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Seaside village 'in shock' after man killed, says MP

Seaside village 'in shock' after man killed, says MP

November 04, 2025

Jordan Webb, 28, was pronounced dead at the scene in Portavogie on Monday morning.

More than 100 children married during wait to raise minimum age to 18

More than 100 children married during wait to raise minimum age to 18

November 04, 2025

It is legal for 16 and 17-year-olds in Northern Ireland to marry, unlike in England, Wales and the Republic of Ireland.

Man killed in suspected hit-and-run was retired teacher

Man killed in suspected hit-and-run was retired teacher

November 04, 2025

Patrick Flanagan, 69, died in hospital after being found injured in Dungiven in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Amendment to include abortions in baby loss certificates labelled 'callous'

Amendment to include abortions in baby loss certificates labelled 'callous'

November 04, 2025

A TUV amendment to a new bill on baby loss certificates being extended to include women who have had abortions is being debated at Stormont.

PSNI would come to a 'stop' if strike happens, claims union

PSNI would come to a 'stop' if strike happens, claims union

November 04, 2025

The trade union NIPSA has said it plans to ballot around 1,600 police workers for strike action.

Students flock to pet animals for their mental health

Students flock to pet animals for their mental health

November 04, 2025

As part of a week of activities to help students with their mental health, a students' union have arranged for animals to come to the campus

One-month driving ban for Snooker player Mark Allen after speeding offence

One-month driving ban for Snooker player Mark Allen after speeding offence

November 04, 2025

A court heard that Allen was detected travelling at 60mph in a 30mph zone on the Belfast Road in Antrim.

Irish signs at station do not diminish English, review says

Irish signs at station do not diminish English, review says

November 04, 2025

It is the second "equality screening" assessment of the bilingual signage plans by Stormont's infrastructure minister.

Farmers should be 'very concerned' as 12,000 chickens to be culled

Farmers should be 'very concerned' as 12,000 chickens to be culled

November 04, 2025

A government veterinary officer says "we are now in the higher risk period of avian influenza".

'Just because I'm disabled, why can't I drive what I want?'

'Just because I'm disabled, why can't I drive what I want?'

November 03, 2025

Farah Black is one of more than 50,000 people in Northern Ireland who uses Motability scheme.

Injured players a 'big loss' for NI - O'Neill

Injured players a 'big loss' for NI - O'Neill

November 04, 2025

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill will be without key midfield duo Shea Charles and Ali McCann for this month's 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Slovakia and Luxembourg.

Dullest October in a century recorded in Northern Ireland

Dullest October in a century recorded in Northern Ireland

November 04, 2025

Data shows there was a boom in gloom, with just 41% average sunshine recorded across the month.

Council vote no confidence in education minister after walking out

Council vote no confidence in education minister after walking out

November 03, 2025

The motion proposed by Sinn Féin councillor Caoimhín McCann was approved by 40 votes to 15.

Who can NI face in 2027 World Cup qualifying?

Who can NI face in 2027 World Cup qualifying?

November 03, 2025

Northern Ireland will discover who stands between them and a possible play-off when the draw for 2027 World Cup qualifying takes place on Tuesday.

Public Health Bill including mandatory vaccinations scrapped

Public Health Bill including mandatory vaccinations scrapped

November 03, 2025

The bill was designed to deal with future public health emergencies like the coronavirus pandemic.

Buses get 'enhanced priority' with new  bus lane changes

Buses get 'enhanced priority' with new bus lane changes

November 03, 2025

The roads affected will now impose bus lane rules at peak traffic times, from 07:30 to 09:30 GMT and 15:30 to 18:30 GMT.

Israel trip given 'clean bill of health', minister says

Israel trip given 'clean bill of health', minister says

November 03, 2025

Stormont's Education Minister Paul Givan continues to face criticism over his six-day tour of Israel.

Attempted murder accused found hiding in roof space, court told

Attempted murder accused found hiding in roof space, court told

November 03, 2025

A man has appeared in court after a woman was found injured in a house in Altmore Drive in Dungannon on Saturday.

Lucy Liu star of the show at Belfast Film Festival

Lucy Liu star of the show at Belfast Film Festival

November 02, 2025

The star shares her memories of a month filming in Northern Ireland and her fondness for local food.

Missing murder victims' families give each other strength, says sister

Missing murder victims' families give each other strength, says sister

November 02, 2025

Columba McVeigh's sister praises the solidarity and strength of Families of the Disappeared at annual memorial at Stormont.

Interconnector row rumbles on as pylons 'walk over the will of the people'

Interconnector row rumbles on as pylons 'walk over the will of the people'

November 02, 2025

A County Armagh resident says people remain opposed to the decades-delayed north-south interconnector.

Politician dances with the devil as new play gets a little Faust-ish

Politician dances with the devil as new play gets a little Faust-ish

November 02, 2025

The play tells the classic tale of the Faust legend through the lens of a Northern Ireland MLA.

BBC Newsline signed summary

BBC Newsline signed summary

November 04, 2025

A signed summary of BBC Newsline.

A man, his dog and a big jog: The duo driving 2,500 miles for sporting glory

A man, his dog and a big jog: The duo driving 2,500 miles for sporting glory

November 02, 2025

Matthew Milliken and his teammate Dizzy are packing the campervan for the Czech Republic to take part in a cross-country running event with a canine twist.

Firms listed on 'weird' website with wrong information fear reputation hit

Firms listed on 'weird' website with wrong information fear reputation hit

November 02, 2025

BBC News NI also speaks to businesses in other areas of the UK whose businesses were also listed without their permission.

Your questions answered on the long delayed north-south power project

Your questions answered on the long delayed north-south power project

November 02, 2025

Your questions answered on the €350m (£308m) scheme first proposed in 2006.

'Arthritis, a stroke and PTSD - Tai Chi and martial arts help me deal with it all'

'Arthritis, a stroke and PTSD - Tai Chi and martial arts help me deal with it all'

November 01, 2025

Richard Brown helped organise Ireland's first Chinese Traditional Cultural Exchange Festival, which is on in Belfast until Sunday.

Number of Irish citizens deported from US rises by more than 50%

Number of Irish citizens deported from US rises by more than 50%

November 01, 2025

New figures show more Irish citizens are being deported from the US, amid a crackdown by immigration officials.

'Speaking Irish is everything' - Belfast hosts thousands for language festival

'Speaking Irish is everything' - Belfast hosts thousands for language festival

November 01, 2025

Thousands from across the island and beyond came together in Belfast for Oireachtas na Samhna, Ireland's oldest Irish language gathering.

Children taught 'not to judge' in hate crime play

Children taught 'not to judge' in hate crime play

October 31, 2025

The teenagers hope that the children who watch their play will educate the adults in their lives about hate crime.

'Back to the roots' of Halloween

'Back to the roots' of Halloween

October 30, 2025

Halloween has been celebrated in Ireland in one form or another for more than 2,000 years.

Homes v retail balance warning over town centre regeneration

Homes v retail balance warning over town centre regeneration

October 30, 2025

Plans for Scotch Street in Dungannon have divided opinion over the balance of commercial properties and housing.

'Day of madness' as pupils turn town into Halloween carnival

'Day of madness' as pupils turn town into Halloween carnival

October 30, 2025

The annual parade of pupils from Primate Dixon Primary School involves about 1,000 people.

Education bursary 'gives you that incentive to go on'

Education bursary 'gives you that incentive to go on'

October 29, 2025

Young people from Belfast say getting a bursary to put towards their education will really help.

Free baby clothes to support parents facing hardship

Free baby clothes to support parents facing hardship

October 29, 2025

Free baby clothes for children up to the age of five are being offered in a new shop in Strabane.

'Unique' building officially listed

'Unique' building officially listed

October 28, 2025

The B1 listing is for buildings of local importance, which provide a good example of a period or style.

Soldier F prosecution not 'vexatious', says Benn

Soldier F prosecution not 'vexatious', says Benn

November 03, 2025

The secretary of state said there are "no vexatious prosecutions" while answering questions about the decision to prosecute Soldier F.

Birds culled, control zones introduced after suspected bird flu case

Birds culled, control zones introduced after suspected bird flu case

November 03, 2025

Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir says disease control measures were introduced as a "precautionary measure"

Man in his 60s dies after suspected hit and run

Man in his 60s dies after suspected hit and run

November 03, 2025

Police appeal for information after an injured man is found in the Foreglen Road area of Dungiven, County Londonderry, on Sunday.

Kilrea Bridge work to take 'longer' than anticipated

Kilrea Bridge work to take 'longer' than anticipated

November 03, 2025

The Kilrea Bridge has been closed since September after extensive cracking was discovered in a retaining wall.

Thousands witness climax of Europe's biggest Halloween carnival

Thousands witness climax of Europe's biggest Halloween carnival

October 31, 2025

It is thought more than 100,000 people have taken part in Derry's Halloween festivities this year.

Reaction to Soldier F trial costs branded a 'double standard'

Reaction to Soldier F trial costs branded a 'double standard'

October 30, 2025

David Johnstone says he found it "incredulous that there is this level of point scoring" following the trial.

Civil service recruiting 200 people in north west

Civil service recruiting 200 people in north west

October 30, 2025

Successful applicants will take up roles across different Northern Ireland Executive departments.

Everything you need to know about Europe's biggest Halloween party

Everything you need to know about Europe's biggest Halloween party

October 29, 2025

Billed by organisers as the largest Halloween event in Europe, the four-day festival gets under way on Tuesday.

Police car windscreen smashed by youths

Police car windscreen smashed by youths

October 28, 2025

Police say they believe three incidents in Strabane, including the smashing of a police car windscreen, are linked.

No bathing at Portstewart Strand after blue-green algae found on beach

No bathing at Portstewart Strand after blue-green algae found on beach

October 27, 2025

A "significant" amount of blue-green algae scum is detected in the water and also on the beach.

Businesses feel 'hung out to dry' over bridge closure

Businesses feel 'hung out to dry' over bridge closure

October 28, 2025

The Kilrea Bridge has been closed since last month after extensive cracking was discovered in a retaining wall.

Viable device found during security alert

Viable device found during security alert

October 26, 2025

Police say the device, which was left at in a residential property, posed a serious risk to the local community.

Lincoln City fined over James McClean sectarian chants

Lincoln City fined over James McClean sectarian chants

October 24, 2025

The FA said Wrexham's James McClean was the target of "sectarian chanting" during a match in May.

Not guilty verdict for Soldier F in Bloody Sunday murder trial

Not guilty verdict for Soldier F in Bloody Sunday murder trial

October 23, 2025

Thirteen people were shot dead and at least 15 others injured on Bloody Sunday in January 1972 at a civil rights demonstration in the Bogside area of Derry.