Kurtis Reid

Belfast, Northern Ireland

Journalist and Columnist at Belfast Telegraph

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UUP leader criticises NI Secretary’s ‘I don’t see what the fuss is about’ comments on Irish language

1 week ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Amy Cochrane |Kurtis Reid

Earlier this morning, Secretary of State Hilary Benn questioned the “fuss” over Irish language signs at Grand Central Station in Belfast. He said there are “so many more important things” than arguing on the matter. The signs have been the source of a fresh row between the DUP and Sinn Fein at Stormont.
PSNI appeal over man last seen in Ballycastle before ‘completely out of character’ disappearance

1 week ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Kurtis Reid

George Brennan, who 38 years old is from Co Mayo. According to his family and friends, he was last seen on Wednesday 2nd April 2025 in Ballycastle, Co. Antrim. The sighting was via CCTV in the Spar shop on Moyle Road in the area, with Mr Brennan wearing a black zip up top, dark jeans, runners and was carrying a blue hiking backpack. He is described is 6’2, 100kg, with brown hair and blue eyes.
Co Mayo man last seen in Ballycastle before ‘completely out of character’ disappearance

1 week ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Kurtis Reid

George Brennan, who 38 years old is from Co Mayo. According to his family and friends, he was last seen on Wednesday 2nd April 2025 in Ballycastle, Co. Antrim. The sighting was via CCTV in the Spar shop on Moyle Road in the area, with Mr Brennan wearing a black zip up top, dark jeans, runners and was carrying a blue hiking backpack. He is described is 6’2, 100kg, with brown hair and blue eyes.
Translink confirms line closures over Easter weekend including Antrim and Dublin lines

1 week ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Kurtis Reid

The transport company also confirmed the line between Antrim and Coleraine will be closed on Good Friday, April 18 and Saturday, April 19. A further line closure between Lisburn and Portadown will be in place on Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. Also on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, Cross Border Enterprise Services will be operated by rail replacement bus services between Belfast Grand Central Station and Dublin Connolly.
Met Office predicts whether rain will last or sunshine will return for NI’s Easter weekend

1 week ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Kurtis Reid

Despite Northern Ireland enjoying spells of sunshine and warmer temperatures across the past few weeks, the weather group has warned the sunshine will not return this weekend and into early next week. Last week, the region saw unseasonably high temperatures, as temperatures hitting the 20C mark across all six counties on Thursday. Friday also broke the record for Northern Ireland’s hottest day of the year so far, with Castlederg in Co Tyrone reaching up to 22C.
UK Supreme Court rules on definition of woman as JK Rowling and NI politicians hail decision and LGBT group warns of ‘concern’

1 week ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Kurtis Reid

A decision by the UK Supreme Court on the definition of a woman has been welcomed by some of Northern Ireland’s political parties.
Blue-green algae detected in Lough Neagh for the first time this year

1 week ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Kurtis Reid

The lough, which is the UK’s largest freshwater lake, has had repeated issues with blue-green algae (cyanobacteria), the umbrella term to describe aquatic, photosynthetic, and nucleus-bearing organisms which are typically found on the surface of water. Algae can produce toxins that harm people and animals including livestock, with some blooms becoming so vast, sunlight is unable to get through it, therefore damaging eco-systems.
Ulster University centre to lead research into the role of AI in judicial decision making

1 week ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Kurtis Reid

Researchers at Ulster University’s newly established Centre for Legal Technology (CLT) have announced they are set to explore the role of AI in judicial decision making in a project that will “place Northern Ireland at the forefront of legal technology”. The new AI project is supported by £200,000 in funding from the UK’s AI Security Institute and will examine how AI could be responsibly integrated into judicial decision-making while ensuring fairness, transparency and judicial independence.
2025 Deliveroo Restaurant Awards: Seven Belfast restaurants shortlisted for awards judged by Tilly Ramsay including popular eateries Wing IT and Seed

1 week ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Kurtis Reid

These local restaurants will compete at the Deliveroo Restaurant Awards which will be judged by Celebrity Masterchef finalist, TV personality and author Tilly Ramsay, who is the daughter of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay. Bao Bun in Belfast has been nominated for Best Chinese while Bunsen is nominated for Best Burger and American. Viral favourite Wing IT is competing for Best Chicken, The Pizza Co is running for Best Pizza, and both Seed and The Juice Jar are nominated for Best Salad/Healthy.
Charles Dooher: Family of GAA player who lost part of skull in savage Co Donegal home attack issue update on his condition

1 week ago | independent.ie | Kurtis Reid

Family of GAA player who lost part of skull in savage home attack issue update on his conditionTwenty-six-year-old has undergone surgery in Belfast’s RVHCharles Dooher is still in hospitalA GAA player whose skull was shattered during a brutal beating in his home is in “excellent spirits and chatting to his family” following what his family hope is his last major surgery in Belfast.

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Articles

UUP leader criticises NI Secretary’s ‘I don’t see what the fuss is about’ comments on Irish language

PSNI appeal over man last seen in Ballycastle before ‘completely out of character’ disappearance

Co Mayo man last seen in Ballycastle before ‘completely out of character’ disappearance

Translink confirms line closures over Easter weekend including Antrim and Dublin lines

Met Office predicts whether rain will last or sunshine will return for NI’s Easter weekend

UK Supreme Court rules on definition of woman as JK Rowling and NI politicians hail decision and LGBT group warns of ‘concern’

Blue-green algae detected in Lough Neagh for the first time this year

Ulster University centre to lead research into the role of AI in judicial decision making

2025 Deliveroo Restaurant Awards: Seven Belfast restaurants shortlisted for awards judged by Tilly Ramsay including popular eateries Wing IT and Seed

Charles Dooher: Family of GAA player who lost part of skull in savage Co Donegal home attack issue update on his condition

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