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Man arrested on suspicion of murder in Newtownabbey

Man arrested on suspicion of murder in Newtownabbey

October 13, 2025

Police said the arrest was made on Sunday evening after a body was found in the Old Mill Drive area.

What's happening to Northern Ireland's high streets?

What's happening to Northern Ireland's high streets?

October 13, 2025

BBC News NI has visited three towns, where locals say high rates, fast trains and derelict buidings are causing problems.

Irish language rhetoric 'emboldens' vandals

Irish language rhetoric 'emboldens' vandals

October 13, 2025

An Irish language campaigner condemns the use of an angle grinder to damage a bilingual street sign.

Why centurion O'Neill 'fits Northern Ireland perfectly'

Why centurion O'Neill 'fits Northern Ireland perfectly'

October 13, 2025

Against Germany at Windsor Park on Monday night, Michael O'Neill will become just the second manager to take charge of the Northern Ireland senior men's team on 100 occasions.

Presidential candidate calls for Irish unity preparation

Presidential candidate calls for Irish unity preparation

October 12, 2025

Catherine Connolly, who has the support of a broad alliance of left leaning politicians including the biggest opposition party Sinn Féin, made the comment during a presidential debate on Sunday.

Flood-hit residents say meeting was 'tick-box exercise'

Flood-hit residents say meeting was 'tick-box exercise'

October 13, 2025

Department for Infrastructure officials met residents affected by severe flooding in 2017.

Foetal alcohol disorder 'wasn't my fault'

Foetal alcohol disorder 'wasn't my fault'

October 12, 2025

Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder can happen when alcohol in the mother's blood passes to her baby through the placenta.

Train station reopens after reports of gas leak

Train station reopens after reports of gas leak

October 12, 2025

The station is closed until further notice with no services running after fire alarms were triggered.

Bilingual street sign damaged with angle grinder

Bilingual street sign damaged with angle grinder

October 11, 2025

The white sign to Shandon Park was cut with an angle grinder with the Irish language removed.

BBC Young Chorister 'so excited' to be in final

BBC Young Chorister 'so excited' to be in final

October 12, 2025

The final of BBC Young Chorister Of The Year 2025 aired on Sunday afternoon, with one Belfast hopeful bidding for the prize.

Trillick dethrone Errigal Ciaran in Tyrone SFC

Trillick dethrone Errigal Ciaran in Tyrone SFC

October 12, 2025

Errigal Ciaran's reign as Tyrone and Ulster champions is over as Trillick scored a 1-13 to 1-11 semi-final win in Omagh.

Glentoran defeat Reds to reclaim Premiership title

Glentoran defeat Reds to reclaim Premiership title

October 12, 2025

Glentoran come out on top in a final-day decider with Cliftonville to win the Women's Premiership title with a 1-0 win over the Reds.

Murphy 'blown away' by Ulster display in Bulls win

Murphy 'blown away' by Ulster display in Bulls win

October 12, 2025

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy says he was "blown away" by the commitment from his players in Saturday's 28-7 win over Bulls.

Nesbitt says English nationalism biggest threat to union

Nesbitt says English nationalism biggest threat to union

October 11, 2025

Speaking at the Ulster Unionist Party conference Mike Nesbitt said he wanted to "deliver hope through prosperity".

How Germany-born striker became NI goalkeeping great

How Germany-born striker became NI goalkeeping great

October 12, 2025

Thanks to a now defunct eligibility rule, Germany-born goalkeeper Maik Taylor became the most unlikely of Northern Ireland heroes.

How a 16-year-old rental dispute derailed  a presidential campaign

How a 16-year-old rental dispute derailed a presidential campaign

October 11, 2025

Jim Gavin had been chosen to represent Fianna Fáil, the Republic of Ireland's biggest party in the coalition government

From attics to gardens, pine martens on move in Northern Ireland

From attics to gardens, pine martens on move in Northern Ireland

October 11, 2025

One of Northern Ireland's rarest native mammals have been turning up in some unusual places.

Wheelchair rugby has 'given me another chance'

Wheelchair rugby has 'given me another chance'

October 10, 2025

Three Northern Irish athletes head to Norway to compete in the European wheelchair basketball championships.

BBC Newsline Signed Summary

BBC Newsline Signed Summary

October 10, 2025

A signed summary of BBC Newsline.

JADE becomes the angel of Belfast's dreams as UK tour kicks off

JADE becomes the angel of Belfast's dreams as UK tour kicks off

October 09, 2025

The singer last played in Belfast more than three years ago, where she performed as part of girl group Little Mix.

Prosecution concludes in Soldier F murder trial

Prosecution concludes in Soldier F murder trial

October 10, 2025

The non-jury trial is taking place at Belfast Crown Court with the former soldier accused of two murders and five attempted murders.

Traders affected by 'unsafe building' disruption

Traders affected by 'unsafe building' disruption

October 10, 2025

Cordons remain in place after a section of the former convent on Pump Street in Derry collapsed at the weekend.

Man jailed for assault on doctor in hospital

Man jailed for assault on doctor in hospital

October 10, 2025

The assault and other offences took place in Altnagelvin hospital in Derry in March.

Woman jailed for beer bottle attack on ex-partner

Woman jailed for beer bottle attack on ex-partner

October 10, 2025

The man sustained a head wound that needed glued together after the attack at his home in Londonderry.

Man jailed for attacking tram during Dublin riots

Man jailed for attacking tram during Dublin riots

October 13, 2025

Evan Moore, who is 20, was sentenced to four years in prison with the final 12 months suspended.

Does the Irish president represent people in Northern Ireland?

Does the Irish president represent people in Northern Ireland?

October 12, 2025

Citizens in Northern Ireland will not get a say in who is elected as you need an address in the Republic of Ireland to vote.

Man admits murdering daughter, eight, in home

Man admits murdering daughter, eight, in home

October 10, 2025

Mohammed Al Shaker Al Tamimi also admitted the attempted murder of the girl's mother Aisha Noor Al Kattib.

Man given life sentence for murder of Dublin woman

Man given life sentence for murder of Dublin woman

October 10, 2025

Emma Costello McCrory, a mother-of-two, died after her home in Clontarf was set on fire by George Turner in 2022.

Irish rock band Kodaline to split after more than a decade

Irish rock band Kodaline to split after more than a decade

October 09, 2025

The Dublin-formed group said they will record a fifth and final album before parting ways.

Taoiseach apologises after Gavin's withdrawal from presidential race

Taoiseach apologises after Gavin's withdrawal from presidential race

October 08, 2025

Micheál Martin apologises to his party after its presidential candidate, Jim Gavin, withdrew from the race.

Suspected cocaine and heroin worth €8.2m seized after searches

Suspected cocaine and heroin worth €8.2m seized after searches

October 08, 2025

A man in his 40s is charged after a major search operation in five counties in the Republic of Ireland.