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Coroner set to deliver findings over five people shot dead in 1972

Coroner set to deliver findings over five people shot dead in 1972

April 30, 2026

An initial request was held in 1973, with the then coroner returning an open verdict.

Firefighters tackle forest blaze as Mourne wildfires under control

Firefighters tackle forest blaze as Mourne wildfires under control

April 30, 2026

A fire broke out at Loughermore Forest in Dungiven in County Londonderry on Wednesday evening.

Children's voices need to be heard when tackling domestic abuse

Children's voices need to be heard when tackling domestic abuse

April 30, 2026

There are concerns that three years after new legislation was implemented, children’s voices are not being heard.

'Incredibly blessed': The 86-year-old dancer on the secret to a long career

'Incredibly blessed': The 86-year-old dancer on the secret to a long career

April 30, 2026

Dancer Joanne Banks first stepped on stage in Northern Ireland in 1958 as a teenager with the Royal Ballet, now 86 years old she is back on the boards.

'Significant change' needed to tackle agri pollution

'Significant change' needed to tackle agri pollution

April 30, 2026

The Office for Environmental Protection said existing regulations are insufficient to deliver necessary water quality improvements.

Can anyone catch Glens? Your guide to the Women's Premiership

Can anyone catch Glens? Your guide to the Women's Premiership

April 30, 2026

BBC Sport NI looks at how all eight teams are shaping up before the opening day of the Women's Premiership on Friday.

Shot fired after child picks up discarded gun

Shot fired after child picks up discarded gun

April 29, 2026

The weapon was the second loaded gun found in bushes in the Dublin suburb of Ballymun within days.

Why does one part of the UK still not have smart meters?

Why does one part of the UK still not have smart meters?

April 29, 2026

Smart meters are widely used in the rest of the UK and in Ireland, providing real-time information to energy suppliers.

Ministers sign £129m Causeway Coast and Glens deal

Ministers sign £129m Causeway Coast and Glens deal

April 29, 2026

The package will result millions of pounds being invested in the Causeway Coast and Glens area over the next decade.

Affordable childcare vital for workforce participation, MLAs told

Affordable childcare vital for workforce participation, MLAs told

April 29, 2026

The Northern Ireland Executive plans to subsidise more than half of all childcare costs for working families by April 2032.

Irish government announces further fuel supports after protests

Irish government announces further fuel supports after protests

April 29, 2026

The Irish government has announced further fuel supports for a number of sectors after nationwide protests in recent weeks.

Royal solar-powered postbox gets students' seal of approval

Royal solar-powered postbox gets students' seal of approval

April 29, 2026

The box in Belfast's York Street is also the first of 600 new solar powered parcel postboxes being introduced across the UK.

O'Neill hails Tyrone 'character' in Ulster U20 win

O'Neill hails Tyrone 'character' in Ulster U20 win

April 30, 2026

Tyrone U20 coach Stephen O'Neill hails his side's "character" as they make it three Ulster titles on the spin.

'I call them Bublé-bies' - Singer jokes population doubles after his gigs

'I call them Bublé-bies' - Singer jokes population doubles after his gigs

April 29, 2026

Five-time Grammy Award winning Michael Bublé will headline Belsonic in Belfast's Ormeau Park on 1 July.

Football Manager fanatic travels 1,000 miles to see team in real life

Football Manager fanatic travels 1,000 miles to see team in real life

April 28, 2026

Andrea Lai traveled from Italy to Northern Ireland to see Coleraine FC play after playing as the team on the video game Football Manager.

NI's population is ageing rapidly - this is what it means for society

NI's population is ageing rapidly - this is what it means for society

April 28, 2026

The new projections from the Nisra suggest the population will start falling in 2031 due to a low birth rate.

PSNI takes BBC behind the badge with unprecedented access

PSNI takes BBC behind the badge with unprecedented access

April 27, 2026

Over two years, Stephen Nolan has been allowed unprecedented access to a team of officers, following them as they deal with everything from public disorder and assaults to drug dens and drunk drivers.

BBC Newsline signed summary

BBC Newsline signed summary

April 29, 2026

A signed summary of BBC Newsline.

How a yacht club's seawall is being reimagined for marine life

How a yacht club's seawall is being reimagined for marine life

April 27, 2026

Ten artificial rock pools have been installed along Strangford Yacht Club's seawall as a refuge for marine life.

Padel making a racquet across NI

Padel making a racquet across NI

April 26, 2026

The Padel Federation of Ireland (PFI) said 11 new clubs have opened across Northern Ireland in the last 12 months.

Traps set to see if Asian hornet survived NI winter

Traps set to see if Asian hornet survived NI winter

April 26, 2026

After the invasive species was found in Northern Ireland last year, entomologists are on high alert.

What changes are being planned for SEN support?

What changes are being planned for SEN support?

April 25, 2026

Given that one in five pupils in Northern Ireland - over 70,000 - have some form of SEN, the reforms will have a widespread impact.

From teacher to preacher: New Dean on his 'extraordinary journey'

From teacher to preacher: New Dean on his 'extraordinary journey'

April 30, 2026

Rev Nigel Cairns says an extraordinary journey has taken him to his new role in his native Londonderry.

War memorial vandalism 'absolutely disgusting'

War memorial vandalism 'absolutely disgusting'

April 28, 2026

Police are treating the vandalism of the monument in Strabane, County Tyrone, as a sectarian hate crime.

McClean provides positive update on hip injury

McClean provides positive update on hip injury

April 27, 2026

Derry City winger James McClean offers a positive update on his long-standing hip injury after meeting with a specialist.

Early morning walker finds dead lambs on country road

Early morning walker finds dead lambs on country road

April 27, 2026

Lisa Houston say the discovery of around 12 animal carcasses near Claudy on Sunday morning was 'shocking and upsetting'.

'It's a symbol of our village' - Victorian bridge reinstalled after public fight

'It's a symbol of our village' - Victorian bridge reinstalled after public fight

April 27, 2026

The bridge, which has spanned the train tracks since the 19th century, was removed for repair work and placed in storage in 2017 at a cost of £730,000.

Ulster University accused of 'ill-judged political attack'

Ulster University accused of 'ill-judged political attack'

April 24, 2026

The claim has been made in a letter to the university by the University and College Union.

A different ball game as Derry City play 'historic fixture' at GAA ground

A different ball game as Derry City play 'historic fixture' at GAA ground

April 24, 2026

Friday's League of Ireland clash will see the GAA venue host Derry City and Shamrock Rovers.

Job cuts raise 'serious questions' over Magee expansion, union warns

Job cuts raise 'serious questions' over Magee expansion, union warns

April 22, 2026

Norman Hagan, from the University and College Union , says job losses have to affect the Magee expansion.

Encrypted texts key evidence against 'senior lieutenant' in Kinahan gang, court hears

Encrypted texts key evidence against 'senior lieutenant' in Kinahan gang, court hears

April 27, 2026

A court in Dublin heard Sean McGovern was a "senior lieutenant operating on the ground in Ireland" for the crime group.

Aon Focal Eile, the Irish novelty song that 'toppled' Céline Dion

Aon Focal Eile, the Irish novelty song that 'toppled' Céline Dion

April 26, 2026

Aon Focal Eile by Richie Kavanagh topped the Irish charts 30 years ago for seven weeks.

Teenage motorcyclist dies after collision

Teenage motorcyclist dies after collision

April 25, 2026

It happened on the R252 at Cloghan, County Donegal, at about 16:30 local time.

Man who died after bus crash at Dublin Airport named

Man who died after bus crash at Dublin Airport named

April 24, 2026

The crash happened shortly after midnight on Thursday on the Corballis Road which is within the airport.

Man dies after being hit by bus at Dublin Airport

Man dies after being hit by bus at Dublin Airport

April 23, 2026

It happened shortly after midnight on Thursday on the Corballis Road which is within the airport.

Aer Lingus cancels some flights from summer schedule

Aer Lingus cancels some flights from summer schedule

April 19, 2026

The airline said the "vast majority of customers" are being accommodated on same-day services.

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.

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.