In December 1905, England played New Zealand in the first-ever rugby test match between the two nations. The All Blacks, ...

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.

A portrait of President Michael D Higgins was removed from display in Belfast City Hall and placed in storage at the request of DUP Lord Mayor Tracy Kelly, Belfast City Council has said.

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.

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

The busy street, which is close to Belfast City Hall, was brought to a standstill as police officers screamed at two men to lie on the ground while pointing machine guns at them.

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 ...

Sacramento's City Council is considering a proposal to ban homeless individuals from sleeping outside City Hall, reversing a policy from 2018.

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.

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 ...