Belfast

Information about our centre based in Belfast in Northern Ireland.

Ben Ritchie interviewing in Belfast Our Belfast newsroom is based right in the busy shopping district of the Northern Ireland capital, minutes from City Hall.

We have two full-time members of staff, and one part-time member of staff who help run the newsroom and do our outreach work within Belfast and the surrounding area.

We are also assisted by three volunteers from the European Voluntary Service programme.

Our newsroom has about 40 members, from all the communities in Belfast.

If you are a young person and want to get involved contact Ciaran McKerr or Derville Quigley at:

Alpha House, 3 Rosemary Street, Belfast BT1 1QA (map)
Tel: 028 9023 2032

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The latest articles from the Belfast newsroom

My Eating Disorder

It's not an attention-seeking phase, it's a condition that can last a lifetime if not treated early.

Bollywood in Belfast

A group of secondary school students reopen Belfast City Hall with their take on Bollywood dance.

Young people storm the Assembly

Headliners members Holly Foskett, 16, and 15 year old Aaron Crossey have produced a film for the BBC's Learning Zone that will be used to explain the Northern Ireland political system to secondary school pupils in England.

Coming to Terms with Culture

In an attempt to define 'culture', a Headliners reporter takes to the streets of Belfast to seek answers on questions of shared cultural space.

Young sailors are ship shape

Headliners reporters are shown the ropes by young seafarers and festival volunteers.

Testing Times

Headliners member Aaron offers an alternative method of exam revision.

Growing Mad

Young people produce peer media kit to help deal with teenage life.

Journalism in the dock

Young people put the media on trial in the court of young people's opinion.

Teenagers have their say on radio

Young people discuss the Troubles after recent murders by dissident republicans.

Taking note

Annabelle Kraly, 12, considers the hard work that musicians put into getting their work noticed.

Letters to America

Climate change, world hunger and poverty were some of the issues Belfast members addressed in their letters to US president, Barack Obama.

Lend Your Voice Lisanally

Young people set the record straight on what's the attraction with Disney and greyhound racing.

Lend Your Voice Craigavon

Teens talk hip hop and why Mario is still super in their latest newsletter.

Asperger's And Me

A Belfast teenager goes on a journey to find what support is out there for young people with autism.

Dempsey On Ice

Young ice-skater Dempsey Andrews won't stop until she gets to the top. Headliners finds out what it takes to be one of the best young ice-skaters in the UK.

The Date

A film by Headliners that promotes the benefits of greater understanding between hearing and deaf communities.

Primary Colours

Pupils at Holy Family Primary School, Belfast talk about diversity and why they are 'citizen's of the world'.

Is Thin Beautiful?

Media coverage of underweight models, teen diet fads and size zero celebrities leaves a bad taste in the mouth of Headliners reporter, Laura Lee, 16, from Belfast.

Members Potty About Podcasting

Young people work their magic on blogs this month.

One Word Many Prejudices

Rachel Magennis, 15, shows how first impressions can be a source of prejudice.