Sam McBride Northern Ireland Editor
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  • Belfast Telegraph

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

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  • Northern Ireland

922 Articles
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A night of chills but no thrills

There was a distinct chill in the air at Castlereagh Borough Council's monthly meeting last week.

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A night of chills, but no thrills

There was a distinct chill in the air at Castlereagh Borough Council's monthly meeting last week.

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about 16 years
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Fears for walkers' lives on cycle path

A woman whose dog was seriously injured on a popular east Belfast cycle path has warned that someone could be killed ...

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Road changes have made delays worse: Roads Service

Changes to a road junction in east Belfast have resulted in delays, Roads Service has admitted.

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Claim winter fuel payments

Two local MLAs have called for elderly residents to claim government funds for keeping their homes warm in winter.

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Knife attacker remains at large

A man who attacked a woman with a knife at the weekend is still at large.

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Dundonald housing plans 'excessive'

Castlereagh Borough Council has rejected claims it wants widespread development in Dundonald.

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MLA calls for local scrutiny of arms deals

An east Belfast MLA has called for tougher export controls on local arms companies.

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Residents 'prisoners in their own homes'

Hopes have been expressed that the new school term may reduce the spate of anti-social behaviour in parts of east Bel...

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Stone-throwing youths target policing meeting

Youths have attacked a community centre while a District Policing Partnership (DPP) meeting took place inside.

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St Donard's criticism was probably fair: police chief

“We have been criticised, and probably quite rightly, for the way we handled the St Donard's incidents. But that's no...

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Airport plan sparks noise pollution fears

A planned extension to the runway at George Best Belfast City Airport will lead to more noise and air pollution for l...

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