Belfast news

Here are some recent news stories from Belfast, Northern Ireland:

Local News

• A major road closure is in place on the M1 motorway in Belfast due to a multi-vehicle crash. (BBC News)
• A new £10m community centre is set to be built in the Falls area of Belfast. (Belfast Telegraph)
• A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident in the Ardoyne area of North Belfast. (Irish News)

Politics

• The DUP has announced that it will not be supporting the UK government's Brexit deal, citing concerns over the backstop. (The Guardian)
• Sinn Féin has called for an urgent meeting with the UK government to discuss the Brexit situation. (Irish Times)
• The SDLP has launched a campaign to protect the Good Friday Agreement and the rights of Irish citizens in the UK. (Belfast Telegraph)

Crime

• A 17-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of a 16-year-old boy in the Shankill area of Belfast. (BBC News)
• A man has been arrested in connection with a robbery at a shop in the Lisburn Road area of Belfast. (Irish News)
• Police are investigating a report of a shooting incident in the Ballymurphy area of West Belfast. (Belfast Telegraph)

Sports

• Linfield FC has been crowned champions of the NIFL Premiership for the 49th time. (BBC Sport)
• The Belfast Giants have signed a new player from the Swedish Hockey League. (Belfast Telegraph)
• The Ulster Rugby team has announced its squad for the upcoming Pro14 season. (Irish Times)

Weather

• A yellow weather warning has been issued for Northern Ireland due to strong winds and heavy rain. (Met Office)
• The weather forecast for Belfast is looking wet and windy for the rest of the week. (BBC Weather)