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Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:40:29 GMT'Wear more clothes if it's cold,' schools told as energy bills rise
The EA suggests cost-saving measures as it warns school gas and electricity bills are set to rise.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:43:21 GMTA decade on from a critical review, how much has the health service changed?
Hospital waiting lists, access to GPs and the state of social care suggest the job is far from finished.
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:25:18 GMT'Until we have answers - our grief is frozen in time' - dad of teenager killed in explosion
Leona Harper was one of 10 victims of an unexplained explosion at a service station four years ago.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:31:10 GMTKimmins orders officials to 'get on with job' of A5 upgrade after court ruling
Appeal court judges overturn a decision that blocked work starting on one of NI's biggest road projects.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:17:17 GMTFirst minister to face no-confidence vote over Drumcree row
The motion comes amid a major political row over a planned Orange Order march in Portadown.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:35:23 GMT'It's the way forward' - A5 crash victims' families welcome ruling
Relatives say the upgrade is overdue - but others have concerns about what it means for their homes.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:00:21 GMTFamily of woman, 24, who died after 'misread' smear test join calls for inquiry
Relatives of Louise Corbett Gibbons support the campaign for an inquiry into screening services.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:50:30 GMTGive My Head Peace creators told by email that show is not returning
It comes as the BBC attempts to save £500m over two years as it faces "significant financial pressures".
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:26:28 GMTWoman who saw male colleague view 'sexual' images at work settles case for £25k
She witnessed a senior male colleague viewing provocative images of women on his computer.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:44:25 GMT'Room for improvement' on offer of extra £1.5bn for NI, says O'Dowd
Ministers want more details on the government's offer of extra cash for Stormont, says John O'Dowd.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:15:25 GMTGardaí and RUC were 'very close' in Omagh bomb investigation - detective
The response by An Garda Síochána was "immediate" and "very, very large", says a senior Irish officer.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:58:34 GMTStormont no-confidence motion in agriculture minister fails
It received 32 votes in favour, but 38 MLAs voted against the proposal.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:00:46 GMT'I'm glad my miracle stroke treatment is now available 24/7'
An expanded service means the time of day or night a stroke occurs is no longer a barrier to treatment.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:09:59 GMT'I will decide when I retire' - McClean hits out at Derry treatment
Derry City player James McClean hits out at his treatment by Derry City amid an ongoing contract dispute with the club.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:27:01 GMTWorld's 'largest floating book fair' docks in Belfast
The boat, which has a collection of over 5,000 titles, last visited Belfast in 2009.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:01:39 GMTThe murder of a journalist 25 years on - why has no one been caught?
Martin O'Hagan was shot dead as he walked home from a pub with his wife in Lurgan, County Armagh in 2001. His killers have never been caught.
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:19:30 GMTStudents blast off to US for Nasa robotics competition
The students will head to Florida to compete against university teams from Australia, India and the US.
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.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:41:27 GMTBBC Newsline signed summary
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Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:28:28 GMTO'Neill rejects DUP call to resign over protest
Facing questions in the Stormont assembly, O'Neill said she was "proud" to stand with the residents and "will continue to stand with them".
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:21:10 GMTAppeal court reserves judgement on parade row
The deadlock over the Orange Order march in Portadown - opposed by residents of the Garvaghy Road - has lasted since last Sunday morning.
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?
Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:25:44 GMTKneecap visit Garvaghy Road to support residents
Protesters have remained on the Garvaghy Road since last Sunday as the fallout over the proposed Portadown District Orange Lodge march continues.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:24:09 GMTAn uneasy peace: How the parade row unfolded
Sometimes in Northern Ireland, the definition of success is "nobody got hurt," writes BBC News NI's community correspondent.
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.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:45:58 GMTPolicing operation has cost £3m so far, says Boutcher
Chief Constable Jon Boutcher warns of the consequences and cost "if they get it wrong".
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:15:50 GMTHuge crowds turn out in support of Garvaghy Road residents
The Police Service of Northern Ireland said anyone found to have blocked the Garvaghy Road will be treated as participating in an "illegal protest".
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.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:42:35 GMTPriest pleads guilty to 109 sex offences
Edward Gallagher will be sentenced in December after pleading guilty to 109 sex offences.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:03:45 GMTOmagh bombing forensic investigation was 'efficient', inquiry hears
Twenty-nine people, including a woman pregnant with twins, died when the bomb tore through Omagh town centre.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:06 GMTChildren escape injury in two separate shootings
Two separate shootings in Coleraine are being treated as attempted murder by the PSNI.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:02:54 GMTBBC Radio Ulster and Foyle win four gold IMRO awards
BBC Radio Ulster has won four gold awards at the Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO) Awards 2026.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:43:55 GMTBurglar who attacked pensioner, 79, during 'sustained assault' jailed
The court hears that the elderly man and his wife have been left terrified and have left their home of 45 years following the brutal attack
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.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:39:25 GMTFootage of explosion shown to Omagh bomb inquiry
Twenty-nine people, including a woman pregnant with twins, died when the bomb tore through Omagh town centre.
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.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:33:53 GMTMichael Flatley says 'heart is broken' after death of wife, Niamh O'Brien
She was a renowned Irish dancer who performed the lead role of Saoirse in the Lord of the Dance.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:30:06 GMTIrish budget tackles childcare and energy costs
The threshold at which people start paying the higher income tax rate is also expected to increase.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:42:17 GMTUefa investigating Republic of Ireland-Israel row after spitting accusation
Uefa has confirms it is investigating the half-time incident during Sunday's Nations League game between Republic of Ireland and Israel following an accusation of spitting.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:24:41 GMTBelfast solicitor to represent suspected mob boss Daniel Kinahan
During the first court appearance last August, Kinahan did not have any legal representation.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:27:32 GMTTeachers in Republic of Ireland begin industrial action
The teaching unions began work-to-rule action on Monday and there will be a full one-day strike on 14 October.
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.
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.