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Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:32:12 GMTTwo people dead after workplace incident near rural road
Emergency services are in attendance at the scene in Crossnacreevy, County Down.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:24:09 GMTAn uneasy peace – how a week of the Drumcree parade dispute has unfolded
Sometimes in Northern Ireland, the definition of success is "nobody got hurt," writes BBC News NI's community correspondent.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:27:43 GMTRising energy costs add to cost of living for Northern Ireland's consumers
Households across Northern Ireland face increasing pressure on the cost of living as energy price hikes have come into effect.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:35:15 GMTThe students looking out for students - and the tools they're using to stay safe
With a focus on safety, the Ulster University Students Union (UUSU) is spreading awareness of spiking and sexual violence.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:30:18 GMTMajor public safety operation over Drumcree as NI secretary appeals for calm
The PSNI says its "investigation into anyone suspected of breaking the law related to this dispute is continuing at pace".
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:02:54 GMTBBC Radio Ulster wins four gold IMRO awards
BBC Radio Ulster has won four gold awards at the Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO) Awards 2026.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:45:58 GMTDrumcree policing operation has cost £3m so far, says Boutcher
Chief Constable Jon Boutcher warns of the consequences and cost "if they get it wrong".
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:50:54 GMTTalks on Drumcree parading dispute end without agreement
Sir Chris Bryant spoke of his disappointment that the parties failed to reach agreement after talks at Hillsborough Castle.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:51:50 GMTResolution proposal not acceptable, says DUP MP
The comments from Carla Lockhart came as the Garvaghy Road Residents' Coalition (GRRC) held out the prospect of an arrangement to resolve the dispute.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:58:56 GMTWhat is the Garvaghy Road dispute all about?
Why is Drumcree making the headlines again nearly three decades on from the start of the dispute?
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:40:51 GMTO'Neill returns to support Garvaghy Road residents
Jon Boutcher says a large scale criminal investigation is under way "regarding unlawful protest on the Garvaghy Road".
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:09:42 GMTResidents lodge fresh legal bid to stop Orange march
Members of the Orange Order were due to walk down the mainly nationalist Garvaghy Road in Portadown.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:53:20 GMTMarching row goes to heart of divisions in NI
The dispute over the controversial parade is a reminder that the peace process is not over.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:15:22 GMTParading, policing and power sharing collide in Drumcree row
Divisions that had been dormant over Drumcree have flowed angrily again between Stormont parties.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:13:44 GMTStormont parties clash on FM's role in parade protest
Michelle O'Neill was accused of being "on the run" by the DUP after not attending to answer an urgent question on the issue for a second day.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:51:54 GMTDrumcree parade resolution not going to be easy - NI secretary
Sir Chris Bryant says the situation is "tense" and that "nobody wants Northern Ireland to return to the 1990s".
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:06:25 GMTFarmer 'thankful to be alive' after falling through roof at work
More than 80 people have died and over 1,800 people have suffered workplace injuries since 2020.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:28:48 GMTFamily 'devastated' after daughter told she cannot stay on children's ward
Karen and Anthony Kelly have criticised the Northern Trust for not allowing their daughter Regan to be cared for on a children's ward.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:30:02 GMTChernobyl's effect on NI, a Christmas card row and Casement Park - government files
Files, from 2005 and earlier, have been made available by the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:21:06 GMTNorthern Ireland's young drivers first in UK to get new driving licensing laws
Northern Ireland becomes the first part of the UK to introduce new rules for new drivers in a bid to reduce fatal road crashes involving young people.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:39:38 GMTBowel cancer screening expanded - but 50 year olds face five year wait
From November, 59 year olds will begin to be invited to take part, with the age limit gradually reducing until everyone aged 50 to 74 is eligible by 2031.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:53:47 GMTInside Northern Ireland's football conveyor belt
BBC Sport NI spends the day at the IFA JD Academy Residential at Campbell College where Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill catches up with the young players hoping to graduate to a full-time career.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:22:07 GMTFrom 999 fears to failed payments - life in UK's phone signal 'blackspots'
Most of the UK has access to 4G and 5G signal, but in some places the lack of it causes serious disruption.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 03:24:39 GMTBlue Lights: The police drama hitting home in Northern Ireland
As the award winning series returns, it highlights tensions between police and communities in Northern Ireland.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:01:12 GMTChildminder facing 'severe financial burden' as heating oil costs rise
The war in Iran is having a practical impact on people across the island as energy prices continue to climb.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:14:47 GMTBBC Newsline signed summary
A signed summary of BBC Newsline.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:03:38 GMTLimavady Courthouse to permanently close
The building was temporarily closed in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic and did not reopen after restrictions were lifted.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:02:30 GMTJustice minister says lessons must be learned from on-the-run killer case
Naomi Long publishes the terms of reference for an independent review into the circumstances relating to the compassionate temporary release of Gary Anderson.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:10:26 GMTNo Army bomb squad deployed to Omagh before explosion, inquiry hears
British Army Colonel Peter MacMullan gave evidence to the inquiry on Wednesday about the army's response to the bomb warnings received ahead of the blast.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:33:08 GMTThe Irish rugby 'trailblazer' and her legacy of cancer awareness
Rosie Stewart played for Ireland and was a founding member of Ulster Women's Rugby but died after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:22:41 GMTPolice appeal for calm after two nights of trouble in Londonderry
Riot police were deployed when trouble flared in the Top Of The Hill area of Derry on Monday night.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:30:37 GMTCCTV footage of suspected Omagh bombers' car missing, inquiry hears
Twenty-nine people, including a woman pregnant with twins, died in the bombing in the County Tyrone town on 15 August 1998.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:08:30 GMTDriver and children 'petrified' in bus attack
Bus driver Tony McBride says about 20 masked youths carried out the attack on the Lecky Road in Derry on Saturday.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:48:18 GMTFire at old school building being treated as arson
The police say the fire at the former Coleraine High School was started deliberately.
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:36:42 GMTChildren and passengers escape injury after 'reckless' attack on bus
Police have reported that youths threw missiles at a bus in Derry which damaged five windows and left driver and passengers shaken.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:30:19 GMTOther Voices festival's return to Derry 'a dream come true'
Other Voices, which is marking its 25th anniversary this year, is a two-day celebration of music, art and culture.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:28:14 GMTPrison service apologises after pictures of murderer in Magilligan appear on social media
The Director General of Prisons met Karol Kelly's family to offer a "sincere apology" for the additional pain and upset this has caused.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:08:26 GMTOmagh bomb relatives criticise Irish government as officer gives pre-recorded evidence
Detective Superintendent Emmett Casserly of An Garda Síochána (Irish police) was questioned by the inquiry team on 1 September in Dublin.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:51:28 GMTOn-the-run killer Gary Anderson appears in court
Gary Anderson had been serving life in prison for the murder of Karol Kelly in Londonderry in 2018.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:05:15 GMTOperator yet to be appointed for Derry-Dublin flight route
It is unclear when the new service between the two cities will begin, with doubts raised about the planned October start date.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:26:16 GMTSeven vehicles damaged in suspected arson attack
Police say the cars were set on fire outside a house in Garvagh in County Londonderry on Thursday.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:58:59 GMTMore infant remains uncovered at former mother-and-baby home
Experts who are carrying out the dig at Tuam in County Galway have published their latest regular update.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:15:43 GMTWidespread industrial action begins across Republic of Ireland
Two days of fuller strike action have been planned for 14 and 21 October, when it is expected schools will be closed and picket lines formed across the country.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:28:59 GMTZuckerberg gifts GAA clubs €150k after castle purchase
The Facebook founder will clubs €50,000 (£42,000) with donations to be paid over a two-year period.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:40:03 GMTPassports needed for ferry passengers travelling between UK and Ireland
Previously, passengers were able to use other forms of ID, such as driving licences and national identity cards.
Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:20:17 GMTRepublic of Ireland 'raised awareness worldwide' in Israel game
Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says his players "raised awareness worldwide" after they chose not to engage in pre-match formalities with Israel.
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:43:54 GMTLiam Neeson involved in new movie revealing story behind Tuam babies
The Lost Children of Tuam, co-produced by Liam Neeson, is now in cinemas.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:00:25 GMTOpen wounds and eyes that can't close - Dublin woman warns about cheap bleph eyelid surgery
A concerning number of patients are reporting problems from treatment abroad, say doctors.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:59:44 GMTFirst RoI player publicly voices opposition to playing Israel
Jason Knight has become the first Republic of Ireland player to publicly voice his opposition to playing Israel on Sunday.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:59:48 GMTDubliner jailed after killing 'devoted mum' in Welsh crash
Lydia La Polla's life was "needlessly cut short, not far from her 25th wedding anniversary".
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:30:54 GMTGoogle hit with €403m fine by Irish data watchdog over GDPR violations
The penalty follows an inquiry launched into the tech giant six years ago, following complaints from several European consumer rights organisations.
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".
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTThe View
Mark Carruthers provides comment and expert analysis on the week's political news
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMTIn Case You Missed It
Northern Ireland is the first part of the UK to introduce graduated driver licensing.