Northern Ireland BBC

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:07:02 GMT
'My son will never be the same again after sexual abuse by a friend'
In the past two years at least 186 young people have been referred to health trusts here after exhibiting harmful sexualised behaviours.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:15:00 GMT
'How did we fall for it?' - McNally family on murderer's lies after Natalie's death
Natalie was 15 weeks pregnant when she was murdered in her Lurgan home by the father of her baby, Stephen McCullagh.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:32:27 GMT
NI economy slowed ahead of Iran crisis
It comes amidst growing worries about the economic impacts of the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:13:43 GMT
What would you do if you had £45m to spend on the riverfront?
Public help is wanted to develop the riverfront as part of the City Deal.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:54:03 GMT
'Darkness of Amy's murder should not overshadow the light she was'
Fr Gormley, who has been close to those impacted by the tragedy since it occurred, said he was "humbled by the graciousness of Amy's family".

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:21:25 GMT
What next for Northern Ireland as World Cup wait continues?
Manager Michael O'Neill says he is positive for the future despite a World Cup play-off defeat by Italy in Bergamo, and questions about his own long-term plans.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:23:27 GMT
'Growth' for Republic of Ireland despite Prague pain
Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson says there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic following his side's World Cup play-off shootout defeat by the Czech Republic.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:33:02 GMT
'Taking away special school summer schemes is devastating for families'
Claire Miller said decision has the "potential to cause breakdowns for families", as so many rely on the respite during the summer holidays.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:20:49 GMT
Confusion over Noah Donohoe's coat stalls inquest
The issue which arose at the inquest on Thursday related to a missing green coat belonging to Noah Donohoe.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:00:18 GMT
Man accused of Lyra McKee murder identified as part of 'shooting party'
The journalist was shot dead while observing rioting in the Creggan area of Londonderry in April 2019.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:47:09 GMT
Rates of violence against women 'should anger everyone'
Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly says she is ashamed of the rate of violence against women in NI.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:22:56 GMT
Northern Ireland has only six men who can work as midwives - and I'm one of them
A man who has spent 21 years as a midwife in Newry urges more men to enter the profession.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:09:26 GMT
'Devil Wears Prada moment' for NI creatives featured in Vogue
The photo shoot took place at a property on Lawrence Hill in Londonderry and showcased local talent.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:57:17 GMT
Councillor who wanted Andrew plaque 'reinstated' backs removal
The plaque had marked Mountbatten-Windsor planting a tree in 2009 to commemorate the city's 400th anniversary.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:25:18 GMT
Governor open to meeting family of man killed by serial absconder
James Meehan was given a minimum 14-year life sentence in 2009 for the murder of father-of-four Jim McFadden in the Shantallow area of Londonderry in 2007.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:35:03 GMT
Why is a watchdog worried about the price of an Ulster Fry?
The investigation finds two bakeries would have a majority of the market control over bread products.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:46:10 GMT
Police acted 'appropriately' after armed response to toy gun
The incident happened in September 2025 when officers responded to reports of a gun in a car being driven in Belfast.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:59:58 GMT
Police 'missed' Noah Donohoe on CCTV filmed minutes before disappearance
CCTV cameras were operating on the York Road in North Belfast on the day of his disappearance.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:11:13 GMT
NI 'still in running' for 600 Ryanair jobs
NI is being considered by Ryanair for an engine maintenance facility which could create up to 600 jobs.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:45:04 GMT
YouTube removes channels of man who murdered Natalie McNally
Natalie McNally was 15 weeks pregnant when she was murdered by McCullagh in her home in December 2022.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:01:12 GMT
'We treated Natalie like a princess, we'll love her forever'
The journey to justice for the family of Natalie McNally, who was murdered by her partner when she was pregnant with their child.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:39:36 GMT
How content creator killer hoped a YouTube alibi would help him avoid justice
Evidence in the trial of Stephen McCullagh outlined a cold, calculating plan to kill Natalie McNally and get away with it.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:00:09 GMT
'A mammoth task': Dealing with the cycle of violence against women in NI
Natalie McNally is one of 30 women who have been violently and brutally killed in Northern Ireland since 2020.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:24:34 GMT
Natalie was our greatest joy, says family after murder verdict
Natalie McNally, who was pregnant when murdered by her partner in 2022, was described by her family as an inspirational person.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:07:23 GMT
Two women, two different continents - but they've the same problem with their farms
Two farmers from Northern Ireland and Rwanda share their experiences and build a friendship.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:40:24 GMT
Number of people living in poverty lower than previously thought
The anti-poverty charity, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, said the figures should not be seen as "true fall" in poverty.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:02:12 GMT
'My son's carer was asked to demonstrate how he bites people'
The request was made during a call with a company reviewing the care of Timothy Jones, 31, who has severe learning difficulties.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:50:28 GMT
Birdwatchers flock for first ever visit of rare Asian dove
The oriental turtle dove was spotted in Lisburn, County Antrim - the first recorded sighting of the bird on the island of Ireland.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:40:27 GMT
'My aunt's loft was insulated with thousands of cigarettes'
The last thing you'd expect to find in an attic is cigarette butts and filters, but that's exactly what was uncovered in a County Antrim house.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:13:39 GMT
Could war in the Middle East lead to rising food costs in NI?
About one third of all global fertiliser passed through the Strait of Hormuz before it was effectively closed.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:42:10 GMT
What help can households expect with energy bills?
The war in the Middle East has brought fuel costs into sharp focus, and governments have been looking at how to help ease the pain for consumers.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 06:17:43 GMT
Irish priest who founded Boys Town on path to sainthood
An Irish-born priest who inspired an Oscar-winning film takes significant step towards sainthood.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 06:12:03 GMT
Why is the cost of rental property rising so much?
Rents across Northern Ireland have surged over the past five years in every council area, rising by an average of 51%.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:41:43 GMT
A picture of violence: The 30 women killed in Northern Ireland since 2020
In at least 21 of the 30 deaths, the killers - or the suspects in their killings - were well-known to the women.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:16:12 GMT
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Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:17:54 GMT
Prosecution makes final submissions in Lyra McKee murder trial
The journalist was shot dead while observing rioting in the Creggan area of Londonderry in April 2019.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:40:06 GMT
Amy Doherty murder suspect medically unfit for interview
Amy Doherty was found injured at a property in Summer Meadows Mews on Saturday morning and later died in hospital.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:06:26 GMT
Killer who went on the run for almost a year jailed
When he absconded in 2024, Meehan was on licence for a previous offence of being unlawfully at large.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:50:40 GMT
Woman gets compensation from ex who tried to kill her in funeral home crash
William McBurnie drove his car at Zoe Turnbull and her mother narrowly missing them in Jedburgh in 2022.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:49:10 GMT
Police revisit scene of suspected hit-and-run death
Patrick Flanagan, 69, died in hospital after being found injured in Dungiven in the early hours of 2 November 2025.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:14:06 GMT
Family 'crushed' as investigation continues into woman's murder
A man who was arrested on suspicion of the murder of Amy Doherty in Londonderry on Saturday is still being questioned by police.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:13:32 GMT
Fuel prices begin to fall in Ireland after excise duty cuts
The excise duty has been dropped by 20 cent on a litre of diesel and by 15 cent for petrol until the end of May.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:03:57 GMT
Man who died after second fatal fire at house is named
Christopher Holt's body was found on Tuesday at a house where a boy and his great-aunt were killed in an arson attack in December.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:07:11 GMT
Irish government cuts excise duty on diesel and petrol
Duty on diesel will be reduced by 20 cent and petrol will be cut by 15 cent from midnight on Wednesday.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:58:58 GMT
Seven jailed over international cocaine smuggling operation
The judge said the men were part of a sophisticated international drug smuggling operation.

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 17:57:49 GMT
Former broadcaster Michael Lyster dies aged 71
Michael Lyster was best known for presenting The Sunday Game Live for more than 30 years.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:20:39 GMT
Epstein files St Patrick's Day float 'unacceptable', says rape crisis charity
The float, which appeared in counties Galway and Mayo, showed people in wigs grappling on a mattress.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:31:13 GMT
Irish PM dodges potential St Patrick's Day bruises at Trump meeting
BBC News NI political editor Enda McClafferty looks at how Micheál Martin fared against Donald Trump during their St Patrick's Day meeting.

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