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Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:52:03 GMTPolice officer sacked after starting sexual relationship with woman
Police Ombudsman Jacqui Durkin said the behaviour was a "catalogue of corruption" which had "the potential to do serious damage to public trust and confidence in policing".
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:34:47 GMTTrusts pay £200k each to consultants to reduce care package costs
Liaison Care reviews high-cost care packages which are in place for vulnerable adults and elderly people in Northern Ireland.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:02:08 GMTHigh Court quashes decision to restrict annual Drumcree parade
The Parades Commission had banned the July parade from entering the mainly nationalist Garvaghy Road - a move which reflected every decision it has made since 1998.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:13:58 GMTTeenage cyclist dies after hit-and-run collision
A teenager has died after a hit-and-run collision in Nugentstown, County Meath in the Republic of Ireland.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:36:54 GMT'We just want to get home' - dozens stranded in Tunisia after cancelled Belfast flight
One man says he has spent more than £4,000 to get his family of five home after being told they may have to wait 10 days for another flight.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:36:53 GMTBoy, 16, charged after four viable devices found in security alert
The teenager is expected to appear at Dungannon Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:43:05 GMT'Magical' and rare barn owl has bumper breeding season
Ten chicks have been successfully reared by two breeding pairs at secret sites across Fermanagh.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:28:40 GMTNew bus safety laws 'will save lives' if implemented
The Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins is to introduce laws, which if they get executive approval, would include banning overtaking buses when people are getting on or disembarking on 60mph rural roads.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:20:08 GMT'Makes no sense' council chief tried to distance herself from DUP, says lawyer
A member of staff who worked on freedom of information requests at Mid and East Antrim Council tells court he was asked to attend a meeting in 2021 at the then council chief executive's house on a Sunday.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:29:57 GMTIrish FA withdraws support for Infantino
The Irish Football Association says it is "time for change" at Fifa and they will not be voting for president Gianni Infantino's re-election next year.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:20:34 GMTMan charged with possession of Semtex near Irish border granted bail
Simon O'Donovan, 44, of Sperrin Road in Dublin 12 was granted bail during a hearing at the High Court.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:32:23 GMTFamilies hit back at NI secretary's comments on Troubles legacy bill
Sir Chris Bryant insisted it is "full steam ahead" for the government when it comes to passing Troubles' legacy legislation through Parliament.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:23:32 GMTAirport bidding for more passengers and later flights
The airport said extended operating hours and increased traffic movement limits are 'critical '.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:50:09 GMTWoman pleads guilty to breaching anonymity order in Jeffrey Donaldson case
A defence lawyer said she was entering a guilty plea to a charge relating to a social media post earlier this year.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:28:17 GMTHealy right to call out 'vile' abuse - McGivern
Linfield chairman Roy McGivern says that manager David Healy was "absolutely right" to call out the "personal" and "vile" abuse directed towards him in recent weeks.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:11:43 GMTEx-council boss had incentive to delete emails over perception she 'was too close to DUP,' court told
The former chief executive of Mid and East Antrim Council had an incentive to illegally delete emails "because of the perception that she was too close to DUP politicians", a court is told.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:49:03 GMTFailure to modernise surgical services risks making things worse - surgeons speak out
The surgeons issued a statement after Health Minister Mike Nesbitt resigned after a fall out over the issue with UUP party leader Jon Burrows.
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 23:02:11 GMTI am now the boss of my pain - it no longer controls me
Julie-Ann Walkden is among more than 100 patients who have completed a hands-on pain rehabilitation programme.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:50:07 GMT'Full steam ahead on legacy bill', NI secretary says
Sir Chris is visiting Dublin for a series of engagements, meeting with government ministers as well as UK and Irish business representatives.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:19:49 GMTDáithí Mac Gabhann returns home after heart transplant
After an eight-year wait, Dáithí Mac Gabhann received a transplant in July.
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 23:01:54 GMTFear and fallout three months on from Northern Ireland's race riots
Northern Ireland saw consecutive nights of violence following a knife attack - but how are victims faring now?
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:20:47 GMT'Don't ask me to print your ChatGPT birthday card': Hitting back at AI 'slop'
As artificial intelligence becomes part of our everyday lives, there are some railing against cheaply produced material they say is empty and puts real artists' jobs at risk.
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:00:51 GMTI was being treated for dehydration - when suddenly I couldn't move
An MRI scan confirmed that Carmel McConnellogue had Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) while she was in hospital being treated for a separate condition.
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:00:55 GMTWhat next for Ulster Unionist Party after turbulent week?
From the outside looking in there is much to discuss, some of it not good from the party's point of view.
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Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:22:29 GMTThe 'hidden gem' offering a place to grow, connect and heal
Annadale Community Garden Group is one of four groups or individuals in the running for this year's Make a Difference Awards NI.
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:50:05 GMT'We share what we do with love' - Mela festival celebrates 20th anniversary
The nine-day celebration will see food, music, dance and arts from a range of different cultures.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:21:44 GMTHow one man and his sheepdog are heading to the world cup
A County Tyrone sheepdog trainer will represent Ireland at an international competition next month.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:01:01 GMTThe teen entrepreneur transforming farm management
The app was designed to give farmers more time with their families by making the business more manageable.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:39:55 GMTWhat to do if you didn't get the exam results you wanted
Some pupils feel like failing an exam means having failed as a person, according to one school counsellor.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:10:12 GMT'My mum was more nervous': Pupils across NI celebrate GCSE results
Overall results in Northern Ireland in 2026 were relatively similar to those in 2025, which had been predicted.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:01:46 GMTFormer nuclear bunker now home to more than a million government files
Historic environment records are being stored in what used to be an emergency hub in case of a nuclear bomb.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:58:34 GMTDaughter of man killed by partner hopes campaign will encourage men to seek help
Shannon McIlwaine's dad Tony Browne was murdered by his girlfriend in 2022.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:06:07 GMTMove to scrap German at GCSE and A-level described as 'short-sighted'
The Northern Ireland exams board CCEA says the subjects will not be offered from the end of the decade.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:09:24 GMTOverhaul for Belfast cranes ahead of major contract
It is part of an investment of almost £100m as Harland & Wolff's Spanish owners prepare it for a major defence contract.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:35:26 GMTSafety barrier at derelict building an 'absolute eyesore'
The metal fencing has closed off a section over the footpath on Donegall Street and limited part of it to a single lane of traffic.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:14:50 GMTAverage NI house price now above £200,000
The average price of an NI house is above £200,000 for the first time since the property crash of the late 2000s.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:26:57 GMT'To lose two leaders is careless' - Wilde takes on Nesbitt v Burrows
BBC News NI health and political correspondents provide analysis on the row between Mike Nesbitt and his UUP leader Jon Burrows and what it means.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:44:23 GMTGregory Campbell under investigation for alleged spending breach
The watchdog's investigation concerns the MP’s spending against their Office Costs budget.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:47:49 GMT'I love the whole spirit of the place': Kingfishr return to one of their favourite cities
The Limerick indie-folk group will perform at Live at the Square in Ebrington on Monday evening.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:33:29 GMTFunding announced to secure future of landmark building
The former Danske Bank building in Londonderry city centre was built between 1860 and 1879.
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 05:35:54 GMT'My skin makes me unique and I'm learning to embrace it'
Laura Kelly, 28, was born with congenital melanocytic naevus (CMN) and underwent 14 operations as a baby.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:30:32 GMTDay marking victims of terrorist attacks recognises 'my brother's life mattered'
The UK's first national day for victims and survivors of terrorism has been held in London.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:11:07 GMTJail for speeding driver found hiding in bin
Caolan Harkin, 23, of Rosses Gate in Derry, was initially spotted by police driving at 84mph on the Glenshane Road
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:08:09 GMTMan dies following fire in flat
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service was called to the fire in the Galliagh area on Wednesday afternoon.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:32:33 GMT'A Derry classic': Chicken Box takes centre stage at Rose of Tralee
Derry Rose Cará Hamilton demonstrated how to make the dish during the Rose Of Tralee on Monday.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:13:28 GMTBonfire on main road 'reckless and sectarian', minister says
Police say they are treating the burning of a range of material on the bonfire as sectarian hate crimes
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:31:21 GMTWoman in her 50s dies after Limavady crash
Ambulance crews treated the woman at the scene but she died a short time later from her injuries, police said.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:37:02 GMTSinn Féin condemn burning of images of first minister on Derry bonfire
Police are treating the burning of the effigies and materials as sectarian-motivated hate crimes.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:49:23 GMTFlag 'calling for police and Protestants to be killed' condemned by MP
The flag, which police are treating as sectarian, has appeared in Bligh's Lane in the Creggan area.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:20:26 GMTCarnival parade brings community festival to a close
The parade through Derry's Bogside and Brandywell celebrates the history and people of the area.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:47:54 GMTFive-hour bridge closure sparks criticism of department
The Foyle Bridge in Derry was closed for more than five hours on Thursday following a car fire.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:41:44 GMTBridge reopens after vehicle fire leads to traffic delays
A vehicle fire on the Foyle Bridge caused significant tailbacks in the city on Thursday afternoon.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:45:59 GMTPolice appeal for calm after petrol bomb thrown at officers
The Lecky Road in Londonderry was closed for a time following the removal of the materials on Wednesday.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:24:46 GMTMichelle O'Neill welcomes removal of bonfire material in Derry
The removal of items, which included wooden pallets, took place on the Lecky Road in the Bogside.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:24:16 GMTMcClean remains Derry City player - Connolly
Derry City interim manager Mark Connolly reiterates that James McClean remains employed by the club despite speculation over his future.
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:07:04 GMTStrabane residents urged to unite behind final UK Town of Culture bid
Derry City and Strabane District Council is stepping up preparations for the final bid to be submitted by the end of November.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:37:18 GMTHosepipe ban extended in some parts of Republic of Ireland
The hosepipe ban in the Republic of Ireland is being lifted in 13 counties on Wednesday but extended in the rest of the country.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:48:47 GMTRepublic of Ireland net migration continues to fall from Ukraine war peak
New figures show that ever since the Ukraine war, net migration to the Republic of Ireland has steadily decreased.
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 05:38:23 GMTCrew honoured after 14 fishermen rescued from stricken boat
The French fishing vessel Fastnet was stranded on rocks in County Kerry, having suffered engine failure while leaving Dingle Harbour.
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:19:01 GMTTributes paid to 'giant' of Irish traditional music scene
Eithne Vallely, who was 81, was originally from Donegal, but had lived for decades in Armagh.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:13:50 GMTVigil held for four people injured in M9 crash
It is believed the injured family were travelling to the airport to go on holiday when the crash happened.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:02:59 GMTTikTok declines invite to discuss dangerous driving videos
Thre social media company was asked to attend to discuss "content that glorifies irresponsible or illegal activity".
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:43:05 GMTRare disease drug Tavneos recalled in Republic of Ireland
Tavneos is used to treat adults with severe and rare autoimmune diseases which cause inflammation of the blood vessels.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:09:49 GMTFrom Zuckerberg to Irons - why do the wealthy buy Irish castles?
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg purchased Strancally Castle in County Waterford.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:52:43 GMTIt was my parents' dream home, now it has to be demolished
Thousands of homes in the Republic of Ireland, mostly in counties Donegal, Clare, Limerick, Mayo and Sligo are affected by the defective blocks.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:40:59 GMTOfficers told not to pursue car on wrong side of motorway, says police body
The Garda Representative Association said officers were given a command to "disengage" with the car after it took "evasive action".
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:01:06 GMTTwo taken to hospital with serious injuries after crash
Two people have been seriously injured in a two-vehicle collision on the N13 in Burt, County Donegal.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:10:22 GMTBoy, seven, among four injured after crash that killed five teenagers
A car in which the five teenagers were travelling in was going the wrong way down a motorway.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:07:40 GMTFive teenagers dead and four injured after car drives on wrong side of motorway
The collision occurred on on the M9 Northbound at about 03:00 local time on Sunday in County Kildare.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:13:53 GMT'The fish is in the right', says man bitten after catching blue shark
Sebastian Achim was trying to tag a shark on board the small boat off the coast of County Waterford, when the incident happened.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:08:49 GMTFamily of Irish plane crash victim awarded $29m in damages
A jury in Chicago in the US awarded the sum to Michael Ryan's family after his widow Naoise Connolly Ryan brought a civil suit against Boeing.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:42:31 GMTMan airlifted to hospital after being bitten by shark
The incident happened on board a small vessel off the coast of County Waterford in the Republic of Ireland on Tuesday.
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:27:25 GMTFormer Donegal All-Ireland winner dies in crash
Former Donegal All-Ireland winner James McHugh passes away following a car crash in County Cavan.
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:43:59 GMTFrom Dubai to a Dublin court - how alleged cartel boss Daniel Kinahan returned to Ireland
Law enforcement agencies in Ireland and the US believe he is a leading figure in the Kinahan Organised Crime Group.
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:33:25 GMTSuspected crime boss Kinahan spends first night in custody in Ireland
The Irish Prison Service bought a bulletproof and bombproof van to transport the 49-year-old to court after his extradition from Dubai.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMTIn Case You Missed It
Fast-growing chickens are reshaping the poultry industry, and dividing opinion.