The new Lord Mayor of Belfast has refused to explain why a portrait of the Irish president Michael D Higgins has disappeared from the reception room at City Hall.

July 02, 2025 at 10:51am BST A portrait of Irish president Michael D Higgins has been removed from a reception room at Belfast City Hall following a request from DUP Lord Mayor Tracy Kelly.

Belfast-based developer and operator The Ringland Group has announced a new £12m hotel project in Belfast city centre bringing 120 new jobs.

Belfast City Council has said that a portrait of President Michael D Higgins has been safely stored at City Hall while the newly-elected lord mayor "considers options" for the space.

A Belfast registrar is hanging up her pen after signing more than 36,000 birth and death certificates. Jennifer Tosh has also officiated at more than 1,000 marriages in the past 36 years.

Sinn Féin 'concerned' at removal of President Michael D. Higgins portrait at Belfast City Hall The former Sinn Féin mayor of Belfast told the current DUP Mayor there "were certain things we felt ...

Sinn Féin say a portrait of Irish president Michael D Higgins has disappeared from a reception room at Belfast City Hall used by the unionist lord mayor. The party has asked the mayor, Tracy Kelly of ...

This autumn, Belfast City Hall will once again be illuminated with vibrant colours and a spirit of togetherness as Belfast Diwali 2025 returns. This eagerly anticipated event on Saturday, October ...

Jennifer Tosh has many tales to tell with her signature featuring on certificates in homes throughout the city.

Belfast One BID is thrilled to announce the return of its much‑loved outdoor summer cinema on the City Hall lawn, bringing a vibrant burst of silver screen entertainment and footfall to the city ...