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

Focus Areas

  • Northern Ireland

939 Articles
over 16 years
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McAvoy Group wins Speedy Hire deal

An Ulster company which makes temporary and modular buildings has won a multi-million pound deal to supply one of the...

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Business leaders call for 'all-island economy'

Economic co-operation between Northern Ireland and the Republic must match increased political co-operation, a top bu...

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Fresh drive to attract tourists to province

Fresh ideas and expert advice on marketing Northern Ireland to tourists are to be provided at events across the provi...

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QUB bright sparks switch on to success

A team of engineering students from Queen's University in Belfast has taken top spot in a competition for young entre...

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Construction industry survey is launched

Ulster's construction industry is to be monitored through a new quarterly survey charting issues facing the industry.

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Council's gas to electricity plan

An Ulster council has led the way in reducing greenhouse gas emitted from landfill sites by using the gas to create e...

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Church of Ireland 'must provide clearer lead on same-sex unions'

One of the most influential Dioceses in Ireland has asked the Church of Ireland for a clearer lead on the vexed issue...

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Vehicle revamps create new jobs

A Tyrone company has landed a contract to convert 30 vehicles for a Government transport initiative designed to help ...

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Recycling set to benefit from new EU targets

Stringent European targets could create lucrative business opportunities for the burgeoning recycling industry, a new...

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Gala night for top businesses

Some of Belfast's top businesses have been recognised at a glittering awards ceremony in the City Hall.

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Suspect callers target energy firm's investors

Viridian plc today warned its shareholders to be on the alert for fraudsters phoning them to request financial inform...

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Problem-solving is picture perfect

Environmental health complaints to Ards Borough Council will be handled more efficiently thanks to an Ulster company'...

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