Belfast has recently been in the news due to various events, including the return of a Belfast-based police drama to television screens, a visit by Queen Elizabeth II to shops on the Lisburn Road, and the charging of a former British soldier, known as Soldier F, with murder and attempted murder during the Troubles in Belfast over 50 years ago. Additionally, there have been discussions about the redevelopment of Casement Park, with the GAA president expressing reluctance to invest additional funds in the project despite the Irish government allocating €50 million for it. Furthermore, there was a proposal by former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair for Wimbledon FC to move to Belfast and become 'Belfast United' to introduce a Premier League team in Northern Ireland.
Belfast, the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland, is situated on the banks of the River Lagan on the east coast. The city has a rich history, with its name derived from the Irish "Béal Feirste," meaning "mouth of the sand-bank ford." Belfast played a significant role in the Industrial Revolution and shipbuilding, notably as the birthplace of the RMS Titanic. The city has experienced periods of conflict and political unrest, particularly during the Troubles, a period of ethno-nationalist conflict in Northern Ireland. In recent years, Belfast has undergone significant redevelopment and transformation, becoming a vibrant cultural hub with a growing tourism industry. The city is known for its historic landmarks, lively arts scene, and friendly locals.
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The Belfast-based police drama returns to our screens on Monday 15 April.
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The Belfast novelist on moving between memoir and fiction in his prize-winning debut, turning down a spot on Granta’s best young British novelists list and why Lords of the Rings was his ‘gateway drug’
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The Queen visits shops on the Lisburn Road in south Belfast, as she continues her engagements.
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The GAA president does not support investing additional funds into the Casement Park redevelopment, with the Irish government allocating €50m for the project.
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A former British soldier, referred to as Soldier F, is to be charged with the murder of Patrick McVeigh and the attempted murder of six others during the Troubles in Belfast more than 50 years ago.
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Tony Blair encouraged the idea of Wimbledon FC moving to Belfast to become 'Belfast United' in an effort to have a Premier League team in Northern Ireland.
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A new film about the life of celebrity restaurateur Michael Chow, a controversial drama inspired by a real-life scandal, and an actor's candid revelation about his favorite film have been making waves in the entertainment industry.
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A middle-class couple's holiday is disrupted by mysterious strangers in a gripping thriller
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The Department for Transport will provide
£400,000 for a study into how a new railway station in Bradford could support regeneration in the city.