Episodes

  • Belfast: Racism here is based on belief migrants are less civilised than us — history ... | June 16

    Belfast: Racism here is based on belief migrants are less civilised than us — history ... | June 16
    Jun 16 2026
    Belfast's Local Wire episode covers racism in the community, the struggles of small businesses like Lisa Sigonneau's Co Down delicatessen, and concerns over the 2035 Women’s World Cup co-hosting deal. It also explores the debate around a social media ban for children and its impact on teenagers.
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    2 mins
  • Belfast: Belfast violence sparks tourism crisis and calls for unity | June 15

    Belfast: Belfast violence sparks tourism crisis and calls for unity | June 15
    Jun 15 2026
    Belfast faces a tourism crisis as violence deters visitors and leaders like Mike Nesbitt condemn the impact, while anti-racism rallies and debates over the Bobby Sands statue planning row dominate local politics. Meanwhile, hoteliers resist student block conversions, and a Newtownabbey optometrist heads to Kenya, highlighting both local tensions and opportunities.
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    2 mins
  • Belfast: Belfast rallies against racism after recent unrest | June 14

    Belfast: Belfast rallies against racism after recent unrest | June 14
    Jun 14 2026
    Belfast residents are rallying against racism after anti-immigrant riots following a stabbing sparked large-scale protests, while Scotland's World Cup return sees a 1-0 win over Haiti. The city also faces banking closures as 250 UK branches shut down, affecting local communities.
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    1 min
  • Belfast: Nurse considers leaving NI amid rising disorder | June 13

    Belfast: Nurse considers leaving NI amid rising disorder | June 13
    Jun 13 2026
    Belfast faces rising public safety concerns as a nurse considers leaving Northern Ireland due to escalating tensions and anti-immigrant riots, with experts warning of a growing far-right movement. The city also welcomes World Cup stars like Sir David Beckham and Tom Cruise, while a 1980s food revival brings back prawn cocktails and pavlova to local menus.
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    1 min
  • Belfast: Anti-immigrant violence breaks out in Belfast following knife attack | June 12

    Belfast: Anti-immigrant violence breaks out in Belfast following knife attack | June 12
    Jun 12 2026
    Belfast faces escalating anti-immigrant violence following a knife attack by suspect Hadi Alodid, sparking fear and targeted assaults, while embassies struggle with support demands. Meanwhile, an elderly sex offender in Scotland was released from court, raising concerns about oversight, and Enniskillen Hospital deals with resource allocation tensions.
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    2 mins
  • Belfast: Belfast attack sparks riots and calls for calm as tensions rise in Northern I... | June 11

    Belfast: Belfast attack sparks riots and calls for calm as tensions rise in Northern I... | June 11
    Jun 11 2026
    Belfast residents grapple with chaos after a brutal knife attack sparked riots and travel disruptions, as community leaders call for unity. The city's golf tourism sector faces scrutiny for low revenue, while Halloween festival organizers introduce ticketing and a £1 booking fee for the Walled City trail.
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    1 min
  • Belfast: Rising drug deaths drive Belfast's disposal bin plan | June 10

    Belfast: Rising drug deaths drive Belfast's disposal bin plan | June 10
    Jun 10 2026
    Belfast authorities expand bin disposal scheme near Ormeau Park to address drug-related deaths and illegal activity, while violent protests erupt in east Belfast following the arrest of a 30-year-old man accused of an attempted beheading. Belfast Council closes playing fields ahead of anticipated protests linked to the knife attack, and drones are now allowed to fly near Belfast prison despite safety concerns.
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    2 mins
  • Belfast: Belfast stabbing chaos leaves one seriously injured, police arrest suspect | June 09

    Belfast: Belfast stabbing chaos leaves one seriously injured, police arrest suspect | June 09
    Jun 9 2026
    Belfast police arrest suspect following serious stabbing in north Belfast, sparking renewed safety concerns. Political tensions flare as unionists criticize Michelle O’Neill’s centenary stone stance, while a man is convicted of animal cruelty after his dog was found hanging dead.
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    2 mins