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Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:35:22 GMTPublic confidence 'damaged' by on-the-run killer case, says Long
Gary Anderson remains at large a week after he absconded while attending his father's funeral in Derry.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:17:15 GMTPortrait of George Mitchell will not be removed from Hillsborough Castle
The picture will remain as part of the castle's "important story" in the peace process.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:23:42 GMTWitnesses to be called as Omagh Bombing Inquiry resumes
Twenty-nine people, including a woman pregnant with twins, died in the bombing in the County Tyrone town on 15 August 1998 - the biggest single atrocity in the Troubles.
Sun, 20 Sep 2026 15:11:55 GMTMother and daughter complete 'amazing milestone' by running Belfast Half Marathon
The 13.1 mile race started and finished in Ormeau Park as thousands of runners took in the city.
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:00:15 GMT'I'm often stopped on the street for confessions' - Retiring bishop reflects on a life at the heart of the community
Bishop Donal McKeown has no regrets about choosing a religious life, but "would have loved to have been married".
Sun, 20 Sep 2026 15:26:15 GMTMan charged in connection with damage to Belfast's Big Fish sculpture
Police said significant damage was caused to the left eye of the mosaic sculpture.
Sun, 20 Sep 2026 06:06:31 GMTWars, crashes and closed borders - my quest to visit every Belfast in the world
County Antrim man Sean Drysdale has now visited 25 villages and towns called Belfast around the world.
Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:52:18 GMTMy 'surreal' new job in the chapel where Henry VIII worshipped
Archdeacon Robert Miller becomes the first cleric from the island of Ireland to take up the chaplaincy at Hampton Court Palace.
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:18:34 GMTSex and dating for the sandwich generation - Sharon Horgan on her latest comedy Youth
"It's really weird watching yourself age on screen because that's not fun," Horgan reveals.
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:31:11 GMTDUP will 'not be found wanting' when it comes to unionist co-operation, says Robinson
Gavin Robinson was speaking at his annual conference ahead of highly anticipated assembly and council elections next May.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:01:52 GMT'Our industry is still male dominated, but things are changing'
There has been an increase in the number of women studying for engineering degrees in NI.
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:27:25 GMTRichness of Japanese culture in Northern Ireland celebrated
The Japan Society in Northern Ireland marked its 30th anniversary.
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:57:40 GMTLarne stay in touching distance before big break
BBC Sport NI looks at champions Larne's impressive start to the season and how they will cope with their upcoming fixture pile-up.
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:58:36 GMTEagle leaves McIlroy two off Wentworth lead
Rory McIlroy stands two strokes behind the third-round leaders heading into the final day after a three-under 72 at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:46:35 GMTParades Commission defends appointment of mediators for Drumcree dispute
There has been criticism of how the commission has handled the issue from the Garvaghy Road Residents Coalition.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:10:32 GMTMan admits to killing woman in Londonderry, court hears
Ciaran Edward Murray, 30, of Malvern Terrace in Derry is charged with the murder of a 65-year-old Spanish national in 2024.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:39:33 GMTWoman convicted of murdering baby did not get a fair trial - appeal court
The woman's convictions were quashed and she later pleaded guilty to infanticide and attempted murder.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:57:55 GMTIreland's relationship with UK under Burnham off to 'very good start'
The visit came days after US President Donald Trump made comments about supporting a "unified Ireland".
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:23:40 GMTGlider damaged after items set on fire in back of vehicle
Nobody was injured during the blaze, but the driver, who extinguished the fire, has been left "shaken".
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:02:40 GMTCulture Night hoping for fleadh boost as it returns to Belfast
A "Wuthering Heights extravaganza" features among more than 200 free events, as some unique locations are showcased on Friday.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:20:48 GMTRower delighted after championships' 'declare as British to compete' U-turn
Daniel Collins is an indoor rowing champion who competed in the event in 2025 as an Irish entrant.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:11:54 GMTChildren's centre chief objects over plan for homelessness centre next door
Paul Doherty, founder of Foodstock, says the plan by homeless support organisation Extern is a "child safeguarding issue".
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:12:59 GMTEconomy minister accuses SoS of 'mischief making' in social media exchange
Dr Caoimhe Archibald posted on X about a new one-off electricity bill reduction, which Sir Chris Bryant reposted saying the UK government funded it.
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 06:02:31 GMT'I will be a WWE champion': Meet the young wrestlers dreaming big
With a new generation of talent setting their sights on some of wrestling's biggest stages, could Northern Ireland produce its next big star?
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:18:02 GMTI found love at an Irish matchmaking festival - and I want others to do the same
Mary Timby flew to Ireland on a whim last year and met her boyfriend at a matchmaking festival.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:10:42 GMT'We were clueless': How a game of rock, paper, scissors led to a Big Deal for fast-learning art duo
Gavin and Liam from west Belfast crowned winners of the BBC's The Big Deal with Steph McGovern.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:12:40 GMT'I thought it would make the team special' - a papal blessing with a difference
Castlederg family have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet Pope Leo XIV.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:01:43 GMTThe farmer who turned to singing after bovine TB silenced his fields
Dairy farmer Mervyn Kelso struggled with the sadness of the empty fields when he lost his entire herd to bovine TB.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:00:01 GMTMixed feelings from consumers as electricity discount to be given to NI households
The one-off £63 reduction in electricity bills will be applied from next month.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:59:18 GMTHow the Noah Donohoe inquest came about after six years of delays
Disputes, technicalities and obstacles held the inquest process up while the hearings themselves lasted for almost half a year.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:35:33 GMTBelfast Telegraph bomb victim remembered on 50th anniversary
The granddaughter of a printer killed in the attack says it is important to remember "forgotten" victims of violence.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:47:31 GMTConsumers face another sharp rise in energy prices
Iran war continues having an impact on people in Northern Ireland as energy prices climb again.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:39:16 GMTFamily 'horrified' over granddad's four-day hospital bed wait
Mike Kelly's granddaughter says he spent most of his four-day stay in Altnagelvin's emergency department in pain in a chair.
Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:20:08 GMTMeet the volunteers packing thousands of food parcels for pets
Each week the volunteers go to the USPCA centre in the city where they help prepare food parcels.
Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:52:07 GMTWhat's next after Donald Trump's united Ireland comments?
At a press conference on Saturday, the US president said he would "love to see" a united Ireland.
Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:19:06 GMTHow is Belfast's new pro cricket franchise creating hype with no home matches?
The new Belfast Wolves will not play any matches in their home city in the first season of the European T20 league.
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Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:13:53 GMTThe Meta glasses revolution - is it okay to film people in public?
Meta glasses, made by the company behind Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, have made it easier for people to film discreetly in public.
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:10:02 GMTCould you run 90k? Ordinary people attempt an extraordinary challenge
Fell runners are preparing to take on one of Northern Ireland's ultimate mountain running challenges in the Mournes.
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:25:28 GMTTrump's comments on a united Ireland may have targeted audience across the Atlantic
Nobody could have predicted that today's main global headline would be Trump's desire to see a unified Ireland.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:20:55 GMT'I'm so happy girls can wear trousers to school'
Guidelines stipulate that school uniform policies for the 2027/28 school year onwards must include the option for girls to wear trousers.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:01:55 GMTFrom JFK to Biden, Trump joins well-trodden path to the Emerald Isle
In recent decades, Ireland has become a particularly frequent fixture for US presidential trips.
Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:19:33 GMTJustice minister 'deeply concerned' over temporary release of convicted killer
Gary Anderson was released on Monday from Maghaberry Prison to attend the funeral of his father but absconded and remains at large.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:15:21 GMTPolice issue fresh appeal to locate on-the-run killer
Gary Anderson, who is serving 15 years for the murder of Karol Kelly in Londonderry in 2018, remains on the run.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:20:48 GMTRower delighted after championships' 'declare as British to compete' U-turn
Daniel Collins is an indoor rowing champion who competed in the event in 2025 as an Irish entrant.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:54:54 GMTWarning over repeated incidents involving teenagers and fireworks
Two teenagers were arrested following incidents in County Tyrone.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:50:37 GMTCeltic boss Martin O'Neill to be awarded freedom of borough
O'Neill, who is from Kilrea, has enjoyed a highly decorated career both as a player and a manager.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:01:12 GMTIndoor rower says 'he must declare as British' to compete for ranking
Daniel Collins is an indoor rowing champion who competed in the event in 2025 as an Irish entrant.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:07:39 GMTMen who stole money in church break-in jailed
Shane Kavanagh and Maurice O'Shea were sentenced at Londonderry Crown Court on Thursday.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:20:22 GMTMurder victim's family 'deserve answers' as killer remains at large
SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan says Karol Kelly's family are 'distressed' as his killer Gary Anderson remains on the run.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:02:45 GMTWar memorial restoration work begins
The work is part of a project that will see restoration also carried out on memorials in Castlederg, Londonderry and Sion Mills.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:20:19 GMTOffice for top judge explains decision to free murderer who absconded
Gary Anderson, who is serving 15 years for the murder of Karol Kelly in Londonderry in 2018, remains on the run on Wednesday.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:56:52 GMTThree men charged over replica mosque on Moygashel bonfire
The bonfire in Moygashel, County Tyrone, was set alight on 10 July 2026.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:48:45 GMTFour fined over illegal pro-Palestine procession
The four defendants were found to have taken part in an illegal procession in Londonderry in February 2024.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:53:02 GMTPrison Service opposed release of murderer who absconded
Gary Anderson, 29, is one of two brothers jailed for life for the murder of Karol Kelly in Londonderry in 2018.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:00:25 GMTMan accused of bus hijacking appears in court
A court heard a passenger on the Omagh to Derry bus produced a large knife and told the driver he wanted to take over.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:40:52 GMTChild, 7, 'critical' following collision between bicycle and car
Police said the boy had been riding his bicycle when he was involved in a collision with a black Volkswagen Scirocco
Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:17:46 GMTElderly woman dies after two vehicle road crash
85-year-old Maud Kerr, from the Macosquin area, died at the scene of the crash.
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 23:01:08 GMT'My son and other loved ones are more than just road death statistics'
Eamonn Karran, who lost his 18-year-old son, spoke at an event which encourages people to talk about loved ones killed on the roads.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:14:09 GMT'Unbelievable growth' for cruise ship tourism in north west
Almost 12,000 passengers docked at Foyle Port outside Londonderry between April and September 2026.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:42:12 GMTTwo men guilty after illegal dissident parade
Four men stood trial after a 2023 march during which police were attacked and pipe bombs were found.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:10:58 GMTRyanair boss Michael O'Leary apologises over 'high-fare rapists' remarks
O'Leary described his choice of language as "careless" and said "it won't happen again".
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:28:50 GMTIrish police 'acted appropriately' when pursuing car in M9 crash, watchdog finds
Five teenage boys died in the head-on collision and four family members were seriously injured.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:48:34 GMTMan charged after Irish politician assaulted in Dublin
Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae was attacked by a man after 16:00 local time on Wednesday.
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:56:21 GMTRTÉ to boycott Eurovision for second year in a row
In a statement, RTÉ said it feels Ireland's participation "cannot be justified given the appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza".
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:01:53 GMTDublin airport rail link cost more than doubles
The Metrolink plan is expected to come into operation by the early 2030s.
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:36:54 GMTIrish acts amongst those quitting Ed Sheeran tour in support of Macklemore
The star said he was not responsible for Macklemore being dropped from the line-up after he made pro-Palestinian statements on stage.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:59:14 GMTSinn Féin may set back unity by aligning with UK parties, taoiseach says
O'Neill, Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald, SNP leader John Swinney and Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth held a meeting in Cardiff on Monday.
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:04:22 GMTOasis 2027: Band to return to Slane Castle for September gigs
The band have announced a second wave of shows for their hit reunion tour, after weeks of teasers.
Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:34:36 GMTTrump says he will remove all Irish whiskey tariffs as he ends two-day visit
Whiskey distilled in the Republic of Ireland faces the standard 15% tariff which applies to EU goods entering the US.
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:56:20 GMTA united Ireland would be 'fantastic' says Trump during Irish visit
Trump made the comments during a meeting with Irish leader Micheál Martin, but Downing Street says it will "stick to the Good Friday Agreement".
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:37:25 GMTRyanair boss O'Leary defends 'high-fare rapists' airlines remarks
O'Leary has said airline passengers "can't afford to fly with the high-fare rapists around Europe".
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:58:16 GMTLollipops containing €500k of cocaine seized at airport
A man in his 60s has been charged after drugs and cash were found during a passenger bag search.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:50:28 GMTTaoiseach says greater clarity needed over border poll call
Micheál Martin says it's "not satisfactory" that the decision to call a referendum is left simply as a 'judgement call" for the Northern Ireland secretary.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:19:28 GMTHarry Styles to play two shows in Dublin's Croke Park
The pop star will play 25 more dates on his Together, Together tour, including three in the London.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:26:50 GMTSinn Féin to protest against Trump's visit to Ireland
This weekend, Donald Trump will meet Irish president Catherine Connolly and Taoiseach Micheál Martin before flying to his golf course at Doonbeg.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:43:34 GMTTicketmaster accused of misleading Oasis fans
Oasis performed at the Dublin stadium on 16 August and 17 August as part of their wider reunion tour.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:52:51 GMTTrump set to attend star-studded Irish Open at Doonbeg
BBC Sport looks ahead to the Irish Open with Rory McIlroy trying to defend the title and President Trump poised to attend.
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:55:16 GMTToddler dies following hit-and-run
The boy was taken to hospital with serious injuries but was later pronounced dead.
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:37:25 GMTBoy, 12, who died in crash was 'talented young footballer'
The crash that killed the child happened when a train collided with a car near Ballyhaunis.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe View
Mark Carruthers provides comment and expert analysis on the week's political news
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMTIn Case You Missed It
Fast-growing chickens are reshaping the poultry industry, and dividing opinion.