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Wed, 26 Nov 2025 22:18:45 GMTKids football coach removed from club and league after posting suspected 'drugs menu' in chat
The message, which was said to be deleted shortly after it was posted, also included a list of meet-up points.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:54:31 GMTExtra money for NI not 'meeting the demand', says minister
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced on Wednesday is an extra £370m.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 18:17:50 GMT'We work hard, you want to get the best out of it' - Budget minimum wage rise welcomed
With rising costs in recent years, a mum-of-four tells BBC News NI she thinks about household finances constantly.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 06:36:29 GMT'Priceless' school for children with cerebral palsy makes funding bid
The Buddy Bear School in Dungannon, County Tyrone, opened in 1993 and is the only school of its kind in Northern Ireland.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 06:25:45 GMTThe 'sting' of having all your work tools stolen
In 2023/24 the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) recorded 327 incidents of tools being stolen in Northern Ireland.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:00:25 GMTPlanned flying of Palestinian flag at City Hall unlikely to go ahead
It's understood legal advice given to the council highlighted an issue with the decision-making process.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 06:41:53 GMTCall for clarity on veterinary medicines in NI
A post-Brexit grace period for getting veterinary medicines to NI from GB expires on 31st December
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 20:58:16 GMTWrong anthem played at Republic of Ireland game
The Republic of Ireland's players sung an a cappella version of the national anthem after God Save the King was played by mistake ahead of a Women's Under-19 European qualifier.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:59:33 GMTSudanese family says racist graffiti will not force them to leave home
The words 'local only' were daubed on Hala Ahmed's family home in Londonderry's Fountain estate.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 22:24:03 GMTSinn Féin MLA's son denies damaging DUP mayor portrait
The son of Sinn Féin's Carál Ní Chuilín has denied being involved in damage to a portrait of a former Belfast lord mayor.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:31:35 GMTExtra Stormont funding in Budget 'falls far short' to fund services
Stormont's Finance Minister John O'Dowd says the funding means Stormont will only get an extra £18.8m this financial year.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 05:47:11 GMTMillions to pay more in tax as Reeves says Budget is tackling cost of living
The chancellor says she is "asking ordinary people to pay a little bit more" as she extends the freeze on income tax bands.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:23:54 GMTSeized pipe bombs contained ball bearings - trial told
The details were given at the trial of four men who deny charges linked to a dissident republican parade in Derry in 2023.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 20:19:15 GMTControlled explosion on suspected World War Two bomb
It is the third suspected war-era bomb that has been found in Coleraine within the last year.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:31:31 GMTGrid charge changes set to make going green easier
Consumers and businesses will pay for the kit needed to connect their own property and any grid reinforcement will become a social charge.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 21:35:19 GMTCanadian PM's office and border services not 'involved' in Kneecap ban
In September, Liberal MP and Parliamentary Secretary for Combating Crime Vince Gasparro announced the ban "on behalf" of the Canadian government.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 06:07:32 GMTSewage spills are the result of 'decades of neglect'
How Daera, DfI and the Utility Regulator regulate sewage discharges by NI Water is to be examined.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:28:53 GMTAssembly told portrait damaged by Sinn Féin MLA's son
Sinn Féin is accused of covering up whop the alleged attacked is by DUP assembly member Philip Brett.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:00:43 GMTAlex Maskey portrait unveiled in Stormont
The newly unveiled portrait of Alex Maskey will join those of his predecessors on display in Stormont.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 06:03:09 GMTHow a 'hero' dog's bark saved her owner's life
A four-year-old golden retriever from County Fermanagh is being honoured as a "CPR hero" in London.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:02:14 GMTElderly man 'broken' after losing £35k in online scams
Eddie Rushe, aged 82 from Lurgan, fell victim to three separate scams over 18 months.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:02:42 GMT'Anguish and pain' for parents of kidnapped children, says Irish nun
The raid on a Catholic school came amid a surge of attacks by armed groups in the West African nation.
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 20:53:16 GMTCouncil votes to change street named after former prince
Councillors in Mid and East Antrim have voted to change the name of a road called Prince Andrew Way in Carrickfergus.
Sun, 23 Nov 2025 07:17:23 GMTHospital staff ask deaf couple, 'What is a BSL interpreter?'
A health trust apologises to a deaf couple for the distress caused after they were left without a British Sign Language interpreter.
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 22:36:49 GMTTitanic passenger's watch fetches record price at auction
The watch belonged to the American businessman Isidor Straus, who died alongside his wife in the disaster.
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 07:19:48 GMTSpecial needs school pupils at home due to mouldy classrooms
More than 30 pupils at Sandelford Special School in Coleraine are facing remote learning due to health and safety issues.
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 06:38:33 GMTNo All Blacks without Donegal man who died at Passchendaele
The legacy of Dave Gallaher, the Irish-born All Blacks captain, has been remembered in County Donegal.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:53:58 GMTPope Leo's 'great catch' as gaelic football jersey lobbed at him
The pontiff caught a special ‘Leo 14′ jersey thrown to him by Tyrone TV producer Aidan Gallagher.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:13:37 GMTBBC Newsline signed summary
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Sat, 22 Nov 2025 12:00:34 GMTWas Oxtoby's Northern Ireland tenure a success?
After it was announced she would leave Northern Ireland to join Newcastle United, was Tanya Oxtoby's tenure as manager a success?
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:04:01 GMT'Traumatic wait' for women facing breast cancer diagnoses
Dr Jilly O'Hagan says she is "hugely concerned" after three patients in her surgery received a late cancer diagnosis.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 06:19:40 GMTScientists shedding light on an underground hero
Earthworms are a vital part of our ecosystem but little is known about them in Northern Ireland.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:12:57 GMTWaiting list money diverted to tackle health deficit, confirms minister
The health minister said money pledged to tackle waiting lists has been diverted to deal with the Department of Health's deficit.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:56:44 GMT'Alarming decline' of insects in new bug splat survey
The invertebrate charity Bugslife says new figures show the number of flying insects has more than halved in the past five years.
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:09:11 GMTSecret of a long life? Whiskey, says 107-year-old war veteran
Norman Irwin, who is 107-years-old, was joined by his family and friends at his care home in Coleraine to celebrate.
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:58 GMTSpecial school pupil doesn't understand why he is at home, mum says
More than 30 pupils at Sandelford Special School in Coleraine, County Londonderry, have had to be homeschooled for a week.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:14:10 GMTTrial begins for four accused over Derry Easter parade
The four men - Thomas Ashe Mellon, Jason Lee Ceulemans, Patrick Anthony Gallagher and Stephen Martin Murney - deny the charges.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:09:32 GMTMen jailed over unprovoked attack on drunk friend
Kieran Kelly and Dylan Quaile were both jailed for an unprovoked attack on a friend in September 2024
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:35:02 GMTDrug-dealer jailed for role in organised crime gang
Jack Terence Boyd, 28, with an address at Maghaberry Prison, will spend two years in jail and two more on licence.
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 15:25:42 GMTRemembering the five rail workers killed by train
A service will be held to remember five railway workers killed after being struck by a passenger train as they carried out maintenance work.
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:04:15 GMTSycamore Gap sapling planted in honour of Strabane man
The sapling was planted in Strabane as part of the National Trust's Trees of Hope project.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 18:20:28 GMTWoman's death caused by wheel bearing failure, inquest told
Shauna McDevitt, a 47-year-old mother of one, died after the incident near Toomebridge on 10 April 2022.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:24:01 GMTProsecution spent more than £350k on barrister fees in Soldier F case
Soldier F was found not guilty of murder and attempted murder in Londonderry on Bloody Sunday at a trial in October.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:53:45 GMTPolice release name of van-driver who died in crash
The collision between a van and lorry happened on the Windyhill Road at about 09:45 GMT on Thursday.
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:05:27 GMTSecurity alert ends after several homes evacuated
A number of people were asked to leave their homes in the Glenabbey Close area of Derry on Thursday.
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 20:59:02 GMTDerry flights and Newry theatre get a share of €50m Dublin funding
The Irish government announces funding for a flight between Londonderry and Dublin and money for a Newry theatre.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 06:17:52 GMTNew cemetery on target for burials as old site nears full capacity
The 30-acre Mullenan City Cemetery will provide an additional 3,500 burial sites for the area.
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:39:04 GMTBody-worn camera trial as hospital staff spat at and burnt with cigarettes
The Western Health and Social Care Trust says abuse of staff has increased by 27% over the last two years.
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:44:22 GMTNine police officers injured in 'appalling' assaults
Officers were punched, bitten, spat on and kicked in four separate incidents in Strabane and Derry.
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:18:54 GMTMan sustains serious injuries in single-vehicle crash
A man was arrested at the scene of the crash on the Barony Road, between Omagh and Cookstown, on Sunday night.
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 09:47:33 GMTOne person injured in city centre fight
The police say a large group of young people were involved in clashes in Derry city centre in the early hours of Sunday.
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 23:48:33 GMT'Wee firecracker' Jenny Baird finishes third in Big Brother final
Jenny Baird, a 20-year-old makeup artist from Londonderry is a fan favourite in the Big Brother house.
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:03:59 GMTPolice say alleged homophobic assault did not happen
The police say their investigation into the reported attack on Derry's Peace Bridge has concluded and no crime took place.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:47:11 GMTChristmas market in Londonderry cancelled over safety concerns
Organisers of the market have raised safety concerns over a building which engineers fear may collapse.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:13:44 GMTResidents return home after pipe bombs made safe
The devices were found during an overnight security alert in the Galliagh area of Londonderry.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:15:00 GMT'Significant' number of asylum seekers in Ireland coming from NI
Jim O'Callaghan says almost 90% of those seeking international protection in the Republic have come from Northern Ireland.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:41:48 GMTWoman in critical condition after being set on fire
The woman was removed from the scene to hospital to be treated for burn injuries which are believed to be serious.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:08:06 GMTIrish school teacher Enoch Burke arrested and brought to prison
An Garda Síochána (Irish police) confirmed that they executed a High Court order in Mullingar, County Westmeath on Tuesday.
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:54:05 GMTBus Éireann CEO 'devastated' following crash deaths
The crash involving three vehicles happened on the R132 in Gormanston, County Meath, on Monday morning.
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:00:21 GMTMan found guilty of murdering his 75-year-old mother
Miriam Burns died from asphyxia due to manual strangulation along with blunt force trauma to her head.
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 16:39:20 GMTIrish fashion designer Paul Costelloe dies aged 80
His family issued a statement on Saturday saying they are "deeply saddened to announce the passing of Paul Costelloe following a short illness".
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:27:28 GMTPilot dies in small plane crash in Republic of Ireland
The man, who was alone in the plane, was the only fatality in the incident, Irish police say.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:49:49 GMTNarwhal carcass washes ashore on County Donegal beach
A female Narwhal washed ashore in County Donegal last weekend, the Irish government has confirmed.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:34:55 GMTNI now better prepared for another pandemic, says O'Neill
The UK Covid-19 Inquiry found decision making in Northern Ireland "was chaotic, and infected by political machination".
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:13:05 GMTMan jailed for 24 years for manslaughter of Irish woman in New York
Marcin Pieciak stabbed Sarah McNally 19 times.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:48:57 GMTQUB in new cross-border 'all island university' collaboration
Dundalk Institute of Technology will get university status and students will be awarded their certs through QUB.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:03:58 GMTCrewman missing off Donegal coast named by RFA
James Elliott was last seen when the RFA Tidesurge was near Tory Island, Donegal on 14 November.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:09:38 GMTIrish government approves plans to ban disposable vapes
The Republic of Ireland is set to follow Northern Ireland in banning the sale of single use vapes.
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:38:36 GMTVigils held for five young people killed in Louth crash
The vigils, at three gaelic football grounds, follow a fatal two-vehicle crash at Gibstown on Saturday.
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 20:59:02 GMTDerry flights and Newry theatre get a share of €50m Dublin funding
The Irish government announces funding for a flight between Londonderry and Dublin and money for a Newry theatre.
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:30:13 GMTIrish teacher Enoch Burke returns to prison after 'fanatical campaign'
The judge said that Mr Burke and members of his family had engaged in a "concerted attack" on the authority of the civil courts.
Tue, 18 Nov 2025 08:47:06 GMTWoman dead and man seriously injured in stabbing
Police were called to reports of an assault at a house at Shrewsbury Downs in Ballinlough on Monday night.
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:07:12 GMT'To think we're going to school today and she won't be there'
The principal of the school where one of the young people who died in a road crash in County Louth taught says she was a "master of her craft".
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 15:39:17 GMTSearch for missing naval crew member stood down
The Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Tidesurge crew member was last seen at about 22:30 (local time) on Friday.
Sat, 15 Nov 2025 22:27:22 GMTIrish Labour leader calls for border poll timeline
Ms Bacik made the call for a "unity referendum" in a speech during the party's annual conference on Saturday evening.