U105

U105 is a radio station serving the greater Belfast region. It transmits on 105.8 MHz FM with a power output of 2kW from the Arqiva facility located at Black Mountain. Additionally, it is available on DTT (Freeview) Channel 726 across Northern Ireland and can be streamed online for listeners in the UK at www.u105.com.

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Tayto reveals 'bold' new flavour hitting Irish shelves

3 days ago | u105.com | Amanda Flannery

The popular crisp brand has launched a spicy new option to the range of corn snacks. Fans can now pick up the brand-new Spicy Cornados in retailers nationwide. Tayto bosses said the new addition "delivers a fiery kick while keeping that signature satisfying crunch fans already love."The tornado-shaped corn snacks are now available in three flavours, including Nacho Cheese and Zingy Prawn Cocktail.
Jason Corbett's family respond to killer's comments in new Netflix documentary

3 days ago | u105.com | Kinga Piotrowska
Bike thief jailed for six months

1 week ago | u105.com | Alan Erwin

James Stock rode off on the victim’s newly purchased cycle in broad daylight from outside a service station in the south of the city. The 39-year-old defendant, of McMaster Street, pleaded guilty to carrying out the theft back on December 5, 2022. Belfast Magistrates’ Court heard the injured party had just bought the Marin Alpine bike for £1,100. He parked it outside a Spar on the Malone Road at around midday but left it unchained due to problems with the lock.
Met Office predicts 22°C temperatures as mini heatwave expected

2 weeks ago | u105.com | Kinga Piotrowska

Temperatures are on the rise in Northern Ireland this week, with Belfast forecast to reach a high of 22°C. Starting with Monday, April 28, the Met Office predicts a dry and bright day, featuring increasing spells of hazy sunshine and a rather warm feel. The Met Office says, "Tuesday: Any fog patches quickly clearing then a dry day with long bright or sunny spells.
First look at Downton Abbey 3 as release date for final movie revealed

1 month ago | u105.com | Kinga Piotrowska

The beloved Downton Abbey saga is coming to a close with its third and final installment, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, as revealed on Thursday alongside a newly unveiled teaser poster. The poster, featuring Lady Mary (Michelle Dockery) in the familiar halls of Downton, carries the poignant tagline: “It’s time to say goodbye.”Set to hit cinemas later this year, The Grand Finale marks the conclusion of the acclaimed series and film franchise.
Pair jailed for five-day cigarette armed robbery spree

2 months ago | u105.com | John Cassidy

West Belfast criminal Sean Gerard Cahill aged 400), of no fixed abode, who was described as the "leader' of the armed robbers, was handed an eight-year sentence. He will spend four years in custody with the remainder to be spent on licence following his release from prison. Judge Gordon Kerr KC told Belfast Crown Court he was imposing the deterrent sentence "in an effort to stop the defendant's offending'' as he had nine previous robbery convictions on his criminal record.
Man jailed for 15 years after attacking defenceless victim as he slept

2 months ago | u105.com | Ashleigh McDonald

Denis Curtis Shearer was subjected to a fatal attack in the bedroom of his Fernmore Road home in Bangor in the early hours of February 28, 2021. He was stuck up to nine times with a blunt weapon and his head wounds were so severe that it was initially thought that he had been shot. 43 year-old Timothy Walker ,whose address was given as HMP Maghaberry and who is originally from Abbey Ring in Holywood, showed no emotion as the tariff for Mr Shearer's murder was imposed at Belfast Crown Court.
Channel 4 confirm start date for new Bake Off special featuring Tommy Tiernan

2 months ago | u105.com | Amanda Flannery

Channel 4 has revealed that The Great Stand Up To Cancer Bake Off will kick off on Sunday, March 16th. Joining the line-up of celebrities this year is Ireland's own Tommy Tiernan. (via Channel 4)There will also be a change to the judging panel as Prue Leith has been replaced for the special. Announcing the official start date on social media, Channel 4 wrote: "Making dough to raise dough...
Punishment shooting victim fights for compensation

2 months ago | u105.com | Alan Erwin

Counsel for an authority which denied compensation to both Peter McCabe and his daughter who witnessed the aftermath of the attack insisted they were properly ruled out in a scheme for Troubles Related Incidents (TRI). Philip McAteer submitted: “This was a good decision made lawfully by having proper regard to the guidance.”Mr McCabe was shot in the leg after masked men entered the family’s home in Newry back in September 1990.
No question of paying any paramilitary group to disband, says Hilary Benn

2 months ago | u105.com | Claudia Savage |Rhiannon James

SDLP leader Claire Hanna raised the issue at Westminster, saying “people in Northern Ireland are sick to the teeth of paramilitaries” as she called on the Government to learn from previous attempts at transition. The UK and Irish Governments have announced plans to appoint an independent figure to examine whether a formal process of engagement with paramilitary groups in Northern Ireland is required to bring about their disbandment.