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Read: SDLP MLA clarifies 'Brits' social media post after Londonderry bombing

A police cordon near the scene of a car bomb blast on Bishop Street in Londonderry. (Rebecca Black/PA)

Watch: Business leaders and bishop speak out against bombing of Londonderry courthouse

Forensic investigators at the scene of a car bomb blast on Bishop Street in Londonderry.

Watch: Politicians from across UK and Ireland condemn car bomb

The scene of a suspected car bomb on Bishop Street in Londonderry (Steven McAuley/PA Wire)

Watch: Dissident republican group New IRA ‘main line of inquiry’ after car bomb

Police have appealed for the driver of this car to come forward. Credit: PSNI

Northern Ireland

Police call on driver who scraped brand new vehicle to 'own up'

Police have called on the driver to come forward and own up to the mistake.

International Trade Secretary Liam Fox (Victoria Jones/PA)

Fox accuses MPs of trying to ‘steal’ Brexit from the people

Liam Fox has lashed out at moves by MPs to rewrite the Commons rule book.

A voluntary childcare operation at the Southcity Resource and Development Centre has helped transform the lives of some of its users (Liam McBurney/PA)

Northern Ireland

Under-threat childcare centre ‘transforms lives’ of users

A voluntary childcare organisation has helped transform the lives of its users.

Northern Ireland

Two 'cold blooded killers' murdered Wayne Boylan

Two men burst into his home and shot him in the head with a shotgun, police have said.

Police and Army Bomb Disposal teams during an operation in Poleglass area of west Belfast on January 20th 2019 (Photo by Kevin Scott for Belfast Telegraph)

Quantity of ammunition found during police search in west Belfast

A quantity of suspected ammunition has been recovered following a police search in west Belfast.

The light aircraft crashed on the runway at Causeway Airfield near Coleraine. Pic Matt Steele/McAuley Multimedia

Northern Ireland

Two men taken to hospital after light aircraft crashes

Two men have been taken to hospital after a light aircraft crashed in Northern Ireland.

A corner of the Falls Road area of west Belfast has been named after anti-plastic bullet campaigners, Clara Reilly (pictured) and the late Emma Groves (Rebecca Black/PA)

Northern Ireland

Belfast site named after plastic bullets campaigner

An area of west Belfast where a police station once stood has been renamed.

The Duke of Edinburgh was involved in a dramatic road crash on Thursday (Joe Giddens/PA)

Police speak to Prince Philip over seatbelt

Police speak to the Duke of Edinburgh after he was pictured driving without a seatbelt.

Multiple vehicles were damaged in the incident on Main Street in Bangor. Credit: PSNI

Northern Ireland

Two arrested after 'spree of incidents' across Bangor

At least six parked cars were damaged in Bangor during a "spree of incidents".

Police stage a re-enactment of the murder of Michael Ferguson (Rebecca Black/PA Wire)

Re-enactment of 1993 murder of Michael Ferguson amid fresh witness appeal

A re-enactment has been staged of the murder of a police officer in Londonderry 26 years ago amid a fresh appeal for information.

An 80-year-old pedestrian has died after a road traffic collision in Killyleagh. PA Photo: Paul Faith.

Northern Ireland

Female pedestrian (80) dies after being hit by car in Co Down

An 80-year-old woman has died after being hit by a car in Co Down.

Constable Michael Ferguson. Credit: PSNI

Northern Ireland

Constable Michael Ferguson murder appeal renewed

Detectives investigating the murder have appealed for information.

Cliftonville

Cliftonville sack Barry Gray after Dungannon Swifts defeat

Cliftonville have sacked manager Barry Gray after the club's 3-1 defeat in Dungannon.

Two men were arrested by anti terrorism police officers investigating an armed robbery (Niall Carson/PA Wire)

Northern Ireland

Two men released after arrest by anti-terrorism officers

Detectives investigating an armed robbery have released two men unconditionally.

Brexit Analysis

Mark Steel: Confidence in the PM? Any word picked at random would be a truer description of this Government

The Prime Minister's plan, it seems certain, is to try once more to get her deal through, this time proposing it in Welsh and, if that doesn't work, by dressing as an astronaut.

Political disaster: Theresa May’s attempt to get the House of Commons to accept her Brexit withdrawal agreement failed miserably

Suzanne Breen: Whatever form Mrs May's Plan B takes, someone will be shafted

Arlene Foster: Exit agreement that works for all can be the foundation stone for a better tomorrow

Nelson McCausland: May's agreeing to backstop was proof she didn't 'get' what DUP are all about

Why signalling a willingness to let bygones be bygones doesn't mean the problems between the Prime Minister and Arlene Foster will suddenly evaporate

Opinion: Jon Tonge: DUP has got its wish but now is time for party to tell us all exactly what it wants

Opinion: Tom Kelly: Seeing Brexit withdrawal agreement’s defeat and humiliation of PM was political equivalent of sinking the lifeboats and clubbing a seal

Suzanne Breen: Now shell-shocked PM must go back to drawing board

Editor's Viewpoint: A nightmare defeat sees PM floundering to find an alternative

Arthur Aughey: Big danger in PM's defeat is that many will conclude democratic politics just doesn't work any more

We’re all off to sunny Spain – Northern Ireland’s top 10 Spanish holiday destinations...

The Belfast Telegraph has teamed up with Turespaña ahead of the Holiday World Show on January 18-20 to find out what Northern Ireland’s most popular Spanish holiday destination is.

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The Metro 4A bus was hijacked in the Ballybeen area on Saturday night.

Translink bus hijacked and passengers ordered off 'by man with knife'

A bus has been hijacked in the Dundonald area by a man wielding a knife.

Live Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Latest delays and diversions

Follow the latest updates from our travel feed below.

The delightful Grand Cafe in the city centre

Restaurant review: Grand Café in Belfast

What makes a good café? Coffee, definitely; tray bakes, check; servers with aprons, check; comfortable chairs and no draughts by the window, absolute, red-line must-haves.

It Ain’t Half Hot Mum actor Windsor Davies (Neil Munns/PA)

It Ain’t Half Hot Mum actor Windsor Davies dies aged 88

It Ain’t Half Hot Mum actor Windsor Davies has died at the age of 88.

16 Jan 2019 People out for Bot Wednesdays. Picture by Liam McBurney/RAZORPIX

Belfast nightlife: Bot Wednesdays at the Botanic Inn - January 16, 2019 [Photos]

Flick through our nightlife gallery from Bot Wednesdays at the Botanic Inn on Wednesday, January 16 2019.

Helen McBurney from Ballymena has fulfilled her life’s ambition of setting up her own beauty business thanks to help from the Go For It Programme at Ballymena Business Centre in association with Mid & East Antrim Borough Council.
Pictured with Helen (left) is Melanie Christie Boyle, Chief Executive of Ballymena Business Centre who provided Helen with expert advice and help with developing a business plan in order to help turn her business idea into a reality. The project is part funded by Invest Northern Ireland and the European Regional Development Fund under the Investment for Growth & Jobs Northern Ireland (2014-2020) Programme.

Mums the word for new Ballymena beauty company

A Co Antrim mum-of-two has fulfilled her life’s ambition of setting up her own beauty business thanks to help from the Go For It Programme at Ballymena Business Centre in association with Mid & East Antrim Borough Council.

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Firefighters were call to the scene of the blaze in the Long Commons area in Coleraine. PICTURE MATT STEELE/MCAULEY MULTIMEDIA

Family of three have 'lucky escape' after Coleraine house fire

A family of three have had a "lucky escape" after a house fire in Coleraine.

Northern Ireland

Screengrab from CCTV footage issued by the PSNI showing a car bomb exploding outside the court house on Bishop Street in Londonderry shortly after 8pm on Saturday

Dramatic CCTV footage shows moment car...

Police have released dramatic footage showing the moment a car bomb exploded outside...

SDLP MLA clarifies 'Brits' social media post after...

An SDLP MLA has been widely criticised after posting on social media "not even the appalling...

Business leaders and bishop speak out against bombing...

Representatives of the retail and hospitality industries in Londonderry have condemned the...

Politicians from across UK and Ireland condemn...

Politicians from across the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland have condemned a car...

Sport

Heineken Champions Cup Round 6, Welford Road, Leicester, England 19/1/2019
Leicester Tigers vs Ulster
Ulster's Louis Ludik celebrates after the game
Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Gary Carr

Ulster to face Leinster in Aviva Stadium clash as Champions Cup quarter-final line-up is confirmed

Ulster will face Leinster at the Aviva Stadium in the last eight of the Champions Cup after the quarter-final line-up was confirmed this evening.

Ulster winger Robert Baloucoune runs in another European try.

Ulster qualify for last eight in Europe with battling win...

A rousing second half comeback saw Ulster come away with a hard-fought 14-13 win over Leicester...

Cliftonville sack Barry Gray after falling to defeat...

Cliftonville have sacked manager Barry Gray after the clubs 3-1 defeat to Dungannon Swifts.

Tyrone's Declan McClure in action in the McKenna Cup final.

Tyrone edge Armagh to win McKenna Cup as three sent off

With the GAA'S Central Council voting down the controversial and little-loved restriction on hand-passing...

Paul Pogba put Manchester United ahead against Brighton (Martin Rickett/PA)

Man Utd beat Brighton to make it seven wins out...

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s record-breaking start to life in the Manchester United dugout...

There’s much more to Spain than sunbathing and shopping! Here’s what you need to know...

Spain is NI’s favourite holiday destination, but most of us have barely scratched the surface of what this cultural and passionate European country has to offer.

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Business

Companies 'unprepared for Brexit and rising cost of political turmoil'

Companies are a long way from being Brexit-ready, and uncertainty over the outcome is set to impose more costs on firms, business leaders from both sides of the border have warned at a conference in Dublin.

Crowds standing by for the opening of Belfast’s new Primark last month

New Belfast Primark store enjoys strong first month

Retail giant Primark says its new Belfast store has had a strong first month of trading since...

Jim Burke, acquisitions and sales director, Hagan Homes and Conor Mallon, site manager, Nollam Contracts

Building firm set to transform Coleraine ‘ghost estate’...

One of Northern Ireland's biggest house builders has started work on the latest phase of a £5m...

Golfers on the course at Royal Portrush, home of the 2019 Open

North coast businesses gear up for The Open

Businesses on the north coast have been invited to find out more about what to expect when...

RBS proposes buying back UK Government's...

Ulster Bank parent company the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has proposed buying back...

UK

Record number of trainee GPs lured by £20,000 ‘golden hello’

Record numbers of trainee GPs have joined surgeries in hard-to-recruit areas after...

World

Antonio ‘Tony’ Mendez, former CIA technical operations office (Cliff Owen/AP)

CIA officer who inspired Oscar-winning film Argo dies, aged 78

A former CIA technical operations officer who helped rescue six US diplomats from...

The disturbance broke out at Celtic Park (Jane Barlow/PA)

Four men arrested over disorder at Celtic Park

Four men have been arrested after a disturbance involving police officers and horses broke...

HMS Mersey on patrol in the Channel near Dungeness in Kent (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Sixteen migrants detained as three boats land on UK shores

Sixteen male migrants have been detained after three small boats landed on UK shores,...

Mike Ashley ‘in talks over possible HMV takeover’

Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley is in talks over a possible takeover of HMV, according to reports.

A molotov cocktail explodes next to Greek riot police during clashes after a rally in Athens (Yorgos Karahalis/AP)

Police officers injured in clashes over Greece-Macedonia name deal

Protesters clashed with police outside the parliament...

People march to repudiate terrorism in Bogota, Colombia (Fernando Vergara/AP)

Colombian protesters flood streets after car bombing

Thousands of Colombians dressed in white poured into the streets to protest against terrorism...

Drill machines and excavating machinery work next to a deep borehole (Gregorio Marrero/AP)

Hard terrain slows rescue of Spanish boy trapped in borehole

Rescuers in southern Spain say that the frantic effort to...

Republic of Ireland

A man wears a War of Independence medal at Arbour Hill cemetery in Dublin (Julien Behal/PA Wire)

First shots of the Irish war of independence commemorated in Tipperary where they...

The first shots of Ireland’s war of independence have been commemorated...

Opinion

Fionola Meredith: Disgrace Stormont lying idle as people perish in streets

There is something painfully poignant about the fact that...

Children protest about climate change outside the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment in Dublin (JP Keating/PA)

Children gather on streets of Dublin for climate change protest

Hundreds of young people have taken to the...

The Homeland Security Department headquarters in Washington DC (AP)

Irishman facing almost 400 sex offence charges was former underage GAA coach

An Irishman arrested by US authorities...

Abusive language: ice cream van man Tom Ward

Ice cream van man fined over Co Donegal beach 'patch' row

A Co Tyrone ice cream van man who whipped up a storm on a Co Donegal...

Editor's Viewpoint: Rough sleeper's death in a Belfast city centre doorway cries...

Robert James was a visitor to Belfast. He...

Unisex changing rooms are not for everyone

Kerry McLean: I'm too long in the tooth to be upset by a bare bottom, male or...

There was a time in my past when every night would...

'I felt I had to follow my conscience on matters such as ordaining women and...

Paul McLaughlin (66) grew up in west Belfast. His...

Entertainment

TV presenter Anthony McPartlin has spoken of his new relationship (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Ant McPartlin hails ‘rock’ Anne-Marie Corbett for role in recovery

Ant McPartlin has told of how his “rock” Anne-Marie Corbett helped him recover from a drink-driving arrest and stint in rehab.

Olly Murs refused to name The X Factor (Ian West/PA)

The Voice coach Olly Murs refuses to refer to The X Factor...

Fans of The Voice were amused after Olly Murs refused to refer to The X Factor by name.

Victoria Beckham has said she will not be appearing with the Spice Girls at all on their reunion tour (Ian West/PA)

Victoria Beckham: I will feel a bit left out when Spice...

Victoria Beckham has ruled out making a cameo appearance when the Spice Girls return to stadiums...

oanna Lumley leaves All Hallows Church in Tillington, West Sussex, after the funeral of actress Dame June Whitfield (Andrew Matthews/PA)

June Whitfield funeral touching beyond words –...

Absolutely Fabulous actress Joanna Lumley said she had to “mop up” her make-up after...

Westlife to perform live for first time since reunion at...

Westlife will perform live together for the first time in eight years at the National Television Awards...

Nightlife galleries

Nightlife

Belfast nightlife: Bot Wednesdays at the Botanic Inn - January 16, 2019 [Photos]

Nightlife

14 Jan 2019 People out at the Limelight for Scratch Mondays. Picture: Liam McBurney/RAZORPIX

Belfast nightlife: Scratch Mondays at Limelight - January 14, 2019 [Photos]

Nightlife

12 Jan 2019 People out at Plastik for Different gravy Saturdays. Pictures by Liam McBurney/RAZORPIX

Belfast nightlife: Different Gravy at Plastik - Saturday, January 14 2019 [Photos]

NI's best Chinese restaurants

Northern Ireland

Parachute Regiment flags fly from lampposts in Newbuildings

Flying Parachute Regiment flags 'a hate crime'

Northern Ireland

'Despite White trying to prevent his mother speaking, Judge Magill demanded to know the facts of the previous matter' (stock photo)

Driving ban doubled after mum talks to judge

Republic of Ireland

Aviva Insurance investigated the claims made by the family.

British family suspected of 40 staged crash injury claims in RoI

Brexit

Translink's flagship Enterprise rail service

Passport checks on all cross-border trains in Ireland may be introduced

Viral

Subtitle error sees Gove rule out Batman as PM

Northern Ireland

Derry woman removed from awards list for 'not being from Ireland'

Northern Ireland

'The man fled with her bag as the woman ran after him - only abandoning her pursuit when she realised her mobile phone had fallen out where the mugging took place' (stock photo)

Belfast woman chased 'low-life' who snatched handbag as she walked to train station

House and Home

Watch: Video tour of spectacular Portrush home

Northern Ireland

A Supermoon rises against the skyline in Madrid on November 14, 2016. The phenomenon happens when the moon is full at the same time as, or very near, perigee -- its closest point to Earth on an elliptical, monthly orbit. It was the closest to Earth since 1948 at a distance of 356,509 kilometres (221,524 miles), creating what NASA described as

Wolf Blood Super Moon will be visible from Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland

Drivers may need a green card to cross the Irish border.

Northern Ireland drivers may need 'green card' to travel in Republic, warn insurers

Archive

Armagh rail disaster that left 89 dead to be remembered in musical drama

Northern Ireland

'Born again' killer conned me, admits Willie Frazer

Northern Ireland

NI woman had packet of painkillers lodged in throat for fortnight

Sunday Life

Eamonn Mallie: Face to Face with... Charlie Lawson

Charlie Lawson: United Ireland is inevitable

Northern Ireland

There has been 12,248 recorded assaults on PSNI officers in the last decade.

Almost 3,000 assaults a year on PSNI officers

Northern Ireland

Live Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Delays and disruption

Archive

Northern Ireland Troubles gallery - conflict and bloodshed

Opinion

Opinion: Topical and political cartoons from Belfast Telegraph

Video News

Who is the current Premier League top scorer?

Which Premier League player is on target to take home the Golden Boot this season?

Life

Features

'People are realising now that we're suffering from a collective trauma dating from the Troubles, and that...

Restaurant review: Grand Café in Belfast

What makes a good café? Coffee, definitely; tray bakes, check; servers with...

Newfangled diet is food for thought... even if it is unlikely to ever catch on

Meanwhile, in other news this week ... Brexit has...

Jim Hanna, now in his 80s, cut the hair of comedy legends Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy at Belfast’s Midland Hotel

Watch: Meet the Belfast barber who cut Laurel and Hardy's hair - 'I was...

Barber Jim Hanna's memories of his meeting with comedy...

Features

Clare Smyth in her Notting Hill restaurant Core, which has already won two Michelin stars

Behind-the-scenes glimpse into top NI chef Clare Smyth's kitchen

Viral

Viral

‘Real-life Iron Man’ takes on Royal Marines assault course with jet suit

Baby receives birthday present from grandmother bought exactly seven years early

A woman from Florida opened a present for her newborn...

Female football coach shuts down reporter’s dressing room question

The first woman to manage a men’s football team in...

Canadians fight back after losing ‘world’s tallest moose statue’ crown to Norway

A Canadian town whose moose statue has been...

Viral

Watch Amur tigers experience snow for the first time at Knowsley Safari Park

Cars

Cars

Police arrest further two men in connection with Londonderry car bomb attack

Read: SDLP MLA clarifies 'Brits' social media post after Londonderry bombing

Watch: Business leaders and bishop speak out against bombing of Londonderry courthouse

Watch: Politicians from across UK and Ireland condemn car bomb

Watch: Dissident republican group New IRA ‘main line of inquiry’ after car bomb

Police call on driver who scraped brand new vehicle to 'own up'

Fox accuses MPs of trying to ‘steal’ Brexit from the people

Under-threat childcare centre ‘transforms lives’ of users

Two 'cold blooded killers' murdered Wayne Boylan

Quantity of ammunition found during police search in west Belfast

Two men taken to hospital after light aircraft crashes

Belfast site named after plastic bullets campaigner

Police speak to Prince Philip over seatbelt

Two arrested after 'spree of incidents' across Bangor

Re-enactment of 1993 murder of Michael Ferguson amid fresh witness appeal

Female pedestrian (80) dies after being hit by car in Co Down

Constable Michael Ferguson murder appeal renewed

Cliftonville sack Barry Gray after Dungannon Swifts defeat

Two men released after arrest by anti-terrorism officers

Brexit Analysis

Mark Steel: Confidence in the PM? Any word picked at random would be a truer description of this Government

Suzanne Breen: Whatever form Mrs May's Plan B takes, someone will be shafted

Arlene Foster: Exit agreement that works for all can be the foundation stone for a better tomorrow

Nelson McCausland: May's agreeing to backstop was proof she didn't 'get' what DUP are all about

Why signalling a willingness to let bygones be bygones doesn't mean the problems between the Prime Minister and Arlene Foster will suddenly evaporate

Opinion: Jon Tonge: DUP has got its wish but now is time for party to tell us all exactly what it wants

Opinion: Tom Kelly: Seeing Brexit withdrawal agreement’s defeat and humiliation of PM was political equivalent of sinking the lifeboats and clubbing a seal

Suzanne Breen: Now shell-shocked PM must go back to drawing board

Editor's Viewpoint: A nightmare defeat sees PM floundering to find an alternative

Arthur Aughey: Big danger in PM's defeat is that many will conclude democratic politics just doesn't work any more

We’re all off to sunny Spain – Northern Ireland’s top 10 Spanish holiday destinations...

Translink bus hijacked and passengers ordered off 'by man with knife'

Live Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Latest delays and diversions

Restaurant review: Grand Café in Belfast

It Ain’t Half Hot Mum actor Windsor Davies dies aged 88

Belfast nightlife: Bot Wednesdays at the Botanic Inn - January 16, 2019 [Photos]

Mums the word for new Ballymena beauty company

Family of three have 'lucky escape' after Coleraine house fire

Dramatic CCTV footage shows moment car...

SDLP MLA clarifies 'Brits' social media post after...

Business leaders and bishop speak out against bombing...

Politicians from across UK and Ireland condemn...

Ulster to face Leinster in Aviva Stadium clash as Champions Cup quarter-final line-up is confirmed

Ulster qualify for last eight in Europe with battling win...

Cliftonville sack Barry Gray after falling to defeat...

Tyrone edge Armagh to win McKenna Cup as three sent off

Man Utd beat Brighton to make it seven wins out...

There’s much more to Spain than sunbathing and shopping! Here’s what you need to know...

Companies 'unprepared for Brexit and rising cost of political turmoil'

New Belfast Primark store enjoys strong first month

Building firm set to transform Coleraine ‘ghost estate’...

North coast businesses gear up for The Open

RBS proposes buying back UK Government's...

Record number of trainee GPs lured by £20,000 ‘golden hello’

World

CIA officer who inspired Oscar-winning film Argo dies, aged 78

Four men arrested over disorder at Celtic Park

Sixteen migrants detained as three boats land on UK shores

Mike Ashley ‘in talks over possible HMV takeover’

Police officers injured in clashes over Greece-Macedonia name deal

Colombian protesters flood streets after car bombing

Hard terrain slows rescue of Spanish boy trapped in borehole

First shots of the Irish war of independence commemorated in Tipperary where they...

Fionola Meredith: Disgrace Stormont lying idle as people perish in streets

Children gather on streets of Dublin for climate change protest

Irishman facing almost 400 sex offence charges was former underage GAA coach

Ice cream van man fined over Co Donegal beach 'patch' row

Editor's Viewpoint: Rough sleeper's death in a Belfast city centre doorway cries...

Kerry McLean: I'm too long in the tooth to be upset by a bare bottom, male or...

'I felt I had to follow my conscience on matters such as ordaining women and...

Ant McPartlin hails ‘rock’ Anne-Marie Corbett for role in recovery

The Voice coach Olly Murs refuses to refer to The X Factor...

Victoria Beckham: I will feel a bit left out when Spice...

June Whitfield funeral touching beyond words –...

Westlife to perform live for first time since reunion at...

Moment suspected New IRA car bomb explodes outside Londonderry court...

Major policing operation in west Belfast housing estate.

Video: Cars left scattered across M1 after transporter crash

Residents evacuated after a suspected car bomb exploded in Londonderry

Watch: Brother Michael accepts award as William Dunlop inducted...