Belfast Trust cancels outpatient appointments as health chief appeals to trade unions to halt strike

Belfast Trust has apologised for the "disruption and distress" caused to patients

Wrightbus was purchased by industrialist Jo Bamford earlier this year.

Northern Ireland

Report lifts lid on Wrights Group debts of £60m

Creditors of Ballymena bus builder Wrights Group are owed a total of £60m.

Northern Ireland

Boy with suspected autism 'killed in complete breach of trust'

A three-year-old boy with suspected autism suffered fatal head injuries.

Northern Ireland

Councillor apologises for 'anti-Protestant' tweet

A Northern Ireland councillor has apologised for a tweet.

John and Michaela McAreavey on their wedding day (Irish News/PA)

Northern Ireland

McAreavey family slam ‘kangeroo court’

Family have criticised “kangaroo court” that acquitted two men accused of her murder.

A police forensic officer films at the scene on London Bridge where armed police officers shot a suspect in central London, on November 29, 2019. (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

London Bridge terror attack: Hoax device strapped to man shot dead

The man shot dead by police near London Bridge had a hoax device strapped to him.

Nigel Dodds is battling to stop John Finucane taking his seat.

General Election 2019

General Election: Finucane v Dodds box office gold

Jamie Bryson will claim it's one of his more colourful conspiracy theories come true.

Calls for referendum on Irish unity have ramped up since the Brexit referedum

Northern Ireland

Queen's professor proposes date for Irish unity polls

A Queen's University law professor has proposed a date for two polls on Irish unity

Politics

Orange chief's comments 'misrepresented'

He said comments he made about civil disobedience were misrepresented.

The RHI was designed to encourage businesses and farmers to switch to eco-friendly wood pellet boilers (Niall Carson/PA)

Northern Ireland

RHI boiler owners claim pressure to revert to fossil fuels

They say they are being left with little choice but to revert back to fossil fuel systems.

The gunman fired multiple shots at a Crumlin hairdressers.

Watch: Footage emerges of gunman firing shots at Crumlin hairdressers

Footage has emerged of a gunman repeatedly firing shots at a Crumlin hairdressers.

***Meet the Principal**
Omaha High School Principal Christos Gaitatzis. Photo by Peter Morrison

Video: Meet The Principal of Omagh High Christos Gaitatzis

Santa arrives over a crowd of thousands from Derry’s Walls as he to switched on the Christmas Lights in Guildhall Square. Picture Martin McKeown. Inpresspics.com. 22.11.18

What's on - from Georgian Festival to Xmas lights

Here's our pick of the most exciting things taking place this week.

Chris Nelmes from The Boulevard launches the 2019 Belfast Telegraph Sports Awards along with recently retired Ulster and Ireland captain Rory Best.

Belfast Telegraph Sports Awards 2019: Send us your nominations

Biggest names vying for our top awards after another stellar year for Northern Irish sport.

Traffic alerts: Latest updates and delays

Follow the latest updates from our travel feed below.

Election 2019

General Election: Finucane v Dodds box office gold

Jamie Bryson will claim it's one of his more colourful conspiracy theories come true.

Video: Constituency profile: Greens could help SDLP over line at South Belfast

Video: Constituency profile: No change likely in Newry and Armagh, but some Sinn Fein voters ponder a switch to DUP

Alex Kane: Whisper it, but victory at polls for Comrade Corbyn might just be what it takes to reboot Stormont

Video: Constituency profile: Sinn Fein stronghold in West Tyrone has little chance of being breached

Chief Rabbi's view of Corbyn backed by Northern Ireland Jewish leader

Video: Constituency profile: Brexit fears will fuel battle between nationalist parties in South Down

Naomi Long condemns 'brutal campaign of smears and lies' as Alliance launch manifesto

Aodhan Connolly: Manifestos of Tories, Labour and Lib Dems 'leave lot to be desired for Northern Ireland'

Video: Constituency profile: 'Force of nature' Carla Lockhart is looking runaway favourite to hold seat for DUP in Upper Bann

Ensure your heating system is working at optimal efficiency

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Retired schoolteacher Robert Flowerday victim of 'savage' attack, court told

A retired schoolteacher murdered in his Co Antrim home was subjected to a prolonged and savage attack with a poker, axe and claw hammer, a court has heard.

More than 235,000 applications have been received since the start of the year (David Jones/PA)

General Election 2019

Record apply to get on NI vote register

Almost a quarter of a million people in Norther Ireland apply to vote.

Michael Kinder was released on bail (stock photo)

Northern Ireland

Accountant admits £1m Belfast care home fraud

An accountant has pleaded guilty to defrauding care home.

Northern Ireland

Transfer test provider lifeline to norovirus hit pupils

AQE offers pupils affected by the norovirus a potential exam lifeline.

Loughinisland documentary film makers Trevor Birney (left) and Barry McCaffrey

Northern Ireland

Belfast journalists to sue police for wrongful imprisonment

Two Belfast journalists had homes raided by police investigating document theft.

Center Parcs have unveiled their festive break schedule

It might not be Christmas just yet, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t get excited about all things festive.

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Baby Hunter McGleenon death murder, police confirm

Police have confirmed 11-month-old baby Hunter McGleenon - who was found dead in his Co Armagh home - was murdered.

Northern Ireland will have a keen eye on Saturday's Euro 2020 draw but they already know they will face Spain in the group stage if they come through the play-offs.

International

Euro 2020: NI face Spain and potential Dublin ties

Draw for the Euro 2020 finals will take place this weekend.

Northern Ireland

Exclusive Warning health service 'at point of collapse'

Northern Ireland's health service is at critical level, it has been warned.

Customer orders are hand-packed at the Amazon Fulfilment Centre in the run-up to Black Friday (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Northern Ireland

Black Friday: Bargains, products to avoid and top tips for shoppers

The Black Friday discount frenzy has arrived in the UK.

Lilly died after being poisoned on the Comber Greenway

Northern Ireland

Thousand set to attend protest against Comber pet attacks

The are concerns about the number of attacks on pets along the Comber Greenway.

General Election 2019

McCann compares Chief Rabbi to Paisley

Activist compares UK's Chief Rabbi to late DUP leader Ian Paisley over Corbyn attack.

Northern Ireland

Life expectancy of NI children lower than ROI

Children could live almost two years more in the Republic compared to NI

Northern Ireland

Wave of support for BBC's Austin after angry letter

Fans and colleagues rushed to offer their support for popular BBC broadcaster.

Film and TV

Belfast-born writer's movie will be filmed in home city

The thriller starring Birdman Andrea Riseborough is being filmed in Belfast.

Northern Ireland

One in five NI adults involved in Irish cultural events last year

Twenty percent of adults were involved in some way in Irish cultural activities.

Northern Ireland

Richard Pengelly, Permanent Secretary of Department of Health (Liam McBurney/PA)

NI Health chief appeals to unions to pause strike...

The Department of Health Permanent Secretary has appealed to trade unions...

Belfast Trust cancels outpatient

All outpatient appointments and planned surgery have been cancelled by the Belfast Health...

Newry councillor Henry Reilly apologises for...

A Northern Ireland councillor has apologised for a tweet in which he accused Taoiseach...

Michaela McAreavey family slam ‘kangeroo court’...

The family of Michaela McAreavey have criticised the “kangaroo court” that acquitted...

Sport

Euro 2020: Northern Ireland will face Spain and two group games in Dublin if play-off success secured

The draw for the Euro 2020 finals will take place this weekend but there is already some certainty for Northern Ireland surrounding the prize on offer for play-off success.

Louis Ludik will win his 100th cap for Ulster this evening.

Live Ulster v Scarlets: Updates as Louis Ludik wins...

Ulster will look to make it five wins from their last six matches when Scarlets visit...

Brendan Rodgers is flying high with Leicester (John Walton/PA)

Brendan Rodgers on shortlist to become next Arsenal...

Brendan Rodgers is reportedly one of the names on Arsenal's shortlist to become the club's next...

Jon Rahm has spoken of his love for the Portstewart course since winning the 2017 Irish Open.

Irish Open set to return to Portstewart Golf...

The Irish Open will be back at Portstewart Golf Club in 2021.

Handout image of proposed redevelopment of Liverpool’s Anfield Road stand (Handout photo provided by Liverpool FC/PA)

Liverpool keen to host GAA matches as Anfield plans...

Liverpool have unveiled plans to expand their Anfield Road stand by adding 7,000 seats in a...

The Big Weekend of Arts

Belfast International Arts Festival kicked off this week and runs until 3 November in various locations across Belfast.

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Business

Report lifts lid on Wrights Group debts of £60m in wake of collapse

Creditors of Ballymena bus builder Wrights Group are owed a total of £60m with the majority likely to receive no more than 3% of what they're due, it has emerged.

A planned development next to Barry’s must be scaled back, say councillors

Portrush housing plan must be scaled back to...

A company which wants to build 21 new homes beside the for-sale Barry's amusement park...

Northern Ireland remortgages soar by 20% in last year

Homeowner remortgage numbers have soared by more than 20% over the last year,...

Derek Tynan, area sales manager; Seamus McCann, chairman and founder; Conor Moore, finance director and Chris McCann, retail director at Armatile

Armagh tile manufacturer Armatile will...

A Co Armagh tile manufacturer has announced plans to create 20 new jobs and invest £3m in...

City of London Lord Mayor William Russell is backing...

The Lord Mayor of the City of London has said he's hoping to encourage Northern Ireland...

UK

Khuram Shazad Butt, Rachid Redouane and Youssef Zaghba (PA/Met)

Timeline of recent terror attacks

The London Bridge incident has chilling echoes with one of the worst terror attacks in recent years, when three armed men drove at pedestrians...

World

Protesters wear masks of Simon Cheng, a Hong Kong British Consulate employee, as they gather for a rally outside the British Consulate in Hong Kong (Vincent Thian/AP)

Hong Kong protesters seek British support as campus blockade ends

Hundreds of Hong Kong pro-democracy...

The van used in the London Bridge attacks (Met Police/PA)

What happened: A look back at the 2017 London Bridge terror attack

The latest terrorist attack at London Bridge appears to...

Royal Collection Trust staff put the finishing touches to a 15ft Christmas tree in the Crimson Drawing Room at Windsor Castle (Steve Parsons/PA)

In Video: Windsor Castle set for traditional Christmas

Staff from the Royal Collection Trust have put the finishing touches to a 15ft...

Krishnan Guru-Murthy (foreground) with (rear left to right) Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson, SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon, Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price, Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn and Green Party Co-Leader Sian Berry, standing next to ice sculptures representing the Brexit Party and Conservative Party who didn’t appear at the event, before the start of the Channel 4 News’ General Election climate debate at ITN Studios in Holborn, central London.

General Election TV debates: Which leaders have done what?

There has been much talk about TV debates and leader...

Anti-government protests in Iraq (Khalid Mohammed/AP)

Iraqi PM to resign as top cleric warns of chaos amid escalating violence

Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi has said he will...

The entrance to one of the tunnels in Hungary (ORFK/police.hu via AP)

Hungarian police find tunnels used by migrants to cross border

Hungarian police said they have discovered two tunnels...

Daimler said it plans to cut thousands of jobs worldwide by the end of 2022 (Gero Breloer/AP)

Germany’s Daimler to cut at least 10,000 jobs over three years

German carmaker Daimler has said it plans to cut at least...

Republic of Ireland

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, centre, with Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan, left, and Garda Commissioner Drew Harris (Brian Lawless/PA)

Plans in place to care for child of IS member on return to Ireland

Irish authorities have put plans in place to care for the...

Opinion

St George’s Market is one of the few places open in Belfast on a Sunday morning

Fionola Meredith: Belfast better put a Sunday smile on its face if we want to make the...

Pity those poor tourists you see wandering around...

Taioseach Leo Varadkar (Brian Lawless/PA)

Taoiseach calls for more ethnic minorities to join gardai

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has called for Commissioner Drew Harris to set an...

Queen's professor Colin Harvey proposes date for Irish unity polls

A Queen's University law professor has proposed...

Hunter McGleenon, 11 months, died on Tuesday (PSNI/PA)

Police launch murder inquiry after baby’s death

Detectives investigating the death of a baby boy in Co Armagh have launched a...

Paramilitary shootings and beatings continue on both sides of the community

Malachi O'Doherty: Thugs behind 'punishment' attacks act as if they enjoy some...

Apart from weaponry, there are two basics...

Everyone should know that drinking impairs the ability to drive and it only takes one momentary mistake to have lethal results - either killing someone else or killing oneself

Editor's Viewpoint: Deadly toll of drivers who run risk of drink

It has become as much part of the festive...

Alex Kane: Whisper it, but victory at polls for Comrade Corbyn might just be what...

With Secretary of State Julian Smith confirming...

Entertainment

Belfast-born writer Stacey Gregg's movie will be filmed in home city

A new thriller starring Birdman actor Andrea Riseborough is being filmed in Belfast over the next four weeks.

Stormzy has announced a 55-date world tour (Lesley Martin/PA)

Stormzy announces 2020 world tour including Dublin...

Stormzy has announced a 55-date world tour for 2020.

Waterstones has named its author and book of the year (Nick Ansell/PA)

Waterstones unveils its author of the year for 2019

Waterstones has named Greta Thunberg its author of the year for her book No One Is...

Handout photo for Bing Crosby album Bing at Christmas. See PA Feature SHOWBIZ Music Reviews. Picture credit should read: Decca. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature SHOWBIZ Music Reviews.

Albums of the week: From Coldplay to Bing Crosby

It's a bumper week as there are new releases from the likes of Coldplay and Beck, and a...

Caitlyn Jenner reveals how much Kylie spends on...

Caitlyn Jenner has revealed that her daughter Kylie spends as much as 400,000 US dollars...

Nightlife galleries

Nightlife

26 Nov 2019 People out at Filthy McNastys for Craics 90 Tuesdays. Liam McBurney/RAZORPIX

Belfast nightlife: Craics 90 at Filthy McNastys - November 26 2019 [photos]

Nightlife

21 Nov 2019 People out at Thompsons Garage for Switch. Liam McBurney/RAZORPIX

Belfast nightlife: Switch at Thompson's Garage - November 21 2019 [Photos]

Nightlife

19 Nov 2019 People out at Filthy McNastys for Craics 90 Tuesdays. (Liam McBurney/RAZORPIX)

Belfast nightlife: Craic's 90 at Filthy McNastys - November 19 2019 [photos]

Gary Rhodes’ cause of death revealed

Northern Ireland

Footage released by the PSNI of Co Down man Michael Kerr

Watch: Murder victim Michael Kerr's last movements revealed in CCTV footage

Northern Ireland

Search for missing mum-of-four goes on as family thank public for support

Food, Drink and Hospitality

Freight to open second Belfast restaurant

Sunday Life

Pat Finucane's 'killer' Jim Spence behind loyalist poster campaign against his son John

Sunday Life

Baby died three times on way to hospital as mum got CPR instructions over phone

Northern Ireland

Ivan Little: Hold on a wee second... this is something many fellas have done after a night out

News

What's on - from Georgian Festival to Xmas lights

Northern Ireland

Conor McCollum with his mum Oonaugh McNaughton

Conor McCollum's heartbroken mum in poignant tribute

Northern Ireland

The council is working to regenerate the city centre.

Council appeals for views on Belfast Sunday shopping

Northern Ireland

More than £1,600 was paid out for a single agency shift in the South Eastern health trust last year, it has emerged. (stock photo)

Exclusive £1,600 paid for just one shift in South Eastern health trust

Opinion

Opinion: Topical and political cartoons from Belfast Telegraph

Sports Awards

Belfast Telegraph Sports Awards 2019: Send us your nominations

Brexit

Brexit voices from Northern Ireland - People share their hopes, fears and frustrations

Company List

Northern Ireland's most profitable companies are revealed

Northern Ireland’s Top 100 Companies 2019

Film and TV

Game of Thrones: Map of every NI location

Archive

Northern Ireland Troubles gallery - conflict and bloodshed

Northern Ireland

Today, we publish our annual guide on the GCSE performance of every post-primary school here that undertakes the examinations (stock photo)

Exclusive Revealed: GCSE league table results

Video News

Premier League match preview: Newcastle v Man City

Pep Guardiola's Manchester City side head to Newcastle looking to pick up some form...

Life

Features

Vivian Campbell performs on stage with his band Last in Line

Belfast Trust cancels outpatient appointments as health chief appeals to trade unions to halt strike

Report lifts lid on Wrights Group debts of £60m

Boy with suspected autism 'killed in complete breach of trust'

Councillor apologises for 'anti-Protestant' tweet

McAreavey family slam ‘kangeroo court’

London Bridge terror attack: Hoax device strapped to man shot dead

General Election: Finucane v Dodds box office gold

Queen's professor proposes date for Irish unity polls

Orange chief's comments 'misrepresented'

RHI boiler owners claim pressure to revert to fossil fuels

Watch: Footage emerges of gunman firing shots at Crumlin hairdressers

Video: Meet The Principal of Omagh High Christos Gaitatzis

What's on - from Georgian Festival to Xmas lights

Belfast Telegraph Sports Awards 2019: Send us your nominations

Traffic alerts: Latest updates and delays

Election 2019

General Election: Finucane v Dodds box office gold

Video: Constituency profile: Greens could help SDLP over line at South Belfast

Video: Constituency profile: No change likely in Newry and Armagh, but some Sinn Fein voters ponder a switch to DUP

Alex Kane: Whisper it, but victory at polls for Comrade Corbyn might just be what it takes to reboot Stormont

Video: Constituency profile: Sinn Fein stronghold in West Tyrone has little chance of being breached

Chief Rabbi's view of Corbyn backed by Northern Ireland Jewish leader

Video: Constituency profile: Brexit fears will fuel battle between nationalist parties in South Down

Naomi Long condemns 'brutal campaign of smears and lies' as Alliance launch manifesto

Aodhan Connolly: Manifestos of Tories, Labour and Lib Dems 'leave lot to be desired for Northern Ireland'

Video: Constituency profile: 'Force of nature' Carla Lockhart is looking runaway favourite to hold seat for DUP in Upper Bann

Ensure your heating system is working at optimal efficiency

Retired schoolteacher Robert Flowerday victim of 'savage' attack, court told

Record apply to get on NI vote register

Accountant admits £1m Belfast care home fraud

Transfer test provider lifeline to norovirus hit pupils

Belfast journalists to sue police for wrongful imprisonment

Center Parcs have unveiled their festive break schedule

Baby Hunter McGleenon death murder, police confirm

Euro 2020: NI face Spain and potential Dublin ties

Exclusive Warning health service 'at point of collapse'

Black Friday: Bargains, products to avoid and top tips for shoppers

Thousand set to attend protest against Comber pet attacks

McCann compares Chief Rabbi to Paisley

Life expectancy of NI children lower than ROI

Wave of support for BBC's Austin after angry letter

Belfast-born writer's movie will be filmed in home city

One in five NI adults involved in Irish cultural events last year

NI Health chief appeals to unions to pause strike...

Belfast Trust cancels outpatient

Newry councillor Henry Reilly apologises for...

Michaela McAreavey family slam ‘kangeroo court’...

Euro 2020: Northern Ireland will face Spain and two group games in Dublin if play-off success secured

Live Ulster v Scarlets: Updates as Louis Ludik wins...

Brendan Rodgers on shortlist to become next Arsenal...

Irish Open set to return to Portstewart Golf...

Liverpool keen to host GAA matches as Anfield plans...

The Big Weekend of Arts

Report lifts lid on Wrights Group debts of £60m in wake of collapse

Portrush housing plan must be scaled back to...

Northern Ireland remortgages soar by 20% in last year

Armagh tile manufacturer Armatile will...

City of London Lord Mayor William Russell is backing...

Timeline of recent terror attacks

Hong Kong protesters seek British support as campus blockade ends

What happened: A look back at the 2017 London Bridge terror attack

In Video: Windsor Castle set for traditional Christmas

General Election TV debates: Which leaders have done what?

Iraqi PM to resign as top cleric warns of chaos amid escalating violence

Hungarian police find tunnels used by migrants to cross border

Germany’s Daimler to cut at least 10,000 jobs over three years

Plans in place to care for child of IS member on return to Ireland

Fionola Meredith: Belfast better put a Sunday smile on its face if we want to make the...

Taoiseach calls for more ethnic minorities to join gardai

Queen's professor Colin Harvey proposes date for Irish unity polls

Police launch murder inquiry after baby’s death

Malachi O'Doherty: Thugs behind 'punishment' attacks act as if they enjoy some...

Editor's Viewpoint: Deadly toll of drivers who run risk of drink

Alex Kane: Whisper it, but victory at polls for Comrade Corbyn might just be what...

Belfast-born writer Stacey Gregg's movie will be filmed in home city

Stormzy announces 2020 world tour including Dublin...

Waterstones unveils its author of the year for 2019

Albums of the week: From Coldplay to Bing Crosby

Caitlyn Jenner reveals how much Kylie spends on...

Shots fired at Crumlin hairdressers