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Police Service of Northern Ireland emblem mounted on a brick wall

October 29, 2026 The Belfast Desk 0 Comments

Police appeal after shot fired at house in north Belfast

Police are investigating after a shot was fired at a house in Boyd Street, north Belfast, damaging a living room. Nobody was injured.

October 29, 2026 The Belfast Desk 0 Comments

Man charged after Belfast police operation targeting suspected trafficking and exploitation

A 29-year-old man has been charged following Belfast police searches linked to suspected trafficking, exploitation and drugs. Three others have been released on bail.

October 29, 2026 The Belfast Desk 0 Comments

Man remanded in custody over Aghagallon collision that killed Pauline Downing

Mark Branagan, 34, has been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged in connection with the Aghagallon collision that killed Pauline Downing.

October 24, 2026 The Belfast Desk 0 Comments

NIFL weekend results: Coleraine hit five as Annagh United beat Queen’s

Coleraine beat Crusaders 5–0 and Annagh United defeated Queen’s 5–1. All the supplied NIFL Premiership and Championship weekend results.

Ulster Rugby sign with Bulls 34–26 Ulster score across the centre

October 24, 2026 The Belfast Desk 0 Comments

Bulls 34–26 Ulster: Four-try fightback falls short in Pretoria

Ulster scored four tries in a 34–26 defeat to the Bulls in Pretoria, with a late penalty denying them a losing bonus point.

October 24, 2026 The Belfast Desk 0 Comments

A1 northbound closed at Banbridge following road traffic collision

Police reported the A1 northbound closed at Banbridge following a road traffic collision, with traffic diverted via Dromore Road.

October 24, 2026 The Belfast Desk 0 Comments

Woman in her sixties dies following Aghagallon collision as man arrested

A woman in her sixties has died following an Aghagallon collision involving a pedestrian and a car. Police have arrested a 34-year-old man and appealed for witnesses.

NI Water publicity image warning householders to be alert to bogus callers as darker evenings return

October 24, 2026 The Belfast Desk 0 Comments

NI Water issues bogus caller warning as darker evenings return

NI Water is warning householders to watch out for bogus callers as darker evenings return, advising residents to check ID and use the police Quick Check service.

“Communities Minister Gordon Lyons with Mayor Craig Blaney announcing town-centre improvement funding

October 24, 2026 The Belfast Desk 0 Comments

£900,000 announced for town-centre improvements across Ards and North Down

A £900,000 investment will support public realm improvements in Bangor, Newtownards, Holywood, Comber and Donaghadee, with work expected to finish in 2028.