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.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
The BelTel
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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.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
June 18, 2026
Noah Donohoe: ‘Questions over teen’s death may never be answered’, final witness tells inquest
<p>Noah Donohoe’s remains were found in a storm drain in north Belfast on June 27, 2020. </p><p> </p><p>The 14-year-old had gone missing six days earlier. </p><p> </p><p>A post-mortem examination found that the likely cause of death was drowning. </p><p> </p><p>The inquest into his death, which is being heard before a jury, is in its 20th week. </p><p> </p><p>The jury has now heard from Detective Chief Inspector Tom Phillips. He was the senior investigating officer tasked with finding Noah and is the inquest’s final witness. </p><p> </p><p>He told the court that Police may ‘never have answers’ to some questions around Noah’s death. </p><p> </p><p>Liam Tunney is covering the inquest for the Belfast Telegraph. </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
June 17, 2026
Donaldson Trial: Evidence “not sufficiently reliable” to convict, court hears
Allison Morris reports as Jeffrey Donaldson's defense argues evidence is unreliable to convict him in this interview episode.
June 17, 2026
Sam McBride assaulted as he questions protesters in east Belfast
Belfast Telegraph's Sam McBride recounts his assault while questioning protesters in East Belfast, sharing his experience with host Ciarán Dunbar.
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