BBC News

March 13, 2020
Man jailed for murder of father-of-nine  has conviction quashed

Man jailed for murder of father-of-nine has conviction quashed

May 08, 2026

Sean Rodgers, 38, was sentenced to a minimum of 18 years for the murder of Edward Meenan in Londonderry in 2018.

'We were strangers until we helped bring a paedophile to justice'

'We were strangers until we helped bring a paedophile to justice'

May 08, 2026

Having waived their right to anonymity, Nicola Bannon and Lynne Darcy are encouraging other victims of sexual abuse to come forward to the police.

Families of IRA men shot dead reach settlements for damages

Families of IRA men shot dead reach settlements for damages

May 08, 2026

Brian Campbell, 19, and Colm McGirr, 23, were shot dead after the SAS mounted an operation at the scene of an arms dump in December 1983.

'I would do it again' - Student pauses A-level revision to save a life

'I would do it again' - Student pauses A-level revision to save a life

May 08, 2026

Jamie McGuigan matched with a patient weeks after registering as a donor as part of a UK-wide schools programme.

NI leaders differ in views to GB election results

NI leaders differ in views to GB election results

May 08, 2026

O'Neill calls results seismic but Little-Pengelly disputes that it shows rising demand for independence.

Man in court over police station bomb bid

Man in court over police station bomb bid

May 08, 2026

Barry Anthony Toman is remanded into custody accused of carrying out the attack in Lurgan in March.

Appeal for 'mystery' millionaire to come forward

Appeal for 'mystery' millionaire to come forward

May 08, 2026

The ticket holder has until 21 October 2026 to claim their prize.

'Not fair' to subsidise end-of-life care through charity

'Not fair' to subsidise end-of-life care through charity

May 08, 2026

A report by the health committee into palliative care found significant gaps in the provision of services.

Czech Holan named as rider killed at North West 200

Czech Holan named as rider killed at North West 200

May 08, 2026

The rider who died in an incident at the North West 200 has been named as Czech Republic rider Kamil Holan.

Kneecap, Mel C and Michael Jackson battle for UK album number one

Kneecap, Mel C and Michael Jackson battle for UK album number one

May 08, 2026

The Irish language rappers were leading the way midweek over Melanie C and Michael Jackson.

Belfast Glider plans would cause 'significant traffic congestion'

Belfast Glider plans would cause 'significant traffic congestion'

May 08, 2026

The details are contained in Stormont documents seen by BBC News NI.

Government wins legacy case at UK Supreme Court

Government wins legacy case at UK Supreme Court

May 07, 2026

Judges in London ruled parts of the 2023 Legacy Act did not lead to victims' rights being diminished.

Springwatch 2026 finds new home in Northern Ireland

Springwatch 2026 finds new home in Northern Ireland

May 07, 2026

It will be the first time that Northern Ireland will be the main live location for the BBC programme.

Chief constable doing 'everything' to 'root out' misogyny in PSNI

Chief constable doing 'everything' to 'root out' misogyny in PSNI

May 07, 2026

Jon Boutcher tells the policing board there were "absolutely unacceptable police failings in the investigation in to the murder of Katie Simpson".

Retired pastor guilty of abortion buffer zone breach

Retired pastor guilty of abortion buffer zone breach

May 07, 2026

Clive Johnston from Sion Mills, County Tyrone, held an open-air service in a safe access zone near Causeway Hospital in July 2024.

Tunnel Noah Donohoe was found in would have been 'filled with sea water'

Tunnel Noah Donohoe was found in would have been 'filled with sea water'

May 07, 2026

Inquest hears that the area where Noah's body was found would have been filled with sea water on the night of his disappearance.

Journey times for some Belfast - Dublin trains could be cut to under two hours

Journey times for some Belfast - Dublin trains could be cut to under two hours

May 07, 2026

A new £548m Belfast to Dublin Enterprise train fleet is due for delivery from late 2028.

Irish PM quizzed on Troubles interstate case

Irish PM quizzed on Troubles interstate case

May 07, 2026

Sinn Féin seek reassurance from Micheál Martin about the European court case during Belfast talks.

McClean criticises FAI 'backbone' over Israel games

McClean criticises FAI 'backbone' over Israel games

May 07, 2026

Former Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr is one of 39 signatories of an open letter calling on the Football Association of Ireland to boycott Nations League fixtures against Israel.

Man, 36, charged over threatening phone calls to elected representatives

Man, 36, charged over threatening phone calls to elected representatives

May 07, 2026

Detectives from Newry, Mourne and Down CID were investigating the phones calls that were made in December 2025 and in February of this year.

'A long way to go for a movie' - Blind girl travels 140 miles for cinema trip

'A long way to go for a movie' - Blind girl travels 140 miles for cinema trip

May 07, 2026

Eryn had to travel from Enniskillen to Belfast to find an accessible screening of a film.

The lost 'Italy' of Belfast being uncovered by schoolchildren

The lost 'Italy' of Belfast being uncovered by schoolchildren

May 06, 2026

Schoolkids and local residents are excavating the remains of lost streets named after Italian cities.

Why is NI facing a growing threat from wildfires?

Why is NI facing a growing threat from wildfires?

May 06, 2026

Figures show that spring drought events are happening more often while there has been a sharp rise in "fire weather".

All aboard: Meet the 22-year-old 'nerd' pulling up at the takeaway in his own buses

All aboard: Meet the 22-year-old 'nerd' pulling up at the takeaway in his own buses

May 05, 2026

Luke Wilson has spent almost £10,000 on buying, preserving and restoring two old Ulsterbuses.

How one woman's love of beetles led to a discovery not seen for nearly a century

How one woman's love of beetles led to a discovery not seen for nearly a century

May 04, 2026

A beetle enthusiast from County Antrim has recorded a beetle species not seen in Ireland for nearly 100 years.

Exhibit shows how Irish immigrants have fared in England

Exhibit shows how Irish immigrants have fared in England

May 04, 2026

Researchers used 'vital' records, such as birth, marriages, and death certificates, to track infant mortality and life expectancy to measure living standards.

'Mournes could take centuries to recover from wildfires'

'Mournes could take centuries to recover from wildfires'

May 03, 2026

One conservation expert says repeated fires in The Mournes are like "death by a thousand cuts".

BBC Newsline signed summary

BBC Newsline signed summary

May 06, 2026

A signed summary of BBC Newsline.

The WW2 child murder that devastated a family and a community

The WW2 child murder that devastated a family and a community

May 02, 2026

Patricia 'Patsy' Wylie was seven when she was murdered by an American soldier in County Tyrone.

I'm a four-time Irish dance world champion and I'm just 13 years old

I'm a four-time Irish dance world champion and I'm just 13 years old

May 02, 2026

Tomi Elemide was the only boy to achieve a perfect score at the world championships last month.

Decision on football club's new stadium in 'final stages'

Decision on football club's new stadium in 'final stages'

May 08, 2026

The Department for Infrastructure says a decision on the club's planning application will be issued as "soon as possible".

Priest's death was preventable, inquest finds

Priest's death was preventable, inquest finds

May 07, 2026

Fr Paddy O'Kane, 73, was found dead in the garden of a hospital at Gransha Park in Londonderry on 28 March 2022.

McClean criticises FAI 'backbone' over Israel games

McClean criticises FAI 'backbone' over Israel games

May 07, 2026

Former Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr is one of 39 signatories of an open letter calling on the Football Association of Ireland to boycott Nations League fixtures against Israel.

Church leaders appeal for calm after violence

Church leaders appeal for calm after violence

May 07, 2026

Two boys, aged 13 and 14, were arrested after trouble in the Bishop Street area of Derry on Tuesday night.

Children as young as 10 involved in multiple nights of disorder

Children as young as 10 involved in multiple nights of disorder

May 06, 2026

Two boys are arrested after glass bottles, petrol bombs and masonry are thrown at police and fireworks set off.

Fears for 'hundreds' of young fish after pollution incident

Fears for 'hundreds' of young fish after pollution incident

May 06, 2026

'Hundreds' of salmon may have died at Tievenny Burn in County Tyrone, anglers say.

Confidence in policing 'shaken to foundations' after Katie Simpson review

Confidence in policing 'shaken to foundations' after Katie Simpson review

May 06, 2026

Stormont's justice committee chairman says the police failings described are "absolutely astounding".

Fear after homes attacked by stone-throwing youths

Fear after homes attacked by stone-throwing youths

May 05, 2026

Police said they responded to a report of anti-social behaviour in the Fountain area of Londonderry on Monday night.

Kemi Badenoch apologises after Bloody Sunday footage used in video

Kemi Badenoch apologises after Bloody Sunday footage used in video

May 02, 2026

Foyle MP Colum Eastwood called on Badenoch to personally apologise after the video was posted online.

Fire service tackles flooding caused by heavy rain in Derry

Fire service tackles flooding caused by heavy rain in Derry

May 02, 2026

The Foyle Road is currently closed due to flooding from the Foyleside RBT to Craigavon Bridge Lower Deck.

Police attacked with petrol bombs and masonry

Police attacked with petrol bombs and masonry

May 02, 2026

A crowd of youths with their faces hidden pelt police vehicles following a parade at an interface.

Attacks on war memorial 'upsetting', Royal British Legion says

Attacks on war memorial 'upsetting', Royal British Legion says

May 01, 2026

The local chair of Royal British Legion says attacks on a war memorial in Strabane 'are akin to desecrating a family grave'

'A Derry jazz festival? Are you off your head?'

'A Derry jazz festival? Are you off your head?'

May 01, 2026

Around 100,000 people are expected in Londonderry to celebrate 25 years of the City of Derry Jazz Festival.

Derry to Dublin flight 'expected to resume in October'

Derry to Dublin flight 'expected to resume in October'

May 01, 2026

The City of Derry to Dublin flight, which was axed in 2011, is expected to resume in October, the Irish Parliament is told.

Irish actor and Banshees of Inisherin star Gary Lydon dies aged 61

Irish actor and Banshees of Inisherin star Gary Lydon dies aged 61

May 03, 2026

Gary Lydon has been described as one of the finest actors in Ireland as well as a loving father.

Tractor driver dies in crash on Cavan road

Tractor driver dies in crash on Cavan road

May 03, 2026

It happened on Ardkill Beg, Carrickaboy on Sunday at about 12:40 local time.

Graham Linehan's conviction for damaging trans activist's phone overturned

Graham Linehan's conviction for damaging trans activist's phone overturned

May 01, 2026

Linehan had previously been found guilty of criminal damage after a confrontation with a trans activist.

Family of 'senior lieutenant' in Kinahan gang write letters to court

Family of 'senior lieutenant' in Kinahan gang write letters to court

May 01, 2026

Sean McGovern is before the non-jury Special Criminal Court and is due to be sentenced on June 8.

Irish government 'reassured' over changes to Troubles' legacy bill

Irish government 'reassured' over changes to Troubles' legacy bill

April 30, 2026

Helen McEntee was speaking after meeting Hilary Benn to discuss both governments' efforts to address the legacy of the past.

Shot fired after child picks up discarded gun

Shot fired after child picks up discarded gun

April 29, 2026

The weapon was the second loaded gun found in bushes in the Dublin suburb of Ballymun within days.