Episodes

  • Belfast: Emergency crash involving van and young girl sparks Belfast safety concerns | June 22

    Belfast: Emergency crash involving van and young girl sparks Belfast safety concerns | June 22
    Jun 22 2026
    Belfast emergency services are investigating a serious van collision involving a young girl, while budget cuts threaten £1 billion in public spending. A heatwave hits Belfast with temperatures reaching 65.8°F, and residents protest the early lighting of the Cregagh bonfire.
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  • Belfast: Man charged with manslaughter after assault victim dies | June 21

    Belfast: Man charged with manslaughter after assault victim dies | June 21
    Jun 21 2026
    Belfast: A 20-year-old man faces manslaughter charges after the death of Carl Holland, reigniting debates over public safety and justice. Belfast Riots 2026 are being studied for how social media fueled tensions, with warnings about misinformation and the need for balanced online discourse.
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    1 min
  • Belfast: Belfast enforces drinking ban on criminals via ankle tags | June 20

    Belfast: Belfast enforces drinking ban on criminals via ankle tags | June 20
    Jun 20 2026
    Belfast authorities launched ankle tag monitoring for offenders during the World Cup, while Edinburgh Airport warned of delays after a temporary alert. Local volunteers are helping mend racial tensions in Belfast, and Scotland’s World Cup bid faced a setback against Morocco.
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    2 mins
  • Belfast: Belfast Telegraph expands with new north west office | June 19

    Belfast: Belfast Telegraph expands with new north west office | June 19
    Jun 19 2026
    Belfast's media scene is evolving with the Belfast Telegraph's new north west office, while public safety remains a priority after a minister addressed anti-immigration protests. The city also celebrates cultural growth with the Belfast Fleadh festival and a North Belfast couple's 60-year marriage story.
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  • Belfast: Belfast murder investigation intensifies as community grapples with tragedy | June 18

    Belfast: Belfast murder investigation intensifies as community grapples with tragedy | June 18
    Jun 18 2026
    Belfast authorities are investigating the murder of Natalie McNally, reigniting crime prevention debates after a recent north Belfast stabbing, while Unionist leader Simon Empey supports using a veto to block lowering the age of criminal responsibility. The city also approved new residential care and tourism projects, sparking community concerns, and honored fundraiser Marian Nicholas for her Mencap work despite her cancer battle.
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    2 mins
  • Belfast: Belfast youth violence sparks outrage after stones pelted at emergency servic... | June 17

    Belfast: Belfast youth violence sparks outrage after stones pelted at emergency servic... | June 17
    Jun 17 2026
    Belfast authorities are investigating a violent attack on a fire appliance in Newry, as tensions rise and calls for stricter public order laws grow. Meanwhile, a pupil from Friends’ School made history by winning the Junior International Tetrathlon Championship, while Ulster University and the PSNI launch a new program to tackle coercive control in relationships.
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    2 mins
  • Belfast: Racism here is based on belief migrants are less civilised than us — history ... | June 16

    Belfast: Racism here is based on belief migrants are less civilised than us — history ... | June 16
    Jun 16 2026
    Belfast's Local Wire episode covers racism in the community, the struggles of small businesses like Lisa Sigonneau's Co Down delicatessen, and concerns over the 2035 Women’s World Cup co-hosting deal. It also explores the debate around a social media ban for children and its impact on teenagers.
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    2 mins
  • Belfast: Belfast violence sparks tourism crisis and calls for unity | June 15

    Belfast: Belfast violence sparks tourism crisis and calls for unity | June 15
    Jun 15 2026
    Belfast faces a tourism crisis as violence deters visitors and leaders like Mike Nesbitt condemn the impact, while anti-racism rallies and debates over the Bobby Sands statue planning row dominate local politics. Meanwhile, hoteliers resist student block conversions, and a Newtownabbey optometrist heads to Kenya, highlighting both local tensions and opportunities.
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    2 mins