Emergency services are at the scene of a multi-vehicle crash on the M2 motorway in Belfast. It happened close to Duncrue Street on Friday at around 1.40pm. It is not yet known if those involved have suffered any serious injuries.

The 50-year-old was remanded into custody charged with possessing explosives in suspicious circumstances. | UTV News

This Saturday marks another milestone in the life of West Belfast woman, Chloe McCann. Less than a year after taking the plunge and deciding to start her own business, February 1 marks the official launch of Coffee&Clo, a renovated retro van serving specialty coffee, hot drinks and sweet treats.

A 50-year-old man has been charged with a number of offences following a security alert in south Belfast. He is due to appear before Belfast Magistrates Court on Friday. Police said a suspicious object found on Empire Street is believed to be an "improvised grenade" and has been removed and made safe.

Fire crews are today in attendance at a large fire in North Belfast. The incident was first reported early on Friday afternoon, January 31, at around 2pm in the Whitewell Road area just off the Antrim Road. A specialist aerial appliance has been deployed.

BELFAST-based animal nutrition company Devenish returned to profit last year after selling off its North American business and cutting jobs. New accounts for the agri-tech group show it registered a pre-tax profit of £22 million in the year ending May 31 2024.

A man and a woman have been left “extremely shaken” after a brick was used to smash five windows of their home in north Belfast.

Our intrepid readers have traveled the world this last year. They saw bears — the chubby ones of Fat Bear Week — at Alaska’s Brooks Falls, experienced the Northern Lights in Iceland’s Westfjords and learned to cook paella in Spain. And once they touched down back in California, they shared their tales and plenty of advice too.

The announcement comes just weeks after the statue of another iconic guitarist, Rory Gallagher, was unveiled in the city

A coastal city, Belfast is ideal for seafood lovers. Stop at local-favorite Mourne Seafood Bar – this Belfast city-center restaurant serves oysters, mussels and perfectly grilled fish paired with wine. The casual-yet-inviting ambiance makes it a favorite for all, so it’s the perfect place to meet and chat some Belfast lifers.

Belfast International Airport has announced the closure of its airside smoking gallery due to "persistent vandalism". The external area, located in the airport's departure lounge after security, was accessible at a charge of £1. However on Wednesday, the airport said it has been left with "no option" but to close the area due to attacks.

Belfast’s first low carbon aparthotel, room2 in Queen Street, has been offered for sale with a guide price of £21.2 million. Having enjoyed a high-profile opening in October 2023, room2 features 175 rooms, four state-of-the-art collaborative event spaces, and a stylish restaurant and bar.