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March 13, 2020
Lady Donaldson found unfit to stand trial over aiding sex abuse charges

Lady Donaldson found unfit to stand trial over aiding sex abuse charges

May 20, 2026

Lady Donaldson is declared unfit to stand trial on mental health grounds and will instead face what is known as a trial of facts.

Services and discounts could face cuts under Translink savings plans

Services and discounts could face cuts under Translink savings plans

May 20, 2026

Cuts to services across Metro, Ulsterbus and NI Railways are being explored under the proposals.

Irish foreign minister slams treatment of detainees by Israel

Irish foreign minister slams treatment of detainees by Israel

May 20, 2026

In a video on social media, Israel's national security minister is shown taunting detainees.

'At least it wasn't on my head': King laughs off bird poo misfortune

'At least it wasn't on my head': King laughs off bird poo misfortune

May 20, 2026

King Charles and Queen Camilla are continuing engagements on day two of their visit to Northern Ireland.

Irish president finishes first official visit to GB

Irish president finishes first official visit to GB

May 20, 2026

Catherine Connolly spent the day at the University of Leeds and the Leeds Irish Centre.

Court shown images of Noah walking streets barefoot

Court shown images of Noah walking streets barefoot

May 20, 2026

Noah went missing in June 2020 after cycling from his home in south Belfast to the north of the city.

Man jailed for online child sex offences

Man jailed for online child sex offences

May 20, 2026

A 23-year-old man is sentenced to two years and four months for online child sex offences.

How protesters are set for Ireland's parliament over Yves Sakila's 'disturbing' death

How protesters are set for Ireland's parliament over Yves Sakila's 'disturbing' death

May 20, 2026

Yves Sakila, who was 35, died on one of Dublin's busiest shopping streets after an alleged shoplifting incident.

'I had no fears about robotic surgery after my cancer diagnosis'

'I had no fears about robotic surgery after my cancer diagnosis'

May 20, 2026

William Duncan is the first person in Northern Ireland to have his oesophageal cancer removed with help from a robot.

NI average house price set to hit £200k

NI average house price set to hit £200k

May 20, 2026

In the first quarter of this year the average price increased by 1.5% to just over £198,000.

'Uneven' demand for integrated schools  across NI

'Uneven' demand for integrated schools across NI

May 20, 2026

The department has looked at data from school admissions and surveys to assess demand for integrated schools across NI.

'PSNI recruitment plan has evaporated' - Police Federation

'PSNI recruitment plan has evaporated' - Police Federation

May 20, 2026

The Police Federation of Northern Ireland chairman says the plan to increase officer numbers has "effectively evaporated".

'Dementia reading group makes my life easier'

'Dementia reading group makes my life easier'

May 20, 2026

Research carried out by Queen's University and Dementia NI suggests there are benefits to reading in a group.

Man escapes injury in arson attack on house

Man escapes injury in arson attack on house

May 20, 2026

Police are investigating if a petrol bomb was thrown through the window of the house in Coleraine, County Londonderry.

English recycling waste likely to keep being brought to NI

English recycling waste likely to keep being brought to NI

May 19, 2026

Some parts of one county are sending recycling 400 miles away to Northern Ireland.

Up to 350 jobs under threat at Meta in Ireland

Up to 350 jobs under threat at Meta in Ireland

May 20, 2026

Meta has submitted a collective redundancy notification to Ireland's Department of Enterprise.

Domestic rates bills debt hits £1m in Northern Ireland

Domestic rates bills debt hits £1m in Northern Ireland

May 20, 2026

Advice NI said its debt advice service last year dealt with more than £1 million pounds in total rates debts for the first time.

Donaldson trial on schedule to begin next week

Donaldson trial on schedule to begin next week

May 19, 2026

Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Lady Eleanor deny a combined total of 23 charges related to alleged historical sex abuse.

Mother-and-baby homes redress cut-off 'devastating' say survivors

Mother-and-baby homes redress cut-off 'devastating' say survivors

May 19, 2026

The assembly speaker said the “decisions are taken with the best advice”.

King and Queen on first visit to Northern Ireland this year

King and Queen on first visit to Northern Ireland this year

May 19, 2026

First stop for the royal couple was an event in Belfast to celebrate the city hosting this year's Irish music festival Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann

Noah most likely climbed into culvert through steel bars, inquest hears

Noah most likely climbed into culvert through steel bars, inquest hears

May 19, 2026

A witness who compiled a report on hydrological conditions along the tunnel where his body was found said the conditions would have been "terrifying".

'My brother told police Creswell was a killer, but they ignored him'

'My brother told police Creswell was a killer, but they ignored him'

May 19, 2026

The brother of Paul Lusby, who tried to alert police about the man accused of killing Katie Simpson, wants a public inquiry into the police investigation.

'If I could tell 14-year-old me I'd be playing Maud in Rivals'

'If I could tell 14-year-old me I'd be playing Maud in Rivals'

May 19, 2026

Irish actress Victoria Smurfit plays Maud O'Hara in the Disney+ hit series Rivals.

Bands drum up young people to challenge stereotypes

Bands drum up young people to challenge stereotypes

May 19, 2026

The project from the Belfast Bands Forum aims to introduce young people to positive cultural expression through music.

Childhood trauma common theme in documentary - Frampton

Childhood trauma common theme in documentary - Frampton

May 18, 2026

It is the first time television cameras have been given this sort of access and the result is Carl Frampton: On Probation.

The girl group who've sold out venues and toured the world - without releasing a record

The girl group who've sold out venues and toured the world - without releasing a record

May 17, 2026

The all-female supergroup has sold out venues across the UK and Ireland, toured stadiums with Ed Sheeran, and built a global following - all without releasing a debut record.

BBC Newsline signed summary

BBC Newsline signed summary

May 15, 2026

A signed summary of BBC Newsline.

Abuse left drag queen fearing for his life

Abuse left drag queen fearing for his life

May 17, 2026

The "Drag Queen Storytime with BSL Interpretation" event featured Lady Portia and another drag queen, Miss Dora Belle.

One in 16 schoolchildren diagnosed with autism 'not surprising', says mum

One in 16 schoolchildren diagnosed with autism 'not surprising', says mum

May 17, 2026

Northern Ireland's independent autism reviewer said the statistics are important but should be "interpreted carefully".

Mammies, Mary McAleese and making Prestige Drama: The writing life of Séamas O'Reilly

Mammies, Mary McAleese and making Prestige Drama: The writing life of Séamas O'Reilly

May 17, 2026

His fiction debut Prestige Drama came out a week ago and it's been manic, surreal and "insanely positive".

How a Troubles ruling could impact court's definition of a woman

How a Troubles ruling could impact court's definition of a woman

May 16, 2026

A recent Troubles ruling is likely to be significant in deciding whether an earlier Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman applies in NI in the way it does in the rest of the UK.

To go or not to go: Should pupils be allowed to use the toilet when they want?

To go or not to go: Should pupils be allowed to use the toilet when they want?

May 16, 2026

Undignified waiting vs disruption in class and vaping in the toilets - young people and teachers tackle a debate.

Councillor has pro-Palestinian rally charge dropped

Councillor has pro-Palestinian rally charge dropped

May 19, 2026

A judge said Shaun Harkin had no case to answer but a case against four other defendants will continue.

Children involved in 'vile' race-hate harassment, says councillor

Children involved in 'vile' race-hate harassment, says councillor

May 18, 2026

Sinn Féin councillor Alex Duffy condemned the continued harassment of a family in Strathfoyle, near Derry.

'Collusive behaviour' reports must include line that police ombudsman exceeded powers

'Collusive behaviour' reports must include line that police ombudsman exceeded powers

May 18, 2026

Reports which found collusive behaviour by RUC officers in a series of loyalist murders must include a notice about the watchdog exceeding its legal powers.

One person dies in two-car crash

One person dies in two-car crash

May 18, 2026

Police say one person was pronounced dead at the scene following the two-car crash in Omagh on Sunday.

Coleraine left 'vulnerable' in university job losses

Coleraine left 'vulnerable' in university job losses

May 18, 2026

Ulster University announced last month that it is set to make up to 450 staff redundant as it needs to make savings of about £25m.

To go or not to go: Should pupils be allowed to use the toilet when they want?

To go or not to go: Should pupils be allowed to use the toilet when they want?

May 16, 2026

Undignified waiting vs disruption in class and vaping in the toilets - young people and teachers tackle a debate.

How I fell victim to 'ghost' insurance broker scam

How I fell victim to 'ghost' insurance broker scam

May 15, 2026

Amie Donaghey is among thousands of victims of "ghost brokers" who sell fake insurance on social media.

Campaigner condemns race-hate harassment of family

Campaigner condemns race-hate harassment of family

May 15, 2026

The police say they have spoken to a number of young people about the harassment of the family in Strathfoyle, near Derry.

BBC 'remain committed' to Radio Foyle after building listed for sale

BBC 'remain committed' to Radio Foyle after building listed for sale

May 15, 2026

The building on Northland Road, which the BBC operates through a lease agreement, appeared on PropertyPal.

MP says graffiti seeks to hurt Bloody Sunday families

MP says graffiti seeks to hurt Bloody Sunday families

May 15, 2026

Eastwood says the offensive graffiti on Free Derry Wall was designed to traumatise the families of Bloody Sunday victims.

Man found guilty of attempting to kill police officers

Man found guilty of attempting to kill police officers

May 14, 2026

Charlie Love was also found guilty of causing an explosion likely to endanger life and possessing explosives.

Stadium plan dashed as special school set to expand

Stadium plan dashed as special school set to expand

May 14, 2026

A site in Strabane earmarked for a new football ground has been bought to allow a special school to expand.

Israeli detention of President Connolly's sister 'unacceptable' - Irish PM

Israeli detention of President Connolly's sister 'unacceptable' - Irish PM

May 19, 2026

Dr Margaret Connolly is among 12 Irish citizens on board the aid flotilla which was boarded by Israeli forces.

Praise for inspirational boy who saved family from drowning

Praise for inspirational boy who saved family from drowning

May 19, 2026

The 13-year-old Australian boy who swam for hours to get help for his family after they were swept out to sea in Australia has met with the Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin earlier today.

Irish president continues first official visit to GB

Irish president continues first official visit to GB

May 19, 2026

It is President Connolly's first official visit to Great Britain since her inauguration in November.

Body of a man discovered in Donegal residence

Body of a man discovered in Donegal residence

May 19, 2026

The body currently remains at the scene, as Garda forensic and technical examinations are carried out.

Man's conviction quashed for 2018 murder in County Louth

Man's conviction quashed for 2018 murder in County Louth

May 18, 2026

Aaron Connolly had denied murdering 18-year-old Cameron Reilly on a night out in May 2018.

Donegal crashes claim three lives

Donegal crashes claim three lives

May 17, 2026

Three men, Two in their 20s and one in his 30s, have died following separate crashes in County Donegal.