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Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:40:31 GMTBus driver dies in crash involving school children
The crash happened in Tullyah Road, which is in between Newtownhamilton and Camlough just after 15:30 GMT on Tuesday.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:03:13 GMT'Meeting my dad was a D:Ream' - pop star's 50-year search for his birth father
The musician, who was born in a mother and baby home, only found out who his natural father was when he was 59.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:07:11 GMTPresbyterian Churches told to 'preserve' documents for police investigation
The move comes as Presbyterians from both sides of the Irish border prepare to meet in Belfast on Wednesday for a special meeting.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:02:55 GMT'No off-switch' affects mental health says headteacher
The NAHT say the role of a school principal in Northern Ireland is "unsafe, unsustainable and professionally indefensible".
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:18:39 GMTIt's 'about time' says business owner as Kilrea Bridge reopens fully
The bridge was closed after extensive cracking was discovered in a retaining wall.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:34:16 GMTSnow and rain warnings in force as cold snap continues
The Met Office says there could be some flooding and disruption to travel.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:22:48 GMTLove, moving forward and hope in pursuit for justice
On the GAA Social podcast, John McAreavey opens up about loss, moving forward and justice for Michaela, who was killed on their honeymoon in Mauritius.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:21:15 GMTShop owners fear violence after paramilitaries demand protection money
One business owner says she was approached by paramilitaries before her new shop even opened.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:22:02 GMTHostile behaviour encountered during Noah Donohoe search, inquest told
The 14-year-old's naked body was found in a storm drain tunnel a week after he went missing in June 2020.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:01:51 GMTCharges dropped against man accused of murder bid on senior police officer
The senior detective was off-duty when he was shot several times at a sports complex in Omagh, County Tyrone.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:55:28 GMTTrump tariffs: Irish exports to US soared in 2025
Ireland's export performance was heavily influenced by US President Donald Trump's tariffs policy.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:40:26 GMT'Inspiring' tree planters praised by Nile Rodgers
The music legend helped plant 30 new trees at Faughan Valley on the outskirts of Derry earlier this month.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:34:07 GMTLidl to create hundreds of jobs with 16 new stores
Lidl currently accounts for around 10% of the grocery market in Northern Ireland.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:13:35 GMTGreen heating grants 'available next year' in NI
Stormont's economy department has been consulting on options for NI and says it now plans to bring forward a firm proposal this year.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:02:38 GMTNesbitt decision to halt puberty blockers trial is 'disgraceful' - O'Neill
The health minister defends his decision to suspend NI from taking part in the UK-wide trial after a review of gender identity services from Dr Hilary Cass.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:26:34 GMTIRFU keen to 'hold people to account' for racist abuse
The Irish Rugby Football Union says it is keen to "hold people to account" following racial abuse directed at Edwin Edogbo.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:07:09 GMTRain ends Ireland & Australia's T20 World Cup hopes
Ireland and Australia are both eliminated from the T20 World Cup as washes out the Group B game between the Irish and Zimbabwe.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:18:28 GMT'I missed a hospital appointment due to Royal Mail delays'
Meg McClelland says she is now waiting on a new appointment as the one she had has expired.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 06:01:54 GMTI needed help for addiction - 30 years later I'm running the service
Northland's Addiction Centre has grown into one of the leading treatment centres in Northern Ireland.
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 06:21:15 GMTWomen's programme helped me rebuild my life - now it's going
Women trying to get back into the workplace say they're devastated at the loss of a key employment scheme following UK government funding cuts.
It's one of hundreds of organisations in Northern Ireland, facing funding changes when the current UK Sh...
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:06:06 GMT'Being a musician is really expensive - an artists' fund could help'
BBC News NI has spoken to three musicians who are calling for politicians to introduce more help for artists.
Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:07:25 GMT'Young people with SEN leaving school are left with nothing'
A study suggests one in 91 young people with SEN will be supported in education or training when they leave school.
Sat, 14 Feb 2026 06:48:17 GMTHow much are rates going up in your council area?
Belfast and Derry City and Strabane have the biggest increases, while Fermanagh and Omagh have the lowest.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:20:35 GMTBBC Newsline signed summary
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Sat, 14 Feb 2026 06:10:41 GMTWhy are so many organisations leaving X?
Many organisation have recently announced that they will no longer be posting on their X accounts.
Sat, 14 Feb 2026 06:17:28 GMTThe civil servant comedian and his 32 gigs in 32 counties quest
11,000 miles and 32 gigs, Cathaóir O'Hagan is the first to complete the feat in under a year.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:05:09 GMTYou too can be 'golden', Belfast-born creative tells KPop fans
The Belfast born creative is now hoping to inspire the next generation of animators to go "up, up, up" in the industry.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:01:09 GMTCalling my pothole-ridden road a road 'is stretching the imagination'
Drivers say they do not feel safe on roads because of the many potholes.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:53:20 GMTDate set for Derry City and Crusaders Football Fund challenge
Derry City and Crusaders were among clubs eliminated from the process in September last year.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:34:07 GMTLidl to create hundreds of jobs with 16 new stores
Lidl currently accounts for around 10% of the grocery market in Northern Ireland.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:48:29 GMTCouncillor condemns 'reckless' gun attack on home
Three shots were fired through the living room window of the house in the Waterside area of Derry.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:43:11 GMTTap water access restored at Altnagelvin Hospital
A burst pipe on the Glenshane Road in Londonderry disrupted the hospital's water supply last week.
Sat, 14 Feb 2026 13:38:04 GMTMan sustains facial injuries in overnight attack
Officers are appealing for witnesses to contact them.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:12:39 GMTWork under way to redevelop controversial bonfire site
Michelle O'Neill says an £11m project will transform the derelict Meenan Square site in the Bogside area of Derry.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:42:10 GMTCountry music star in hospital with sepsis
In a post on social media the singer announced she would be postponing her return to live gigs.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:39:57 GMTHospital patients still without tap water after burst pipe
A burst pipe near the hospital on Tuesday has resulted in precautionary measures remaining in place at the hospital this week.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:43:51 GMTSalmon numbers in some premier angling rivers 'exceptionally low'
The Loughs Agency says a catch-and-release rule will be in force on four rivers when the new season begins.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:06:25 GMTDerry City to ban supporters over Brandywell pitch incursion
The club says any fan entering the playing area will be issued with a 12-game stadium ban.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:31:40 GMTRoadworks causing 'traffic chaos' for town
Some traders have reported a drop in business due to ongoing traffic issues, a councillor says.
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:33:38 GMTMajor deliberate fire at old mill complex extinguished
The fire on the Kilrea Road at Upperlands in Maghera, is believed to have been deliberate.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:28:04 GMTDeportation of Irish man in ICE custody temporarily halted
Lawyers for Seamus Culleton say a court has issued a temporary order pausing his deportation for 10 business days.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:57:30 GMTSinn Féin will not attend White House for St Patrick's Day
It is the second year Sinn Féin has boycotted St Patrick's Day events at the White House.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:17:33 GMTSearch for Irish women missing since 1990s ends for the night
The search is for Josephine "Jo Jo" Dullard and Deirdre Jacob who have been missing since the 1990s.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:19:01 GMTRepublic of Ireland will fulfil Israel games - FAI
The Republic of Ireland will fulfil their Nations League fixtures with Israel, says the Football Association of Ireland (FAI).
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:32:32 GMTUS man found not guilty of father's murder by reason of insanity
Henry McGowan, killed his 66-year-old father John McGowan at Ballyfin Demesne in November 2024.
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:26:50 GMTIreland launches world first scheme to provide basic income for artists
The Basic Income for Artists (BIA) project is believed to be the first permanent one of its kind in the world.
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:51:28 GMTTaoiseach names Stakeknife in Irish parliament
Martin named the west Belfast man, who died in 2023, during a Dáil debate on the report of Operation Kenova.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:02:41 GMTSurvivors of 1981 nightclub fire offered €20,000
The Stardust fire killed 48 people and injured more than 200 others on Valentine's night in 1981.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:48:24 GMTCampaigner 'devastated' over Donegal-Dublin flight changes
Mary Coyle, from the charity Donegal Cancer Flights and Services, says they are devastated by the move.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 20:24:42 GMTMourners told Roscommon soldier brought 'joy and hope'
Capt Philip Gilbert Muldowney died after an incident during live fire training in Northumberland.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 17:55:24 GMTMan critical after being hit by car
The crash happened in the early hours of Saturday morning near Funshog, outside Collon.