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Deputy FM briefed on situation for people from NI in Middle East

Deputy FM briefed on situation for people from NI in Middle East

March 01, 2026

Emma Little-Pengelly attended the meeting along with the first ministers of Scotland and Wales.

Field which once hosted U2 concert earmarked for new GAA pitch

Field which once hosted U2 concert earmarked for new GAA pitch

March 01, 2026

Those behind a community garden in the field are worried for the future of the project if the council goes ahead with the plans.

Race hate is up again in Northern Ireland - what needs to change?

Race hate is up again in Northern Ireland - what needs to change?

February 28, 2026

Police say there were 2,260 race hate incidents recorded in 2025 - the highest level since records began.

GAA Congress disrupted by protest

GAA Congress disrupted by protest

February 28, 2026

The GAA's Annual Congress at Croke Park is disrupted by a protest calling for the association to cut ties with sponsor Allianz.

Chinese New Year 'a great time for celebration' in Belfast

Chinese New Year 'a great time for celebration' in Belfast

February 28, 2026

The event was run by ArtsEkta, an intercultural organisation from their new building in the city centre.

Marine strategy must deliver action for seabirds, charity says

Marine strategy must deliver action for seabirds, charity says

February 28, 2026

The updated strategy should mean areas like Strangford Lough will be better protected in five years' time.

Late surge sees Ospreys beat Ulster in Bridgend

Late surge sees Ospreys beat Ulster in Bridgend

February 28, 2026

Ospreys scored a pair of late tries as they earned victory over Ulster in the United Rugby Championship.

'We love NI but miss our old lives,' Ukrainian pupils say

'We love NI but miss our old lives,' Ukrainian pupils say

February 24, 2026

Four years since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, more than 2,000 Ukrainians have made Northern Ireland their new home.

'It runs in the family - we've almost 300 years in the fire service between us'

'It runs in the family - we've almost 300 years in the fire service between us'

February 25, 2026

The McClelland family in Newry can claim over 300 years of combined firefighting service.

'Luke Littler effect' inspiring young people to step up to the oche

'Luke Littler effect' inspiring young people to step up to the oche

February 26, 2026

Once a pub game, which was the pastime of mostly older men, darts all changed with the rise of a teenage sensation.

'We just had to start again' after bombs destroyed museum collection

'We just had to start again' after bombs destroyed museum collection

February 28, 2026

50 years after disaster struck, past and current curators are celebrating a collection reborn.

Farmers on edge as record rainfall dampens slurry season

Farmers on edge as record rainfall dampens slurry season

February 27, 2026

The wet weather is hampering farmers getting their slurry storage tanks emptied after winter.

Could a horseshoe medal solve a 26-year mystery?

Could a horseshoe medal solve a 26-year mystery?

February 26, 2026

In July 1999 a man's body was recovered from the River Lee just outside Cork city and it has never been identified.

Traitor Rachel on winning the show, her mum's death - and what's next

Traitor Rachel on winning the show, her mum's death - and what's next

February 26, 2026

Rachel Duffy has spoken publicly for the first time about winning The Traitors and then losing her mother.

Food banks 'essential' for new generation of students

Food banks 'essential' for new generation of students

February 26, 2026

Queen's University Belfast says there were more than 10,500 visits by students to its food bank in the students' union.

Lack of plan to extend tourist route to NI 'makes no sense'

Lack of plan to extend tourist route to NI 'makes no sense'

February 26, 2026

A Stormont committee heard Fáilte Ireland, who branded the Wild Atlantic Way on Ireland's west coast, turned down the request.

BBC Newsline signed summary

BBC Newsline signed summary

February 23, 2026

A signed summary of BBC Newsline.

Mystery boom in the night had people startled and staring skyward

Mystery boom in the night had people startled and staring skyward

February 25, 2026

People across the north coast of Northern Ireland have described "unusually loud" noises in the sky on Tuesday night.

What does the new law on school uniforms mean in Northern Ireland?

What does the new law on school uniforms mean in Northern Ireland?

February 24, 2026

BBC News NI having been looking at they key aspects of the new guidelines.

Community 'numb' over deaths of two young friends

Community 'numb' over deaths of two young friends

February 26, 2026

Daniel Cullen and Caoimhin Porter-McLoone, both aged 18, died in a crash in Donegal on Tuesday night.

Man charged over Derry kidnapping

Man charged over Derry kidnapping

February 26, 2026

The man has been charged with a number of offences including kidnap, false imprisonment and attempted grievous bodily harm with intent.

Forty firefighters put out farm shed fire

Forty firefighters put out farm shed fire

February 26, 2026

The fire started in large sheds in the Ballyarnett area on the outskirts of Londonderry.

Man, 36, dies after two-car crash on A5

Man, 36, dies after two-car crash on A5

February 24, 2026

The crash happened on the A5 Omagh Road, between Ballygawley and Omagh, on Monday night.

Teenager attacked because he is a Protestant - deputy mayor

Teenager attacked because he is a Protestant - deputy mayor

February 23, 2026

The 16-year-old was assaulted in Londonderry city centre in the early hours of Sunday.

Man in his 70s dies in house fire

Man in his 70s dies in house fire

February 23, 2026

The fire in the Waterside area of Londonderry is not being treated as suspicious.

Man appears in court charged with murder of English tourist

Man appears in court charged with murder of English tourist

February 27, 2026

Darragh O'Brien, 22, was initially charged with assault causing harm related to the attack in the early hours of 21 August.

PSNI should reflect the community it polices - Irish justice minister

PSNI should reflect the community it polices - Irish justice minister

February 26, 2026

Jim O'Callaghan was responding to the latest PSNI officer recruitment campaign that attracted the lowest percentage of Catholic applicants for more than a decade.

Green light for apartments on site of mother and baby home

Green light for apartments on site of mother and baby home

February 26, 2026

Cork City Council has provided conditional permission to developer Estuary View Enterprises for the 140 apartment units at Bessborough.

'They criminalised us as children and we had done nothing wrong' – apology for abuse survivors

'They criminalised us as children and we had done nothing wrong' – apology for abuse survivors

February 25, 2026

Taoiseach apologises to survivors of institutional abuse

Man charged with murder of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine

Man charged with murder of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine

February 25, 2026

Michael Gaine had been missing for more than eight weeks when remains found on his farm were identified.

Taylor to retire after Dublin bout later this year

Taylor to retire after Dublin bout later this year

February 25, 2026

Katie Taylor will bring the curtain down on her decorated career with a farewell fight in Dublin this summer.

'Current search phase' for Irish women missing since 1990s ends

'Current search phase' for Irish women missing since 1990s ends

February 25, 2026

Josephine "Jo Jo" Dullard and Deirdre Jacob have been missing since the 1990s.

Dublin to host Republic of Ireland-Israel game

Dublin to host Republic of Ireland-Israel game

February 25, 2026

The Republic of Ireland's home Nations League fixture against Israel on 4 October will be played at Dublin's Aviva Stadium, says the the Football Association of Ireland.