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Fri, 03 Jul 2026 01:00:47 GMT
Noah Donohoe inquest adjourned until later in year after late-night sitting
The jury sat until 01:00 on Friday, but as they could not reach a unanimous verdict the inquest has been adjourned.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:00:35 GMT
PSNI capacity continues to be compromised by budget reductions
The HMICFRS warned that budget reductions and periods of no recruitment have led to a decline in officer and staff numbers, which has been made worse by high levels of sickness absence and adjustments to officers' duties.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:35:42 GMT
Football bringing community together after disorder
An international football tournament in Belfast, which was suspended after last month's disorder, is back on track.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:43:34 GMT
'Something has to change or there won't be a festival'
The festival is one of Northern Ireland’s largest annual independent outdoor music and arts festival.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:51:30 GMT
Donaldson commentary 'utterly irresponsible', says police chief
Jon Boutcher says it is important that public commentary and journalism recognise the "integrity of the criminal justice process".

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:49:25 GMT
More than 20 mpox cases last month in NI
The Public Health Agency is encouraging those eligible for a vaccine to take up the offer.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:24:39 GMT
Loyalist paramilitaries were present during Belfast rioting, says chief constable
Jon Boutcher says some of the loyalist paramilitaries were involved in directing the violence at a number of locations.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:26:45 GMT
'Progress made' on bid to agree Stormont budget at castle talks
Local parties met UK government ministers in a new attempt to agree a Stormont budget.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:55:34 GMT
Coleraine 'believe we can win' in Europe - Shevlin
Coleraine striker Matthew Shevlin says the side are expecting to face a "fit and sharp" HJK Helsinki in the second qualifying round of the Conference League.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:24:41 GMT
Concerns raised over 'deteriorating' health buildings
A report by the Auditor General finds only 40% of health facilities are in an acceptable condition.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:54:18 GMT
All you need to know about All-Ireland SHC semi-finals
BBC Sport NI looks at all you need to know about the weekend's All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship semi-finals at Croke Park.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:13:49 GMT
Kylie collaboration was 'always destined', says Gary Lightbody
Snow Patrol and Kylie Minogue's single, These Alarms, was released on 1 July.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:28:49 GMT
Boycott of Israel games would cause 'significant and lasting harm' - FAI
The Football Association of Ireland says any boycott of the Republic of Ireland's Nations League games against Israel in the autumn would have potentially extensive repercussions.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:04:54 GMT
Trump planning to visit Irish Open at Doonbeg
United States President Donald Trump says he hopes to visit this year's Irish Open golf tournament at his Doonbeg resort in county Clare in September.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:27:26 GMT
Belfast City Council votes in favour of BBC studio use deal
A council committee has voted against a commercial agreement linked to the £100m Belfast Stories development in the city centre.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:20:25 GMT
Man found not guilty of Frank Kerr murder
The diplock non-jury murder trial of James Seamus Fox began in January 2024.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:31:39 GMT
Two PSNI officers dismissed after sexually assaulting colleagues
The officers were dismissed for "abhorrent and completely dismissive" behaviour following special case hearings.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:01:06 GMT
'I spend 19 hours in bed': Home care pressures leave 89-year-old 'missing freedom'
Alison said carers now give her an evening meal and medication during an afternoon call at about 15:00 BST and help her to bed for the night.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:24:41 GMT
Somme anniversary marked in Belfast and France
A commemoration event has been held at Belfast City Hall to mark the 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:13:46 GMT
'Thank God we have some justice', say mother-and-baby home survivors
The Northern Ireland Assembly has passed legislation for a public inquiry and financial redress scheme relating to mother-and-baby institutions.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:01:10 GMT
Pupils vs predator: The men who fought back against their abuser
Five victims of prolific paedophile Patrick Sharkey waived their right to anonymity to tell their story in a BBC Spotlight programme.

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:03:44 GMT
In pictures: Pitbull fans embrace bald cap tradition at Belsonic concert
One fan attending Belsonic said: "If you go to see Pitbull without a bald cap on, you're not really going to see Pitbull."

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:17:37 GMT
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Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:06:22 GMT
'I love my superhero legs', says boy who 'inspires everyone around him'
The school says the young double amputee's courage and positivity has "inspired everyone".

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:19:19 GMT
'Frankenchickens': The debate about welfare and sustainability
With protein goals pushing demand for poultry to an all time high, how much do we really think about how chickens are reared?

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:01:27 GMT
Could legal 'personhood' help save Lough Neagh?
Rights of Nature could give Lough Neagh the same status as a person, entitled to the same protections.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:00:58 GMT
Barrister strike 'caused additional trauma' to victims as 2,500 cases delayed
Nearly 2,500 cases were impacted by the six-month-long barristers' strike.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:41:49 GMT
Battles, weapons and jewellery making: Bringing the Vikings to life
It's the fourth year in a row the festival has been held at Ballydugan Medieval Settlement.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:39:45 GMT
After Muckamore dust settles, what should care look like?
The final report from the public inquiry into abuse at the hospital was published last week.

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:37:32 GMT
How has the Iran war hit the NI economy?
The rapid fall in the price of oil in the last two weeks means there are hopes that the economic impact could be short-lived.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:26:03 GMT
India-born Moondra realises dream in famous Ireland win
India-born bowler Jai Moondra says helping Ireland claim a historic T20 win over the world champions is a "dream come true".

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 23:03:53 GMT
'Young people with disabilities shouldn't have to change for society,' say youth workers
Youth workers from New Lodge in north Belfast and pupils from Harberton Special School designed the #hearMeOut campaign.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:06:58 GMT
Skies lit up by 'epic' lightning show of 9,000 strikes
Almost 9,000 lightning strikes were recorded on Thursday night - mostly across Counties Londonderry and Donegal.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:45:31 GMT
How has Northern Ireland's economy fared since Brexit?
A decade on from Brexit, BBC News NI's John Campbell looks at whether the region has benefited from having dual access to the EU and GB markets.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:13:50 GMT
From saying 'I do' to the first dance at a Teddy Swims concert
After forgetting they had tickets for Teddy Swims in Belfast, the Bangor couple booked their wedding day for the same date.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:59:47 GMT
Princess Royal visits stables during Northern Ireland visit
The princess, who is Vice Patron of The British Horse Society, was shown around stables in Katesbridge, County Down.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:30:15 GMT
MP appeals for return of poppy wreaths stolen after Somme service
Police are treating the incident in the Diamond area of Derry as a sectarian-motivated hate crime.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:26:09 GMT
Security alert that caused train station evacuation ends
Police and Ammunition Technical Officers (ATO) examined the vehicle, which had been parked in the area, before declaring it safe.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:04:22 GMT
Masked youths attack bus twice
The bus was attacked at two locations in the Waterside area of Londonderry in the early hours of Sunday.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:06:40 GMT
Motorcyclist dies following two-vehicle collision
Police say a 55-year-old man who was from the Bellaghy area died at the scene.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:31:28 GMT
Woman taken to hospital as fire destroys salon
Five of the occupants self-evacuated and one woman had to be rescued, before she was taken to hospital for smoke inhalation.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:06:58 GMT
Skies lit up by 'epic' lightning show of 9,000 strikes
Almost 9,000 lightning strikes were recorded on Thursday night - mostly across Counties Londonderry and Donegal.

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:22:14 GMT
Bloody Sunday victim's brother criticises 'death threat' sentence
Dean Portis, 42, from Belfast, sent social media posts to three brothers of William McKinney during the Soldier F trial.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:16:45 GMT
Everything you need to know about the Foyle Maritime Festival
The four-day celebration of Derry's maritime history will see the banks of the Foyle transformed into a mix of spectacle, colour and history.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:58:14 GMT
How is Derry City's new pitch 'World Cup standard'?
Ahead of Friday's first game back at the Brandywell, BBC Sport learns how a giant sewing machine has helped put Derry City's new hybrid pitch together.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:14:29 GMT
Magee student target date 'under review', MLAs told
The campus currently has about 6,500 students, with a target of reaching 10,000 students by 2032.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:09:57 GMT
Supermarket given green light after five-year planning process
The proposed store near Crescent Link retail park in Londonderry was first submitted back in 2021.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:33:32 GMT
Theatre to remain shut until 2027 amid repairs after water damage
The theatre closed in September last year and was previously expected to remain shut for about six months.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:59:38 GMT
Two men injured in 'racially-motivated' attack
The two men were assaulted during an altercation and subjected to racist abuse, police say.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:41:47 GMT
Man charged with assaulting ex-mayor Lilian Seenoi-Barr
Stephen Nigel Thompson is also accused of possessing material likely to cause fear and distress and engaging in behaviour likely to stir up hatred.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:50:15 GMT
Animation company first in NI to have series on Apple TV
My Brother the Minotaur made its debut on Apple TV in April.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:13:34 GMT
Hundreds of nurses given safety alarms after racist violence
The alarms were distributed to international nurses based at Altnagelvin Hospital in Londonderry.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:59:59 GMT
Man guilty of attempted murder of three children in Dublin
Riad Bouchaker denied attempting to murder three children and assaulting four other people on 23 November 2023.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:50:14 GMT
Zelensky in Dublin as Ireland begins EU presidency term
The presidency will last until December 2026 and means that Ireland will have a number of responsibilities.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:29:46 GMT
Man charged after arson attack on Islamic prayer hall
It happened at the Al Madinah Hall on Talbot Street at about 15:35 local time on Monday.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:32:59 GMT
Republic of Ireland v Israel to be played in Serbia
The Republic of Ireland's Nations League fixture with Israel will be played in Serbia after being moved from Dublin.

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:00:55 GMT
Three Irish people die in crash in Spain
The crash happened near the popular tourist destination of Málaga at about 02:30 local time.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:33:04 GMT
Has Ireland lost a friend with the departure of Sir Keir Starmer?
Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation earlier this week, what was his relationship like with the Republic of Ireland?

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:08:33 GMT
Ryanair says it will reluctantly not charge parents to sit next to children
The airline had typically charged adults a fee of £8 each way to sit with their young children.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:06:08 GMT
Man charged with murder of woman found dead
Ali Sohrabi had been remanded in custody last month after he was charged with the murder of Masumeh Manojan.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:25:05 GMT
Decriminalise all personal use drug possession, Irish committee says
The Oireachtas Committee on Drugs published its final report on Wednesday after spending months interviewing witnesses.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:39:03 GMT
Irish government to contribute £197m to cross-border rail services
The money will come from the last allocation from the Irish government's Shared Island Fund.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:48:50 GMT
Teenager charged over death of mother and child in crash
The charges included dangerous driving causing the death of 27-year-old Natalie McLaughlin and her daughter, six-year-old Ella.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:26:55 GMT
Tributes paid to 'popular' teenager killed in Donegal rally crash
Tadhg Callaghan Carter, 15, was watching the Donegal International Rally when he was struck by a vehicle.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:08:41 GMT
Boy dies after being hit by a car in County Mayo
The incident happened on the N59 at Eskeragh, near Ballina, County Mayo, on Sunday morning.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:17:03 GMT
Why do people celebrate Bloomsday?
On one day every June, the streets of Dublin are transformed to a bygone era as James Joyce fans celebrate his work.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:27:27 GMT
O'Leary extends Ryanair contract in deal that could net him over £130m
The Ryanair boss extends his contract to 2032, in a deal featuring a bonus scheme that could earn him more than €150m (£130m).

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:33:51 GMT
Irish PM warns about deep-fakes after financial scam video
Micheál Martin says the video was "clearly very false material" and serves as a reminder to be "vigilant on social media".

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT
In Case You Missed It
Fast-growing chickens are reshaping the poultry industry, and dividing opinion.

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