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March 13, 2020
My love of baking helps me deal with arthritis at age of 13

My love of baking helps me deal with arthritis at age of 13

March 21, 2026

Lyla's passion for baking led her to appear on Channel 4's Junior Bake Off and spread awareness of the condition.

Stormont is dysfunctionalism on stilts, says TUV leader

Stormont is dysfunctionalism on stilts, says TUV leader

March 21, 2026

The party's annual conference is being held in Cookstown, County Tyrone.

Civil case against Gerry Adams over IRA bombings withdrawn

Civil case against Gerry Adams over IRA bombings withdrawn

March 20, 2026

A lawyer for the claimants said on Friday that proceedings would be "discontinued".

Car struck by tyre in fatal crash 'couldn't have evaded it'

Car struck by tyre in fatal crash 'couldn't have evaded it'

March 20, 2026

Shauna McDevitt died in what was described as a tragic freak accident in County Antrim in 2022.

'I hid my symptoms out of embarrassment - then needed life-saving surgery'

'I hid my symptoms out of embarrassment - then needed life-saving surgery'

March 20, 2026

Alex Lyons has Ulcerative Colitis one of the most common forms of inflammatory bowel disease.

Irish language signs backed overwhelmingly by QUB students

Irish language signs backed overwhelmingly by QUB students

March 20, 2026

Out of the more than 5,000 students who voted, 91% were in favour of the changes to the signs.

Woman who lost five family members in pier tragedy wants surviving daughter to 'live life'

Woman who lost five family members in pier tragedy wants surviving daughter to 'live life'

March 20, 2026

Rioghnach McGrotty was four months old when she was rescued from a car that slid off a pier after a day at the seaside.

I went to bed with a sore ear, meningitis put me in a coma

I went to bed with a sore ear, meningitis put me in a coma

March 20, 2026

Mark McNamee did not know he had meningitis until he woke up in hospital after being in an induced coma.

Meet the Belfast actor at the heart of Peaky Blinders film

Meet the Belfast actor at the heart of Peaky Blinders film

March 20, 2026

As a long-time cast member as Johnny Dogs, Packy Lee has been overwhelmed by the reaction to Peaky Blinders.

'End of the road' for Conlan after defeat by Walsh

'End of the road' for Conlan after defeat by Walsh

March 21, 2026

Michael Conlan confirms it's the "end of the road" following his split decision defeat by Kevin Walsh at Belfast's SSE Arena.

NI households set for £30 electricity reduction in July

NI households set for £30 electricity reduction in July

March 20, 2026

The scheme, which will cost £81m, follows on from an announcement made at the UK budget in November 2025.

Primary school kids learn about dangers of child exploitation

Primary school kids learn about dangers of child exploitation

March 20, 2026

A charity in Northern Ireland says one example is young people "being forced and coerced into rioting" like the disorder in Ballymena last summer.

McAneney suspended by Florida State after arrest

McAneney suspended by Florida State after arrest

March 20, 2026

County Tyrone native Conor McAneney is suspended from all team activities by Florida State University following his arrest on Wednesday.

Man accused of Chloe Mitchell murder  secures new legal team

Man accused of Chloe Mitchell murder secures new legal team

March 20, 2026

It follows the withdrawal of his legal representation last week who said they were "professionally compromised".

Developers will be able to pay towards wastewater upgrades, says minister

Developers will be able to pay towards wastewater upgrades, says minister

March 20, 2026

It is part of a plan to improve a chronically underfunded water system which is holding back development and contributing to pollution across Northern Ireland.

Funding increase of 78p for independent carers 'just not enough'

Funding increase of 78p for independent carers 'just not enough'

March 20, 2026

There are approximately 24,000 independent care home and home care (domiciliary) staff in Northern Ireland.

NI gas prices will rise 'if Iran conflict lasts another month'

NI gas prices will rise 'if Iran conflict lasts another month'

March 19, 2026

The Utility Regulator, responsible for regulating the electricity and gas markets in Northern Ireland, says higher prices could happen.

Natalie McNally murder trial told case against accused is 'circumstantial'

Natalie McNally murder trial told case against accused is 'circumstantial'

March 19, 2026

A defence barrister said the trial of Stephen McCullagh was "a classic circumstantial case".

'Frustrating': Youth clubs only guaranteed funding until June

'Frustrating': Youth clubs only guaranteed funding until June

March 19, 2026

One MLA on Stormont's Education Committee says the uncertainty is "absolutely reckless".

Noah's mum frozen out of his Instagram account after his death, inquest hears

Noah's mum frozen out of his Instagram account after his death, inquest hears

March 19, 2026

Noah Donohoe was found dead almost a week after he went missing in June 2020.

People asked for their views on closing city centre roads for fleadh

People asked for their views on closing city centre roads for fleadh

March 19, 2026

It has been hailed as the "biggest event ever planned in Belfast" and the road closures are said to be for safety reasons.

I'm in agony six years after treatment for anal cancer

I'm in agony six years after treatment for anal cancer

March 19, 2026

Trish Prosser was too embarrassed to tell loved ones about the type of cancer she had as she felt there was a stigma surrounding anal cancer.

Scammed out of £17k, one woman flew across UK to confront suspect

Scammed out of £17k, one woman flew across UK to confront suspect

March 17, 2026

Rhonda Montgomery was scammed out of £17,000 by fraudsters pretending to work for Revolut.

Don't ignore nurseries while expanding childcare, says principal

Don't ignore nurseries while expanding childcare, says principal

March 17, 2026

There are concerns the childcare strategy is focused on expanding childcare rather than protecting nursery education.

In pictures: St Patrick's Day celebrations around the world

In pictures: St Patrick's Day celebrations around the world

March 17, 2026

What do St Patrick's Day celebrations look like around the world?

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March 18, 2026

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Councillors back plans for 750 new Londonderry homes

Councillors back plans for 750 new Londonderry homes

March 19, 2026

Councillors approve two Apex Housing development proposals to build hundreds of new homes in Derry

Sectarian graffiti on Apprentice Boys' hall condemned

Sectarian graffiti on Apprentice Boys' hall condemned

March 18, 2026

UUP councillor Darren Guy says there is no place for such graffiti in this city or anywhere else.

Man injured after 'savage' attack by masked men

Man injured after 'savage' attack by masked men

March 18, 2026

Police say they believe three masked men entered a property in Creggan and attacked a man in bed.

Hospital's faulty heating fixed, health trust says

Hospital's faulty heating fixed, health trust says

March 17, 2026

The Western Trust says it will continue to monitor temperatures at the Derry mental health unit.

Epstein files St Patrick's Day float 'unacceptable', says rape crisis charity

Epstein files St Patrick's Day float 'unacceptable', says rape crisis charity

March 18, 2026

The float, which appeared in counties Galway and Mayo, showed people in wigs grappling on a mattress.

Irish PM dodges potential St Patrick's Day bruises at Trump meeting

Irish PM dodges potential St Patrick's Day bruises at Trump meeting

March 18, 2026

BBC News NI political editor Enda McClafferty looks at how Micheál Martin fared against Donald Trump during their St Patrick's Day meeting.

Meet Ray - he only wanted to retire, now he's been to the Oscars

Meet Ray - he only wanted to retire, now he's been to the Oscars

March 15, 2026

Voiced by Domhnall Gleeson and directed by John Kelly, Retirement Plan is nominated for Best Animated Short Film at the 98th Academy Awards.

Cocaine worth €5.25m seized and two arrested

Cocaine worth €5.25m seized and two arrested

March 14, 2026

A man and woman were arrested after Gardaí searched a number of vehicles and a business in County Monaghan.