RSS <p> A 38-year-old Northern Ireland man who claimed he was dead has appeared in court charged with trying to defraud his mother of £1,000 to offset his own funeral expenses. </p> Northern Ireland Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:31:08 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/cow-parade-travels-to-pastures-mooo-16115533.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/cow-parade-travels-to-pastures-mooo-16115533.html?r=RSS <p> 2012 will be the year of the cow in Northern Ireland. The world&rsquo;s largest public art exhibition Cow Parade arrives in May and will feature up to 200 life sized fibre glass cows transformed into magnificent sculptures by local artists. </p> Northern Ireland Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:52:41 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/robinson-targeting-liberal-voters-16115396.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/robinson-targeting-liberal-voters-16115396.html?r=RSS Peter Robinson's appeals for a shared future in Northern Ireland are aimed at wooing liberal Protestants rather than Catholics, a rival unionist has claimed. Northern Ireland Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/property-prices-tumble-by-10-16115397.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/property-prices-tumble-by-10-16115397.html?r=RSS House prices in Northern Ireland continue to tumble, with properties falling more than 10% in value in the last year, according to the latest snapshot of the market. Northern Ireland Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/dubliners-honoured-at-folk-awards-16115355.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/dubliners-honoured-at-folk-awards-16115355.html?r=RSS The Dubliners capped a fine night for the Irish at this year's BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, accepting a lifetime achievement award and ending the night in style. Republic of Ireland Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/people-urged-not-to-use-smoky-coal-16115182.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/people-urged-not-to-use-smoky-coal-16115182.html?r=RSS People are burning smoky coal in Northern Ireland to save money on fuel - at the cost of widespread air pollution. Northern Ireland Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/tennents-treat-for-unsigned-bands-16115180.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/tennents-treat-for-unsigned-bands-16115180.html?r=RSS Up and coming Northern Ireland musicians are to get the chance to perform at Tennent's Vital this year. Northern Ireland Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/killer-bug-found-in-more-baby-units-16115176.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/killer-bug-found-in-more-baby-units-16115176.html?r=RSS Traces of a deadly infection which killed four babies in hospitals in Northern Ireland have been found in three more neonatal units. Northern Ireland Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/legal-chief-could-face-assembly-16115177.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/legal-chief-could-face-assembly-16115177.html?r=RSS Attorney General John Larkin could field questions in the Assembly about public prosecutions under proposals being considered by the Executive. Northern Ireland Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/killer-bug-found-in-more-hospital-baby-units-16115163.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/killer-bug-found-in-more-hospital-baby-units-16115163.html?r=RSS <p> Traces of a deadly infection which killed four babies in hospitals in Northern Ireland have been found in three more neonatal units. </p> Northern Ireland Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:26:16 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/new-moderator-makes-community-vow-16115112.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/new-moderator-makes-community-vow-16115112.html?r=RSS The next Presbyterian moderator the Rev Roy Patton has pledged to build bridges across the community. Northern Ireland Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/church-leaders-prayers-for-paisley-16115108.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/church-leaders-prayers-for-paisley-16115108.html?r=RSS The next moderator of the Presbyterian Church has expressed his best wishes for the Rev Ian Paisley and his family. Northern Ireland Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/new-presbyterian-moderator-named-16114973.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/new-presbyterian-moderator-named-16114973.html?r=RSS <p> The next Moderator of the Presbyterian Church will be the Rev Roy Patton. </p> Northern Ireland Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:30:39 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/paisley-critical-moderator-hails-great-qualities-of-big-ian-16114969.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/paisley-critical-moderator-hails-great-qualities-of-big-ian-16114969.html?r=RSS <p> The next moderator of the Presbyterian Church has joined a chorus of well-wishers, including Peter Robinson Martin McGuinness, expressing his best wishes for the Rev Ian Paisley, who remains seriously ill in hospital. </p> Northern Ireland Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:23:46 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/new-venture-tackles-illegal-dumping-16114892.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/new-venture-tackles-illegal-dumping-16114892.html?r=RSS A new initiative to tackle illegal dumping in Northern Ireland will enable people to anonymously tip off the authorities about offenders. Northern Ireland Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:22:01 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/new-presbyterian-moderator-named-16114810.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/new-presbyterian-moderator-named-16114810.html?r=RSS The next Moderator of the Presbyterian Church will be the Rev Roy Patton. Northern Ireland Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/captain-took-control-before-crash-16114694.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/captain-took-control-before-crash-16114694.html?r=RSS A newly promoted captain took a plane's power controls seconds before it crashed a year ago in thick fog at Cork Airport, accident investigators have revealed. Republic of Ireland Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/airport-emergency-jet-lands-safely-16114581.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/airport-emergency-jet-lands-safely-16114581.html?r=RSS A passenger jet carrying 175 people was forced to make an emergency landing when its wheels failed to retract on take off. Northern Ireland Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/emergency-landing-at-belfast-international-airport-16114552.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/emergency-landing-at-belfast-international-airport-16114552.html?r=RSS <p> A passenger jet was forced to make an emergency landing at Belfast International Airport after developing technical difficulties minutes after taking off. </p> Northern Ireland Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:17:16 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/man-drove-at-100mph-in-derry-city-centre-16114471.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/man-drove-at-100mph-in-derry-city-centre-16114471.html?r=RSS <p> An apprentice welder who pleaded guilty to driving at 100mph in a 30mph zone in Northern Ireland has been fined £800. </p> Northern Ireland Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:00:45 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/belfast-bus-tour-man-bashed-rivals-head-during-parking-space-row-16114461.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/belfast-bus-tour-man-bashed-rivals-head-during-parking-space-row-16114461.html?r=RSS <p> A bus tour worker punched a rival operator up to 10 times and banged his head off a kiosk in a row over parking in Belfast city centre, a court has heard. </p> Northern Ireland Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:41:30 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/rock-fall-forces-scenic-antrim-coast-road-to-close-16114454.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/rock-fall-forces-scenic-antrim-coast-road-to-close-16114454.html?r=RSS <p> A major rock fall has closed the Antrim coast road. </p> Northern Ireland Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:22:44 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/family-vigil-at-ian-paisleys-bedside-16114426.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/family-vigil-at-ian-paisleys-bedside-16114426.html?r=RSS <p> Relatives and friends of Ian Paisley are maintaining a vigil for the critically former First Minister who is being treated in hospital for suspected heart problems. </p> <p></p> Northern Ireland Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:57:20 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/party-chiefs-pray-for-paisley-16114360.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/party-chiefs-pray-for-paisley-16114360.html?r=RSS Northern Ireland's political leaders have urged people to pray for the Rev Ian Paisley, who remains seriously ill in hospital. Northern Ireland Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/maze-group-chairman-to-be-appointed-16114125.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/maze-group-chairman-to-be-appointed-16114125.html?r=RSS A chairman for the group redeveloping the former Maze prison site is to be appointed soon, the First Minister said. Northern Ireland Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/ailing-paisley-in-intensive-care-16114113.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/ailing-paisley-in-intensive-care-16114113.html?r=RSS The Rev Ian Paisley is in intensive care after suffering acute cardiac problems. Northern Ireland Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/rev-ian-paisley-admitted-to-hospital-unconfirmed-reports-of-heart-attack-16114101.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/rev-ian-paisley-admitted-to-hospital-unconfirmed-reports-of-heart-attack-16114101.html?r=RSS <p> The Rev Ian Paisley, the former Northern Ireland First Minister ahd leader of the Free Presbyterian Church, has been admitted to hospital. </p> Northern Ireland Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:24:09 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/republic-of-ireland-should-rejoin-commonwealth-says-unionist-chief-elliott-16114087.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/republic-of-ireland-should-rejoin-commonwealth-says-unionist-chief-elliott-16114087.html?r=RSS <p> The Republic of Ireland should consider rejoining the Commonwealth as Britain celebrates the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, the leader of the Ulster Unionist Party said. </p> Northern Ireland Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:52:15 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/court-cases-to-face-time-limits-16114082.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/court-cases-to-face-time-limits-16114082.html?r=RSS Northern Ireland's courts are to face time limits for the handling of cases in a bid to tackle major delays in the justice system, it has been announced. Northern Ireland Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/republic-should-join-commonwealth-16114063.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/republic-should-join-commonwealth-16114063.html?r=RSS The Republic of Ireland should consider rejoining the Commonwealth as Britain celebrates the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, the leader of the Ulster Unionist Party Tom Elliott has said. Northern Ireland Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/concern-over-school-toilet-training-16114058.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/concern-over-school-toilet-training-16114058.html?r=RSS More children are starting school in Northern Ireland before they are toilet trained, a study has revealed. Northern Ireland Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/too-many-primary-pupils-not-toilet-trained-warns-teacher-union-16114019.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/too-many-primary-pupils-not-toilet-trained-warns-teacher-union-16114019.html?r=RSS <p> More children are starting school in Northern Ireland before they are toilet trained, a study showed. </p> Northern Ireland Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:26:05 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/24-homes-sold-for-3m-at-belfast-auction-16113933.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/24-homes-sold-for-3m-at-belfast-auction-16113933.html?r=RSS <p> A residential property auction held in Belfast sold all its available lots for a total close to £3m in a matter of minutes. </p> Northern Ireland Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:39:28 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/f1-old-boy-eddie-irvine-buys-bangor-grammar-school-building-16113924.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/f1-old-boy-eddie-irvine-buys-bangor-grammar-school-building-16113924.html?r=RSS <p> Former Formula One ace Eddie Irvine is going back to school in his native north Down &mdash; but he won&rsquo;t be getting behind a desk. </p> Northern Ireland Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:23:16 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/belfast-celebrates-chinese-year-of-the-dragon-16113920.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/belfast-celebrates-chinese-year-of-the-dragon-16113920.html?r=RSS <p> The Chinese community in Northern Ireland welcomed in the Year of the Dragon at the weekend with celebrations featuring all things cultural including cuisine, music, dancing and martial arts. </p> Northern Ireland Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:14:46 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/man-charged-over-ammunition-find-16113657.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/man-charged-over-ammunition-find-16113657.html?r=RSS A man has been charged with possessing ammunition in suspicious circumstances. Northern Ireland Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/man-21-arrested-in-murder-probe-16113658.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/man-21-arrested-in-murder-probe-16113658.html?r=RSS Detectives have launched a murder inquiry after a man was found dead in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/cannabis-found-during-house-search-16113621.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/cannabis-found-during-house-search-16113621.html?r=RSS Cannabis worth around £800,000 has been discovered in a house in Belfast. Northern Ireland Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/exbarracks-to-be-valentine-venue-16113596.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/exbarracks-to-be-valentine-venue-16113596.html?r=RSS A former army barracks in Londonderry is to be transformed into a Valentine's night party venue. Northern Ireland Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/policeman-injured-in-knife-attack-16113594.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/policeman-injured-in-knife-attack-16113594.html?r=RSS A policeman has been seriously injured when he was slashed with a knife in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/police-recover-suspected-firearms-16113536.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/police-recover-suspected-firearms-16113536.html?r=RSS Police have recovered a quantity of ammunition and suspected firearms in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/man-arrested-following-robbery-16113533.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/man-arrested-following-robbery-16113533.html?r=RSS Police have arrested a man following a cash-in-transit robbery. Northern Ireland Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/man-held-over-royal-mail-van-hijack-16113511.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/man-held-over-royal-mail-van-hijack-16113511.html?r=RSS Police are questioning a man after a Royal Mail van was hijacked in Belfast. Northern Ireland Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/man-lsquotried-to-import-265k-of-drugsrsquo-16113510.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/man-lsquotried-to-import-265k-of-drugsrsquo-16113510.html?r=RSS <p> A Co Tyrone man was charged with plotting to import £265,000 worth of drugs as part of a Europe-wide probe into shipments from China, the High Court has heard. </p> Northern Ireland Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:19:09 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/jail-term-slashed-for-supergrass-lvf-thug-16113504.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/jail-term-slashed-for-supergrass-lvf-thug-16113504.html?r=RSS <p> A one-time &ldquo;enforcer&rdquo; in the LVF, formerly charged with murdering a journalist, has been jailed for three years for his involvement in a catalogue of crimes. </p> Northern Ireland Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:29:53 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/more-than-900-people-attacked-by-dogs-last-year-16113498.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/more-than-900-people-attacked-by-dogs-last-year-16113498.html?r=RSS <p> More than 900 people were attacked by dogs last year across Northern Ireland, shocking new figures have revealed. </p> Northern Ireland Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:02:39 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/stephen-carroll-murder-accused-lsquotargeted-another-policemanrsquo-16113472.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/stephen-carroll-murder-accused-lsquotargeted-another-policemanrsquo-16113472.html?r=RSS <p> A 20-year-old Co Armagh man accused of the murder of Constable Stephen Carroll allegedly tried to collect information on another policeman for dissident republicans, his Belfast Crown Court trial has heard. </p> Northern Ireland Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:06:19 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/hollywood-actor-martin-sheen-proud-of-uncles-ira-past-16113460.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/hollywood-actor-martin-sheen-proud-of-uncles-ira-past-16113460.html?r=RSS <p> Hollywood star Martin Sheen has declared himself proud of his uncle's IRA past. </p> Northern Ireland Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:52:33 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/man-kills-himself-at-hairdressers-16113457.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/man-kills-himself-at-hairdressers-16113457.html?r=RSS <p> A man has shot himself dead at a hairdresser's salon in Dungannon, Co Tyrone. </p> Northern Ireland Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:40:56 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/no-leniency-for-ill-barracks-killer-16113220.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/no-leniency-for-ill-barracks-killer-16113220.html?r=RSS The limited life expectancy of a terminally-ill dissident republican convicted of murdering two British soldiers should not influence the length of his jail term, his defence lawyer has accepted. Northern Ireland Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:52:10 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/lowry-exhibition-at-new-arts-centre-16113221.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/lowry-exhibition-at-new-arts-centre-16113221.html?r=RSS Belfast's new £18 million Metropolitan Arts Centre (MAC) will host an exhibition of art by LS Lowry and a new Titanic play, it has been announced. Northern Ireland Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:52:10 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/sheen-proud-of-uncles-ira-past-16113222.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/sheen-proud-of-uncles-ira-past-16113222.html?r=RSS Hollywood actor Martin Sheen has declared himself proud of his uncle's IRA past. Republic of Ireland Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:52:10 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/man-shoots-himself-at-hairdressers-16113223.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/man-shoots-himself-at-hairdressers-16113223.html?r=RSS A man has shot himself dead at a hairdresser's salon in Co Tyrone. Northern Ireland Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/terminallyill-massereene-barracks-killer-cannot-expect-leniency-16113108.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/terminallyill-massereene-barracks-killer-cannot-expect-leniency-16113108.html?r=RSS <p> The fact that dissident republican Brian Shiver, who was convicted of murdering two British soldiers, is terminally ill should not influence the length of his jail term, his defence lawyer has accepted. </p> Northern Ireland Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:28:17 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/emergency-landing-after-fault-found-16113062.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/emergency-landing-after-fault-found-16113062.html?r=RSS An emergency was declared at an airport after a passenger plane was forced to turn back because of technical difficulties. Northern Ireland Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/stay-way-from-sheep-pregnant-women-warned-16113015.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/stay-way-from-sheep-pregnant-women-warned-16113015.html?r=RSS <p> Pregnant women in Northern Ireland have been urged to avoid contact with sheep and their young during lambing season. </p> Northern Ireland Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:24:51 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/murdered-british-soldiers-family-told-the-truth-40-years-later-16113012.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/murdered-british-soldiers-family-told-the-truth-40-years-later-16113012.html?r=RSS <p> The family of British soldier Paul Carter, who murdered by the IRA in 1971, have spent the last 40 years believing he died alone in Belfast and without any assistance, until now. </p> Northern Ireland Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:22:08 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/belleek-woman-stole-60000-from-her-boss-16113006.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/belleek-woman-stole-60000-from-her-boss-16113006.html?r=RSS <p> A 26-year-old woman has admitted swindling her employer out of tens of thousands of pounds. </p> Northern Ireland Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:16:01 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/alleged-belfast-thief-gave-police-graphic-details-of-sex-in-bush-16113002.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/alleged-belfast-thief-gave-police-graphic-details-of-sex-in-bush-16113002.html?r=RSS <p> An alleged burglar discovered just yards from a stolen Mercedes car told police he was there taking part in a sex act, the High Court in Belfast has heard. </p> Northern Ireland Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:06:32 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/new-evidence-over-omagh-bombing-16112972.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/new-evidence-over-omagh-bombing-16112972.html?r=RSS New evidence on the Omagh bombing has emerged to strengthen calls for an international inquiry into the atrocity, bereaved families have said. Northern Ireland Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/psni-must-tackle-attacks-on-young-16112872.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/psni-must-tackle-attacks-on-young-16112872.html?r=RSS More needs to be done to catch those responsible for more than 50 paramilitary attacks on young people in 18 months, the Policing Board has warned. Northern Ireland Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:12:01 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/fury-at-120000-revamp-for-court-earmarked-to-shut-16112979.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/fury-at-120000-revamp-for-court-earmarked-to-shut-16112979.html?r=RSS <p> A courthouse earmarked for closure by the Court Service had a £120,000 refurbishment less than a year ago. </p> Northern Ireland Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:04 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/deal-with-the-past-urges-mcgrory-16112640.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/deal-with-the-past-urges-mcgrory-16112640.html?r=RSS The head of Northern Ireland's prosecution service has questioned if politicians have the will to tackle the fallout from the decades of violence in the region. Northern Ireland Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/rehiring-expolice-hits-confidence-16112611.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/rehiring-expolice-hits-confidence-16112611.html?r=RSS The controversy over the re-hiring of retired police officers has hit confidence in the PSNI, Matt Baggott has conceded. Northern Ireland Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/fines-could-be-taken-from-income-16112600.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/fines-could-be-taken-from-income-16112600.html?r=RSS Fine defaulters could have the money deducted from their income under proposals being considered by the Justice Minister. Northern Ireland Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/fatal-bug-found-in-hospital-taps-16112601.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/fatal-bug-found-in-hospital-taps-16112601.html?r=RSS A deadly infection which killed four babies in Northern Ireland has been discovered in the taps at a hospital. Northern Ireland Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/david-mcnarry-faces-uup-inquiry-16112524.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/david-mcnarry-faces-uup-inquiry-16112524.html?r=RSS David McNarry is facing disciplinary action over alleged confidentiality breaches, his party chairman has said. Northern Ireland Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/cameron-benefits-cap-will-affect-just-one-person-in-northern-ireland-16112463.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/cameron-benefits-cap-will-affect-just-one-person-in-northern-ireland-16112463.html?r=RSS <p> Just one individual in Northern Ireland will be affected by the Government&rsquo;s controversial benefits cap, an MP has claimed. </p> Northern Ireland Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:49:08 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/food-poisoning-link-to-watermelons-16112459.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/food-poisoning-link-to-watermelons-16112459.html?r=RSS Watermelons may be the source of a salmonella outbreak across the UK which has affected 35 people, leading to one death. Northern Ireland Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/food-bound-for-landfill-to-feed-northern-ireland-poor-16112457.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/food-bound-for-landfill-to-feed-northern-ireland-poor-16112457.html?r=RSS <p> More than 23.5 tonnes of food has been diverted from Northern Ireland&rsquo;s landfill sites by a charity that redistributes meals to vulnerable people. </p> Northern Ireland Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:41:16 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/killer-who-kicked-homeless-man-to-death-says-friend-stood-on-victims-throat-16112396.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/killer-who-kicked-homeless-man-to-death-says-friend-stood-on-victims-throat-16112396.html?r=RSS <p> A Northern Ireland man convicted of murdering a homeless Polish national has denied that he has implicated his former friend as revenge after she gave evidence against him. </p> Northern Ireland Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:45:52 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/mp-gregory-campbell-slams-electoral-plans-16112326.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/mp-gregory-campbell-slams-electoral-plans-16112326.html?r=RSS <p> Proposed electoral boundary changes will have a detrimental effect on the north west, according to sitting East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell. </p> Politics Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:11:56 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/priest-faces-court-over-child-sexual-abuse-allegations-16112325.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/priest-faces-court-over-child-sexual-abuse-allegations-16112325.html?r=RSS <p> A priest who is charged with a number of child sex abuse offences will face court next month. </p> Northern Ireland Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:10:57 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/water-firm-improves-services-16111992.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/water-firm-improves-services-16111992.html?r=RSS Northern Ireland Water has improved its services to customers, the Consumer Council has said. Northern Ireland Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/ford-visits-jail-in-bid-to-end-row-16111977.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/ford-visits-jail-in-bid-to-end-row-16111977.html?r=RSS Stormont's Justice Minister is to visit Portlaoise Prison in the Republic as efforts continue to defuse a long-running jail dispute in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/150m-revamp-helps-reinvent-city-16111975.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/150m-revamp-helps-reinvent-city-16111975.html?r=RSS A £150 million facelift announced for Belfast will help the city reinvent itself, First Minister Peter Robinson has said. Northern Ireland Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/taser-used-after-dog-bites-officer-16111973.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/taser-used-after-dog-bites-officer-16111973.html?r=RSS Police have used a Taser after a wild rottweiler dog attacked an officer, leaving her needing surgery. Northern Ireland Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/wild-rottweiler-tasered-by-belfast-police-after-attacking-man-and-woman-officer-16111963.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/wild-rottweiler-tasered-by-belfast-police-after-attacking-man-and-woman-officer-16111963.html?r=RSS <p> A rottweiler dog has been tasered by Northern Ireland police police after a savage attack which left a female officer needing surgery. </p> Northern Ireland Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:44:39 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/building-trade-to-grow-2-a-year-16111903.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/building-trade-to-grow-2-a-year-16111903.html?r=RSS The construction industry in Northern Ireland will grow at a rate of 2% a year to 2016, a report has said. Northern Ireland Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:42:00 +0000