Sam McBride Northern Ireland Editor
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Sam McBride is the Northern Ireland Editor of the Belfast Telegraph and the Sunday Independent. His 2019 book Burned: The Inside Story of the Cash-for-Ash Scandal and Northern Ireland’s Secretive New Elite became a Sunday Times and Irish Times bestseller and was shortlisted for the Christopher Ewart-Biggs Memorial Prize. He is a regular presence on radio and television, giving analysis of events which impact on Northern Irish politics and society.

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Belfast Telegraph, Sunday Independent

Focus Areas

  • Northern Ireland

850 Articles
almost 16 years ago
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Tenants warned on home buy ploy

The Housing Executive has strongly advised tenants that they do not need to use private finance companies when buying...

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almost 16 years ago
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Kilkeel harbour to get significant safety boost

Safety improvements to Kilkeel harbour moved a step closer last night with the announcement of a key report.

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almost 16 years ago
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All signs point here, says consultancy boss

A London consultancy firm has relocated to Northern Ireland after observing the "higher level of investment and quali...

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almost 16 years ago
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Colourful idea suits to a 'tee'

Golf clubs will never look the same if an Ulster designer's latest dashing creation takes off.

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almost 16 years ago
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Trainee drivers still in waiting list L for tests

Waiting times for getting a driving test have fallen from a record high, but some learner drivers are still facing an...

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almost 16 years ago
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Christian band sets Ulster jailhouse rocking

Life prisoners at Ulster's top security prison have been treated to a private rock concert.

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almost 16 years ago
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Police Federation in call to Sinn Fein

The organisation which represents rank and file police officers has urged Sinn Fein to support the PSNI.

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almost 16 years ago
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Ignore tap tax bills and you could face jail: Government

The Government has accepted that non-payment of water charges is not a criminal offence - but warned that it could st...

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almost 16 years ago
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Watchdog: work on police stations is behind schedule and over budget

Plans to rebuild and refurbish police stations are behind schedule and over budget, the chairman of a powerful parlia...

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almost 16 years ago
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Police catch over 200 drink drivers in just two weeks

Police have caught 217 drink drivers in the last two weeks, according to new figures.

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almost 16 years ago
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Ready meals pulled from the shelves after alert over glass

Thousands of frozen ready meals have been pulled from shop shelves following an alert over glass found in food.

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almost 16 years ago
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Indians: Christmas not offensive

Ulster's Indian community has rejected claims it is offended by Christmas celebrations.

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