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March 13, 2020
Man denies throwing boiling water over another man at courthouse

Man denies throwing boiling water over another man at courthouse

April 18, 2026

The incident happened at Strabane Magistrates' Court, County Tyrone, on Thursday morning.

Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai

Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai

April 17, 2026

Kinahan, in his 40s, was arrested in Dubai on foot of an arrest warrant issued by the Irish courts.

Man charged after assault on two police officers

Man charged after assault on two police officers

April 18, 2026

The incident occurred in the Sackville Street area of Derry on Friday.

Olympian 'deeply honoured' to receive freedom of borough

Olympian 'deeply honoured' to receive freedom of borough

April 18, 2026

The 26-year-old said she was "delighted and deeply honoured" to receive the honour.

Historic 1926 census shows Protestant population drop in Irish Free State

Historic 1926 census shows Protestant population drop in Irish Free State

April 18, 2026

The 1926 census is available online from Saturday morning and the public are able to look up their own families.

'No data gathered' on taxis in bus lanes, despite Stormont plan

'No data gathered' on taxis in bus lanes, despite Stormont plan

April 18, 2026

No data has yet been collected on the use of taxis in Belfast bus lanes, a government official says.

Turning heads on two wheels: Who's the man touring on a towering bike?

Turning heads on two wheels: Who's the man touring on a towering bike?

April 18, 2026

Alan Rouget is taking cycling to new heights during a tour of Ireland on his tall bicycle.

Champion Zhao leads Highfield after Virgo tributes

Champion Zhao leads Highfield after Virgo tributes

April 18, 2026

Reigning world champion Zhao Xintong holds a 5-4 lead over Liam Highfield as tributes are paid to the late John Virgo on the opening day of the tournament.

Ireland's bank bailout era draws to a close

Ireland's bank bailout era draws to a close

April 18, 2026

This week, the Austrian bank BAWAG agreed to buy the government's majority stake in PTSB for €931m (£812m).

Family 'skimped to get by' during toddler's cancer treatment

Family 'skimped to get by' during toddler's cancer treatment

April 17, 2026

There is a bespoke fund to cover travel costs for families of children undergoing cancer treatment - but it only applies in England.

School IT systems 'largely restored' after cyber attack

School IT systems 'largely restored' after cyber attack

April 17, 2026

In an update on Friday the EA said 414,000 user accounts have been successfully reconnected.

'Job not done' for Larne as Glentoran need a 'snooker'

'Job not done' for Larne as Glentoran need a 'snooker'

April 17, 2026

Larne manager Gary Haveron says the "job's not done" in the Irish Premiership title race, as Declan Devine says Glentoran need a "snooker" after Friday's draw.

Murphy disappointed to come away empty-handed

Murphy disappointed to come away empty-handed

April 17, 2026

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy says he is "massively disappointed" to come away from Friday's United Rugby Championship derby with Leinster empty-handed after their second-half comeback fell short.

Can rural communities survive without young people?

Can rural communities survive without young people?

April 17, 2026

Nearly 50 small primary schools in County Tyrone have closed their doors over the last 20 years.

Residents escape house fire and man assaulted in suspected arson

Residents escape house fire and man assaulted in suspected arson

April 17, 2026

A man has sustained minor head injuries after a suspected arson with intent and a burglary in Newtownabbey.

Elderly woman who passed without next of kin was 'very witty' - neighbour

Elderly woman who passed without next of kin was 'very witty' - neighbour

April 16, 2026

Margaret Ellen 'Peggy' Murdoch died in hospital on 9 April at 81-years-old.

'He's world class'  - delight in McIlroy's home town after successive Masters wins

'He's world class' - delight in McIlroy's home town after successive Masters wins

April 13, 2026

At Rory McIlroy's home club in Holywood fans cheered him on as he secured his six golf major.

How Belfast 'rose to the occasion' during one of the UK's worst WW2 raids

How Belfast 'rose to the occasion' during one of the UK's worst WW2 raids

April 15, 2026

On the 85th anniversary of the Blitz and ahead of a new play about it, BBC News NI talks to 93-year-old Reggie who lived through it.

Hope Street actor Finnian Garbutt dies aged 28

Hope Street actor Finnian Garbutt dies aged 28

April 17, 2026

The actor, known for his role in BBC police drama Hope Street, has died "peacefully at home".

Why will £100 heating oil payments not be paid until the summer?

Why will £100 heating oil payments not be paid until the summer?

April 17, 2026

The scheme announced on Thursday has many stages to go through before becoming law.

From attic to museum floor - the rare egg collection spreading its wings

From attic to museum floor - the rare egg collection spreading its wings

April 16, 2026

After decades under the care of generations of Castle Espie stewards, the collection will soon be on its way to a new home in the Natural History Museum in London.

Commuters welcome second year of Translink fare freeze

Commuters welcome second year of Translink fare freeze

April 14, 2026

Liz Kimmins acknowledged that the decision was taken against a difficult funding backdrop for the public transport company.

Why is water holding up a social housing project?

Why is water holding up a social housing project?

April 14, 2026

Social housing plans at a north Belfast peaceline have stalled because of "water connection issues".

'Open up and talk to someone': Hundreds walk for suicide awareness

'Open up and talk to someone': Hundreds walk for suicide awareness

April 13, 2026

Hundreds of people walked in west Belfast on Sunday to remember loved ones who have died by suicide.

BBC Newsline signed summary

BBC Newsline signed summary

April 16, 2026

A signed summary of BBC Newsline.

University expansion plans not in jeopardy, says taskforce

University expansion plans not in jeopardy, says taskforce

April 17, 2026

Ulster University is set to make up to 450 staff redundant as it tries to make savings of about £25m.

Hot water attack victim is brother of murder accused

Hot water attack victim is brother of murder accused

April 16, 2026

The attack happened at the courthouse in Strabane, County Tyrone, on Thursday morning and police say the suspect is still at large.

Judgement reserved in Lyra McKee murder trial

Judgement reserved in Lyra McKee murder trial

April 16, 2026

A defence barrister tells the court the case against one of three men accused of Ms McKee's murder is 'wholly circumstantial'.

'My sister loved to party and turned her life around' - the nun on the way to sainthood

'My sister loved to party and turned her life around' - the nun on the way to sainthood

April 16, 2026

Thousands attend a retreat in Derry named after Sister Clare, 10 years after her death in an earthquake in Ecuador.

Video evidence 'unreliable', Lyra McKee murder court told

Video evidence 'unreliable', Lyra McKee murder court told

April 15, 2026

A defence barrister tells the court video evidence against one of the men accused of Ms McKee's murder is 'sub-quality'.

MLA targeted in misogynistic online attacks after one day in the job

MLA targeted in misogynistic online attacks after one day in the job

April 14, 2026

On Monday, it was confirmed that Julie Middleton had replaced her husband Gary as the DUP assembly member for Foyle.

Gold mine plans would risk public health, say opponents

Gold mine plans would risk public health, say opponents

April 13, 2026

Dalradian says its planning application is for an "environmentally responsible, economically transformative underground mine".

Man suffers hand injuries in shooting

Man suffers hand injuries in shooting

April 12, 2026

A man is being treated in hospital after he was shot in the hand during an incident in Coleraine.

Julie Middleton replaces husband as Foyle MLA

Julie Middleton replaces husband as Foyle MLA

April 13, 2026

Gary Middleton announced last week that he was resigning from the Northern Ireland Assembly to deal with "significant" mental health challenges.

U2 among mourners at funeral of 'first lady of Celtic music' Moya Brennan

U2 among mourners at funeral of 'first lady of Celtic music' Moya Brennan

April 17, 2026

The singer came to prominence when she began performing with her family in the group Clannad, which formed in 1970.

Gardaí injured in ramming by NI-registered car

Gardaí injured in ramming by NI-registered car

April 16, 2026

A man, aged in his 20s, believed to be the passenger of the vehicle, has been arrested.

Irish deserve praise for victory in Poland - Ward

Irish deserve praise for victory in Poland - Ward

April 14, 2026

Republic of Ireland manager Carla Ward says she hopes her players "get the praise they deserve" for their 3-2 win over Poland in Gdansk.

Irish government wins confidence vote over fuel protests

Irish government wins confidence vote over fuel protests

April 14, 2026

The Irish government is expected to survive a confidence motion over its handling of fuel protests.

Irish musician Moya Brennan dies aged 73

Irish musician Moya Brennan dies aged 73

April 14, 2026

The singer came to prominence when she began performing with her family in the group Clannad, which was formed in 1970.

Woman dies more than three weeks after assault

Woman dies more than three weeks after assault

April 13, 2026

Scarlett Faulkner, who was in her 20s, had been critically ill since the attack in County Tipperary.

Irish PM announces €505m in fuel-cost measures after days of protests

Irish PM announces €505m in fuel-cost measures after days of protests

April 12, 2026

Taoiseach (Irish PM) Micheál Martin said groups "with a self-declared" mandate have imposed blockades.

Mother and baby home dig uncovers remains of another 36 children

Mother and baby home dig uncovers remains of another 36 children

April 10, 2026

The remains of 69 infants have now been found in an ongoing dig at the former mother and baby home site in the Republic of Ireland.

Irish government to consider Creeslough explosion inquest

Irish government to consider Creeslough explosion inquest

April 09, 2026

The explosion at a service station in Creeslough, County Donegal, on 7 October 2022 killed ten people.