Northern Ireland BBC

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:01:33 GMT
Bomb aftermath was 'a scene of a complete chaos that I'll never forget'
Four people were murdered, including two children, after a no warning bomb planted by the UVF exploded at the bar in Dungannon on St Patrick's Day, 50 years ago.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:18:25 GMT
Belfast eyes boost from two years of world's largest Irish music event
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann will come to Belfast again in 2027 after its debut year in the city this year.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:31:27 GMT
Meet Ray - he only wanted to retire, now he might win an Oscar
Voiced by Domhnall Gleeson and directed by John Kelly, Retirement Plan is nominated for Best Animated Short Film at the 98th Academy Awards.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:28:35 GMT
The scientists playing hide-and-seek with peek-a-boo prawns
Scientists are sharpening their prawn burrow-spotting skills before the annual Irish Sea survey.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 14:19:14 GMT
Heating oil support 'needs to be delivered now'
Rachel Reeves says the Treasury is also looking at "different options" to help households most vulnerable to soaring energy bills.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:30:39 GMT
Alliance leader says Stormont role 'should not be taken for granted'
Continued participation in Stormont's power-sharing government remains a "balance", she told her party's annual conference.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:05 GMT
What should NI drivers expect as pump prices rise?
BBC News NI looks at what is going on at the pumps, whether there are shortages and if panic-buying is taking place.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 21:00:10 GMT
McClenaghan wins first gold since injury
Olympic pommel horse champion Rhys McClenaghan has won his first gold medal since recovering from a shoulder injury.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 06:12:43 GMT
Don't be put off opera says singer, after Chalamet's 'misguided' comments
Timothée Chalamet triggered backlash after he dismissed ballet and opera as arts that audiences do not care about.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 23:00:32 GMT
Cacace defeats Dickens to land second world title
Belfast's Anthony Cacace is the new WBA super-featherweight champion thanks to a unanimous decision win over James 'Jazza' Dickens at Dublin's 3 Arena.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 06:17:18 GMT
'When you find something hard, you keep on going' - the children learning about resilience
After the Covid pandemic teachers said there was a real need recognised by teachers to build more resilience in their children.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 11:06:07 GMT
Gun attack on home being investigated
Police say they found evidence the rear of the property was blasted by a shotgun.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 06:20:11 GMT
Why are exports of NI services growing twice as fast as exports of goods?
Official figures suggest that Northern Ireland exports increasingly aren't physical products.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:33:05 GMT
'Traumatic night' for women who found dead and dying horses in field
An animal welfare charity received a report of a horse having seizures in a field on Wednesday night.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:23:22 GMT
Contractor fined £110k after falling stone killed man
The investigation by the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) commenced following the death William Houston.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:26:53 GMT
Mental health appointments for elderly cancelled over 'staffing pressures'
The Belfast Trust apologises to patients after having to cancel some appointments with a service that provides mental health support for older patients.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:41:18 GMT
'Music was a life raft after dad's death' says Foy Vance
The singer-songwriter, from Bangor, who is loved by stars like Elton John and Ed Sheeran, has finished his seventh of seven albums.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:18:34 GMT
Instagram-worthy iconic umbrellas return after glow-up
Visitors and locals alike have been posing for Insta-worthy pictures under the brollies since they were first installed in 2021.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:23:31 GMT
Country to Country returns to Belfast - all you need to know
It is billed as Europe's largest country music festival and will be back at the SSE Arena.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:27:44 GMT
Home of family with newborn 'a biohazard' after oil theft as prices spiral
"Absolute travesty" for family targeted by thieves, as oil price rises - and reports of price gouging - prompt watchdog to act.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:35:42 GMT
'My daughter died in her sleep, with no warning'
Jo-Ann Burns says her daughter Nicola wasn't told about Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:31:24 GMT
Whistlin' Donkeys need 'one more miracle' ahead of US St Patrick's gigs
The band's tour vehicle was broken into while in the US and cash, equipment and a passport were stolen.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:36:47 GMT
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Sun, 08 Mar 2026 06:42:00 GMT
The Irish martial artists learning their Celtic ancestors' moves
Bataireacht - or Irish stick fighting - is a two-handed combat sport, and it's growing in popularity.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:15:20 GMT
Man jailed for having pipe bombs that exploded outside homes
Noel Logan had denied three counts of having the devices with intent to endanger life or cause serious injury.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:08:14 GMT
Health trust apologises after hospital heating fails
The Western Trust says there have been intermittent issues with the heating system at the Derry mental health unit.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:22:23 GMT
Lyra McKee accused will not give evidence at trial
The journalist was shot dead during rioting in the Creggan area of Derry in April 2019.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:38:12 GMT
Minister 'fully committed' to university expansion plans
It comes after a senior civil servant said raised questions about funding for the continued expansion of the Ulster University (UU) campus in Londonderry.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:21:31 GMT
Questions raised over university expansion funding
A top civil servant says it would take an extra £40m a year to grow Ulster University's campus in Derry and the one in Coleraine.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:21:29 GMT
'My composer grandfather was ahead of his time'
William Love, who was born in the Fountain area of Derry, has been honoured with a blue plaque in the city.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 06:47:35 GMT
Can a headset help people with a fear of heights?
Liam Harte has developed aVR experience that guides users through a series of height-based scenarios.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:16:56 GMT
Cocaine worth €5.25m seized and two arrested
A man and woman were arrested after Gardaí searched a number of vehicles and a business in County Monaghan.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:40:51 GMT
Pensioner dies after being hit by bus
The man was taken to St Vincent's University Hospital in Dublin with serious injuries where he died on Friday evening.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:32:51 GMT
Ancient fort damage 'deeply concerning'
An Grianán of Aileach is one of the most historic sites in County Donegal.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:31:11 GMT
Toddler dies after being struck by car in underground car park
The three-year-old boy was hit by a car in the car park of Charlestown Shopping Centre in Finglas on Wednesday.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:39:19 GMT
Jessie Buckley says acting helped her overcome eating disorder as a teenager
The Oscar-frontrunner says acting is "like water to me" as she credits her craft with helping her mental health.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 09:37:23 GMT
Irish government chartered flight from Oman arrives in Dublin
The flight departed from Muscat, Oman, and made a stopover in Egypt before arriving in Dublin.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:24:49 GMT
Irish economy grew strongly in 2025
Official figures suggest that Irish GDP grew by more than 12% in 2025.

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