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The BelTel

The BelTel

By: Belfast Telegraph
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The BelTel brings you some of Northern Ireland's top journalists, Allison Morris, Sam McBride and Suzanne Breen to name but a few, giving you the inside stories behind what is in the news. Presented by Ciarán Dunbar, the Bel Tel investigates, debates and informs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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Belfast Telegraph
Politics & Government
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  • Bryson, McKay and O’Hara misconduct trial to begin in Belfast – Allison Morris reports
    May 18 2025

    Loyalist Jamie Bryson, former Sinn Fein MLA Daithi McKay and party member Thomas O’Hara will be standing trial at Belfast Crown Court charged with conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office. All three deny the offences. The charges relate to a meeting of the Stormont Finance Committee in September 2015, which Mr Bryson gave evidence to, during a review of the sale of the Nama property loan portfolio in Northern Ireland.

    Belfast Telegraph’s Crime Correspondent Allison Morris joined Ciarán Dunbar me.


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    30 mins
  • Gerry Adams defamation case: BBC vigorously defends its journalism
    May 16 2025

    The former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams is suing the BBC over allegations made in a Spotlight programme that he sanctioned the murder of Denis Donaldson – an allegation he vehemently denies. The BBC were the centre of attention this week as the case against the broadcaster in a Dublin court continues.

    Sunday Independent journalist Mark Tighe spoke to Ciarán Dunbar.


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    20 mins
  • Skortgate: The ‘totally absurd’ row over what Camogie players wear
    May 15 2025

    Camogie players have criticised the sport’s association for kit rules deemed as ‘archaic’. Traditionally, camogie players have worn skorts in their kit, but players are now asking for the choice to wear shorts. Following widespread disruption over the issue, a vote is due to take place next week. Are camogie skorts sexist, or just a harmless tradition?

    Olivia Peden is joined by the Belfast Telegraph reporters Niamh Campbell and Jessica Rice.


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    22 mins

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