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Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:38 GMT
Scammed out of £17k, one woman flew across UK to try to confront the suspect
Rhonda Montgomery was scammed out of £17,000 by fraudsters pretending to work for Revolut.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 06:41:51 GMT
Sinn Féin shirking responsibilities on oil bills, says Lyons
The communities minister was giving his reaction to the £17m support package announced by the UK government.

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 06:19:50 GMT
Gerry Adams to testify in court over claims he had role in IRA bombings
Three men are seeking a ruling that Adams is personally liable for injuries they received in explosions in London and Manchester.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:47:33 GMT
Schoolgirl 'traumatised' after being wrongly sent to England for abortion
The teenager could have been treated in Northern Ireland, but was sent to London due to confusion over the services available.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:37:50 GMT
AI crowd counter confuses people with rock columns at Giant's Causeway
The AI crowd counter overcounted attendance because the hexagonal rock formations appeared too similar to people when viewed from above.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:57:56 GMT
Jamie Dornan named as one of the hosts of Saturday Night Live UK
The six-episode series, based on the long-running US variety show, will launch on 21 March.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:28:54 GMT
What events are taking place this St Patrick's Day?
BBC News NI has pulled together a list of what's on offer this year across Northern Ireland and in Dublin.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:03:49 GMT
£17m support for heating oil costs in NI is 'not enough'
The funding is part of a £53m UK-wide support package for households "most exposed" to rising prices.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:49:12 GMT
Lack of 'affection' in messages between Natalie McNally and murder accused, court hears
36-year-old Stephen McCullagh of Woodland Gardens in Lisburn is charged with murdering Ms McNally in her home in 2022.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:31:11 GMT
Man accused of Chloe Mitchell murder yet to secure new solicitor
It follows the withdrawal of his legal representation last week who said they were "professionally compromised".

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:36:28 GMT
Community service 'keeps us off the streets'
Some of those convicted of crimes are pleased not to be sent to prison and are instead carrying out community service.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:37:00 GMT
Over 25% of consultant psychiatry posts 'effectively vacant' in NI
A Royal College of Psychiatrists' survey finds 29% of consultant posts are either vacant or covered by locum doctors.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:22:49 GMT
NI delegation arrives in Washington for St Patrick's Day
Four Stormont Ministers have arrived in Washington ahead of the St Patrick's Day celebrations this week.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 17:05:33 GMT
Death of 13 lambs 'worst thing I could ever imagine', says farmer
Police say they were found dead on a farm on the Drumsesk Road and that their necks had been deliberately broken.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:00:58 GMT
Jessie Buckley dedicates Oscar win to 'beautiful chaos of a mother's heart'
Paul Thomas Anderson's political thriller wins six prizes including best picture and best director.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:01:33 GMT
Bomb aftermath was 'a scene of a complete chaos that I'll never forget'
Four people were murdered, including two children, after a no warning bomb planted by the UVF exploded at the bar in Dungannon on St Patrick's Day, 50 years ago.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:28:35 GMT
The scientists playing hide-and-seek with peek-a-boo prawns
Scientists are sharpening their prawn burrow-spotting skills before the annual Irish Sea survey.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:18:25 GMT
Belfast eyes boost from two years of world's largest Irish music event
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann will come to Belfast again in 2027 after its debut year in the city this year.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:31:27 GMT
Meet Ray - he only wanted to retire, now he's been to the Oscars
Voiced by Domhnall Gleeson and directed by John Kelly, Retirement Plan is nominated for Best Animated Short Film at the 98th Academy Awards.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:23:01 GMT
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Sat, 14 Mar 2026 06:12:43 GMT
Don't be put off opera says singer, after Chalamet's 'misguided' comments
Timothée Chalamet triggered backlash after he dismissed ballet and opera as arts that audiences do not care about.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:41:18 GMT
'Music was a life raft after dad's death' says Foy Vance
The singer-songwriter, from Bangor, who is loved by stars like Elton John and Ed Sheeran, has finished his seventh of seven albums.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:18:34 GMT
Instagram-worthy iconic umbrellas return after glow-up
Visitors and locals alike have been posing for Insta-worthy pictures under the brollies since they were first installed in 2021.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:23:31 GMT
Country to Country returns to Belfast - all you need to know
It is billed as Europe's largest country music festival and will be back at the SSE Arena.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:27:44 GMT
Home of family with newborn 'a biohazard' after oil theft as prices spiral
"Absolute travesty" for family targeted by thieves, as oil price rises - and reports of price gouging - prompt watchdog to act.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:35:42 GMT
'My daughter died in her sleep, with no warning'
Jo-Ann Burns says her daughter Nicola wasn't told about Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:31:24 GMT
Whistlin' Donkeys need 'one more miracle' ahead of US St Patrick's gigs
The band's tour vehicle was broken into while in the US and cash, equipment and a passport were stolen.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 06:42:00 GMT
The Irish martial artists learning their Celtic ancestors' moves
Bataireacht - or Irish stick fighting - is a two-handed combat sport, and it's growing in popularity.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:33:49 GMT
'Pointless' to stay open due to regeneration work, trader says
Business owners in Castlederg say they are frustrated by the impact construction work is having on the town.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:15:20 GMT
Man jailed for having pipe bombs that exploded outside homes
Noel Logan had denied three counts of having the devices with intent to endanger life or cause serious injury.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:08:14 GMT
Health trust apologises after hospital heating fails
The Western Trust says there have been intermittent issues with the heating system at the Derry mental health unit.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:22:23 GMT
Lyra McKee accused will not give evidence at trial
The journalist was shot dead during rioting in the Creggan area of Derry in April 2019.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:38:12 GMT
Minister 'fully committed' to university expansion plans
It comes after a senior civil servant said raised questions about funding for the continued expansion of the Ulster University (UU) campus in Londonderry.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:21:31 GMT
Questions raised over university expansion funding
A top civil servant says it would take an extra £40m a year to grow Ulster University's campus in Derry and the one in Coleraine.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:21:29 GMT
'My composer grandfather was ahead of his time'
William Love, who was born in the Fountain area of Derry, has been honoured with a blue plaque in the city.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 06:47:35 GMT
Can a headset help people with a fear of heights?
Liam Harte has developed aVR experience that guides users through a series of height-based scenarios.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:16:56 GMT
Cocaine worth €5.25m seized and two arrested
A man and woman were arrested after Gardaí searched a number of vehicles and a business in County Monaghan.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:40:51 GMT
Pensioner dies after being hit by bus
The man was taken to St Vincent's University Hospital in Dublin with serious injuries where he died on Friday evening.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:32:51 GMT
Ancient fort damage 'deeply concerning'
An Grianán of Aileach is one of the most historic sites in County Donegal.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:31:11 GMT
Toddler dies after being struck by car in underground car park
The three-year-old boy was hit by a car in the car park of Charlestown Shopping Centre in Finglas on Wednesday.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:39:19 GMT
Jessie Buckley says acting helped her overcome eating disorder as a teenager
The Oscar-frontrunner says acting is "like water to me" as she credits her craft with helping her mental health.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 09:37:23 GMT
Irish government chartered flight from Oman arrives in Dublin
The flight departed from Muscat, Oman, and made a stopover in Egypt before arriving in Dublin.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:24:49 GMT
Irish economy grew strongly in 2025
Official figures suggest that Irish GDP grew by more than 12% in 2025.

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