Northern Ireland BBC

Sun, 19 May 2024 06:02:44 GMT
Man charged with murder of woman in east Belfast
A 43-year-old woman and a 22-year-old man also face charges related to Kathryn Parton's death.

Sun, 19 May 2024 07:58:57 GMT
Two charged over £2.1m drugs seizure
The items were recovered during searches of properties in the Cookstown and Coalisland areas on Saturday.

Sun, 19 May 2024 06:49:11 GMT
Signs of life after devastating mountain fire
Three years after a major fire, NI's highest mountain is showing signs that habitats are recovering.

Sun, 19 May 2024 05:51:35 GMT
School strikes: How and why schools will be affected
Non-teaching staff including classroom assistants and canteen workers are set to strike on Monday.

Sat, 18 May 2024 22:19:23 GMT
Heaton-Harris not standing for re-election
The Northern Ireland secretary announced his intentions on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter.

Sun, 19 May 2024 05:43:18 GMT
Sorrys and surprises as O'Neill and Foster face inquiry
What did we learn as Michelle O'Neill and Baroness Arlene Foster faced a grilling from barristers?

Sun, 19 May 2024 07:44:58 GMT
Businessman Tony O'Reilly dies after short illness
He built an international media business which at one stage owned more than 100 newspapers.

Sun, 19 May 2024 06:16:09 GMT
Student refuses to be stumped by visual impairment
James Douglas struggled to find teams he could play in NI up but now plays at at Durham County Cricket Club.

Sat, 18 May 2024 16:09:42 GMT
NI surfers call for end to sewage pollution
NI Water says about 20m tonnes of untreated sewage and wastewater are spilled into waterways annually.

Sat, 18 May 2024 14:46:03 GMT
Goose injured after being impaled with pole
There are reports the goose was impaled with a pole during the attack in Craigavon on Friday afternoon.

Sat, 18 May 2024 20:47:59 GMT
Belfast's Cacace claims IBF world title
Belfast super-featherweight Anthony Cacace pulls off a huge shock in Saudi Arabia by stopping Joe Cordina in the eighth round to win the IBF world title.

Sat, 18 May 2024 20:46:33 GMT
Ulster edge Leinster to book URC play-off place
Ulster secure their United Rugby Championship (URC) play-off place with a late win over Leinster.

Sat, 18 May 2024 06:29:50 GMT
Farmer opens up about mental impact of TB cull
Challenges in agriculture range from soaring feed, fuel and fertiliser costs to an ageing population.

Sat, 18 May 2024 07:57:39 GMT
The search for Northern Ireland’s mysterious moth
The public are asked to photograph one of Northern Ireland’s most elusive and endangered insects.

Sat, 18 May 2024 13:23:31 GMT
'Devastating evidence' as Covid policy scrutinised
Three weeks of hearings in Belfast revealed multiple failings in NI's response to Covid-19.

Fri, 17 May 2024 12:37:30 GMT
'I'm your mammy's little boy'
Shannon from Ontario was planning a visit to family graves - instead she found her long-lost brother.

Sun, 19 May 2024 07:17:29 GMT
Northern Ireland weather forecast
The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

Fri, 17 May 2024 05:50:42 GMT
Rising costs threaten future of farming shows
The Balmoral Show may be well-attended but other similar events facing funding difficulties.

Fri, 17 May 2024 20:50:21 GMT
'We were left at a loss without our loved ones'
On the 50th anniversary, BBC News NI speaks to those affected by 1974 bombs which killed 33 people.

Sat, 18 May 2024 06:39:41 GMT
Balmoral Show keeps moo-ving on up
The 155th Balmoral Show has been pulling in visitors young and old in its four-day run outside Lisburn.

Fri, 17 May 2024 18:30:52 GMT
'Not acceptable to ask people to move on'
Michael D Higgins was speaking on the 50th anniversary of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings.

Fri, 17 May 2024 12:32:39 GMT
'All the years of sadness were swept away'
Long-lost siblings - one from Londonderry, one from Canada - meet for first time in Ireland.

Thu, 16 May 2024 23:00:45 GMT
'It was like walking into a war zone'
Monaghan bombing: Eye witness describes the aftermath

Wed, 15 May 2024 16:33:29 GMT
'This school is the heart of the community'
The education minister rejects a proposal to close Queen Elizabeth II Primary School in Kilskeery.

Sat, 18 May 2024 11:03:15 GMT
Foyle Rumble 'a dream come true' for young wrestlers
A wrestling event in Derry saw adults with learning disabilities showcase their talents in the ring.

Fri, 17 May 2024 20:57:54 GMT
Kenny begins St Pat's reign with defeat by Derry
Ex-Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny's first game in charge of St Patrick's Athletic ends in a 1-0 defeat by Derry City at Richmond Park.

Thu, 16 May 2024 13:28:28 GMT
Seven years and no flood defences 'unacceptable'
Residents in the north west vent frustration about a lack of progress on flood alleviation schemes.

Mon, 13 May 2024 12:41:15 GMT
On-the-run murderer jailed for three months
Killer Sean Cruickshank, 35, had been on the run since his licence was revoked in August last year.

Mon, 13 May 2024 11:33:02 GMT
Residents hit out after series of attacks on cars
People living in an area near Derry city centre say their cars have been scraped and their tyres let down.

Mon, 13 May 2024 14:38:30 GMT
Murdered RUC man's memorial moved to new location
A memorial stone to John Doherty was stolen last year and later returned with pro-IRA graffiti.

Fri, 17 May 2024 20:03:01 GMT
Do not ask victims to move on - Irish president
Michael D Higgins says there was a failure to investigate bombings on the deadliest day of the Troubles.

Thu, 16 May 2024 18:32:54 GMT
'Death notice' and tributes for Dublin-NY portal
An art project that links Dublin and New York via a live video "portal" has been temporarily shut.

Wed, 15 May 2024 20:23:46 GMT
Dublin-NY portal users 'ruining fun for everyone'
The Dublin-NY portal has been switched off due to  "inappropriate behaviour".

Thu, 16 May 2024 16:54:31 GMT
I remember McCann suspect's eyes, says rape victim
His bright blue eyes were "bored into my skull," the woman tells the trial of Christian Brückner.

Wed, 15 May 2024 21:27:06 GMT
Man in his 60s dies after Donegal hit-and-run
Gardaí say that a man in his 60s has died after he was struck by a vehicle which left the scene.

Wed, 15 May 2024 19:55:13 GMT
Dublin trams running again after power outage
A power outage resulted in no trams running along the Green Line during Wednesday's evening rush hour.

Wed, 15 May 2024 08:58:04 GMT
Barriers replace tents amid Dublin asylum crisis
Steel barriers along popular Dublin walking route is described as "architectural vandalism".

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