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Tue, 19 May 2026 23:00:07 GMT
'Robotic technology is the way forward' for cancer surgery
Robotic surgery requires only very small incisions and uses miniaturised cameras and instruments, controlled remotely by a surgeon.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:24:28 GMT
No NI-wide demand for more integrated schools, says department
The department has looked at data from school admissions and surveys to assess demand for integrated schools across NI.

Tue, 19 May 2026 14:52:38 GMT
English recycling waste likely to keep being brought to NI
Some parts of one county are sending recycling 400 miles away to Northern Ireland.

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:19:04 GMT
Reading group 'makes life easier' for people with dementia
Research carried out by Queen's University and Dementia NI suggests there are benefits to reading in a group.

Tue, 19 May 2026 11:58:15 GMT
Donaldson trial on schedule to begin next week
Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Lady Eleanor deny a combined total of 23 charges related to alleged historical sex abuse.

Tue, 19 May 2026 16:07:04 GMT
Mother-and-baby homes redress cut-off 'devastating' say survivors
The assembly speaker said the “decisions are taken with the best advice”.

Tue, 19 May 2026 14:30:54 GMT
King and Queen on first visit to Northern Ireland this year
First stop for the royal couple was an event in Belfast to celebrate the city hosting this year's Irish music festival Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann

Tue, 19 May 2026 19:40:16 GMT
Noah most likely climbed into culvert through steel bars, inquest hears
A witness who compiled a report on hydrological conditions along the tunnel where his body was found said the conditions would have been "terrifying".

Tue, 19 May 2026 14:34:51 GMT
Israeli detention of President Connolly's sister 'unacceptable' - Irish PM
Dr Margaret Connolly is among 12 Irish citizens on board the aid flotilla which was boarded by Israeli forces.

Tue, 19 May 2026 13:00:33 GMT
Almost £40m paid out in PSNI data breach compensation
Almost £40 million pounds has been paid out to more than 5000 police officers and civilian staff impacted by a 2023 data breach.

Tue, 19 May 2026 14:30:19 GMT
Electricity bills discount due in September
All households are expected to receive a £30 reduction per year for three years as a result of UK government funding.

Tue, 19 May 2026 05:21:59 GMT
'My brother told police Creswell was a killer, but they ignored him'
The brother of Paul Lusby, who tried to alert police about the man accused of killing Katie Simpson, wants a public inquiry into the police investigation.

Tue, 19 May 2026 17:09:31 GMT
Email sent to schools investigated as 'malicious communication'
The PSNI says "six schools in a number of areas including Randalstown, Ballycraigy, and Antrim town".

Tue, 19 May 2026 17:06:15 GMT
'If I could tell 14-year-old me I'd be playing Maud in Rivals'
Irish actress Victoria Smurfit plays Maud O'Hara in the Disney+ hit series Rivals.

Tue, 19 May 2026 05:40:07 GMT
Bands drum up young people to challenge stereotypes
The project from the Belfast Bands Forum aims to introduce young people to positive cultural expression through music.

Mon, 18 May 2026 05:26:14 GMT
Childhood trauma common theme in documentary - Frampton
It is the first time television cameras have been given this sort of access and the result is Carl Frampton: On Probation.

Sat, 16 May 2026 23:14:03 GMT
The girl group who've sold out venues and toured the world - without releasing a record
The all-female supergroup has sold out venues across the UK and Ireland, toured stadiums with Ed Sheeran, and built a global following - all without releasing a debut record.

Fri, 15 May 2026 12:17:38 GMT
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Sun, 17 May 2026 05:35:32 GMT
Abuse left drag queen fearing for his life
The "Drag Queen Storytime with BSL Interpretation" event featured Lady Portia and another drag queen, Miss Dora Belle.

Sat, 16 May 2026 23:00:06 GMT
One in 16 schoolchildren diagnosed with autism 'not surprising', says mum
Northern Ireland's independent autism reviewer said the statistics are important but should be "interpreted carefully".

Sun, 17 May 2026 05:38:04 GMT
Mammies, Mary McAleese and making Prestige Drama: The writing life of Séamas O'Reilly
His fiction debut Prestige Drama came out a week ago and it's been manic, surreal and "insanely positive".

Fri, 15 May 2026 23:01:30 GMT
How a Troubles ruling could impact court's definition of a woman
A recent Troubles ruling is likely to be significant in deciding whether an earlier Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman applies in NI in the way it does in the rest of the UK.

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:39:02 GMT
'I'm really proud of myself' - star of show featuring adults with additional needs
Suitcases and Skies brings together adults from across Belfast to sing, dance, and act at the Ulster Hall.

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:37:35 GMT
To go or not to go: Should pupils be allowed to use the toilet when they want?
Undignified waiting vs disruption in class and vaping in the toilets - young people and teachers tackle a debate.

Tue, 19 May 2026 12:11:51 GMT
Councillor has pro-Palestinian rally charge dropped
A judge said Shaun Harkin had no case to answer but a case against four other defendants will continue.

Mon, 18 May 2026 08:39:16 GMT
Children involved in 'vile' race-hate harassment, says councillor
Sinn Féin councillor Alex Duffy condemned the continued harassment of a family in Strathfoyle, near Derry.

Mon, 18 May 2026 17:42:36 GMT
'Collusive behaviour' reports must include line that police ombudsman exceeded powers
Reports which found collusive behaviour by RUC officers in a series of loyalist murders must include a notice about the watchdog exceeding its legal powers.

Mon, 18 May 2026 07:48:33 GMT
One person dies in two-car crash
Police say one person was pronounced dead at the scene following the two-car crash in Omagh on Sunday.

Mon, 18 May 2026 07:52:06 GMT
Coleraine left 'vulnerable' in university job losses
Ulster University announced last month that it is set to make up to 450 staff redundant as it needs to make savings of about £25m.

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:37:35 GMT
To go or not to go: Should pupils be allowed to use the toilet when they want?
Undignified waiting vs disruption in class and vaping in the toilets - young people and teachers tackle a debate.

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:57:59 GMT
How I fell victim to 'ghost' insurance broker scam
Amie Donaghey is among thousands of victims of "ghost brokers" who sell fake insurance on social media.

Fri, 15 May 2026 14:37:24 GMT
Campaigner condemns race-hate harassment of family
The police say they have spoken to a number of young people about the harassment of the family in Strathfoyle, near Derry.

Fri, 15 May 2026 13:30:04 GMT
BBC 'remain committed' to Radio Foyle after building listed for sale
The building on Northland Road, which the BBC operates through a lease agreement, appeared on PropertyPal.

Fri, 15 May 2026 11:00:24 GMT
MP says graffiti seeks to hurt Bloody Sunday families
Eastwood says the offensive graffiti on Free Derry Wall was designed to traumatise the families of Bloody Sunday victims.

Thu, 14 May 2026 15:46:56 GMT
Man found guilty of attempting to kill police officers
Charlie Love was also found guilty of causing an explosion likely to endanger life and possessing explosives.

Thu, 14 May 2026 07:51:41 GMT
Stadium plan dashed as special school set to expand
A site in Strabane earmarked for a new football ground has been bought to allow a special school to expand.

Tue, 19 May 2026 16:01:46 GMT
Praise for inspirational boy who saved family from drowning
The 13-year-old Australian boy who swam for hours to get help for his family after they were swept out to sea in Australia has met with the Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin earlier today.

Tue, 19 May 2026 15:29:13 GMT
Irish president continues first official visit to GB
It is President Connolly's first official visit to Great Britain since her inauguration in November.

Tue, 19 May 2026 22:08:10 GMT
Body of a man discovered in Donegal residence
The body currently remains at the scene, as Garda forensic and technical examinations are carried out.

Mon, 18 May 2026 16:03:40 GMT
Man's conviction quashed for 2018 murder in County Louth
Aaron Connolly had denied murdering 18-year-old Cameron Reilly on a night out in May 2018.

Sun, 17 May 2026 11:02:42 GMT
Donegal crashes claim three lives
Three men, Two in their 20s and one in his 30s, have died following separate crashes in County Donegal.

Sun, 17 May 2026 08:43:04 GMT
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car
Gardaí (Irish police) said they responded after a pedestrian was struck by a car on the N11 Bray Road, Loughlinstown at about 23:50 local time.

Sun, 17 May 2026 08:33:52 GMT
Man arrested after north Dublin house death released
Police and emergency services responded to a call in north Dublin shortly after 00:30 local time on Saturday.

Mon, 18 May 2026 14:00:22 GMT
Man in 60s dies following tractor crash
The single-vehicle incident happened on the L3355 near Mullaghycullen, Drumcong, on Sunday.

Sat, 16 May 2026 14:47:09 GMT
Man dies following alleged shoplifting incident
Security personnel detained the man in connection with the alleged incident at a store on Friday.

Sat, 16 May 2026 10:56:28 GMT
Cannabis worth over €515k seized at Dublin Airport
The drugs were seized by revenue officers after a passenger's baggage was searched on Friday.

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:17:10 GMT
Around the island in 48 days: White-tailed eagle goes on Irish grand tour
The bird, which hatched in Glengarriff Nature Reserve in County Cork last year, began its journey from its birthplace on March 22, 2026.

Wed, 13 May 2026 14:20:11 GMT
Ex-Irish PM Ahern clarifies immigration stance after 'I worry about Africans' recording
Bertie Ahern says he did not know he was being recorded after a video emerged of him discussing African and Muslim immigrants into Ireland.

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