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Church officer called a 'satanist' for raising safeguarding concerns

Church officer called a 'satanist' for raising safeguarding concerns

April 10, 2026

Ambrose Doone resigned as a designated safeguarding officer at Whitewell Metropolitan Tabernacle in Belfast in 2024.

Airport issues travel guidance as Irish fuel protests continue

Airport issues travel guidance as Irish fuel protests continue

April 10, 2026

The Irish military will be deployed to move vehicles "blocking critical infrastructure".

Pensioner receiving palliative care 'badly shaken' after house attack

Pensioner receiving palliative care 'badly shaken' after house attack

April 10, 2026

A 67-year-old man was found covered in glass by his family after windows were smashed at his home.

'My son will be disadvantaged without a pre-school place'

'My son will be disadvantaged without a pre-school place'

April 10, 2026

A mother says her son will start primary one at a disadvantage after he didn't get a space at a local pre-school.

Would you call out your friend's toxic behaviour?

Would you call out your friend's toxic behaviour?

April 10, 2026

A new play is examining how boys and men speak to and treat women and girls.

'I mourned my old body  - how incontinence left me leaking when competing'

'I mourned my old body - how incontinence left me leaking when competing'

April 09, 2026

Aimee Oliver never imagined that giving birth would ultimately cause her to need surgery for incontinence.

EU fingerprint and photo travel rules come into force

EU fingerprint and photo travel rules come into force

April 10, 2026

The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.

Co-leader McIlroy's golf does the talking after busy Masters build-up

Co-leader McIlroy's golf does the talking after busy Masters build-up

April 10, 2026

With the pomp and celebration of his Masters victory finished, Rory McIlroy reminded everyone he is back at Augusta to win again.

No criminal wrongdoing by police officer in Simpson murder investigation

No criminal wrongdoing by police officer in Simpson murder investigation

April 09, 2026

Investigators looked into whether the officer had "conflicts of interest" which affected their decision-making.

Lidl begins building its first ever pub

Lidl begins building its first ever pub

April 09, 2026

The development is an unusual consequence of Northern Ireland's strict licensing laws.

DUP MLA stepping down due to 'significant' mental health issues

DUP MLA stepping down due to 'significant' mental health issues

April 09, 2026

The Foyle MLA says he has been "suffering from a bout of ill-health" but now sees a "glimmer of light in what has been a very dark tunnel".

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.

NI group wins grant to develop self-driving buses

NI group wins grant to develop self-driving buses

April 09, 2026

The consortium includes a Ballymena bus manufacturing firm and Queen's University, Belfast.

Cliftonville Football Club condemns 'reckless' Irish Cup disorder

Cliftonville Football Club condemns 'reckless' Irish Cup disorder

April 09, 2026

In a statement, the club's management committee said all such incidents of violence are to be condemned.

Could a work of fiction draw attention to plight of Lough Neagh?

Could a work of fiction draw attention to plight of Lough Neagh?

April 09, 2026

Jan Carson examines flooding Lough Neagh in her new novel, but the idea isn't as far fetched as it sounds, because it was almost attempted before.

'Titan of a man' - tributes to actor with MND who played Richard III in wheelchair

'Titan of a man' - tributes to actor with MND who played Richard III in wheelchair

April 09, 2026

Michael Campbell, also known as Michael Patrick, died on Tuesday at NI Hospice.

SAS soldier's priceless archive may never open to public

SAS soldier's priceless archive may never open to public

April 08, 2026

The building the collections are in, a warehouse in Newtownards, needs major renovation.

'He stalked me, but I was the one arrested'

'He stalked me, but I was the one arrested'

April 08, 2026

Jodie Morrow went to the police after being harassed, but later found herself in custody.

BBC Newsline signed summary

BBC Newsline signed summary

April 09, 2026

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People rescued from flats after suspected arson

People rescued from flats after suspected arson

April 08, 2026

The fire at Society Street in Coleraine, County Londonderry, was reported in the early hours of Tuesday.

Man charged after car driven into house

Man charged after car driven into house

April 08, 2026

A man, 36, faces 12 charges, including dangerous driving, driving while unfit and criminal damage.

Firefighters put out blaze at recycling plant

Firefighters put out blaze at recycling plant

April 07, 2026

The fire was in about 700 to 800 tonnes of scrap metal at a recycling plant

Hundreds gather for dissident republican Easter parade

Hundreds gather for dissident republican Easter parade

April 07, 2026

Young people were seen with petrol bombs when the parade reached City Cemetery.

Hundreds take part in rally about 'immigration concerns'

Hundreds take part in rally about 'immigration concerns'

April 04, 2026

A small counter protest organised by 'Causeway Trade Union Council' also gathered in the same area in opposition of the rally.

'The most serious issue for schools': What's being done about smartphones in class?

'The most serious issue for schools': What's being done about smartphones in class?

April 04, 2026

Some schools are considering voluntary charters as one mother says that smartphone use contributed to her teen daughter self-harming.

Youth club closed for almost two months due to heating problems

Youth club closed for almost two months due to heating problems

April 02, 2026

The Education Authority says Claudy youth club, in County Londonderry, will only reopen when it is safe to do so.

Major student accommodation development approved in Derry

Major student accommodation development approved in Derry

April 01, 2026

Ulster University's Londonderry campus has around 6,500 students, with a target of 10,000 by 2032.

People walk along motorway towards Dublin Airport as fuel protests continue

People walk along motorway towards Dublin Airport as fuel protests continue

April 09, 2026

The Irish military will be deployed to move vehicles "blocking critical infrastructure".

How Irish engineers are cashing in on AI boom

How Irish engineers are cashing in on AI boom

April 08, 2026

TES Group has been bought by Legrand, one of France's largest industrial businesses.

Fuel protests cause 'significant disruption' to travel

Fuel protests cause 'significant disruption' to travel

April 08, 2026

Drivers and commuters have been warned to allow extra time for their journeys due to protests on roads.

Troy the parrot home safe after Dublin Airport adventure

Troy the parrot home safe after Dublin Airport adventure

April 07, 2026

The Alexandrine parakeet was discovered near Terminal 1 by airport police on Easter Sunday.

Protesters call for fuel price cap as slow-moving convoys caused delays

Protesters call for fuel price cap as slow-moving convoys caused delays

April 07, 2026

Drivers and commuters were warned to allow extra time for their journeys due to protests on roads.

Man dies after two-vehicle crash near Irish border

Man dies after two-vehicle crash near Irish border

April 07, 2026

The man, who was driving one of the cars, was pronounced dead at the scene, which occurred on the N53.

Easter Rising commemorations take place in Dublin and Belfast

Easter Rising commemorations take place in Dublin and Belfast

April 05, 2026

A wreath was laid by the Irish President Catherine Connolly at the General Post Office (GPO) in the Irish capital and in Belfast thousands of people turned out for a parade in the west of the city.

Woman dies after being knocked down by lorry

Woman dies after being knocked down by lorry

April 06, 2026

The incident happened at 15:00 local time at Station Roundabout, Port Road, Letterkenny.

Campaigning mum's 'living nightmare' over child's death as scrambler ban introduced

Campaigning mum's 'living nightmare' over child's death as scrambler ban introduced

April 03, 2026

New laws ban scramblers from all public spaces in the Republic of Ireland.

Man appears in Dublin court charged with murder of Robbie Lawlor

Man appears in Dublin court charged with murder of Robbie Lawlor

April 03, 2026

Jonathan Gill, with an address at Malahide Road in Clontarf, appeared before a High Court sitting in Dublin on Friday.

Creeslough explosion investigators submit file with 'formal recommendations'

Creeslough explosion investigators submit file with 'formal recommendations'

April 03, 2026

Ten people lost their lives in the blast at a petrol station in Creeslough on 7 October 2022.

Irish defence minister's trip to Lebanon cancelled

Irish defence minister's trip to Lebanon cancelled

April 03, 2026

McEntee was to travel to the country to meet Irish peacekeepers stationed in the region as part of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil).