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The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Irish-based IT worker acquitted of killing wife on cruise ship during family holiday off coast of Italy eight years ago
CRUISE ship kill accused Daniel Belling has been acquitted on appeal. The Irish-based IT worker was recently sentenced to 26 years in prison in Italy after being convicted of A Belling, who has always protested his innocence, was sentenced in his absence last year for slaying Irish resident Xing Lei Li, 38, on a cruise ship and the 'destruction' of her body. The dad - who has been living in Coolock, north And last night it emerged the Court of Assizes of Appeal of Rome had overturned the sentence 'because the fact does not exist'. READ MORE NEWS Tragic wife Xing-Li vanished two days after she boarded the MSC Magnifica at the Cops launched a probe into whether her remains were thrown overboard by Belling. He denied murdering her and spent 14 months in an Italian jail before he was released and returned to Ireland in 2018. The Court of Assizes in Rome had accused the husband of throwing his wife's body in the sea after locking it in a trolley. Most read in Irish News A trial was held in his absence, with Belling convicted by an Italian court of murdering Xing-Li on a cruise ship. The indictment accused the husband of 'causing the death of his wife, who was travelling with him and two young children and in order to achieve impunity for the crime just committed, he disposed of the corpse, hiding it or otherwise causing its destruction'. Gardai roll out new tool in crackdown on e-scooters Prosecutors had requested a 24-year sentence for Belling, who is originally from But the court in Rome handed down a 26 year jail term. Belling, who has always denied involvement in the matter, had pledged an appeal, with his sentence now dramatically overturned. 1 Belling has always denied involvement Credit: Italian broadcaster Chi L'Ha Visto
Irish Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
German-born Irish resident acquitted of murder of wife on Italian cruise ship
A German man living in Ireland who was accused of killing his wife on a cruise ship has been acquitted of murder. Daniel Belling, 49, who has been living in Ireland for years, was convicted in Italy of the murder missing wife Xing-Li, 38, while they were on a Mediterranean cruise in February 2017. Belling, who did not travel to Italy and was convicted in his absence, had been sentenced to 26 years in prison - but the charge has now been thrown out in Rome's Court of Appeal. Mr Belling himself first informed the Irish Mirror of the bombshell decision, and told us of his delight that he is once again a free man. 'I was just acquitted in Italy. The lawyer said they have it today but in Italy the process of having it written out comes later. 'I'm very happy, yes. Oh it's great, I am still a bit muted. I cannot yet express how I feel,' he said. 'Hopefully it stays that way and the other side doesn't challenge it and it goes to a third round of back and forth.' Mr Belling admitted to this paper that he has been having difficulty in getting a job in Ireland - but believes his acquittal will now end his challenges. 'Now I can finally get a job I guess. It was a risk for them, how could they hire someone when this person was in danger of going away somewhere or whatever,' he said. Asked if he knew what had happened to his wife - who seemingly vanished from the cruise ship, Mr Belling said he didn't know. Telling us he was 'cloudy in the mind,' he said 'I don't know, I don't know,' as we asked what he thought might have happened to her, or if he believed she may still be alive. On Thursday, Judges of the Court of Appeal in Rome acquitted Mr Belling after his lawyer Lugigi Conti argued it was a 'trial based on feelings' and said there was no element to support his guilt. It comes after Mr Belling previously told us that he believed his wife was probably dead. 'She would not have left the children like this. Why would she not come back? It doesn't make any sense,' he said. Mr Belling, Ms Xing and their two children boarded cruise ship MSC Magnifica in the Italian port of Civitavecchia on February 9, 2017 - but later crew members noticed that she was missing when they did a head count. Mr Belling, who previously spent 14 months on remand in an Italian prison before he was released and returned to Ireland in 2018, said he believes his wife could have been killed because she had information someone didn't want out. 'I think (someone) may have killed her. Maybe she knew something. 'I don't know, she just said on the cruise 'I will be back, I need to do some business. She had said that to me earlier before too so I was just like ok. 'That was the day before,' he said. But later in our conversation, Mr Belling suggested his wife had psychological issues - and this could have played a part. 'I think she was depressive in her anger management issues so I think it's something psychological also,' he said. 'I don't know why she wouldn't come back. Like, is she in a coma maybe?' Asked how he was coping with the disappearance of his wife and if he was upset, Mr Belling said he was, but is no longer. 'It was (upsetting). But not anymore,' he said. Italian prosecutors alleged that Mr Belling killed his wife and disposed of her body at sea. Asked if he was a killer Mr Belling responded to us: 'No I am not.' He also said that he doesn't know how to respond to those who may believe he murdered his wife. 'I don't know what to say to that,' he said. But he said people cannot make their own judgement when he says the full facts of what happened are not out there. 'One cannot have an opinion about any court case where one is not involved." Mr Belling was previously spared a jail sentence when he appeared before Dublin's Circuit Court and had pleaded guilty to one count of dishonestly inducing the Bank of Ireland to providing a mortgage loan of €112,500 on 13 March 2014. On five other occasions, Belling used false documents on dates between July 1, 2013 and January 27, 2015 to attempt to apply for loans. Mr Belling claimed in court that his wife was behind the scheme - though presiding judge Martin Nolan said he would take that explanation 'with a pinch of salt'. Speaking to the Irish Mirror, Mr Belling insisted that he was telling the truth - though he admits he cannot prove it, given the fact that his wife is missing. Mr Belling previously told an Italian judge that he and his wife had fought and that she wanted to "quit the trip". According to reports, he claimed his wife left the ship when he and the children joined a shore excursion. Speaking in Italy after his release in 2018, Mr Belling at the time said he believed she had arranged her disappearance. He described her as a "cruel person" for allowing him to spend 14 months in jail for a crime "I did not commit".
Leader Live
7 days ago
- General
- Leader Live
Wrexham: Converted chapel goes on the market for £325,000
The property, which was originally built in 1892 is up for sale with Belvoir Wrexham for £325,000. The five-bedroom home in Brymbo, boasts original features from the chapel as well as four reception rooms and off road parking. A spokesperson for Belvoir Wrexham, said: "Renovated Chapel which has over 3,000 sq feet of internal living space, it has tastefully retained many original features like exposed beams on the first floor but importantly has managed to make it look like a real, spacious family home internally. "The property does require some general updating in places but with five reception areas, five large bedrooms with two en suites, off road parking both front and rear for up to three vehicles and large rear, tiered garden that was previously a school playing field, and not associated with the chapel or being utilised as a graveyard. "To the front of this distinctive converted chapel lies a paved blockwork driveway, providing off-road parking for up to two vehicles. The property benefits from two entrances: The main entrance to the right, accessed via a set of stone steps leading to double timber doors. A secondary entrance, also front-facing, with stone steps to a single timber door. To the side, further stone steps descend to a timber cellar door, with a pathway continuing along the gable end providing rear access. "Entered via the secondary front entrance, this practical square room features a front-facing double-glazed window with privacy glass. Stripped timber flooring, radiator, and exposed beam. Functional details include gas and electric meter boxes, rcd unit, coat hooks, and three internal doorways leading to the kitchen-dining area, WC, and a storage cupboard with plumbing for a washing machine. "With continuity of the stripped timber flooring, this cloakroom comprises a low-level WC and a wall-mounted wash basin with circular vanity mirror above. Additional features include a storage shelf, exposed beam, and decorative light fitting. "A generous and well-appointed kitchen with a comprehensive range of timber base and wall units. Belfast sink beneath the side window, Belling range cooker, and space for an American-style fridge freezer. Features include rear and side double-glazed windows, a stained-glass internal feature window, kitchen island, boiler cupboard, lino flooring, and dual decorative spotlight fittings. "The bright and expansive conservatory enjoys views over the rear garden, with part-brick construction and UPVC double-glazed panels. Features include a polycarbonate roof, wood laminate flooring, exposed chapel stone wall, twin electric heaters, and spotlight fittings. PROPERTY "An expansive L-shaped principal reception room brimming with character. Features include a magnificent stone fireplace with inset gas fire, log burner effect, coved ceiling, two radiators, TV/internet points, and multiple light fittings. A door at the rear of the room leads directly to the front porch. "A turning, carpeted stairwell opens to a spacious L-shaped landing with exposed beams and steel supports. Radiator, attic hatch, Velux rear window, and six internal doors lead to five bedrooms and the main bathroom. "Immediately behind the dwelling is a gravelled sitting area which has stone built retaining wall behind. There are stone steps on the left hand side that give access to the first tier of the garden which is laid mostly to lawn with mature trees and shrubs. Further steps give access to the top tier of the garden where there is also a double gate access to the Church Road which can provide further off road parking."
Rhyl Journal
30-04-2025
- Business
- Rhyl Journal
Kinmel Bay two-bed detached bungalow with annex for sale
Set in the coastal town of Kinmel Bay, the two-bedroom bungalow is described by Elwy as "spacious" and is located a short distance from the beach, local amenities, and coastal paths. The agents say the property is suitable for both families and retirees, and highlight the area's "friendly community" and "easy access to both Rhyl and Abergele". (Image: Elwy) Inside the main bungalow, a modern living room with double uPVC windows faces the front of the property. The room includes a wall-mounted electric fire, laminate flooring, and power points. The kitchen and dining area are fitted with high gloss wall, base, and drawer units, and include a Zanussi ceramic hob, Belling double oven, and integrated microwave. (Image: Elwy) There is also space for a large dining table, and the kitchen opens into a conservatory with stained glass windows and doors to the enclosed patio. The master bedroom features bi-fold doors that open onto a covered verandah. The second bedroom has double doors leading to an enclosed decked patio described by Elwy as a "safe and sunny catio or secure space for pets". A separate utility room provides plumbing for a washing machine. The bathroom consists of a three-piece suite with a panel bath, electric shower, and vanity unit sink. (Image: Elwy) A key feature of the property is the detached annex, described by Elwy as "eco-friendly" and "high-spec". The annex includes an open-plan living and kitchen space, a double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, and a shower room with a walk-in enclosure. There is also a large utility or office room, which the agents say "could easily be converted into a second bedroom or additional living space". The annex has its own gated access and private patio. (Image: Elwy) Gardens at the front and rear of the property are landscaped with mature shrubs, trees, and raised beds framed with sleepers. Multiple seating areas are provided, including a paved Indian sandstone patio, pergola, and wooden arbour. Off-road parking is available behind timber gates and hedging. Elwy state the property has been "maintained to a wonderful standard, with modern décor, tasteful finishes, and a calm, contemporary aesthetic". They add that the annex could be used for "multi-generational living or as a potential income-generating rental". The property is being sold as freehold. Council tax is listed as Band C. An EPC rating has not yet been confirmed. Viewings are being arranged by Elwy, who recommend early interest.
Belfast Telegraph
26-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- Belfast Telegraph
Generously sized property with modern amenities, elegant design and even stables for £650,000
With double glazing and oil-fired central heating, two stables a tack room, a paddock and wood store, this is a very special property that is worth viewing. Number 33 is within close proximity to Saintfield, public transport and a variety of schools. The dining room has a quarry tiled floor and two built-in cupboards, with doors to the gardens while the family room has a stainless steel enclosed stove on a tiled hearth and a vertical radiator. The kitchen is home to a range of amenities including a Belling electric range cooker with a five-ring ceramic hob, a Baumetic extractor unit, a Blomberg dishwasher and — our favourite — an Olympic six-person lift to the first floor. There's also space for a fridge/freezer, ample storage options and LED spotlights. Also downstairs you'll find a drawing room — with a hole-in-the-wall fireplace — a garden room with built-in cupboards, a cloakroom with a white suite and the rear hall, which has a door to the self-contained apartment. There are two bedrooms on the ground floor, one of which may be used for a study. One of the rooms has double built-in wardrobes and opens to a wet room shower room with a Mira thermostatically controlled shower. The first floor has a further bedroom with raised gas coal effect fire, sliding patio doors and a glazed door to the balcony and lift access. There is a laundry room with a full range of shelving and is plumbed for a washing machine and tumble dryer. The family bathroom has a walk-in shower, oak panelled bath and close coupled WC. The apartment has a kitchen/living space with a Hotpoint fridge, a Creda electric cooker four-ring ceramic hob and Keylite ceiling windows. There is a bedroom with an ensuite shower room (Axor thermostatically controlled shower). Outside you'll find the various stores and rooms pertaining to equestrian pursuits as well as splendid gardens with ornamental shrubs and mature beech hedging. Offers around £650.000. For more information contact Tim Martin & Co (Comber office) on 028 9187 8956.
