Northern Ireland BBC

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 05:17:54 GMT
Parents devastated pre-school could close over lack of funding
Little Stars has not received the Department of Education's Pathway funding for 2025-26.

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 05:18:58 GMT
Northern Ireland rides a rollercoaster of weather patterns
April has featured night frosts and a higher than usual frequency of wildfires for the time of year.

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 06:39:21 GMT
Saving Ireland's thatched cottages
The number of thatched houses in the Republic of Ireland is dwindling but new classes are training up the next generation of thatchers.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 08:10:43 GMT
Benn questions 'fuss' over Irish language signs
The Northern Ireland Secretary said the signs were about "respecting and celebrating" all of the traditions.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 17:56:28 GMT
Priest charged with attempted child sex offence
The PSNI said a 58-year-old man was charged on Friday.

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 07:09:11 GMT
Allen taking inspiration from McIlroy Masters win
Northern Ireland's Mark Allen says he is taking inspiration from compatriot Rory McIlroy's Masters win as he prepares to begin his bid for a first World Snooker Championship success at the Crucible Theatre.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:58:27 GMT
Inspector absence puts bee population 'under threat'
NI's last full-time bee inspector retired in 2024 and the part-time inspector died shortly after.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:10:52 GMT
Masters champion Rory McIlroy arrives back in Northern Ireland
A private jet touched down at George Best Belfast City Airport on Friday.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:22:23 GMT
Multi-million pound airport costs burden taken off ratepayers
The four-year airport funding will see the Department for Economy provide up to £3m annually.

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 23:07:31 GMT
Event spotlights Presbyterianism's 'forgotten' Irish language history
The event highlighted the history of the Presbyterian Church and the Irish language.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:12:37 GMT
Cherry blossom trees celebrated by NI Japanese community
Merville Gardens Village is lined with cherry blossom trees and NI Japanese community celebrate the annual spring blooming.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 06:13:35 GMT
Titanic pocket watch could sell for £50k at auction
The timepiece was found among the belongings of Danish passenger who died in the 1912 disaster.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 16:50:39 GMT
Liverpool title win would be 'so special' - Bradley
Conor Bradley says it would be a "dream come true" to help Liverpool clinch the Premier League title this season.

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 05:23:18 GMT
'My disabled mum is being forced to retire from her day centre'
Ciara Burns says it is cruel that her mother Maureen, 66, has to leave her friends at Ardarragh Day Centre.

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:28:35 GMT
Jonathan Anderson gets top Dior menswear job
The County Londonderry fashion designer stepped down as the creative director of Spanish luxury fashion house Loewe in March.

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 17:34:33 GMT
Ordering illicit weight loss drugs is 'dicing with death' - GP
The BBC tests jabs, which claim to contain semaglutide - a prescription-only drug.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 20:35:14 GMT
Swimmers' 90-minute round trip during pool revamp 'not feasible'
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council voted to approve the redevelopment plans on Tuesday night.

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:11:43 GMT
Tropical parakeets ruffle feathers at Belfast park
It's estimated that about 15 parakeets have found a new home in north Belfast.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 09:07:14 GMT
BBC Sounds block outside UK delayed
BBC said it is working on plans to have other BBc stations available to those outside the UK and will not close BBC Sounds until then.

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 16:54:47 GMT
Former principal says he took 'risk' over McIlroy's absences
A memo from Rory McIlroy's time at school shows how plans were in place in case his golf career did not work out.

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:11:43 GMT
Tropical parakeets ruffle feathers at Belfast park
It's estimated that about 15 parakeets have found a new home in north Belfast.

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 08:13:24 GMT
'Drug use at building site shows need for legal drug consumption room'
A derelict building site in Belfast is being used by drug users to inject cocaine and heroin.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 23:00:59 GMT
Adult ADHD diagnosis 'tough but totally made sense'
Jennifer Cousins says it is "unfair" that there are no commissioned services for ADHD in Northern Ireland.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 06:39:23 GMT
NI cheerleaders prepare for World Championships in Florida
The GALAXY All Stars cheerleading club from Londonderry have taken almost 40 members to Florida after qualifying two teams for the World Championships in Orlando this week.

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 23:02:50 GMT
'We really need our bee inspectors back'
Beekeepers warn their hives are at risk unless an anti-illness inspection service is reinstated.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 23:04:57 GMT
Birdwatchers embrace Belfast parakeets
Most of the UK's wild parakeet population can be found in south-east England - but some have come to Belfast.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:42:00 GMT
Red Lines
Mark chats about Donald Trump's tariffs tactics and what it means for us.

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 16:00:22 GMT
'You can see how much Rory McIlroy's win means to everyone here'
Supporters watched the drama from Holywood Golf Club, where Rory learned the sport as a child.

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:32:25 GMT
Watch: McIlroy celebrates with family after Augusta win
Watch Rory McIlroy presented with his Green Jacket and celebrate with his family and caddie

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:25:49 GMT
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Thu, 10 Apr 2025 23:05:36 GMT
'I will never stop looking for my son'
Lobna Yakout's son Zayn was taken by her abusive ex-husband while she was living in Egypt.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:13:11 GMT
Councillor who gave reference for soldier jailed for rape reinstated
Brian Tierney was suspended by the SDLP after providing a character reference for an Irish soldier jailed for rape.

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:03:22 GMT
Life-saving equipment vandalism puts 'lives at risk'
Five incidents of damage to equipment, including throw lines, have been reported in County Tyrone.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:12:11 GMT
Families 'put on back burner' by Dublin over bombing inquiry
Stanley McCombe, whose wife Ann was one of those who died in the bombing, says families had "no meetings with the Republic in over two years".

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 20:35:14 GMT
Swimmers' 90-minute round trip during pool revamp 'not feasible'
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council voted to approve the redevelopment plans on Tuesday night.

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 09:47:40 GMT
Owner opens pop-up store after fire destroys shop
Shop owner Brian Cassidy estimates he lost almost £500,000 worth of stock in the blaze on 3 April.

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 12:36:03 GMT
Wildfire near Glenshane Pass extinguished
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service says ten fire appliances and 75 firefighters attended the blaze on the Glenshane Road.

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 06:02:35 GMT
Ex-Manchester United star inspires young footballers
John O'Shea - one of the most decorated Irish footballers - was in Londonderry to promote the Manchester United Foundation.

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:42:47 GMT
Lightning Seeds and Kate Nash headline Stendhal Festival
The Stendhal Festival runs from 4 to 6 July on Ballymully Cottage Farm near Limavady.

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:47:58 GMT
Horse trader avoids jail after admitting fraud
Emma Bamber eight offences relating to the sale of horses at an earlier court appearance.

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:23:23 GMT
Irish wolfhounds join writer's protest on Meta AI
Writers are protesting over what they describe as "any piracy" of their works being used by Meta's AI model.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:12:11 GMT
Families 'put on back burner' by Dublin over bombing inquiry
Stanley McCombe, whose wife Ann was one of those who died in the bombing, says families had "no meetings with the Republic in over two years".

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:59:43 GMT
Irish exports to US surge by 200% ahead of tariffs
US President Donald Trump announced a round of tariffs earlier this month with the threat of more to come.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 20:54:27 GMT
Teen passenger killed in crash involving a tractor
The driver of the tractor, also a teenager, was taken to hospital for treatment.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:19:41 GMT
Irish students warned against 'activism' in the US
The warning comes after concerns about heightened activity by US immigration officials

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:31:53 GMT
Man in court after body found in fishing town
James Spendley is charged with intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to a man who later died in Donegal.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 07:52:30 GMT
Waiting lists and taxes in NI and Republic compared by study
A new report says disposable income is 18.3% higher in Republic of Ireland, based on 2018 data.

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 18:18:51 GMT
Maritime alliance won't undermine neutrality, Harris says
The Irish Naval Service can now exchange information with military and civilian authorities in countries.

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