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Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:05:28 GMT'Women feel guilt and anger' after taking epilepsy drug that harmed babies
Susan Jamison says she not told about the possible consequences when she was pregnant and she and her daughter Anna want families to come forward.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:12:00 GMTDecision not to extend Troubles pension scheme criticised
The Troubles Permanent Disability Payment scheme is open for applicants until the end of August.
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:49:30 GMTGunman caught on CCTV opening fire on house
Police say a number of shots were fired at the house in Lisburn in the early hours of Tuesday.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:35:18 GMTSolar eclipse and the island of Ireland: The weather forecast and all you need to know
Skywatchers are set to witness two major celestial events next week, with a deep partial solar eclipse followed by the peak of the Perseid meteor shower.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:52:03 GMTPSNI chief Jon Boutcher joins call to prevent early release of PC Harper's killers
The intervention comes after Andy Burnham said he was "confident" the early release of PC Harper's killers could be prevented.
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:23:15 GMTDad who caused 'life-changing' injuries to baby daughter avoids jail
The 33-year-old was sentenced for causing grievous bodily harm to his three-week-old daughter in 2017.
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:31:18 GMTVolunteers say they are 'alarmed' by funding gap after growth fund decision
The Local Growth Fund is a UK government scheme which replaces money which previously came from the EU.
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:12:55 GMTPedestrianisation expansion proposal after Belfast Fleadh
It comes after much of the centre was car-free during the Fleadh, which saw thousands of people on the streets.
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:41:28 GMTFrom pop-up bars to transport: What can Fleadh thinking do for Belfast all-year round?
The city saw 1.65 million visits during the Fleadh but what can Belfast learn from the experience ahead of next year's event and beyond?
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:12:16 GMTBelfast welcomes more than a million visits during the Fleadh
The 2026 festival was being hosted in the city for the first time and ended on Sunday.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:24:40 GMTIrish music takes over as Belfast welcomes the Fleadh
Fleadh Cheoil is an annual Irish arts festival and competition run by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCE) - the society of the musicians of Ireland.
Sun, 09 Aug 2026 20:52:25 GMTCelebrations taking place to mark the end of the Fleadh
The All-Ireland Fleadh is coming to a close, with visitor numbers set to exceed expectations.
Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:31:52 GMTIn pictures: Belfast hosts Fleadh for the first time
More than 200 events are planned, alongside competitions, concerts and street performances.
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:16:50 GMTThe people using music at the Fleadh to bring others together
On Saturday the group Tunes Translated hosted a concert and its organiser Catherine Crean said there were 22 different nationalities performing in the band.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:17:18 GMTFleadh to exceed projected £53m economic boost to Belfast
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, hosted this year in Belfast for the first time, runs from 2 to 9 August.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:41:50 GMT'New territory' for marching band musicians at the Fleadh
For the majority of them this will be their All-Ireland Fleadh debut.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:57:03 GMTFrom Florida to the Fleadh: Meet the volunteers keeping the festival flowing
More than 1,300 volunteers have signed up to support the delivery of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast this week.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:06:33 GMTAll you need to know about Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, hosted this year in Belfast for the first time, runs from 2 to 9 August.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:09:20 GMTFleadh kicks off in Belfast with colourful performances
The eight-day festival, running until 9 August, is the world's largest celebration of Irish music and culture.
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:16:44 GMTSinn Féin has no intention of collapsing Stormont, says O'Dowd
Conor Murphy previously said there was "a danger the wheels could come off" power-sharing if the institutions are not reformed.
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:16:32 GMTCar dumped in Lagan needs to be 'addressed once and for all'
Assembly member Robbie Bulter says he is concerned by the wider neglect of the river.
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:45:22 GMTMcClean 'clearly' still Derry player amid dispute
Former Republic of Ireland international James McClean attends Derry City's open training session on Tuesday despite reports that the club are attempting to find a settlement that will end his time at the Brandywell Stadium.
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:27:25 GMTFormer Donegal All-Ireland winner dies in crash
Former Donegal All-Ireland winner James McHugh passes away following a car crash in County Cavan.
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:49:43 GMTFootball YouTuber John Nellis joins Strictly line-up
Nellis has 20 million followers for videos featuring stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:59:24 GMTPerseid meteor shower reaches peak: When and where to catch a glimpse
On Wednesday night the Perseids will peak offering the best chance of seeing a 'shooting star'.
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:37:57 GMTCattle cull witness says shootings were something no-one should ever see
Andrew Keys was among hundreds of farmers who protested outside an emergency Daera committee meeting on Monday.
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:53:03 GMTPolice fire baton round after man barricades himself inside property
Officers went to a property in Londonderry to make an arrest following a report of a serious assault earlier on Sunday.
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:02:41 GMTDeath of man whose body was found in burning car not suspicious
Firefighters extinguished the blaze at Harford Street in Portadown on Saturday night and the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Sun, 09 Aug 2026 05:16:01 GMTPlan to extend some Belfast bus lane times postponed
Bus lane operating hours were increased last year in south Belfast, but similar changes in north Belfast have been pushed back after objections.
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:11:42 GMT'If you're in worst mood in the world after 10 minutes with the children it's gone'
Down Right Brilliant camp in Ballyholland caters for young people, mostly from south Down and South Armagh, with Down's Syndrome.
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:17:22 GMTArtist's 'anger and frustration' with internet copycats
Illustrator Kerrie McNeill said it's "frustrating" for artists like her when copies of their work are copied and sold on online marketplaces.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:26:09 GMTFear over delay for baby's operation after specialist surgeon resigns
Jonathan Crooks' son Eli has had two surgeries to close his lip and repair his hard palate but needs another operation before he is 13 months old.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:59:49 GMTDivers find 162-year-old Guinness in shipwreck off the English coast
Samples from the bottle have been sent for analysis, with researchers hoping to learn more about what the stout would have tasted like.
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:32:48 GMTBBC Newsline signed summary
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Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:01:10 GMT'When your child is dying you shouldn't have to beg for help'
The parents of a severely disabled two-year-old child, who died in May, said they spent their daughter's entire life fighting for support for her complex condition.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:35:02 GMTMan 'humiliated' after being told mobility scooter too big for train
Stephen Magee says he used his old mobility scooter without any issues but his new one is not allowed.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:05:27 GMTFrom blog to stage: The body-acceptance journey hoping to help others
"My Phat Life" made its debut at this year’s Féile an Phobail festival and Nuala Moore says her online followers encouraged her to tell a story.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:13:04 GMTKate Nash on Irish history, heritage and covering Sinéad O'Connor
Kate Nash will perform at The Mac as part of the fringe programme for the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:07:04 GMTStrabane residents urged to unite behind final UK Town of Culture bid
Derry City and Strabane District Council is stepping up preparations for the final bid to be submitted by the end of November.
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:33:24 GMTCalls for statue to honour former Wings guitarist
Henry McCullough, who toured with Jimi Hendrix and played at Woodstock, was born in Portstewart.
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:33:46 GMTRelief of Derry parade draws thousands to city
More than 7,000 participants and 124 bands are marking the anniversary of the end of the Siege of Derry.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:51:49 GMTLearner drivers facing long waits to book driving tests
The Driver and Vehicle Agency says demand for driving tests in Northern Ireland continues to rise.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:47:41 GMTMajor restoration work to begin on historic war memorials
Work to restore the memorials in Londonderry, Castlederg, Sion Mills and Strabane will begin on Monday.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:56:22 GMTSports dome project scrapped due to funding pressures
Ulster University has concluded the dome project for Londonderry was no longer financially viable.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:17:04 GMTLynch exit 'pretty much a snap decision' - O'Doherty
Derry City chairman Philip O'Doherty tells BBC Sport NI he thought "it was time to make a change" following news of the departure of manager Tiernan Lynch.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:50:51 GMTChild injured on face, arms and legs after e-scooter collision
The child sustained injuries to their face, arms and legs in the Shantallow area on Sunday, police say.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:26:12 GMTTroubles 'exodus' of PUL community in Londonderry had lasting impact, says report
The report explores the movement of some families from the Cityside to the Waterside between 1968 and 1998.
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:01:33 GMTFour cars stolen overnight in County Londonderry
Police say two were taken from Derry and two were taken from Claudy village.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:08:23 GMTReward of £20k offered in renewed appeal over Lyra McKee murder
Lyra McKee died after being shot as she watched disturbances in the Creggan area of Londonderry in April 2019.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:44:21 GMTCanal vandalism 'putting lives at risk', police warn
Life saving equipment along Strabane's canal should never be tampered with or damaged, police and other agencies warn.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:32:35 GMT'No nursery place for my son is like a kick in the teeth'
The Education Authority confirms a temporary pause on the intake of preschool pupils to the nursery class at Knockavoe School in Strabane.
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:43:59 GMTFrom Dubai to a Dublin court - how alleged cartel boss Daniel Kinahan returned to Ireland
Law enforcement agencies in Ireland and the US believe he is a leading figure in the Kinahan Organised Crime Group.
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:33:25 GMTSuspected crime boss Kinahan spends first night in custody in Ireland
The Irish Prison Service bought a bulletproof and bombproof van to transport the 49-year-old to court after his extradition from Dubai.
Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:30:32 GMTCar carrying eight teenagers crashes on wrong side of motorway
Gardaí (Irish police) say eight male juveniles were in one vehicle.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:49 GMTBig Macs v Supermac's: Irish burger chain wins UK trademark case
Supermac's and McDonald's have been embroiled in a long running legal battle over the right to use brand terms including "Mac".
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:21:39 GMTMotorcyclist dies in County Donegal crash
The motorbike rider, a man in his 60s, was pronounced dead at the scene, Irish police have said.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:05:23 GMTFuneral of Irish actress Brenda Fricker takes place in Dublin
Fricker won the Oscar for best supporting actress in 1990 for her performance in My Left Foot.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:34:55 GMTIrish police seize more than 160 e-scooters
Gardaí have been conducting a "high-impact day of action" under Operation Meacán in the Dublin Metropolitan Region.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:34:48 GMTPair charged after €8.5m drugs seizure
Two men aged in their 30s and 40s were arrested after discovery of suspected cocaine and cannabis.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:01:19 GMTBono, Eddie Vedder and Hozier among mourners at Glen Hansard's funeral
The 56-year-old, who shot to prominence in 1991 musical comedy film The Commitments, died in a motorcycle crash last week.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:10:47 GMTIsrael fans can attend Republic of Ireland fixture
Israel supporters will be in attendance when their side face the Republic of Ireland in the Nations League next month but no away fans will be facilitated.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:49:48 GMT80 female politicians targeted in 'campaign of harassment'
The women were from different parties and had reported receiving disturbing calls, a local government organisation says.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:12:40 GMT'It's just a loss to Ireland': Fans pay tribute to Glen Hansard at public wake
Thousands are expected to attend the funeral of Glen Hansard at a public wake ahead of his funeral on Tuesday.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:50:14 GMTUS President Donald Trump set for Irish visit next month
Trump will spend two days at his golf course in Doonbeg, County Clare, where he will attend the Irish Open golfing tournament.
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 22:52:06 GMTMan dies after crash in County Donegal
The collision, involving a car and a 4x4 vehicle, happened in Fincashel, in Pettigo, at about 14:45 BST.
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 05:59:49 GMTIsland residents fear delays to emergencies amid changes to fire service
The fire service on Arranmore will not keep two paid firefighters positions once the postholders retire.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:26:46 GMTRoadworks company fined €1.2m after father and two children died in lough
John Mullan and his two children died after their car went off the road and plunged into Lough Foyle in 2020.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:42:22 GMT'Amazing' that Ed Sheeran's foundation expanding to island of Ireland
The Ed Sheeran Foundation is initially funding North South Sounds 2026, which is bringing 50 young musicians from Belfast and Cork together.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:52:33 GMTPublic wake to be held for musician Glen Hansard
The funeral of Glen Hansard will take place on Tuesday at St Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:44:20 GMTSuspected Kinahan gang leader faces extradition
The ex-boxing promoter was previously named in court as the head of an international drug cartel.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:45:12 GMTGalway musician Dove Ellis earns Mercury Prize nomination for debut album
This year's best album shortlist includes several returning nominees - but Lily Allen misses out.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMTIn Case You Missed It
Fast-growing chickens are reshaping the poultry industry, and dividing opinion.