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Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:12:32 GMT
Three men found not guilty of journalist Lyra McKee's murder
The 29-year-old was shot while observing rioting in Londonderry in April 2019.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:03:14 GMT
'It's a huge own goal': How steel tax could be 'catastrophic' for NI firms
Concerns are being raised about the impact of steel taxes on companies in Northern Ireland.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:09:11 GMT
The Irish ancestry that helped to shape US history
About half of all US presidents can trace a branch of their family tree to the island of Ireland.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:00:39 GMT
Northern Ireland's long links with USA celebrated on Fourth of July
Connections between the USA and NI are being marked as American celebrates 250 years since independence.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:01:48 GMT
'I thought this was in the past' - how Lyra McKee's killing shook NI
On 18 April 2019, Lyra McKee was shot and killed after a masked gunman opened fire during rioting in Derry.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:06:44 GMT
Turbines turning from wind to sustainable products
Thousands of tonnes of non-recyclable wind turbine blades are coming to the end of their lives.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:48:47 GMT
GAA set to scale back Casement Park redevelopment plans
It is expected that Casement Park's capacity will now be much lower than the 34,000 previously planned.

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.

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.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:58:18 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.

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.

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?

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:30:40 GMT
Stolen poppy wreaths returned after 'meaningful dialogue'
Four poppy wreaths were stolen from a war memorial in Londonderry following a Somme remembrance service.

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.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:06:58 GMT
Sinn Féin almost vote against own amendment due to question asked in Irish
During a cost of living debate the Ceann Comhairle asked in Irish asked in Irish if they agreed to the amendment to which the Sinn Féin TDs (MP) did not agree.

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.

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.

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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