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The BelTel

Belfast Telegraph

The BelTel brings you some of Northern Ireland"s top journalists, Allison Morris, Sam McBride and Suzanne Breen to name but a few, giving you the inside stories behind what is in the news. Presented by Ciarán Dunbar, the Bel Tel investigates, debates and informs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Noah Donohoe: Inquest hears there was no interaction...

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2026/02/24

Police received an anonymous tip-off that Daryl Paul had Noah Donohoe's backpack, the inquest into the 14-year-old's death has heard.The inquest also heard that there “is categorical acceptance that Mr Paul would not have interacted with Noah during his journey from south to north Belfast”.Noah’snaked body was found in a storm drain tunnel in north Belfast, six days after leaving home on his bike.The inquest is now in its fifth week of hearing evidence.Liam Tunney is covering for the

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18:45

Stephen McCullagh trial: Prosecution describes...

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2026/02/23

The murder of a pregnant woman in Co Armagh a week before Christmas in 2022 has been describedin a Belfast courtas “planned, calculated and pre-meditated”.32-yearoldNatalie McNallywas 15 weeks’ pregnant when she was attacked and killedin herLurganhome.36-year-oldStephen McCullagh, of Woodland GardensinLisburn, has denied her murder.The prosecution set out its case on Monday.Allison Morris, the Belfast Telegraph crime correspondent, reports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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26:31

How Irish ICE detainee Seamus Culleton went...

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2026/02/22

Seamus Culleton and his harrowing story of life inside an ICE detention centre in Texas made a big impact in Ireland. The Kilkenny man quickly gained the sympathy of Ireland’s public and politicians, only for the tide to suddenly turn as new developments emerged. So, how did Seamus Culleton go from “perfect victim” to publicly scrutinised? And is Micheál Martin likely to push Donald Trump’s immigration buttons when he visits the White House next month?Host: Fionnán SheahanGuest: Niall Donald Hosted

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45:04

‘Don’t call Jeffrey Epstein a paedophile’ - top...

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2026/02/20

‘Don’t call Jeffrey Epstein a paedophile’ – that was the demand of a top NI lawyer to a London newspaperin 2011.Paul Tweed was brought in to try and limit the damage to the sex-offender's reputation after he was released from prison.The Belfast solicitor is one of the best-known libel lawyers in the UK and Ireland.He has told the Belfast Telegraph that he “categorically rejects the suggestion that he acted in any way inappropriately”,saying he acted within his professional and regulatory

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13:17

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor arrested on suspicion of...

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2026/02/19

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has been arrested on suspicion ofmisconduct in public office. Vehicles believed to be unmarked police cars arrived at his home in Sandringhamthis morning, where he had been living following his departure from Windsor. The formerprince wasstripped of his title in October 2025over his links to pedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.Mountbatten-Windsor, who denies all wrongdoing, turned 66 years old today.Ciarán Dunbar is joined by TRT World News Anchor Enda Brady. Hosted on

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23:14

Noah Donohoe: Former PSNI officer said he felt search...

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2026/02/18

A former PSNI officer whosearchedthe culvert in which the remains of Noah Donohoe wereultimately foundhasindicatedfelt thesearchoperation had been as professional and as urgent as possible.He also said there had been “no suggestion or evidence he had ever gone into the culvert”.The inquest into the death of 14-year-oldschoolboyNoah Donohoe is continuing in Belfast.Liam Tunney is covering proceedingsfor the Belfast Telegraph. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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24:13

Noah Donohoe: Conditions in pitch-dark tunnel would...

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2026/02/17

Conditions inside thepitch-blacktunnel in which Noah Donohoe’s remains were foundwould bea very challengingplace to survive if you were naked – a PSNI officer has told the inquest into the schoolboy’s death.14-year-old Noah’s body was discovered in north Belfast on June 27, 2020, six days after the St Malachy’s College student went missing.OnTuesday – the jury also heardpolice say‘Hundreds oflocal residentshad gatheredin quite an agitated state'Liam Tunney is covering the inquest for the

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Stephen McCullagh goes on trial accused of murdering...

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2026/02/16

The trial of the man accused of the murder of Lurgan woman Natalie McNallyhas begun.32-year-old NatalieMcNallywas 15 weeks pregnant when she was stabbed to death at her home in December 2022.35-year-oldStephen McCullagh,of Woodland Gardens in Lisburn, has deniedthe charge.The Belfast Telegraph’s crime correspondent Allison Morris reports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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21:07

The Firm out for revenge after Armagh City attack on...

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2026/02/16

TheNorth-Armagh crime outfit ‘The Firm’will take matters into its own handsafter convicted double killer Stephen Smith died in January.Smithpassed away after a seizure athomebut that followed him being injured in an attack in Armagh beforeChristmas.Thatincident is being linked to a rival crime gang based in Armagh City – and the Firm are not happy.Why not?TheBelfast Telegraph’scrimecorrespondent Allison Morris joinsCiarán Dunbar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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26:43

NI culture director: "People perceive our cultures to...

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2026/02/14

Dr Katy Radford MBE is Northern Ireland’s first ever director of theOffice ofIdentity andCulturalExpression.Theoffice, created as part of the‘New Decade, New Approach’deal,saysit aims to ‘promote and protect the cultural heritage of all communities in Northern Ireland’.DrRadford was hired alongside Irish Language Commissioner Pól Deeds and Commissioner for Ulster Scots and Ulster British Identity Lee Reynolds –but she saysshe’s‘not quite sure’ what their relationship entails yet.Having served as

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29:10

Turning Point: Widow of Charlie Kirk expected to...

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2026/02/13

Erika Kirk isrumouredto be visiting Northern Ireland as part of a tour to recruit young people to the conservativeorganisationfounded by her murdered husband, Charlie Kirk.Theorganisationstarted out among conservative students on campuses across the US.It’sunderstood that former DUP MP Ian Paisley has been consulted about setting up a branch of the group NorthernIrelandto carry forward theirchristian-right ethos.Could Turning point come to NI, what would it stand for, and would the group’s views

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50:06

Claire Hanna: SDLP leader says united Ireland is...

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2026/02/11

Stormont should not be treated as a “soft-play area” for politicians, theSDLP leader Claire Hanna hassaid in anin-depthinterviewwiththeBelTel podcast.In it, she gave her views onIrish unity,onStormont reform andonthe SDLP’s chances of recovery.Claire Hanna became the leader of the SDLP unopposed in October 2024havingbeen an MP for south Belfast since 2019.Many commentators say the SDLP has been more stridently pro-unity under Hanna’s leadership.Does she agree?Can she squaremakingNorthern Ireland

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22:23

Epstein files: Keir Starmer on the brink, and Irish...

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2026/02/10

It’s been a rough week for prime minister Keir Starmer. First, the Labour leader offered a direct apology to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking network while declaring that “none of us knew the depth and darkness” of the relationship between Epstein and former British ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson. Then came the resignations of Morgan McSweeney and Tim Allan. Can Mr Starmer hold onto his job? Meanwhile, the latest tranche of Epstein files contained references of a distinctly

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47:40

Lauren Bradford-Clarke: Being Colin Howell’s daughter

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2026/02/09

Lauren Bradford-Clarke grew up believing her mother Lesley had taken her own life before finding out the truth – her father was a murderer. She was told her mum Lesley took her own life, eventually being told it was part of a ‘suicide’ pact with a man, Trevor Buchanan – the husband of the woman who would eventually become a mother figure to her. That woman was Hazel Stewart, how had been having an affair with Lauren’s father, Colin Howell. 18 years after the deaths, Colin Howell walked into a police

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21:27

UVF serial killer supergrass Haddock 'dead man walking'

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2026/02/06

Former UVF man Mark Haddock has been released from prison in England.A serial killer, Haddock was previously the commander of the notorious Mount Vernon UVF gang. But the loyalist informer has been told he is a ‘dead man walking’ if he tries to return to home to Belfast – might he chance it?The Belfast Telegraph’s security correspondent Allison Morris joinsCiarán Dunbar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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23:50

Noah Donohoe: 'Significant evidential development'...

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2026/02/05

Noah Donohoe’s appearance on a leisure centre’s CCTV footage appeared to have been “missed” by police in the first “critical” 24 hours after he went missing, an inquest has heard.The inquest into the death of 14-year-oldschoolboyNoah Donohoe continues today.Noah’s body was discovered in north Belfast on June 27, 2020, six days after the St Malachy’s College student went missing as he cycled to meet friends.Liam Tunney is covering the inquest for the Belfast Telegraph. Hosted on Acast. See

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21:54

Noah Donohoe: More witness say they heard ‘screams’

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2026/02/04

A witness says she heard two screams the night Noah Donohoe went missing.Another witness said he saw a torch light on his window in the early hours of the following morning. The evidence was heard as theinquest into the death of 14-year-oldschoolboycontinues in Belfast.Liam Tunney reports.Among the evidence heard on Wednesday:Constable involved in early stages of missing person investigation begins evidenceInquest hears from resident who heard two screams on night Noah went missingConstable asked

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29:28

Nama trial: How Frank Cushnahan was cleared of fraud

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2026/02/04

A jury has cleared veteran Belfast business figure Frank Cushnahan of wrong-doing. He had been accused of dishonestly failing to disclose he was in line for millions of pounds from the sale of Nama’s Northern Ireland loans more than a decade ago.Cushnahan (84) may still face another charge, so what’s next for the Northern Ireland businessman?Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Belfast Telegraph’s Northern Ireland editor, Sam McBride. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:21

Noah Donohoe Inquest: Witness heard ‘scream’ and...

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2026/02/03

The inquest into the death of Belfast teenager Noah Donohoe is continuing.On Monday one witness testified she heard a “high-pitched scream” near to where Noah’s remains were found - on the night he went missing.Another said she was awoken by a noise at her back door of the handle being tried in the early hours of the morning.On Tuesday, the jury heard Noah’s mother Fiona Donohoehad bought Noah a book by Jordan Peterson and that he had not put it down all week. A police witness reportedshe wasworried

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27:06

Rostrevor man convicted in Greek court after killing...

The BelTel ·

2026/02/02

A County Down man’s holiday in Greece has ended in a conviction for fatal bodily harm. Trinity law graduate Joseph Patrick Connolly has been found guilty of killing a university of Limerick student after a confrontation on the island of Ios in the early hours of August 30th, 2021. 21-year-old Niall O’Brien died after being punched twice in the head.Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Mark Tighe, senior news journalist with the Sunday Independent, who attended court in Greece. Hosted on Acast. See

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