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Mon, 11 May 2026 07:55:10 GMT
Nearly 100 firefighters sent to blaze at recycling centre
The blaze started on Sunday night and plumes of black smoke could be seen for miles.

Mon, 11 May 2026 08:27:53 GMT
Why NI students are put off going to uni in the Republic of Ireland
In 2025, only 213 students from Northern Ireland started university courses in the Republic of Ireland.

Sun, 10 May 2026 16:06:31 GMT
Parents urged to know where their children are after disorder
Two fast food restaurants had to close in east Belfast after large groups of young people gathered in the area.

Mon, 11 May 2026 05:33:09 GMT
Rain, hail or snow, NI's newest weather station will be at work
It was installed by the Met Office at the end of summer 2025 and after several tests is now live.

Sun, 10 May 2026 20:45:09 GMT
Irish passengers from virus-hit ship land in Dublin
An Irish Air Corps jet is bringing home the two Irish passengers from MV Hondius.

Sun, 10 May 2026 23:00:52 GMT
All you need to know about the 2026 Balmoral Show
The 157th edition of the show starts at Balmoral Park on Wednesday 13 May and is expected to attract big crowds.

Sat, 09 May 2026 23:12:44 GMT
Reward of £20k offered for police station bomb information
A car with a gas cylinder device was blown up outside Dunmurry Police Station at the end of April.

Sun, 10 May 2026 06:20:18 GMT
Addicted to running: How one of the nation's favourite pastimes can turn compulsive
For some, the obsessive nature of chasing personal bests or even raising money for charity can create an unhealthy relationship with the sport.

Sat, 09 May 2026 06:07:26 GMT
'They all had names' - famine graves finally marked
Thanks to the efforts of a young historian, Belfast City Council has recognised the burial ground in the south of the city.

Sat, 09 May 2026 05:59:05 GMT
How EU deal could cut NI electricity prices
One consequence of Brexit is that electricity in NI is more expensive than it should be, according to NI's energy regulator.

Fri, 08 May 2026 05:20:20 GMT
'We were strangers until we helped bring a paedophile to justice'
Having waived their right to anonymity, Nicola Bannon and Lynne Darcy are encouraging other victims of sexual abuse to come forward to the police.

Thu, 07 May 2026 17:01:45 GMT
Springwatch 2026 finds new home in Northern Ireland
It will be the first time that Northern Ireland will be the main live location for the BBC programme.

Wed, 06 May 2026 12:32:35 GMT
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Tue, 05 May 2026 23:00:24 GMT
The lost 'Italy' of Belfast being uncovered by schoolchildren
Schoolkids and local residents are excavating the remains of lost streets named after Italian cities.

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:18:27 GMT
Why is NI facing a growing threat from wildfires?
Figures show that spring drought events are happening more often while there has been a sharp rise in "fire weather".

Tue, 05 May 2026 08:03:55 GMT
All aboard: Meet the 22-year-old 'nerd' pulling up at the takeaway in his own buses
Luke Wilson has spent almost £10,000 on buying, preserving and restoring two old Ulsterbuses.

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:23:06 GMT
'Mournes could take centuries to recover from wildfires'
One conservation expert says repeated fires in The Mournes are like "death by a thousand cuts".

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:49:21 GMT
'A long way to go for a movie' - Blind girl travels 140 miles for cinema trip
Eryn had to travel from Enniskillen to Belfast to find an accessible screening of a film.

Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:14 GMT
Man jailed for murder of father-of-nine has conviction quashed
Sean Rodgers, 38, was sentenced to a minimum of 18 years for the murder of Edward Meenan in Londonderry in 2018.

Fri, 08 May 2026 12:27:56 GMT
Decision on football club's new stadium in 'final stages'
The Department for Infrastructure says a decision on the club's planning application will be issued as "soon as possible".

Fri, 08 May 2026 12:06:22 GMT
Appeal for 'mystery' millionaire to come forward
The ticket holder has until 21 October 2026 to claim their prize.

Thu, 07 May 2026 12:08:45 GMT
Church leaders appeal for calm after violence
Two boys, aged 13 and 14, were arrested after trouble in the Bishop Street area of Derry on Tuesday night.

Thu, 07 May 2026 16:02:42 GMT
Priest's death was preventable, inquest finds
Fr Paddy O'Kane, 73, was found dead in the garden of a hospital at Gransha Park in Londonderry on 28 March 2022.

Thu, 07 May 2026 18:47:05 GMT
McClean criticises FAI 'backbone' over Israel games
Former Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr is one of 39 signatories of an open letter calling on the Football Association of Ireland to boycott Nations League fixtures against Israel.

Wed, 06 May 2026 16:40:31 GMT
Children as young as 10 involved in multiple nights of disorder
Two boys are arrested after glass bottles, petrol bombs and masonry are thrown at police and fireworks set off.

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:52:39 GMT
Fears for 'hundreds' of young fish after pollution incident
'Hundreds' of salmon may have died at Tievenny Burn in County Tyrone, anglers say.

Wed, 06 May 2026 17:09:22 GMT
Confidence in policing 'shaken to foundations' after Katie Simpson review
Stormont's justice committee chairman says the police failings described are "absolutely astounding".

Sun, 03 May 2026 23:01:18 GMT
Exhibit shows how Irish immigrants have fared in England
Researchers used 'vital' records, such as birth, marriages, and death certificates, to track infant mortality and life expectancy to measure living standards.

Sun, 03 May 2026 21:11:29 GMT
Irish actor and Banshees of Inisherin star Gary Lydon dies aged 61
Gary Lydon has been described as one of the finest actors in Ireland as well as a loving father.

Sun, 03 May 2026 20:40:25 GMT
Tractor driver dies in crash on Cavan road
It happened on Ardkill Beg, Carrickaboy on Sunday at about 12:40 local time.

Fri, 01 May 2026 15:38:13 GMT
Graham Linehan's conviction for damaging trans activist's phone overturned
Linehan had previously been found guilty of criminal damage after a confrontation with a trans activist.

Fri, 01 May 2026 12:20:19 GMT
Family of 'senior lieutenant' in Kinahan gang write letters to court
Sean McGovern is before the non-jury Special Criminal Court and is due to be sentenced on June 8.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:06:20 GMT
Irish government 'reassured' over changes to Troubles' legacy bill
Helen McEntee was speaking after meeting Hilary Benn to discuss both governments' efforts to address the legacy of the past.

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