Northern Ireland BBC

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:55:14 GMT
Consultants and specialist doctors begin strike action
Most routine and elective services will be cancelled but full emergency cover will remain in place.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:31:29 GMT
Northern Ireland set for temperatures close to record high
Heatwave conditions for Northern Ireland were met on Wednesday after 25C was recorded for three days in a row.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:43:07 GMT
Bridging the gap between school and work for SEN pupils
A school and a charity have developed a scheme An Droichead - The Bridge - to span the gap between school and employment.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:09:20 GMT
'He's always welcome': How a young Irish boxer befriended Kendrick Lamar
Aaron McKenna recalled his unlikely friendship with the iconic rapper as he prepares for the biggest fight of his boxing career.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:16:45 GMT
Everything you need to know about the Foyle Maritime Festival
The four-day celebration of Derry's maritime history will see the banks of the Foyle transformed into a mix of spectacle, colour and history.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:31:34 GMT
Urology patients died due to failures in their care, inquiry finds
Patients of the consultant, Aidan O'Brien, were badly let down, facing delays in diagnosis and treatment, including cancer care, the report finds.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:40:55 GMT
Donaldson to give up knighthood and seat on Privy Council
The moves were confirmed in a statement issued by his solicitor John McBurney.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:55:12 GMT
New police ombudsman appointed
Jacqui Durkin is taking over the role from Marie Anderson, who retired at the end of last year.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:43:21 GMT
Young fan fulfils dream after surprise duet with Zach Bryan
A Belsonic gig turned into a life-changing moment when a young fan was invited on stage by Zach Bryan to perform in front of 45,000 people.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:34:36 GMT
Civil Service decision on Pride 'disappointing' says minister
Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir was speaking after it emerged the NICS had decided not to participate in the LGBT events this summer.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:00:34 GMT
Judge to begin charge to jury in Noah inquest
Mr Justice Rooney will address the eight men and two women on the jury before they are sent out to consider their verdict.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:45:31 GMT
How has Northern Ireland's economy fared since Brexit?
A decade on from Brexit, BBC News NI's John Campbell looks at whether the region has benefited from having dual access to the EU and GB markets.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:03:45 GMT
Donaldson's downfall shakes NI's battle-hardened political landscape
Donaldson has been told to expect a "lengthy sentence" for a string of child sex crimes, including rape.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:46:35 GMT
Eleanor Donaldson: What is a trial of the facts?
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson's wife Eleanor was a co-accused in his child sex abuse trial - but could not be found guilty as she faced a trial of the facts.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:31:56 GMT
Ex DUP leader Donaldson guilty of child sex abuse charges including one of rape
The former MP is remanded in custody while he awaits sentencing for 18 offences.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:36:29 GMT
Jeffrey Donaldson's life in politics: From DUP leader to convicted child sex abuser
Jeffrey Donaldson's career took him from the UUP to the DUP leadership, but he now faces a prison sentence after being convicted of child sex abuse.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:21:56 GMT
How four weeks in court unravelled 'sinful and deceitful' Jeffrey Donaldson
The former DUP leader entered calm court on day one calm and relaxed, but by the end he was alone as the jury found him guilty on 18 child sex abuse charges.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:14:45 GMT
Who is Northern Ireland's new school behaviour tsar?
The former teacher has carried out reviews of behaviour in schools in England and critics say he has a hardline approach.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:23:12 GMT
'Emotional' day as first baby loss certificates applied for in NI
The Baby loss certificate scheme went live on Monday and can be accessed on the NI Direct website.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:40:46 GMT
Is Northern Ireland set for a heatwave?
Temperatures must reach at least 25C on three consecutive days for Northern Ireland to meet official heatwave status.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:44:13 GMT
We host strangers for dinner every month - now we have 60 new friends
After 2 years in Belfast, Nidhi Pal and Vik Parashar found a creative way to make new friends - a monthly dinner party with strangers.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:43:48 GMT
How Korean culture is bringing Belfast together
A growing number of people in Belfast are connecting through Korean culture, with interest often sparked by K-pop but expanding into language learning, travel, and community events.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:44:18 GMT
'I feel like a second-class citizen' - Shop staff facing abuse
A sentencing bill introduced to the Northern Ireland Assembly in March will make it a specific offence to assault a public facing worker.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:30:55 GMT
BBC Newsline signed summary
A signed summary of BBC Newsline.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:14:29 GMT
Magee student target date 'under review', MLAs told
The campus currently has about 6,500 students, with a target of reaching 10,000 students by 2032.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:09:57 GMT
Supermarket given green light after five-year planning process
The proposed store near Crescent Link retail park in Londonderry was first submitted back in 2021.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:33:32 GMT
Theatre to remain shut until 2027 amid repairs after water damage
The theatre closed in September last year and was previously expected to remain shut for about six months.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:59:38 GMT
Two men injured in 'racially-motivated' attack
The two men were assaulted during an altercation and subjected to racist abuse, police say.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:41:47 GMT
Man charged with assaulting ex-mayor Lilian Seenoi-Barr
Stephen Nigel Thompson is also accused of possessing material likely to cause fear and distress and engaging in behaviour likely to stir up hatred.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:50:15 GMT
Animation company first in NI to have series on Apple TV
My Brother the Minotaur made its debut on Apple TV in April.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:13:34 GMT
Hundreds of nurses given safety alarms after racist violence
The alarms were distributed to international nurses based at Altnagelvin Hospital in Londonderry.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:25:05 GMT
Decriminalise all personal use drug possession, Irish committee says
The Oireachtas Committee on Drugs published its final report on Wednesday after spending months interviewing witnesses.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:39:03 GMT
Irish government to contribute £197m to cross-border rail services
The money will come from the last allocation from the Irish government's Shared Island Fund.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:48:50 GMT
Teenager charged over death of mother and child in crash
The charges included dangerous driving causing the death of 27-year-old Natalie McLaughlin and her daughter, six-year-old Ella.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:26:55 GMT
Tributes paid to 'popular' teenager killed in Donegal rally crash
Tadhg Callaghan Carter, 15, was watching the Donegal International Rally when he was struck by a vehicle.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:08:41 GMT
Boy dies after being hit by a car in County Mayo
The incident happened on the N59 at Eskeragh, near Ballina, County Mayo, on Sunday morning.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:17:03 GMT
Why do people celebrate Bloomsday?
On one day every June, the streets of Dublin are transformed to a bygone era as James Joyce fans celebrate his work.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:27:27 GMT
O'Leary extends Ryanair contract in deal that could net him over £130m
The Ryanair boss extends his contract to 2032, in a deal featuring a bonus scheme that could earn him more than €150m (£130m).

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:33:51 GMT
Irish PM warns about deep-fakes after financial scam video
Micheál Martin says the video was "clearly very false material" and serves as a reminder to be "vigilant on social media".

Fri, 29 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT
In Case You Missed It
You may know them as a supermarket chain but in Northern Ireland Lidl is opening a pub.

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