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Latest news on Belfast, covering crime, politics, transport, weather, events and community stories from the capital of Northern Ireland.

Belfast is Northern Ireland's largest city and its political, economic and cultural centre, home to Belfast City Hall, the Northern Ireland Assembly at Stormont and Queen's University Belfast. Once famed for its linen mills and the Harland and Wolff shipyard that built the Titanic, the city on the River Lagan has reinvented itself as a hub for tourism, technology and financial services.

Our Belfast feed brings you crime reports and public safety updates from the Police Service of Northern Ireland, alongside decisions from Belfast City Council and developments at Stormont. Community relations remain a live issue, and the city has experienced periods of unrest, including serious public disorder in 2026 that was followed by some of the largest anti-racism rallies in its history.

Regeneration is transforming the city, from the Titanic Quarter, one of Europe's largest waterfront developments, to Grand Central Station and the Weavers Cross district around it. New housing schemes, office investment and transport upgrades feature regularly, as do debates over housing waiting lists, infrastructure and the cost of living.

Belfast also boasts a thriving cultural scene centred on the Cathedral Quarter, with galleries, theatres and live music reflecting its status as a UNESCO City of Music. Attractions such as Titanic Belfast, the Ulster Museum, St George's Market and Crumlin Road Gaol draw millions of visitors each year, while festivals across the city celebrate its arts, food and traditional music.

The city's history runs from its Victorian industrial boom through the Troubles to the Good Friday Agreement, a past still visible in its peace walls, murals and ongoing conversations about reconciliation. That heritage shapes present-day politics and community life across north, south, east and west Belfast.

Our NewsNow feed on Belfast is updated around the clock with headlines from trusted local, national and international sources. Whether you live in the city, work there or simply want to follow events in Northern Ireland's capital, this feed keeps you informed about the stories that matter in Belfast.