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Disorder breaks out in Belfast after man charged over knife attack

Disorder breaks out in Belfast after man charged over knife attack

June 10, 2026

People have been forced to flee their homes and public transport has been suspended in Belfast.

Lady Donaldson told police Sir Jeffrey would not talk about alleged breast touching incident

Lady Donaldson told police Sir Jeffrey would not talk about alleged breast touching incident

June 09, 2026

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.

Sudden change in Noah Donohoe's emotions cannot be explained, inquest hears

Sudden change in Noah Donohoe's emotions cannot be explained, inquest hears

June 09, 2026

Noah's state of mind in the lead-up to his disappearance was the focus of separate statements on Tuesday.

I wrote a poem about my son - years later it appeared on his exam paper

I wrote a poem about my son - years later it appeared on his exam paper

June 09, 2026

Emily Cullen says she couldn't believe it when her son told her about the poem, which she had written seven years earlier.

Givan's rejection of integrated bid 'lawful', court rules

Givan's rejection of integrated bid 'lawful', court rules

June 09, 2026

A legal challenge was mounted on behalf of pupils at Bangor Academy and Rathmore Primary School in County Down.

Church of Ireland 'safeguarding failings' over pastor's criminal record

Church of Ireland 'safeguarding failings' over pastor's criminal record

June 09, 2026

Several whistleblowers have spoken to BBC Spotlight as part of a programme examining safeguarding issues within the Church of Ireland.

FAI tight-lipped on venue switch for Israel game

FAI tight-lipped on venue switch for Israel game

June 08, 2026

The Football Association of Ireland [FAI] says it will "continue to meet to discuss the operational aspects" of hosting Israel in the Nations League.

MP 'stood with the community' says DUP leader after Lockhart comes under fire

MP 'stood with the community' says DUP leader after Lockhart comes under fire

June 08, 2026

Organisers said a counter-protest in Scarva, County Down, was "racist, xenophobic, sectarian".

Hospital doctors to strike in dispute over pay

Hospital doctors to strike in dispute over pay

June 08, 2026

Two separate 24-hour walk outs will take place on Thursday 25 and Monday 29 June.

New employment law plans are 'half-baked' - Little-Pengelly

New employment law plans are 'half-baked' - Little-Pengelly

June 08, 2026

The deputy first minister says the bill has "no support among the business community".

Noah Donohoe may have had 'some symptoms of depression', inquest hears

Noah Donohoe may have had 'some symptoms of depression', inquest hears

June 08, 2026

Noah's state of mind in the lead-up to his disappearance was the focus of separate statements on Monday.

Man convicted of terrorism offences over PSNI data breach

Man convicted of terrorism offences over PSNI data breach

June 08, 2026

Christopher Paul O'Kane, 53, denied the charges under the Terrorism Act linked to a PSNI data breach.

Police investigate 'possible link' between Orange Hall and GAA club graffiti

Police investigate 'possible link' between Orange Hall and GAA club graffiti

June 08, 2026

The incidents happened in Rasharkin, County Antrim, on Sunday.

Civil servants who used electric vehicle chargers should repay, says Speaker

Civil servants who used electric vehicle chargers should repay, says Speaker

June 08, 2026

A new EV system will be introduced at Stormont with payments being required for all future charging.

Carolyn Stewart departs U105 amid legal proceedings

Carolyn Stewart departs U105 amid legal proceedings

June 07, 2026

The veteran presenter and DJ thanked "each and every one" of her listeners for their "loyal and enthusiastic support" over the past 21 years.

Indian community in NI 'afraid' after racially-motivated arson attack

Indian community in NI 'afraid' after racially-motivated arson attack

June 07, 2026

Police say the building, which was going to be an Indian grocery store, has been "totally gutted by the blaze".

Controversial banner replaced day after police removed it

Controversial banner replaced day after police removed it

June 06, 2026

It is understood an identical banner has been fastened to a fence at the same location in Moygashel.

Ulster sides kept apart in Tailteann Cup quarters

Ulster sides kept apart in Tailteann Cup quarters

June 08, 2026

Antrim will host Oisin McConville's Wicklow in the quarter-final of the Tailteann Cup as all of the Ulster sides were kept apart in Monday's draw.

Climbing the ladder - the drive to recruit more women firefighters

Climbing the ladder - the drive to recruit more women firefighters

June 08, 2026

Come-and-try days, specifically for women, hope to encourage more to consider a career on the front line.

Should smacking children be illegal? Proposal to change law dropped

Should smacking children be illegal? Proposal to change law dropped

June 07, 2026

Northern Ireland is one of two places in the UK and Ireland to not have outlawed smacking children.

From rappers to rock: Everything you need to know about Belsonic

From rappers to rock: Everything you need to know about Belsonic

June 08, 2026

All you need to know about the annual Belfast festival as it gears up for 10 nights of music over three weeks in Ormeau Park.

Meet the park poet helping strangers unlock their inner thoughts

Meet the park poet helping strangers unlock their inner thoughts

June 07, 2026

Student Patrick Kruse has written dozen of poems with strangers in Belfast as a way to help people unlock their most vulnerable self.

Love Island's cracking on! So what is it actually like in the villa?

Love Island's cracking on! So what is it actually like in the villa?

June 07, 2026

BBC News NI speaks to former Love Islander Matthew MacNabb as series 13 cracks on.

From pub challenge to growing sport, arm wrestling catches families in its grip

From pub challenge to growing sport, arm wrestling catches families in its grip

June 06, 2026

Arm wrestling is becoming a competitive sport, with families driving a rise in participation.

'I never expected to sing it to a dog!', Tim Wheeler

'I never expected to sing it to a dog!', Tim Wheeler

June 05, 2026

Wheeler is the singer and guitarist for the band Ash, which was formed in Downpatrick in County Down in 1992.

BBC Newsline Signed Summary

BBC Newsline Signed Summary

June 09, 2026

A signed summary of BBC Newsline.

Feuding within Ulster Unionists 'would make an Eastenders' scriptwriter blush'

Feuding within Ulster Unionists 'would make an Eastenders' scriptwriter blush'

June 06, 2026

In the long, inglorious history of political self-destruction the Ulster Unionist Party record takes some beating.

How Taylor finally landed dream Croke Park swansong

How Taylor finally landed dream Croke Park swansong

June 06, 2026

Katie Taylor says "I'm definitely going to have to hold back the tears" when she walks out for her final professional fight at Croke Park in Dublin on 5 September.

Kate Winslet delights young film fan with surprise call

Kate Winslet delights young film fan with surprise call

June 05, 2026

Teenager Eryn, who has been blind since brith, made a three hour round-trip for a film screening because there was no local accessible cinema.

'It's a very big deal' - curlew eggs hatch after being saved from wildfire

'It's a very big deal' - curlew eggs hatch after being saved from wildfire

June 05, 2026

The four chicks, which hatched from the eggs, are being cared for until they are old and strong enough to be released.

Green space v parking: City divided in row over seafront project

Green space v parking: City divided in row over seafront project

June 04, 2026

The developer has revised the plans for the first phase to include additional parking and a bigger play park.

'Every minute counts when it comes to new ovarian cancer treatment'

'Every minute counts when it comes to new ovarian cancer treatment'

June 04, 2026

The new drug offers ovarian cancer patients more time and a better quality of life.

How a content creator tried to use a YouTube alibi to get away with murder

How a content creator tried to use a YouTube alibi to get away with murder

June 03, 2026

Stephen McCullagh, 36, of Woodland Gardens in Lisburn, will serve at least 31 years in prison for the murder of his pregnant partner Natalie McNally.

'A heel prick test might have saved our seven-year-old son's life'

'A heel prick test might have saved our seven-year-old son's life'

June 02, 2026

MLD is a rare metabolic disorder that leads to a progressive loss of physical and mental skills.

Man convicted of terrorism offences over PSNI data breach

Man convicted of terrorism offences over PSNI data breach

June 08, 2026

Christopher Paul O'Kane, 53, denied the charges under the Terrorism Act linked to a PSNI data breach.

Police treat fire at derelict building as arson

Police treat fire at derelict building as arson

June 08, 2026

Firefighters took more than three hours to deal with the blaze in the Maydown area of Derry on Sunday.

Mum of three 'petrified' during suspected petrol bomb attack

Mum of three 'petrified' during suspected petrol bomb attack

June 04, 2026

A mother of three praises her 14-year-old son's "incredible bravery" in putting out the flames.

Bathing warning lifted after pollution investigation

Bathing warning lifted after pollution investigation

June 04, 2026

Officials say the water at Portstewart Strand does not pose a risk to the public.

Bathing warning issued after 'potential water pollution incident'

Bathing warning issued after 'potential water pollution incident'

June 03, 2026

The National Trust, which manages Portstewart Strand, has urged visitors to the beach to be vigilant.

Needles linked to drug use found in car park

Needles linked to drug use found in car park

June 03, 2026

The items were taken away for disposal after being found in Limavady, County Londonderry, on Tuesday.

Councillor given one-month suspension over social media post

Councillor given one-month suspension over social media post

June 01, 2026

BBC News NI understands the post included a reference to the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI).

Derry and Strabane records major tourism growth in 2025

Derry and Strabane records major tourism growth in 2025

June 01, 2026

Figures from the NI Statistics and Research Agency (Nisra) represent a major year-on-year boost for the local tourism sector,

'I started working here at 15 - now I'm retiring after 75 years'

'I started working here at 15 - now I'm retiring after 75 years'

May 31, 2026

Sadie Jefferson started work at the pharmacy, aged 15, back in 1951 and has worked there for 75 years.

Plans for gun licence price hike withdrawn

Plans for gun licence price hike withdrawn

May 30, 2026

Justice minister Naomi Long ended a consultation seeking views on plans to increase the cost of a gun license on Wednesday.

Anger after needles found near children's play area

Anger after needles found near children's play area

May 29, 2026

The used syringes were discarded in the village of Ballykelly, County Londonderry.

Senior member of Kinahan crime group sentenced to 24 years in prison

Senior member of Kinahan crime group sentenced to 24 years in prison

June 08, 2026

Sean McGovern will serve two sentences of directing the activities of a criminal organisation.

Further infant remains uncovered at former mother-and-baby home

Further infant remains uncovered at former mother-and-baby home

June 05, 2026

Experts who are carrying out the dig at Tuam in County Galway have published their latest regular update.

Ireland issues travel bans for two Israeli ministers

Ireland issues travel bans for two Israeli ministers

June 05, 2026

The bans for Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich are confirmed by the Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Micheál Martin.

Taylor to face Pili in Croke Park farewell

Taylor to face Pili in Croke Park farewell

June 05, 2026

Katie Taylor will bring the curtain down on her decorated career in a farewell fight against Flora Pili at Croke Park.

Ireland facing EU court case over peat extraction

Ireland facing EU court case over peat extraction

June 04, 2026

The European Commission accuses Irish authorities of failing to properly enforce EU regulations.