Northern Ireland BBC
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:24:45 GMTLife sentence for man who murdered heavily pregnant woman
Sarah Montgomery was 27 and pregnant with her third child when she was attacked in her home in June 2025.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:00:42 GMTFeuding within Ulster Unionists 'would make an Eastenders' scriptwriter blush'
In the long, inglorious history of political self-destruction the Ulster Unionist Party record takes some beating.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:18:38 GMTFrom pub challenge to growing sport, arm wrestling catches families in its grip
Arm wrestling is becoming a competitive sport, with families driving a rise in participation.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:32:32 GMTDonaldson trial hears pastor say it was 'obvious' who alleged abuser was
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:00:27 GMTUse of electric vehicle chargers suspended at Stormont
Six EV charging points had been installed behind Parliament Buildings for assembly members and staff.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:32:35 GMT'I never expected to sing it to a dog!', Tim Wheeler
Wheeler is the singer and guitarist for the band Ash, which was formed in Downpatrick in County Down in 1992.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:06:29 GMTPeople advised against bathing due to high levels of E. coli
Daera issued the temporary advice on Friday afternoon after the water was sampled.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:23:00 GMTFamilies call for stronger allergy protections in NI schools
The mother of a boy who died after a severe allergic reaction in school is pressing for new legislation to protect pupils in NI schools.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:11:52 GMTCash or app - how do you prefer to pay for your parking?
Stormont's Department for Infrastructure is to remove almost half the pay and display machines it owns in Belfast, Newry and Lisburn.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:00:40 GMTYoung people with SEN treated as 'price tag', says mum
Alma and Caleb White have spoken a number of times about the need for a plan to help young people with SEN move from school into further education or training.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:13:51 GMTKate Winslet delights young film fan with surprise call
Teenager Eryn, who has been blind since brith, made a three hour round-trip for a film screening because there was no local accessible cinema.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:15:48 GMT'It's a very big deal' - curlew eggs hatch after being saved from wildfire
The four chicks, which hatched from the eggs, are being cared for until they are old and strong enough to be released.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:19:32 GMTGreen space v parking: City divided in row over seafront project
The developer has revised the plans for the first phase to include additional parking and a bigger play park.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:46:54 GMT'Every minute counts when it comes to new ovarian cancer treatment'
The new drug offers ovarian cancer patients more time and a better quality of life.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:30:20 GMTHow a content creator tried to use a YouTube alibi to get away with murder
Stephen McCullagh, 36, of Woodland Gardens in Lisburn, will serve at least 31 years in prison for the murder of his pregnant partner Natalie McNally.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:15:47 GMT'A heel prick test might have saved our seven-year-old son's life'
MLD is a rare metabolic disorder that leads to a progressive loss of physical and mental skills.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:11:52 GMTCash or app - how do you prefer to pay for your parking?
Stormont's Department for Infrastructure is to remove almost half the pay and display machines it owns in Belfast, Newry and Lisburn.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:03:32 GMT'I waited six years for a knee operation - you begin to think no-one cares'
The 71-year-old from County Londonderry has been waiting for a new right knee for more than six years.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:29:16 GMTMum of three 'petrified' during suspected petrol bomb attack
A mother of three praises her 14-year-old son's "incredible bravery" in putting out the flames.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:23:23 GMTBathing warning lifted after pollution investigation
Officials say the water at Portstewart Strand does not pose a risk to the public.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:15:45 GMTBathing warning issued after 'potential water pollution incident'
The National Trust, which manages Portstewart Strand, has urged visitors to the beach to be vigilant.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:00:32 GMTNeedles linked to drug use found in car park
The items were taken away for disposal after being found in Limavady, County Londonderry, on Tuesday.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:45:41 GMTCouncillor given one-month suspension over social media post
BBC News NI understands the post included a reference to the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI).
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:02:56 GMTDerry and Strabane records major tourism growth in 2025
Figures from the NI Statistics and Research Agency (Nisra) represent a major year-on-year boost for the local tourism sector,
Sun, 31 May 2026 05:13:29 GMT'I started working here at 15 - now I'm retiring after 75 years'
Sadie Jefferson started work at the pharmacy, aged 15, back in 1951 and has worked there for 75 years.
Fri, 29 May 2026 23:01:00 GMTPlans for gun licence price hike withdrawn
Justice minister Naomi Long ended a consultation seeking views on plans to increase the cost of a gun license on Wednesday.
Fri, 29 May 2026 15:43:06 GMTAnger after needles found near children's play area
The used syringes were discarded in the village of Ballykelly, County Londonderry.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:45:53 GMTIreland issues travel bans for two Israeli ministers
The bans for Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich are confirmed by the Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Micheál Martin.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:04:42 GMTTaylor to face Pili in Croke Park farewell
Katie Taylor will bring the curtain down on her decorated career in a farewell fight against Flora Pili at Croke Park.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:31:35 GMTIreland facing EU court case over peat extraction
The European Commission accuses Irish authorities of failing to properly enforce EU regulations.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:42:02 GMTFerry search leads to €2.9m drugs seizure
A man in his 20s is arrested after revenue staff search a freight unit which travelled from France.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:13:39 GMTBody of man found after fishing boat sinks
Another person was rescued by a local boat during the search operation in Carlingford Lough.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:32:45 GMTMan given life sentence for murdering his mother
Annie Heyneman was murdered at her home in County Cavan in January 2025
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:48:05 GMTHolocaust survivor Tomi Reichental dies aged 90
Tomi Reichental, who lost 35 close family members in the Holocaust, moved to the Republic of Ireland in 1959.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:35:17 GMTMan dead after assault in Dublin
The fatal assault happened on Clarendon Street in the early hours of Monday morning.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:13:57 GMTThree deaths on Irish roads over bank holiday weekend
The separate crashes occurred in County Louth, Roscommon and Dublin.
Sat, 30 May 2026 22:46:42 GMTMan charged with murder of woman in County Galway
The victim, who was in her 30s, sustained slash and stab wounds in an attack earlier this week.
Fri, 29 May 2026 14:00:00 GMTIn Case You Missed It
You may know them as a supermarket chain but in Northern Ireland Lidl is opening a pub.