Northern Ireland BBC

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:01:04 GMT
'I needed a coil to ease the bleeding but I just sat on a waiting list'
Elaine Gracey was in a lot of pain but says she was expected to just put up with her menopausal symptoms.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:13:37 GMT
Man dies after car crashes through petrol station window
Gerard Rafferty, 71, died a short time after emergency services attended the scene in Clonoe.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:57:26 GMT
Why some pubs are 'getting it tight' on rates and what it could mean for your pint
Hotels have overall had an 84% rates increase, while pubs have risen by 47% due to an increase in their property valuations..

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:18:23 GMT
Farmer calls for action as llama injured after 'continuous' dog attacks
In the latest attack at the farm in County Tyrone a llama was seriously injured by two Rottweiler dogs.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:50:27 GMT
'Delays and communication issues' during Storm Chandra says DfI - as more rain to come
The DfI say the department received about 600 calls relating to flooding when Storm Chandra hit.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:32:26 GMT
'Decisive action' needed over security at one of Europe's largest illegal dumps
The contaminated Mobuoy dump in County Londonderry is thought to cover more than 100 acres of land.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:56:09 GMT
Four NI branches part of Santander closures
The high-street lender is the latest to announce a swathe of branch closures.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:01:04 GMT
Man dies in crash near Irish border
The victim, who was in his 30s, died at the scene of the collision in County Monaghan.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:01:05 GMT
'No obvious injuries' to Noah Donohoe after falling from bike
Amanda Seenan saw Noah fall from his bike on North Queen Street close to its junction with York Road.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:36:55 GMT
Skirt or trouser option in schools should be a 'no brainer', say pupils
MLAs on the Education Committee are planning to bring forward a bill so that all schools give girls the choice.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:33:03 GMT
Glenavon announce plan for "strategic" investment
Glenavon announce a plan for a "strategic partnership" with Football International Limited [FIL], who will acquire a majority shareholding in the club.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:48:06 GMT
Couple rescued in dinghy after being trapped by floodwater
The couple say they could not get out by themselves because the water was so deep outside their house.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:03:02 GMT
'Outrageous' to not charge Bloody Sunday soldiers accused of perjury, says victim's brother
Thirteen people were shot dead when the Army opened fire on civil rights demonstrators in the Bogside in 1972.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:46:23 GMT
Aki banned for Ireland's first three Six Nations games
Bundee Aki is suspended for Ireland's first three Six Nations matches after being handed a four-game ban for "verbal abuse and disrespect" towards match officials in Connacht's URC loss to Leinster.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:58:34 GMT
Natalie McNally murder trial to proceed next month
Natalie was 15 weeks pregnant when she was killed at her home in Lurgan in December 2022.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:58:43 GMT
Waiting lists falling as 200,000 extra patients seen, minister says
The Department of Health says across the past year, "significant gains have been achieved".

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:49:26 GMT
Lindsay to take interim charge of NI in qualifiers
Northern Ireland appoint Kris Lindsay as interim manager for their first pair of 2027 Women's World Cup qualifiers in March.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:13:13 GMT
Teacher uses 40-year-old law to withdraw from teaching religion
Javed Love is understood to be the first teacher in Northern Ireland in at least a decade to take the action.

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:09:45 GMT
'I was texting, ringing but she didn't reply': The families left behind after a road death
56 lives were lost on Northern Ireland's roads in 2025.

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:11:59 GMT
'My career was saving lives on the roads - and then I lost my brother in a crash'
BBC News NI speaks to some first responders about the affect road traffic collisions have on them.

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 06:31:51 GMT
Irish and Iraqi artists build bonds through shared musical journey
The eight-piece ensemble connects musicians from Londonderry's North West Folk Collective with artists from Iraq's Mshakht Collective.

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:15:00 GMT
Why the price of car insurance continues to soar
Figures show Northern Ireland is the most expensive region in the UK for younger drivers, outside London.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:02:41 GMT
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Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:02:25 GMT
'Huge honour' as Rhys McClenaghan gets freedom of the borough
McClenaghan, from Newtownards, made history after winning Ireland's first gold medal in gymnastics at the Paris Olympics 2024.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 06:47:36 GMT
With demolition due to start, what's next for Casement Park?
Demolition work is due to take 12 weeks, and then all eyes will be on the GAA to see their next steps.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 06:49:40 GMT
Celebrating Burns Night: Why it matters in Northern Ireland
Burns Night is celebrated throughout the world, but has particular relevance in Northern Ireland.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 07:15:26 GMT
'Intertwined histories' to be celebrated in USA's 250th birthday year
Local groups are planning to celebrate the USA's 250th birthday and its Ulster-Scots links.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 11:45:02 GMT
'I have to go home and tell my children it's not nice to lie'
From poker faces to genuine shock, Rachel's game face was on par to get her through some serious heat amongst fellow competitors.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 06:34:42 GMT
'It would be a shame to lose this special place'
An operator is sought to take over a free community hub but users are anxious about the change.

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:25:19 GMT
Murder and MI5: How an extraordinary battle erupted over what the state keeps secret
Can the state, especially when it is implicated in killing, be trusted as the arbiter of what should remain confidential?

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 06:36:17 GMT
'My tooth gap feels like a goalpost - but I can't get an NHS dentist'
Joe Friel has tried and failed over a four-month period to find a dentist to treat him under the NHS.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:57:04 GMT
Is Rachel one of the greatest Traitors ever?
She was cool, calm and collected in the castle and even her opponents say that she "played a blinder".

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 23:04:52 GMT
Hometown cheers and tension as family find out Rachel's Traitors fate
Rachel Duffy's family and friends gathered in her home town as the fourth series of the hit BBC show came to a climactic end.

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:40:05 GMT
Children 'traumatised and screaming' after sectarian attack
Windows were smashed and the front door of a house in the Waterside was daubed with paint on Monday.

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:51:16 GMT
Fifteen cars have tyres slashed near school
The attack happened in a carpark in the Glenview Drive area of Limavady on Monday morning.

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:22:09 GMT
Traffic caused by £3.2m roadworks a 'big loss' for businesses
An Eglinton businesswoman has said the construction of a cycle path that "many feel will never be used" is costing her and other local businesses valuable customers.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:49:35 GMT
Man, 19, charged with arson after house fire
The fire happened in Crannog Way, Dungannon. No one was in the house or injured.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 06:36:17 GMT
'My tooth gap feels like a goalpost - but I can't get an NHS dentist'
Joe Friel has tried and failed over a four-month period to find a dentist to treat him under the NHS.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:42:12 GMT
Man died on M1 after 'physical altercation' on hard shoulder
The results of an inquest into the death of Darryl Thompson from Beragh have been released at Laganside Courts in Belfast.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:04:16 GMT
Shop delighted as families 'Say Yes to the Dress' for First Communions
The event was held after a donation of 14 First Communion dresses from a primary school in Londonderry.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:18:04 GMT
'High rates and lack of customers' bring shutters down on shops
Business owners in Strabane say the growth of online shopping and rising operating costs, has left many struggling.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:30:08 GMT
Man sentenced for putting father's body in fridge
John Garrett O'Sullivan, 56, admitted preventing the lawful burial of his father, a retired orthodontist.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:42:56 GMT
Victim's daughter distressed by killer's confessions in BBC documentary
Lauren Bradford-Clarke's mother Lesley Howell was one of two people murdered by Colin Howell and his former lover.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 06:23:19 GMT
James McClean's family 'close door on abuse' as they move home
Eric McClean says the move will allow them to "close the door" on the abuse they suffered for James's refusal to wear a poppy.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 22:47:59 GMT
More than 300 jobs at risk at food packing facility
Linden Foods processes and manufactures beef, lamb, pork and chicken for branded and own label products.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 22:10:24 GMT
Murder victim died from blunt force trauma, court told
Wayne John Reid, 43, was found dead at house in Society Court in the town on 12 January.

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:11:34 GMT
Boy, 17, appears in court over serious assault
The court was told that a second boy had suffered a bleed to the brain after a one-punch assault in Londonderry.

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 06:59:39 GMT
'I put off my smear test for so long out of stupidity'
Diona Doherty shared her experience of undergoing treatment for severe pre-cancerous cells after years of putting off getting a smear test.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:12:51 GMT
China suspends Irish beef imports two weeks after resuming
The new ban is due to Bluetongue Virus (BTV), cases of which have been detected in four herds in County Wexford.

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:40:03 GMT
Teenage girl dies in Dublin after being hit by scrambler
A teenage boy has been arrested and remains in custody following the incident on Ratoath Road, Finglas.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 14:31:33 GMT
Bluetongue virus in Wexford herd and suspected case in Portavogie
The cattle in county Wexford is the latest confirmed case of the virus.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:32:28 GMT
'Saipan was not a jolly' - the infamous Keane v McCarthy row
Former Republic of Ireland keeper Dean Kiely reveals what happened during Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy's infamous row before the 2002 World Cup.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:20:18 GMT
Father 'haunted' that son's body lay in morgue for over a year
The remains of James 'Jim' O'Neill, 43, from Belfast, were discovered in Phoenix Park in Dublin in November 2023.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:05:42 GMT
Fisherman dies on Spanish vessel off Irish coast
The alarm was raised after 09:00 local time after the Irish Coast Guard received a call from Spanish counterparts.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:08:19 GMT
Workers recover 15,000 crabs after lorry crashes into field
Thousands of crabs bound for Portugal spilled out of containers after the crash in Redcastle, County Donegal, on Monday.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:53:02 GMT
Ceremony to accredit Iran's Irish ambassador postponed
Thousands of people are believed to be dead following massive anti-government protests in Iran.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:05:42 GMT
Almost 13,000 Irish passports to be re-issued
In a statement, the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs said the Passport Service "sincerely regrets" the issue.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:42:54 GMT
US sighting of rare whale first recorded off Donegal 'extraordinary'
North Atlantic right whales are among the planet's most critically endangered large ocean mammals.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:10:57 GMT
Irish PM calls for 'common sense' on Greenland
On Tuesday the White House said the "US military is always an option" to achieve President Donald Trump's goal of taking over the semi-autonomous region.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 21:14:27 GMT
Man in court charged with murder of Donegal businessman
Stephen McCahill's body was found at a house near Ardara, County Donegal, in the early hours of Monday.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 20:31:13 GMT
Four released from hospital after arson attack
A woman in her 40s who sustained serious injuries is the only one of five victims still in hospital.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 13:58:18 GMT
New discovery may challenge theory Vikings built first Irish towns - researcher
Dr Dirk Brandherm and his colleagues have identified more than 600 suspected house platforms in the Brusselstown Ring.

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:10:05 GMT
Gardaí release getaway car details in murder inquiry
Tadhg Farrell, who was four, and his 60-year-old great-aunt Mary Holt died in the attack in Edenderry.

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:01:43 GMT
'Superiority' concerns over Royal Yacht Britannia visit to Ireland
A possible three-day trip to Ireland by the then Prince of Wales, now King Charles III, was cancelled over security concerns.

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 10:23:31 GMT
Boy, 16, dies in tractor crash
The teenager was the sole occupant of the tractor which crashed on Saturday in County Clare.

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