Kurtis Reid

Belfast, Northern Ireland

Journalist and Columnist at Belfast Telegraph

Journalist and technology columnist @BelTel | Views my own | RT ≠ endorsement | Get in touch - [email protected]

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‘I’m convinced someone’s going to kill me’ - Report details threats against journalists in Northern Ireland

4 days ago | independent.ie | Kurtis Reid

A new report features interviews with reporters, including the Belfast Telegraph’s Allison Morris, who have been told they will be shot or stabbed, threatened with bombs under their car and given 48-hour ultimatums to leave the country — all because of their journalism. It names Northern Ireland as the most dangerous place in the UK to work as a journalist. The report outlines that some journalists have been physically attacked.
Allstate launches meet-up initiative aiming to help next generation of tech professionals in NI

4 days ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Kurtis Reid

The programme offers a lively platform for young people to develop vital career skills, explore emerging technology trends, and engage in discussions on important topics such as apprenticeships versus traditional university degrees. The meet-up also provides crucial networking opportunities, helping attendees forge connections within NI’s thriving tech community.
‘I want young people to be the best they can be’, says first female DUP councillor to be installed as Belfast’s Lord Mayor

4 days ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Kurtis Reid

DUP Councillor Tracy Kelly has officially been installed as Lord Mayor of Belfast, taking over from Alliance’s Micky Murray. Speaking at Monday’s meeting at Belfast City Hall where she was presented with the mayoral chain, Ms Kelly pledged to “ensure no-one is left behind” as she began her year in office.
From charging buffalos to spooked elephants: Lisburn man on filming BBC’s wildlife hits Guardians, Dynasties and Blue Planet

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

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‘Order is not old-fashioned… it’s important to learn about our culture’: Junior Orange Association to mark 100 years with parade

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

Two teens spoke to the Belfast Telegraph about being in the organisation, keeping alive their connections to the previous generation and how the pastime is anything but “old-fashioned”. Junior lodges from across the island of Ireland, as well as visiting contingents from Liverpool, Scotland, the Republic of Ireland, and England, will gather at Wallace Park for a midday parade through the town.
‘Change must come from top’: Employment lawyer Rosemary Connolly reacts to Sinn Fein’s HR overhaul

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

An expert in employment law has said Sinn Féin’s sweeping HR reforms represent “a significant time commitment” but are ultimately “well worth it”—if the culture shift is genuine and led from the top. Rosemary Connolly, head of her own law firm and a specialist in employment rights, was responding to Sinn Féin’s announcement of a major governance overhaul following the fallout from the Michael McMonagle scandal.
Queen’s PhD student shows her smarts by scooping £95k on tough ITV quiz show

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

Belfast woman Rebecca (25) ‘still in shock’ after The 1% Club winA north Belfast woman has said she’s “still in shock” after winning £95,000 on ITV’s The 1% Club on Saturday night. Rebecca Pendleton (25) from the Cliftonville area, who is studying for a PHD in parasitology at Queen’s University Belfast, walked away with the top prize after making it to the end of the hit quiz show hosted by Lee Mack.
Woman (82) dies following two vehicle A5 crash in Co Tyrone

1 week ago | sundayworld.com | Kurtis Reid

BREAKING | Bernadette ‘Bernie’ Cranley who was from Lifford in Co Donegal, was aged 82Bernadette ‘Bernie’ Cranley who was from Lifford in Co Donegal, was aged 82. Today at 16:58A woman has died following a two vehicle crash off the A5 in Co Tyrone. Bernadette ‘Bernie’ Cranley who was from Lifford in Co Donegal, was aged 82.
myFirst Headphones BC Wireless Lite review: Children’s tech is often nonsense… but this product is actually a clever solution to a real problem

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

When it comes to children’s tech, I often find myself raising an eyebrow. Most of it feels like a marketing exercise — bright colours, chunky designs, and big promises that usually translate to ‘a basic adult product, but plastic and with a cartoon slapped on.’A kids’ smartwatch is rarely more than a glorified step counter, and don’t get me started on kids’ phones. So when I first came across the myFirst Headphones BC Wireless Lite, I braced myself for more of the same.
Kneecap star appears with tape over his mouth during surprise gig hours after terror charge as Met confirm ‘policing plan’ at concert

2 weeks ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Flávia Gouveia |Kurtis Reid

West Belfast trio claim charge against Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh “political policing”Singer Paloma Faith “moved and saddened” by statement from rap groupIrish deputy premier says Hezbollah and Hamas should not be conflated with the Palestinian peopleKneecap member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh has appeared on stage during a surprise sold-out gig from the rap group with tape on his mouth, hours after he was charged with terror offences.

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Articles

‘I’m convinced someone’s going to kill me’ - Report details threats against journalists in Northern Ireland

Allstate launches meet-up initiative aiming to help next generation of tech professionals in NI

‘I want young people to be the best they can be’, says first female DUP councillor to be installed as Belfast’s Lord Mayor

From charging buffalos to spooked elephants: Lisburn man on filming BBC’s wildlife hits Guardians, Dynasties and Blue Planet

‘Order is not old-fashioned… it’s important to learn about our culture’: Junior Orange Association to mark 100 years with parade

‘Change must come from top’: Employment lawyer Rosemary Connolly reacts to Sinn Fein’s HR overhaul

Queen’s PhD student shows her smarts by scooping £95k on tough ITV quiz show

Woman (82) dies following two vehicle A5 crash in Co Tyrone

myFirst Headphones BC Wireless Lite review: Children’s tech is often nonsense… but this product is actually a clever solution to a real problem

Kneecap star appears with tape over his mouth during surprise gig hours after terror charge as Met confirm ‘policing plan’ at concert

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