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Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:15:12 GMTFree electric car charging for MLAs despite travel pay
Electric vehicle charging points have been installed behind Parliament Buildings for assembly members and staff.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:05:46 GMTTeachers may strike over 'unsustainable' workload
The five main teaching unions in Northern Ireland are to ballot their members from 10 June.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:18:57 GMT'I waited six years for a knee operation - you begin to think no-one cares'
The 71-year-old from County Londonderry has been waiting for a new right knee for more than six years.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:47:51 GMTSearch operation launched after fishing boat sinks
One person was rescued by a local boat and there is an ongoing operation on Carlingford Lough to recover the second person.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:11:05 GMTDonaldson rape accuser says he apologised to her years later at a Christian centre
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, all of which he denies.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:10:42 GMTQuestions for Ulster Unionists over NI minimum criminal age move
A petition of concern would need at least four UUP signatures in order to pass, as backing from 25 DUP MLAs and one TUV MLA would not meet the threshold.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:10:57 GMTSeverely disabled people can now consent to care arrangements, Supreme Court rules
The judgement, which was triggered by a case brought by the attorney general for Northern Ireland, will apply across the UK.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:48:08 GMTHealth minister apologises for 12,000 missing referral letters
The letters went missing from the new electronic system which holds healthcare records.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:57:45 GMTCacace ordered to defend world title against Samedov
The WBA order Belfast's Anthony Cacace to defend their super-featherweight title against Elnur Samedov.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:48:29 GMTBurrows 'completely rejects' Beattie's attack on party
Burrows was speaking for the first time since Doug Beattie quit the party and launched a scathing attack.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:26:39 GMTPSNI 'concerned' as fraudster used its number in scam attempt
Officers say a scammer pretended to be calling from the PSNI about a criminal investigation.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:52:11 GMTDevenny not ready for the beach after latest trophy
Crystal Palace's Justin Devenny says he is not ready for the beach yet as he gets ready to face Guinea and France with Northern Ireland.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:43:39 GMTMulti-million pound takeover of NI firm could create hundreds of jobs
Camlin, based in Lisburn, primarily makes equipment which monitors the performance of electricity grids.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:00:26 GMTDunlop claims Supersport TT to extend wins record
Michael Dunlop powers clear of Dean Harrison to win the first Supersport race at the Isle of Man TT for his 34th victory at the road race.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:29:49 GMTBeattie was aggressive at meeting, Ulster Unionist group says
Doug Beattie recently quit the Ulster Unionists and then launched a blistering attack on his former party.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:00:05 GMTWoman arrested after officer struck by stolen police car, released on bail
The woman had been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and failing to stop for police.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:15:47 GMT'A heel prick test might have saved our seven-year-old son's life'
MLD is a rare metabolic disorder that leads to a progressive loss of physical and mental skills.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:48:13 GMTShould an apartment block be built near a 12th Century castle?
Almost 1,000 objections were made to the council, including concerns about the impact on the conservation area.
Sun, 31 May 2026 23:16:27 GMTWhy is Lidl opening a pub?
The debate about about what seems like a bizarre idea of having a cold pint after exploring the store's well known middle aisle.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:23:00 GMTFamilies call for stronger allergy protections in NI schools
The mother of a boy who died after a severe allergic reaction in school is pressing for new legislation to protect pupils in NI schools.
Sun, 31 May 2026 05:13:29 GMT'I started working here at 15 - now I'm retiring after 75 years'
Sadie Jefferson started work at the pharmacy, aged 15, back in 1951 and has worked there for 75 years.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:46:29 GMTThe messy split between Doug Beattie and the UUP
Doug Beattie paints a brutal picture of how he feels he has been treated by the party he once led.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:41:44 GMTBBC Newsline signed summary
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Sun, 31 May 2026 05:09:23 GMT'It's important to know the dangers', say water safety campaigners
Latest figures show 14 people died from water related incidents across Northern Ireland in 2025.
Sat, 30 May 2026 14:10:20 GMTFinal scoop for ice cream shop after 103 years in business
McGroggan's on William street was famous in Ballymena for its homemade ice cream.
Sat, 30 May 2026 05:16:49 GMT'The real job is at home' - comedian describes life as an unpaid carer
Comedian Conor Keys balances life as a performer with full-time caring responsibilities.
Sat, 30 May 2026 05:21:44 GMTSomething old, something new - the designers reimagining NI fashion
Four female designers from NI being showcased in the exhibition Northern Threads in the Titanic Museum.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:45:41 GMTCouncillor given one-month suspension over social media post
BBC News NI understands the post included a reference to the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI).
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:02:56 GMTDerry and Strabane records major tourism growth in 2025
Figures from the NI Statistics and Research Agency (Nisra) represent a major year-on-year boost for the local tourism sector,
Sun, 31 May 2026 05:13:29 GMT'I started working here at 15 - now I'm retiring after 75 years'
Sadie Jefferson started work at the pharmacy, aged 15, back in 1951 and has worked there for 75 years.
Fri, 29 May 2026 23:01:00 GMTPlans for gun licence price hike withdrawn
Justice minister Naomi Long ended a consultation seeking views on plans to increase the cost of a gun license on Wednesday.
Fri, 29 May 2026 15:43:06 GMTAnger after needles found near children's play area
The used syringes were discarded in the village of Ballykelly, County Londonderry.
Fri, 29 May 2026 09:26:11 GMTClean-up of one of Europe's largest illegal dumps 'could begin in 2028'
Environment Minister Andrew Muir says it could take up to five years to complete work on the Mobuoy site.
Thu, 28 May 2026 12:53:17 GMTIntruders attack man with metal bars
The 28-year-old was injured when intruders broke into a house in Omagh in the early hours of Thursday.
Tue, 26 May 2026 17:44:39 GMTNew £5.2m cemetery opens amid burial capacity fears
The new 30-acre site on Mullenan Road can provide for 3,500 burial plots.
Mon, 25 May 2026 13:34:46 GMTChild, aged nine, among three boys detained by police after disorder
The boys were detained after reports that petrol bombs and other missiles were thrown in the Galliagh area of Derry.
Mon, 25 May 2026 09:27:08 GMTT20 World Cup selection a 'huge honour' for Dalzell
Ireland bowler Alana Dalzell says it's "surreal and a huge honour" to be names in the Ireland squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Mon, 25 May 2026 13:08:47 GMTThe 'perfect venue' for Europe Triathlon Cup, Olympian says
Olympian Aileen Reid says Derry hosting an elite triathlon event will spark interest among a new generation of athletes.
Fri, 22 May 2026 12:10:17 GMTThousands expected for 2026 Foyle Maritime Festival
The four-day event in June will see the River Foyle transformed into a major celebration of Derry's maritime history.
Fri, 22 May 2026 07:46:04 GMT'What a memory' say Race Across the World pair
Molly Clifford and her father Andrew from Maghera travelled from Italy to Mongolia in the competition.
Tue, 19 May 2026 23:00:07 GMT'I had no fears about robotic surgery after my cancer diagnosis'
William Duncan is the first person in Northern Ireland to have his oesophageal cancer removed with help from a robot.
Wed, 20 May 2026 13:51:43 GMTMan escapes injury in arson attack on house
Police are investigating if a petrol bomb was thrown through the window of the house in Coleraine, County Londonderry.
Tue, 19 May 2026 12:11:51 GMTCouncillor has pro-Palestinian rally charge dropped
A judge said Shaun Harkin had no case to answer but a case against four other defendants will continue.
Mon, 18 May 2026 17:42:36 GMT'Collusive behaviour' reports must include line that police ombudsman exceeded powers
Reports which found collusive behaviour by RUC officers in a series of loyalist murders must include a notice about the watchdog exceeding its legal powers.
Mon, 18 May 2026 08:39:16 GMTChildren involved in 'vile' race-hate harassment, says councillor
Sinn Féin councillor Alex Duffy condemned the continued harassment of a family in Strathfoyle, near Derry.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:32:45 GMTMan given life sentence for murdering his mother
Annie Heyneman was murdered at her home in County Cavan in January 2025
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:48:05 GMTHolocaust survivor Tomi Reichental dies aged 90
Tomi Reichental, who lost 35 close family members in the Holocaust, moved to the Republic of Ireland in 1959.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:35:17 GMTMan dead after assault in Dublin
The fatal assault happened on Clarendon Street in the early hours of Monday morning.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:13:57 GMTThree deaths on Irish roads over bank holiday weekend
The separate crashes occurred in County Louth, Roscommon and Dublin.
Sat, 30 May 2026 22:46:42 GMTMan charged with murder of woman in County Galway
The victim, who was in her 30s, sustained slash and stab wounds in an attack earlier this week.
Fri, 29 May 2026 18:42:08 GMTIrish village without water during hottest week of year
The outage in Ballivor, County Meath, came as the island of Ireland recorded its hottest May day on record earlier this week.
Thu, 28 May 2026 15:35:56 GMTCross-border arrests in international money laundering investigation
Three men, aged 45, 49 and 65, and one woman, aged 37, were arrested in Cookstown as part of a Joint Agency Task Force operation with the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) on Wednesday.
Wed, 27 May 2026 15:48:29 GMTMan found with AI-generated child pornographic material fined €400
Stephen Buckley, whose case was heard at the district court in Tralee, County Kerry, is believed to be the first person in the Republic of Ireland to be convicted of possession of AI-generated child pornographic material.
Wed, 27 May 2026 12:15:27 GMTTyrone boy critically ill after Monaghan lake incident
A teenage boy from Tyrone was airlifted to hospital in Dublin after getting into difficulty in water in Monaghan.
Thu, 28 May 2026 15:55:55 GMTCannabis worth an estimated €4.2m seized
The 210kg of suspected cannabis herb was seized on Tuesday in County Clare in the Republic of Ireland.
Mon, 25 May 2026 20:18:22 GMTTeenager who died during day out at beach will be 'sadly missed'
15-year-old Abbie Carmody-Pepper was visiting Burrow Beach with friends when she went missing after getting into the water for a swim.
Sat, 23 May 2026 06:05:32 GMTAre letters to 'dodgy stick' viewers a new anti-piracy approach?
Sky has issued about 200 cease-and-desist letters to alleged users in the Republic of Ireland.
Mon, 25 May 2026 20:14:15 GMTWarmest May day recorded on island of Ireland
Temperatures have reached 25C in a number of locations in counties Armagh, Tyrone, Down, and Fermanagh.
Sun, 24 May 2026 14:37:34 GMTWhat do the Irish by-election results mean for Sinn Féin?
For Mary Lou McDonald's party, it was yet another bad weekend of bad election results.
Sun, 24 May 2026 19:52:14 GMTSocial Democrats and Fine Gael win Irish by-election seats
Two by-elections are being held to fill the vacant Dáil seats in Galway West and Dublin Central.
Sat, 23 May 2026 15:03:15 GMTDeported Irish flotilla activists return from Israel
Irish participants in Global Sumud Flotilla bringing aid to Gaza were deported to Ireland.
Fri, 22 May 2026 00:21:24 GMTGaza flotilla activists deported from Israel as backlash over treatment grows
A video showing a far-right Israeli minister taunting activists who were kneeling with their hands tied behind their backs has been widely condemned.
Fri, 22 May 2026 22:07:17 GMTPope Leo has 'genuine desire' for end of wars - Irish PM
Taoiseach Micheál Martin and his wife Mary were greeted in the San Damaso Courtyard on Friday morning before meeting the Pope in the Papal Library.
Thu, 21 May 2026 16:43:26 GMTMan jailed for fatal Boxing Day hit-and-run
John Halpin pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing the deaths of a married couple, Anthony Hogg and Georgina Hogg Moore.
Thu, 21 May 2026 15:48:51 GMTProtesters gather outside Ireland's parliament over Yves Sakila's 'disturbing' death
Yves Sakila, 35, died on one of Dublin's busiest shopping streets after an alleged shoplifting incident.
Fri, 29 May 2026 14:00:00 GMTIn Case You Missed It
You may know them as a supermarket chain but in Northern Ireland Lidl is opening a pub.