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Sun, 25 Apr 2021 08:51:19 GMT
Slieve Donard fire operation continues into third day
Firefighters return to the scene of the major fire on NI's highest mountain at first light on Sunday.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 19:15:29 GMT
Ludmila Poletelova murdered in 'vicious attack' at her Limavady home
Ludmila Poletelova, 61, died as the result of a number of blows to the head, according to police.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 05:41:05 GMT
Wolfwalkers: 'This year the Oscars are coming to Kilkenny'
Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon's latest film Wolfwalkers is up for an Oscar on Sunday night.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 05:32:07 GMT
Covid-19 lockdown: 'The deer in the forest have been roaming around the lawn'
Keeping mothballed hotels in good nick during the Covid lockdown is a difficult and at times eerie job.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 21:21:35 GMT
Man shot at Mount Vernon Park, north Belfast
Police are at the scene of a shooting at Mount Vernon Park where a man in his 50s was attacked.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 05:43:09 GMT
Killarney National Park: Major fire damages beauty spot
The blaze is reported to have spread across "thousands of acres" of land in Killarney National Park.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 13:55:55 GMT
In pictures: Mourne Mountains gorse fire engulfs the slopes of Slieve Donard
Up to 70 firefighters are battling, for a second day, a gorse fire in the Mourne Mountains.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 16:52:16 GMT
Covid-19: One death linked to coronavirus reported in NI
Another 80 people in NI have tested positive for the disease, according to Saturday's figures.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 19:09:50 GMT
Dungiven: Two released in attempted bomb attack inquiry
An explosive device was found close to a policewoman's home near Dungiven on Monday.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 08:07:25 GMT
Coronavirus: Where are the gaps in NI’s vaccine programme?
What do the government's Covid-19 stats and figures tell us about the road back to a normal life?

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 06:03:55 GMT
Police appeal to people 'trapped' by paramilitaries to seek help
It follows a BBC News NI interview with a former loyalist paramilitary who struggled to leave.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 13:05:39 GMT
European Championships: Rhys McClenaghan misses out on medal as Britain's Joe Fraser takes bronze
Rhys McClenaghan misses out on a pommel horse medal at the European Championships after a mistake forces him to dismount in the final

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 13:07:03 GMT
Man released on bail after County Louth teen 'abduction'
The 18-year-old was charged with abducting a 14-year-old girl during a court appearance in Belfast.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 17:28:09 GMT
Dr Jessen 'honestly believed' Arlene Foster affair claim
Northern Ireland's First Minister Arlene Foster is suing the TV presenter for defamation.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 05:23:39 GMT
East Belfast gets first integrated Irish-language pre-school
New funding for Naíscoil na Seolta will enable the pre-school to open for 16 children in September.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 20:03:54 GMT
Slieve Donard: Over 100 firefighters continue to tackle Mournes 'major incident'
Helicopters are used to transport firefighters to fight a large fire in the Mourne Mountains.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 05:34:35 GMT
Q&A: What are NI's Covid travel rules?
As NI's coronavirus lockdown eases, BBC News NI's Jayne McCormack explains the rules on travel.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 17:44:01 GMT
Joy as hairdressers and outdoor attractions reopen
Driving lessons and tests also resume on Friday as Northern Ireland's Covid restrictions ease.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:31:00 GMT
Covid-19: 'Relief' as some NI businesses throw open the shutters
For some hairdressers and outdoor visitor attractions, Friday is the first day open since Christmas.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 09:19:27 GMT
Covid-19 registered deaths rise in Northern Ireland
The virus was recorded on 16 death certificates in the week up to 16 April.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 07:43:46 GMT
NI Covid-19 restrictions: Your questions answered
BBC News NI's Jayne McCormack answers readers' questions about the latest steps to lift lockdown.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 05:28:48 GMT
Whiteabbey Hospital: 'Covid rehab' centre stood down
The 100-bed facility can be quickly turned back into a Covid recovery unit if needed.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 05:44:59 GMT
Remote working: The NI people going into the west for a new way of life
With working from home on the rise, some couples are swapping the city for the countryside.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 05:53:56 GMT
Latest Northern Ireland weather forecast
The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 13:04:18 GMT
Lyrid meteor shower lights up the Northern Ireland sky
Lyrids will be visible in the skies until 27 April, with up to 20 meteors an hour.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 07:35:53 GMT
What does the future hold for road racing?
With much of the road racing calendar wiped out for a second season in 2021, what does the future hold for the sport post-pandemic?

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 12:35:01 GMT
How you could help a hedgehog in your garden
Ulster Wildlife is collecting data to put protections in place for a declining number of hedgehogs.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 23:04:55 GMT
Oscars 2021: 'I don't mind being the underdog'
Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon's latest film Wolfwalkers is up for an Oscar on Sunday night.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 08:57:41 GMT
Slieve Donard: Fire crews working in 'extreme conditions'
The public has been told to stay away as firefighters tackle the gorse fire in the Mourne Mountains.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 06:11:36 GMT
'I walked 5,000 miles to show people are not alone'
Fleming Keery, 69, talks to those he passes, wearing a coat signalling a suicide prevention helpline.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 17:42:45 GMT
Covid-19: Salons and outdoor attractions reopen in NI
Frustration turns to joy as Covid-19 lockdown restrictions ease in Northern Ireland.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 11:43:02 GMT
Londonderry one-way system work 'to start next month'
The final format of some aspects are still being discussed, says the Department for Infrastructure.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 06:00:15 GMT
Derry City appoint Ruaidhri Higgins as manager after parting company with Declan Devine
After parting company with Declan Devine, Derry City appoint former midfielder Ruaidhri Higgins as their new manager on a three-and-a-half-year contract.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 08:27:06 GMT
Londonderry: Lisnagelvin Retail Park bought for £10m
David Samuel Properties' purchase is the second by them in the city in less than 18 months.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 18:28:19 GMT
Bloody Sunday: Judicial review granted over soldier prosecutions
High Court grants permission for families of five men to challenge PPS' decision over prosecutions.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 23:01:50 GMT
Micheál Martin says NI assembly could stay in united Ireland
Taoiseach Micheál Martin says support would be provided from Dublin with UK government input.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 18:00:17 GMT
Dublin loses Euro 2020 games due to Covid issues
Wembley is set to be given an extra Euro 2020 last-16 tie - which could involve England - when Uefa addresses uncertainty around matches in Dublin, Bilbao and Munich on Friday.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:00:38 GMT
Sinn Féin voter database stored digitally in Germany
Mary Lou McDonald says there is "nothing nefarious" about the database being stored in Frankfurt

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:15:41 GMT
Carphone Warehouse closes all stores in Ireland
The move will see the closure of 69 shops and 12 in-store branches in the Republic of Ireland.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 13:54:37 GMT
Ian Marshall: Independent unionist loses Seanad by-election
The former Ulster Farmers' Union president fails in his bid for election to the Irish Senate.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 16:41:58 GMT
Bundoran: Driver jailed for crash that killed two friends
Joseph Gilroy lost control of the overcrowded car he was driving in Bundoran, County Donegal, in 2018.



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