A nest was destroyed near the first reported sighting of the species in NI - but while they pose no threat to humans, it could be bad news for bees.

The Met Office alert for rain in Antrim, Armagh and Down lasts from midnight on Saturday until noon on Sunday.

The stretch of the Maydown Road across the River Blackwater collapsed during heavy rain the day before Storm Amy.

Rugby professional Jonny Murphy was forced to retire early on medical grounds at just 30 years old.

Joan Lingard's five-book series published during the 1970s captured the idea that young people could overcome conflict in Northern Ireland.

Firefighters said they responded to a "well-developed" fire, which happened on Friday night in Armagh.

Former Northern Ireland internationals Marissa Callaghan and Ashley Hutton announce their retirements from football.

A man was trapped after the crash at a Spar shop in Ballymena, County Antrim, on Friday evening.

Vadym Davydenko died on Wednesday after being stabbed during an altercation at an emergency accommodation centre.

Researchers says several species of mosquitoes are likely behind a rise in reported bites in Ballykelly.

Ulster maintain their 100% record in the United Rugby Championship with an impressive bonus-point win over the Sharks in an incident-packed game in Durban.

Experts are hoping cabotegravir injections will help meet the goal of ending new HIV cases by 2030.

Irish Premiership leaders Coleraine, second-placed Glentoran and third-placed Larne all win, while Bangor and Glenavon also take victories.

Alliance members find themselves in the middle of rows at Stormont and the debate about a border poll.

The Prince was given the title Baron Killyleagh by his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth, in 1986 and he has visited the town on three of occasions.

Geraldine Hughes says she wants to bring "important stories" to Belfast - stories she is "proud to tell".

A popular NI street art festival is launching a sister event in the south-east Asian nation.

Comedian Serena Terry is ready to return to the stage after struggling with depression and ADHD.

The couple spent £30,000 in legal costs after being taken to court by the Education Authority.

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The brother of one of the Bloody Sunday victims says his family has received a death threat during the trial of Soldier F.

Derry and Strabane Council banned the sale of Parachute Regiment flags at an Apprentice Boys' parade in 2023.

A total of 422 dead fish were recorded, mainly trout, along with several salmon and flounder.

James Doherty, 30, of Capall Court in Derry, was charged with making threats to kill and criminal damage.

Vadym Davydenko died on Wednesday after being stabbed during an altercation at emergency accommodation in Donaghmede.

The People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy has begun defamation proceedings against Heather Humphreys.

Its parent company said affected staff would be "offered redeployment opportunities where possible".

The celebrated Irish writer had his pass revoked in 1895 after being imprisoned for a gay relationship.

The 35-year-old will play a second consecutive night at Slane Castle "due to overwhelming demand".

It happened in the Grattan Wood apartment complex in Donaghmede.