Belfast

A Sinn Féin push to install Irish language signs along Stormont Park in east Belfast was narrowly defeated after a council deadlock, with the DUP committee chair using his casting vote to block the move.

Arnold Schwarzenegger received an honorary doctorate from Ulster University in Belfast, recognizing his contributions to public service, environmental advocacy, and the arts. The ceremony highlighted his emotional ties to the city dating back to a pivotal 1966 visit as a young bodybuilder.

Belfast International Airport will increase its drop-off fee from £3 to £5 for 10 minutes starting March 9, a 66% rise that the airport attributes to significant cost pressures. The hike places it among numerous UK airports implementing similar increases.

A study from Queen’s University Belfast has found that certain anti-anxiety medications are associated with significantly increased mortality rates in people with dementia, according to a Daily Mirror report.

A Belfast legal firm has launched a group action against Northern Ireland universities, arguing that students should receive compensation for educational disruptions during the coronavirus pandemic.

StormHarvester, a wastewater technology firm, has established a new central hub in Belfast to support its expanding team. The company, which helps utilities predict and prevent issues like flooding and pollution, has seen significant growth throughout 2025.

Josh Rock hit a nine-dart finish during his Belfast Premier League debut, describing the moment as akin to winning a world championship. Stephen Bunting won the night's competition to secure his first points of the campaign.

The UK Government has published the terms of reference for an inquiry into the 1989 murder of human rights lawyer Pat Finucane in Belfast, announced by Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn.

An ex-girlfriend of Stephen McCullagh, accused of murdering his pregnant girlfriend Natalie McNally in December 2022, testified in Belfast Crown Court about alleged abuse during their relationship.

A man has been found guilty of attempting to sexually assault a young girl and assaulting a male passenger on an easyJet flight from Paris to Belfast International Airport, according to court reports. He also pleaded guilty to being intoxicated on an aircraft and using abusive language towards cabin crew.

Mary Robinson addressed an International Women's Day event in Belfast on March 8, 2026, criticizing global powers and violence against women. The rally started at Writer's Square and marched to City Hall.

VAR will be used for the first time in a professional match in Northern Ireland during the BetMcLean Cup final between Linfield and Glentoran on March 15, 2026. The decision has sparked controversy over communication with the clubs involved.