Northern Ireland BBC

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:15:40 GMT
Stormont canteen renovation almost £200k over budget
More than half-a-million pounds was spent on a refurbishment of the Stormont assembly canteen when it was renovated last summer.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:27:51 GMT
Life a 'living nightmare' for mother of 16-year-old killed by scrambler
New laws ban scramblers from all public spaces in the Republic of Ireland.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:22:09 GMT
Hundreds of sheep saved from hay shed fire
The NIFRS were called out to the farm in County Down at 21:03 BST on Thursday.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:19:07 GMT
'We fell off the face of the earth': Dad-daughter duo who took on 7,500 miles for TV
Molly Clifford and her father are part of this year's line up for the BBC's Race Across the World.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:01:52 GMT
Accommodation price hikes during Fleadh 'incredibly disappointing'
About 800,000 visitors are expected at the event from 2-9 August 2026.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:39:10 GMT
'No hate element' behind HMO attacks, say PSNI
The attacks happened on Tuesday in the Templemore Avenue and Paxton Street areas.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:24:09 GMT
Storm Dave brings yellow wind warning for Easter weekend
A yellow weather warning for wind comes into force on Saturday and remains in place until noon on Easter Sunday.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:49:14 GMT
Irish Cup semi-finals - all you need to know
BBC Sport NI looks at all you need to know about the Irish Cup semi-finals as Cliftonville prepare to face Dungannon Swifts and Larne take on Coleraine.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:20:02 GMT
Evidence of sexism and misogyny in PSNI, review finds
Chief Constable Jon Boutcher says "misogyny, sexism or hateful behaviour" will not be tolerated.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:13 GMT
Family find dead lambs in bag on country road
A number of dead lambs were put into a bag and left on the side of the road in County Tyrone.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:25:57 GMT
GCSEs come 'too late' to judge quality of education, report says
The Northern Ireland Audit Office has published a report assessing the quality of education.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:09:18 GMT
Motability drivers 'horrified' by compulsory black-box trackers
The boxes will monitor driving habits, such as speed and braking, and will provide a weekly rating.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:08:09 GMT
Where responsibility lies when social media inspired mountaineers get into trouble
Who is responsible for safety in our mountains?

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:20:55 GMT
Plan for Irish street sign near Stormont is voted down
A survey of the street showed that, under council rules, there was the necessary support for the sign – 15% or more .

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:26:49 GMT
Dissident groups still have 'capacity and desire' to attack police
Naomi Long says despite their small numbers those involved are "wedded" to destruction and violence.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:30:56 GMT
One person taken to hospital after fire at animal bedding firm
The fire broke out in the Doogary Industrial Estate on the Bankmore Road on Wednesday morning.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:04:28 GMT
Students eye high-tech plan for Nasa launch watch party
The PhD students will have the edge when it comes to tracking the Artemis mission to the Moon.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:26:04 GMT
Families 'living without their loved one' as number of road deaths climb
Twenty people have lost their lives on Northern Ireland's roads in the first three months of the year.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:35:44 GMT
'Hugely significant' - cancer charity welcomes return of flights
The charity says the flight used by cancer patients is to be reinstated due to people power.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:11:59 GMT
Police may have 'violated' standards after obtaining phone data
The PSNI has previously issued an apology to Darragh Mackin and Peter Corrigan after their phone data was accessed.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:32:41 GMT
Devlin happy with NI efforts in 'hard-fought' game
Northern Ireland midfielder Terry Devlin insists ''there's a lot of things we can improve on'' from their hard-fought friendly draw with Wales on Tuesday night.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:11:19 GMT
MLAs in favour of motion regarding special school summer schemes
The schemes were initially scrapped by the EA due to a lack of health care provision for children taking part.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:11:27 GMT
Can flat-pack houses help with housing crisis?
A Limavady-based firm has become Ireland's largest manufacturer of timber kits after a deal to buy two factories in Monaghan.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:03:28 GMT
I thought I had a tummy bug, but it was bowel cancer
Marie McGrath says it is "unfathomable" that bowel cancer screening in Northern Ireland begins at 60, a decade later than the rest of the UK.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:28:23 GMT
'Our classrooms are becoming more and more diverse'
There are now close to 21,000 newcomer pupils in Northern Ireland schools - around 6% of the school population.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:59:25 GMT
Cutting-edge designs of 'unsinkable' Titanic to be made public for first time
Titanic was the largest and most technically advanced ship of her day but sank on her maiden voyage.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:10:35 GMT
Fuel supply 'flowing normally' - but why are some pumps closed?
Pump closures have caught motorists' attention, but the advice remains that there is no need for panic buying.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:18:35 GMT
He's back! Arnold Schwarzenegger honoured in Belfast
Film star and politician recognised for his contributions to public service, environmental advocacy, and the arts.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:02:39 GMT
'I nearly broke trying to help my partner with addiction issues'
Claire Harkin believes the experiences of people who are supporting loved ones with an addiction can be overlooked.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:05:54 GMT
Meet the pupils teaching speeders a lesson in Kids Court
Those caught speeding on a stretch of road outside a rural school are being taught some lessons by the pupils.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:13:32 GMT
Why is Northern Ireland 'UK's most dangerous place to be a woman'?
30 women have died violently in Northern Ireland since 2020.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:13:00 GMT
Traitors star Rachel inspires AI pint price checker
An engineer creates an AI voice agent, inspired by Rachel Duffy, to track Guinness prices in pubs.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:15:37 GMT
Is the Northern Ireland Executive dysfunctional?
Analysis on perceptions that the executive lacks unity and clear communication, despite claims of progress.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:41:43 GMT
A picture of violence: The 30 women killed in Northern Ireland since 2020
In at least 21 of the 30 deaths, the killers - or the suspects in their killings - were well-known to the women.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:27:48 GMT
BBC Newsline signed summary
A signed summary of BBC Newsline.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:54:31 GMT
Youth club closed for almost two months due to heating problems
The Education Authority says Claudy youth club, in County Londonderry, will only reopen when it is safe to do so.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:59:55 GMT
Major student accommodation development approved in Derry
Ulster University's Londonderry campus has around 6,500 students, with a target of 10,000 by 2032.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:37:10 GMT
Second Sinn Féin assembly member won't seek re-election
Maolíosa McHugh has been a representative for the West Tyrone constituency since 2019.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:27:02 GMT
Family of murdered man criticise 'mediocre' police apology
Fergal McCusker, 28, was found shot dead behind a youth club in Maghera in January 2018.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:13:16 GMT
Three taken to hospital following incident at school
Emergency services were called to Coleraine Grammar School shortly after 16:15 BST.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:13:08 GMT
Mosquito study welcomed in village 'plagued' by insects
A Ballykelly mum whose daughter needed treatment for mosquito bites welcomes a QUB study into insect numbers in Northern Ireland.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:04 GMT
'Our daughters got on a school bus and never came home'
Two families whose daughters were hit by a car after getting off a school bus tell their stories.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:40:30 GMT
Hundreds gather at vigil after killing of mother-of-two
Amy Doherty was found injured at a property in Londonderry last Saturday and later died in hospital.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:13:43 GMT
What would you do if you had £45m to spend on the riverfront?
Public help is wanted to develop the riverfront as part of the City Deal.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:54:03 GMT
'Darkness of Amy's murder should not overshadow the light she was'
Fr Gormley, who has been close to those impacted by the tragedy since it occurred, said he was "humbled by the graciousness of Amy's family".

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:00:18 GMT
Man accused of Lyra McKee murder identified as part of 'shooting party'
The journalist was shot dead while observing rioting in the Creggan area of Londonderry in April 2019.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:25:18 GMT
Governor open to meeting family of man killed by serial absconder
James Meehan was given a minimum 14-year life sentence in 2009 for the murder of father-of-four Jim McFadden in the Shantallow area of Londonderry in 2007.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:17:54 GMT
Prosecution makes final submissions in Lyra McKee murder trial
The journalist was shot dead while observing rioting in the Creggan area of Londonderry in April 2019.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:40:06 GMT
Amy Doherty murder suspect medically unfit for interview
Amy Doherty was found injured at a property in Summer Meadows Mews on Saturday morning and later died in hospital.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:16:43 GMT
Irish defence minister's trip to Lebanon cancelled
McEntee was to travel to the country to meet Irish peacekeepers stationed in the region as part of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil).

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:02:05 GMT
Arrests after €7m worth of cannabis seized
Gardaí said the search was carried out as part of ongoing investigations under Operation Tara.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:20:56 GMT
Mother and sister of teacher Enoch Burke arrested
Gardaí say the two women will be incarcerated in the Dóchas Centre, the female prison at the Mountjoy complex.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:12:46 GMT
Man charged with the murder of Denis Donaldson
Donaldson was murdered in Glenties after it emerged he was a British agent, working for police and MI5 from inside Sinn Féin for 20 years.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:48:24 GMT
Irish-language activist from Belfast appointed to advise Irish president
Under the Irish constitution, the Council of State provides advice to the president.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:07:59 GMT
Plastic duck washes ashore on Islay after 20-year trip from Dublin
The bath toy was among 150,000 ducks released into the River Liffey in 2006, with the intention of travelling one mile.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:44:04 GMT
Creeslough planning permission 'morally and ethically wrong'
Ten people lost their lives in the blast at a petrol station in Creeslough on 7 October 2022.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:13:32 GMT
Fuel prices begin to fall in Ireland after excise duty cuts
The excise duty has been dropped by 20 cent on a litre of diesel and by 15 cent for petrol until the end of May.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:03:57 GMT
Man who died after second fatal fire at house is named
Christopher Holt's body was found on Tuesday at a house where a boy and his great-aunt were killed in an arson attack in December.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:07:11 GMT
Irish government cuts excise duty on diesel and petrol
Duty on diesel will be reduced by 20 cent and petrol will be cut by 15 cent from midnight on Wednesday.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:58:58 GMT
Seven jailed over international cocaine smuggling operation
The judge said the men were part of a sophisticated international drug smuggling operation.

home