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RT by @AmandaFBelfast: 🚹🗣NEW: Attacks on Catholic and ethnic minority families branded ‘horrifying and unjustifiable.’ đŸŽ€đŸŽ„Chief Reporter @jamesgould23 speaking to @sinnfeinireland North Belfast MLA @CaralNiChuilin. She says the UDA has been intimidating Catholics in the Annalee Street and Alloa Street areas of the city since earlier this year, and that these threats have now extended to ethnic minorities. She added that any “deal” or “negotiations” with the UDA must be made public, asking for clarity on what exactly has been agreed. Houses were damaged in the mixed Oldpark area of north Belfast over the weekend. @sinnfeinireland MP @johnfinucane is organising a multi-agency meeting, which she hopes all parties will attend. The MLA will also meet community representatives on the ground this morning.

Published: September 1, 2025 10:19

🚹🗣NEW: Attacks on Catholic and ethnic minority families branded ‘horrifying and unjustifiable.’ đŸŽ€đŸŽ„Chief Reporter @jamesgould23 speaking to @sinnfeinireland North Belfast MLA @CaralNiChuilin. She says the UDA has been intimidating Catholics in the Annalee


RT by @AmandaFBelfast: The Guardian has today printed the names, and where possible, images, of all the media workers killed in Gaza, as part of an international day of action involving more than 150 media organisations. https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/ng-interactive/2025/sep/01/israel-gaza-war-media-palestinian-journalists-killed-cpj

Published: September 1, 2025 09:27

The Guardian has today printed the names, and where possible, images, of all the media workers killed in Gaza, as part of an international day of action involving more than 150 media organisations. theguardian.com/global-devel


RT by @AmandaFBelfast: There may be no threat to peace but it's a real stretch to say the ECHR isn't in the GFA because it's only in the multi-party agreement, not the treaty. The treaty commits both governments to implementing the multi-party agreement...

Published: September 1, 2025 08:56

There may be no threat to peace but it's a real stretch to say the ECHR isn't in the GFA because it's only in the multi-party agreement, not the treaty. The treaty commits both governments to implementing the multi-party agreement...

RT by @AmandaFBelfast: Customs Row as Belfast Traders Challenge Ministry Claims on Free Trade with Britain - On This Day in 1925 https://www.irishnews.com/news/northern-ireland/customs-row-as-belfast-traders-challenge-ministry-claims-on-free-trade-with-britain-on-this-day-in-1925-BSQTUI6EERFQXGLKC7WRVKZMXQ/

Published: September 1, 2025 08:06

Customs Row as Belfast Traders Challenge Ministry Claims on Free Trade with Britain - On This Day in 1925 irishnews.com/news/northern-


RT by @AmandaFBelfast: Time to commence negotiations on a framework and date for a border poll here. The denial of an informed collective choice is unsustainable.

Published: August 31, 2025 22:56

Time to commence negotiations on a framework and date for a border poll here. The denial of an informed collective choice is unsustainable.

Can’t wait! The series will air across three nights each week, Sunday to Tuesday, and is followed by companion show The Traitors Ireland: Uncloaked, hosted by Kevin McGahern, with behind-the-scenes insight and exclusive clips. @RTEOne #TraitorsIRL

Published: August 31, 2025 11:06

Can’t wait! The series will air across three nights each week, Sunday to Tuesday, and is followed by companion show The Traitors Ireland: Uncloaked, hosted by Kevin McGahern, with behind-the-scenes insight and exclusive clips. @RTEOne #TraitorsIRL


RT by @AmandaFBelfast: GRMA our @AmandaFBelfast for @TheSundayLife 💚 Gonna pop to the shop & get a real life copy. Looking forward to watching @rte’s Traitors Ireland, see how many scribbles I can spy 👀

Published: August 31, 2025 07:55

GRMA our @AmandaFBelfast for @TheSundayLife 💚 Gonna pop to the shop & get a real life copy. Looking forward to watching @rte’s Traitors Ireland, see how many scribbles I can spy 👀

RT by @AmandaFBelfast: i don’t know whats funnier - the fact that people are asking my mam to sign their copies of EURO-COUNTRY or the fact that she is obliging enthusiastically and without question??? also the fact that everyone knows what she looks like somehow ??? SinĂ©ad celebrity era incoming

Published: August 30, 2025 23:04

i don’t know whats funnier - the fact that people are asking my mam to sign their copies of EURO-COUNTRY or the fact that she is obliging enthusiastically and without question??? also the fact that everyone knows what she looks like somehow ??? SinĂ©ad


RT by @AmandaFBelfast: As I've said before, it is unacceptable that we can have a President from Northern Ireland, and yet the people of Northern Ireland are still denied Presidential voting rights. This goes against the fundamental principles of equality and fidelity.

Published: August 29, 2025 12:56

As I've said before, it is unacceptable that we can have a President from Northern Ireland, and yet the people of Northern Ireland are still denied Presidential voting rights. This goes against the fundamental principles of equality and fidelity.

RT by @AmandaFBelfast: I've spent some time in Northern Ireland over recent years visiting Irish language spaces, among many others, and returning yesterday as part of my campaign for the Presidency was a deeply emotional experience.

Published: August 29, 2025 12:56

I've spent some time in Northern Ireland over recent years visiting Irish language spaces, among many others, and returning yesterday as part of my campaign for the Presidency was a deeply emotional experience.

The more education the better! Just on air talking about UK elections chief saying children need lessons from 11 to be ready to vote at 16. No issue with professionals and material for schools being impartial. https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/aug/26/uk-elections-electoral-commission-school-lessons-vote-16

Published: August 29, 2025 09:06

The more education the better! Just on air talking about UK elections chief saying children need lessons from 11 to be ready to vote at 16. No issue with professionals and material for schools being impartial. theguardian.com/politics/202


Criticism from who? Who said it was a waste of time? I mean CC knows people in the North/NI won’t be able to vote for her on this occasion so she was here for other reasons. How is that a waste of time?

Published: August 29, 2025 06:56

Criticism from who? Who said it was a waste of time? I mean CC knows people in the North/NI won’t be able to vote for her on this occasion so she was here for other reasons. How is that a waste of time?


RT by @AmandaFBelfast: Detectives from our Major Investigation Team, investigating the murder of Sean Small (84) in Newcastle, have charged a man with his murder. The 41-year-old man is due to appear before Newtownards Magistrates' Court tomorrow.

Published: August 28, 2025 21:15

Detectives from our Major Investigation Team, investigating the murder of Sean Small (84) in Newcastle, have charged a man with his murder. The 41-year-old man is due to appear before Newtownards Magistrates' Court tomorrow.

People Before Profit hosted Galway TD & President of Ireland hopeful Catherine Connolly in west Belfast today. She visited Coláiste Feirste, Shankill Women's Centre and other locations meeting with Irish language, youth, housing and women’s sector campaigners.

Published: August 28, 2025 16:32

People Before Profit hosted Galway TD & President of Ireland hopeful Catherine Connolly in west Belfast today. She visited Coláiste Feirste, Shankill Women's Centre and other locations meeting with Irish language, youth, housing and women’s sector


NEW: Statement by President Higgins on usage of language in Gaza 27 August 2025 “In the struggle to achieve democracy, to recover democracy or to make it more inclusive, language is perhaps the most important tool we have. As Vaclav Havel has said, words can seek freedom but they can also kill - ‘they are capable of being rays of light in a realm of darkness’ but ‘they are equally capable of being lethal arrows’. Too many in Europe have stayed silent and, however late they break their silence, don't reach for the words that are appropriate to what is happening. In reacting to the horror that is a daily occurrence in Gaza, and now threatening the West Bank, some leaders seem unable to use an appropriate language to express what is taking place – be it the starvation of hostages held in Gaza or the condemning of young children to a slow death by malnutrition. A comprehensive breach of international law in all its aspects. Shockingly, more than 200 journalists, those whose words provide immediate reports of the devastation, have been killed. I agree with those leaders, such as President Macron, who are now acknowledging the reputational damage to the European Union. Europe will find it very difficult to repair the damage that has been done by a lethargic response that has tolerated impunity. For example, on 15th July a set of measures were announced as having been agreed that would allow humanitarian relief. How many have died since 15th July? How many children have been put into an irrecoverable place? As somebody who has lived by language all my life, it saddens me to have to say that even an appropriate language has also become a victim of this conflict.”

Published: August 27, 2025 18:52

NEW: Statement by President Higgins on usage of language in Gaza 27 August 2025 “In the struggle to achieve democracy, to recover democracy or to make it more inclusive, language is perhaps the most important tool we have. As Vaclav Havel has said, words


RT by @AmandaFBelfast: Today, Wednesday 27th August, an emotional video was launched by PSNI and community representatives highlighting the steps being taken to address the issue of illegal street scrambling in west Belfast. More here: https://orlo.uk/LmTse

Published: August 27, 2025 15:44

Today, Wednesday 27th August, an emotional video was launched by PSNI and community representatives highlighting the steps being taken to address the issue of illegal street scrambling in west Belfast. More here: orlo.uk/LmTse

Belfast's first-ever Halloween Blood Run to honour legacy of veteran journalist Ken Reid https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast-news/belfasts-first-ever-halloween-blood-32357053 @LAL_NI

Published: August 27, 2025 12:19

Belfast's first-ever Halloween Blood Run to honour legacy of veteran journalist Ken Reid belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfa
 @LAL_NI

R to @AmandaFBelfast: NEW: Hanna criticises Farage's Good Friday Renegotiation Proposal as 'empty slogan'  SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP has branded Nigel Farage’s proposal to renegotiate the Good Friday Agreement as another empty slogan from the populist right that offers no solutions. Claire Hanna MP said: “Every few years, right-wing politicians in Britain roll out some supposed ‘big fix’ to complex issues, usually immigration, and every time it collapses under scrutiny. We saw it with Michael Gove and Suella Braverman, and now Nigel Farage is pushing another baseless plan that delivers nothing. “Worse still, DUP politicians here are rushing to line up behind Farage in their latest attempt to undermine the Good Friday Agreement. “The Agreement belongs to the people of this island. It is not Nigel Farage’s to tear up, nor any other British politician’s. Farage has never had any interest in Northern Ireland and when things get difficult, he will drop Northern Ireland in a heartbeat rather than spend years painstakingly negotiating with Dublin. “When there is a real prospect that someone like Nigel Farage could potentially be a future Prime Minister it is perfectly rational that greater urgency is placed on our constitutional future and makes the case clearer than ever for preparing for a new Ireland.”

Published: August 27, 2025 12:14

NEW: Hanna criticises Farage's Good Friday Renegotiation Proposal as 'empty slogan'  SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP has branded Nigel Farage’s proposal to renegotiate the Good Friday Agreement as another empty slogan from the populist right that offers no


R to @AmandaFBelfast: NEW: ‘Farage's assault on human rights would undermine Good Friday Agreement, says Tennyson’ Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson has warned that Nigel Farage’s proposal to withdraw the UK from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) poses a direct threat to the Good Friday Agreement. He was speaking after the Reform UK leader indicated during a press conference earlier today (Tuesday 26 August) that he would seek to renegotiate the Agreement as part of his party’s plans to leave the ECHR and scrap the Human Rights Act. The Upper Bann MLA said: “The European Convention on Human Rights is a bedrock of the Good Friday Agreement. Any move to roll back these vital human rights protections would be a sinister development, breaching an international treaty and effectively ripping up the Good Friday Agreement. “Farage’s proposals are not just impractical and unserious but also lay bare his reckless disregard for the people of Northern Ireland. This ought to serve as a wake-up call to those local parties who trade Reform’s populist, right-wing rhetoric. “Alliance will stand firmly against any attempt to erode human rights, destabilise the institutions of the Agreement and the hard-won progress they have delivered over the past 27 years.”

Published: August 27, 2025 12:13

NEW: ‘Farage's assault on human rights would undermine Good Friday Agreement, says Tennyson’ Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson has warned that Nigel Farage’s proposal to withdraw the UK from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) poses a


R to @AmandaFBelfast: NEW: ‘Immigration proposals have finally prompted NI immigration debate’ DUP Upper Bann MLA Jonathan Buckley has said some local parties have failed communities across Northern Ireland by burying their head in the sand on immigration and that the move beyond rhetoric to specific proposals has prompted debate the issue rather than dismissal of concerns as being “far right”.   The DUP MLA said, “Specific proposals coming forward on the issue of immigration including the detention and deportation of those coming to the UK illegally are welcome, if even for no other reason than they have finally prompted the need for a debate locally on the issue.   The DUP has been highlighting this issue over many months and on 20th May the Assembly had an opportunity to debate a motion I brought forward. Sinn Fein, Alliance and SDLP MLAs chose instead to vote down that motion, rejecting any call to recognise the impact illegal immigration was having on public services and to tackle issues such as the proliferation of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs).   By engaging in the tired old open borders cliches and dismissing anyone highlighting concerns as being on the ‘far right’ those parties have failed people of all backgrounds in Northern Ireland. By burying their head in the sand however it has been working class communities who suffered most. Even today the Alliance Deputy Leader was talking about a “demand led” service rather than accept the need to deter people from entering the UK illegally.   Countries like Australia faced similar problems more than a decade ago and solved it not through sitting back, or just rhetoric but through determined action which was actually only necessary for a relatively short time because they made it clear that attempts to make the crossing to that country simply were not worthwhile.   The truth is that successive UK Governments have failed to tackle the issue and simply repeating those failures isn’t going to make a difference. On that basis we have to look at new proposals from wherever they come and not simply dismiss them out of hand. By engaging in that debate positively we could ensure that Northern Ireland is accounted for in a plan to tackle illegal immigration; something that should be welcomed by everyone.”

Published: August 27, 2025 12:13

NEW: ‘Immigration proposals have finally prompted NI immigration debate’ DUP Upper Bann MLA Jonathan Buckley has said some local parties have failed communities across Northern Ireland by burying their head in the sand on immigration and that the move


NEW: On Farage’s broad brush comments about the ECHR Sinn FĂ©in MP DĂĄire Hughes told Reuters “The Good Friday Agreement is an international treaty between the two governments, endorsed democratically by the Irish people and lodged with the UN. The human rights protections are fundamental and won't be wished away.  "The Good Friday Agreement brought an end to conflict - it belongs to the people of Ireland, not to Nigel Farage. Mr Farage clearly has no understanding of Irish politics and cares even less.  "If anything the Good Friday Agreement needs to be fully implemented including delivering the provision for a Unity Referendum."

Published: August 27, 2025 12:03

NEW: On Farage’s broad brush comments about the ECHR Sinn FĂ©in MP DĂĄire Hughes told Reuters “The Good Friday Agreement is an international treaty between the two governments, endorsed democratically by the Irish people and lodged with the UN. The human


‘Israel - stop killing journalists. Stop killing now.’ Very moving @NUJofficial virtual solidarity vigil with local, national and international colleagues. Republic of conscience by Seamus Heaney among the readings. NUJ members and others are supporting colleagues internationally through the @IFJGlobal safety fund. https://www.ifj.org/safety-fund #stopkillingjournalists #pressfreedomforgaza

Published: August 27, 2025 11:57

‘Israel - stop killing journalists. Stop killing now.’ Very moving @NUJofficial virtual solidarity vigil with local, national and international colleagues. Republic of conscience by Seamus Heaney among the readings. NUJ members and others are supporting


Bandsman who took part in Feile claims Union is safe for at least 50 years https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/bandsman-who-took-part-in-feile-claims-union-is-safe-for-at-least-50-years/a502488126.html

Published: August 27, 2025 09:16

Bandsman who took part in Feile claims Union is safe for at least 50 years belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/


RT by @AmandaFBelfast: Twelfth flasher Clodagh Byrne turned up to court in Orange Order regalia for the latest update in her long-running court case. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/courts/twelfth-flasher-turns-up-at-court-in-orange-order-regalia-for-update-in-case/a145174438.html

Published: August 27, 2025 05:55

Twelfth flasher Clodagh Byrne turned up to court in Orange Order regalia for the latest update in her long-running court case. belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/


RT by @AmandaFBelfast: Great turnout and thank you to everyone who came along to show support. >@NUJBelfast Solidarity Vigil for Journalists and Media Workers in Gaza took place on Tuesday 26thAugust 2025 at Writers Square, Belfast. @NUJofficial @derrynorthwestn @nipsa @NIC_ICTU @BillofRightsNI @NIHRC

Published: August 26, 2025 20:40

Great turnout and thank you to everyone who came along to show support. @NUJBelfast Solidarity Vigil for Journalists and Media Workers in Gaza took place on Tuesday 26thAugust 2025 at Writers Square, Belfast. @NUJofficial @derrynorthwestn @nipsa @NIC_ICTU


RT by @AmandaFBelfast: Thanks to everyone who came out in support of our vigil on Gaza on Tuesday August 26 as part of @NUJofficial 48 hours of action by members in solidarity with Palestinian journalists in #Gaza #JournalismIsNotACrime

Published: August 26, 2025 19:32

Thanks to everyone who came out in support of our vigil on Gaza on Tuesday August 26 as part of @NUJofficial 48 hours of action by members in solidarity with Palestinian journalists in #Gaza #JournalismIsNotACrime

RT by @AmandaFBelfast: Huge crowd at the >@NUJBelfast organised vigil for journalists in #Gaza. Poignant points from all speakers on violence against and deliberate targeting of Palestinian journalists. Calls for Ceasefire now, and end to genocide and for access to Gaza for the world’s press. @ipsc48

Published: August 26, 2025 18:42

Huge crowd at the @NUJBelfast organised vigil for journalists in #Gaza. Poignant points from all speakers on violence against and deliberate targeting of Palestinian journalists. Calls for Ceasefire now, and end to genocide and for access to Gaza for the


RT by @AmandaFBelfast: After the killing by Israeli Defence Force of 5 media workers in #Gaza >@NUJBelfast has written to NI Secretary @hilarybennmp calling on UK government to stop all arms trade to Israel & call for an immediate ceasefire. At 6:15pm Writers Square Tues, we will remember those who died

Published: August 26, 2025 16:13

After the killing by Israeli Defence Force of 5 media workers in #Gaza @NUJBelfast has written to NI Secretary @hilarybennmp calling on UK government to stop all arms trade to Israel & call for an immediate ceasefire. At 6:15pm Writers Square Tues, we will


.@NUJofficial Belfast & District branch >@NUJBelfast has written to the UK government’s Northern Ireland Secretary of State, @hilarybennmp , following the latest atrocity in #Gaza. A vigil will be held at Writers Square, Belfast this evening at 6.15pm, and tomorrow NUJ members across the UK, Ireland and Continental Europe will come together to commemorate colleagues killed in the current Gaza conflict and highlight the vital importance of press freedom and journalists' safety. This event is part of the union's 48 hours of solidarity action.

Published: August 26, 2025 15:50

.@NUJofficial Belfast & District branch @NUJBelfast has written to the UK government’s Northern Ireland Secretary of State, @hilarybennmp , following the latest atrocity in #Gaza. A vigil will be held at Writers Square, Belfast this evening at 6.15pm, and


How old were you when you got your first mobile phone? I was 19. Make and model? It was a Motorola with an aerial!😂

Published: August 26, 2025 12:21

How old were you when you got your first mobile phone? I was 19. Make and model? It was a Motorola with an aerial!😂

RT by @AmandaFBelfast: Israel struck Nasser hospital in Gaza, killing at least 20 people, including five journalists who worked for Reuters, the Associated Press, Al Jazeera and others https://reut.rs/47f4oVi

Published: August 25, 2025 16:30

Israel struck Nasser hospital in Gaza, killing at least 20 people, including five journalists who worked for Reuters, the Associated Press, Al Jazeera and others reut.rs/47f4oVi

RT by @AmandaFBelfast: I was a student at Queens in the 90’s who benefitted from this for my studies. The strictness and care around how we treated those kind enough to donate was absolutely paramount.

Published: August 25, 2025 12:29

I was a student at Queens in the 90’s who benefitted from this for my studies. The strictness and care around how we treated those kind enough to donate was absolutely paramount.

RT by @AmandaFBelfast: My Granny Law did this back in 1990. She was determined that she wanted her body to be used in this way. I remember being in awe at how selfless and forward thinking she was

Published: August 25, 2025 12:27

My Granny Law did this back in 1990. She was determined that she wanted her body to be used in this way. I remember being in awe at how selfless and forward thinking she was nitter.poast.org/AmandaFBelfast/status/1959939378102374773#m

NEW from #QUB @QUBelfast: Queen’s University Belfast has announced that its Body Donation Programme, within the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, reopened on 25 August 2025. The programme, which was temporarily paused in 2023, will welcome new expressions of interest, and resume acceptance of eligible donors currently on their registration list. Body donations facilitate essential anatomy study for medical, dental and science students at the University. Work under the scheme is carried out in compliance with the Human Tissue Act (2004). Professor Alan Smyth, Dean and Head of School for Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, said: “Our students and staff are profoundly grateful for the generosity of participants in our body donation scheme and their families. Queen’s upholds the highest standards of care and professional practice in the examination of donor remains. Our donors are ‘silent teachers’ for the next generation of doctors and health professionals. This gift greatly enriches the teaching of anatomy for our students. We are delighted that the scheme has reopened” Further information on eligibility and time parameters for donations can be found on Queen’s website, or by contacting anatomy@qub.ac.uk.  https://www.qub.ac.uk/schools/mdbs/Workwithus/BodyBequest/

Published: August 25, 2025 11:22

NEW from #QUB @QUBelfast: Queen’s University Belfast has announced that its Body Donation Programme, within the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, reopened on 25 August 2025. The programme, which was temporarily paused in 2023, will