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Swapping bombs for a BMX in a different look at 1980s NI

Swapping bombs for a BMX in a different look at 1980s NI

May 25, 2026

A new exhibition focuses on peoples' day to day lives in the 1980s in Northern Ireland.

Fire burning at recycling site in east Belfast

Fire burning at recycling site in east Belfast

May 24, 2026

Police and the fire service are advising motorists to avoid the East Twin Road area and to keep windows and doors shut.

Man dies after single-vehicle collision involving motorbike

Man dies after single-vehicle collision involving motorbike

May 24, 2026

Michael Kenna, 39, from Belturbet in County Cavan was pronounced dead at the scene on Sunday morning.

Tyrone GAA legend McGuigan dies aged 71

Tyrone GAA legend McGuigan dies aged 71

May 24, 2026

Former Tyrone forward Frank McGuigan, widely regarded as one of the county's finest footballers, dies at the age of 71.

Minister defends Translink fares freeze despite possibility of cuts to services

Minister defends Translink fares freeze despite possibility of cuts to services

May 24, 2026

Cuts to services across Metro, Ulsterbus and NI Railways are being explored by Translink under savings plans.

What do the Irish by-election results mean for Sinn Féin?

What do the Irish by-election results mean for Sinn Féin?

May 24, 2026

For Mary Lou McDonald's party, it was yet another bad weekend of bad election results.

Deported flotilla activist from Belfast returns home

Deported flotilla activist from Belfast returns home

May 24, 2026

Fra Hughes was one of hundreds of activists who were detained by Israel while trying to bring aid to Gaza.

Social Democrats and Fine Gael win Irish by-election seats

Social Democrats and Fine Gael win Irish by-election seats

May 24, 2026

Two by-elections are being held to fill the vacant Dáil seats in Galway West and Dublin Central.

'Frustrating' MOT backlogs as test centres opening dates unconfirmed

'Frustrating' MOT backlogs as test centres opening dates unconfirmed

May 24, 2026

Opening dates for new test centres in Hydebank and Mallusk are still not confirmed despite both being due to have opened years ago.

Landmark building to disappear from city centre

Landmark building to disappear from city centre

May 24, 2026

From bankers, balls, books to bombs, this site may no longer be original but it does have history.

Fitzgerald parts ways with Antrim after two years

Fitzgerald parts ways with Antrim after two years

May 24, 2026

BBC Sport NI can confirm that Davy Fitzgerald's tenure as Antrim manager is over.

Fire causes significant damage to football clubhouse

Fire causes significant damage to football clubhouse

May 23, 2026

NI Fire Service gets Ballinamallard FC club room fire under control

Couple left 'badly shaken' after being tied up during burglary

Couple left 'badly shaken' after being tied up during burglary

May 23, 2026

Two masked men entered the property on the Fermoyle Road around 01:15 BST on Saturday and tied the couple up.

Five arrested over dissident republican activity released

Five arrested over dissident republican activity released

May 23, 2026

Five men were arrested in Poleglass then questioned in Musgrave Police Station.

First Chelsea Flower Show garden relocated to NI

First Chelsea Flower Show garden relocated to NI

May 23, 2026

A gold-medal winning garden is being gifted to community volunteers who run a foodbank in Strabane.

Deported Irish flotilla activists return from Israel

Deported Irish flotilla activists return from Israel

May 23, 2026

Irish participants in Global Sumud Flotilla bringing aid to Gaza were deported to Ireland.

Woman jailed for assisting offender over murder of Kathryn Parton

Woman jailed for assisting offender over murder of Kathryn Parton

May 22, 2026

Suzanne Love admitted perverting the course of justice by removing items from a crime scene and washing items with intent to destroy evidence.

Sunday trading extension a 'cop-out' say business leaders

Sunday trading extension a 'cop-out' say business leaders

May 22, 2026

A council committee recommended earlier opening should be allowed during the all-Ireland music and dance festival - Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann – in August.

NI hospices to receive £1.6m one-off payment for palliative care

NI hospices to receive £1.6m one-off payment for palliative care

May 22, 2026

The DoH has now pledged £1.1m of funding for NI's four hospices, and £500,000 for the children's hospice.

Police believe man was attacked with brush shaft before death

Police believe man was attacked with brush shaft before death

May 22, 2026

The 51-year-old was attacked when a number of intruders entered his apartment on the Holywood Road.

UUP leader denies intervening over Doug Beattie candidacy

UUP leader denies intervening over Doug Beattie candidacy

May 22, 2026

Last week it emerged Beattie was not expected to be chosen as the party's candidate for Upper Bann in next year's assembly election.

Pope Leo has 'genuine desire' for end of wars - Irish PM

Pope Leo has 'genuine desire' for end of wars - Irish PM

May 22, 2026

Taoiseach Micheál Martin and his wife Mary were greeted in the San Damaso Courtyard on Friday morning before meeting the Pope in the Papal Library.

King Charles plays ukulele on final day of NI trip

King Charles plays ukulele on final day of NI trip

May 21, 2026

This is his 43rd visit to Northern Ireland, first as Prince of Wales and now as King.

'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.

'The care system failed my daughter twice'

'The care system failed my daughter twice'

May 21, 2026

A woman whose daughter was treated at two facilities, including Muckamore Abbey Hospital, says she feels lessons haven't been learned.

'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.

Are letters to 'dodgy stick' viewers a new anti-piracy approach?

Are letters to 'dodgy stick' viewers a new anti-piracy approach?

May 23, 2026

Sky has issued about 200 cease-and-desist letters to alleged users in the Republic of Ireland.

Fergie's former racehorse enjoying a retirement with beaches and beer

Fergie's former racehorse enjoying a retirement with beaches and beer

May 23, 2026

Spirit Dancer had a long career but he is now enjoying beach walks and beer for dinner.

Good jobs or bad law?: The row over workers' rights

Good jobs or bad law?: The row over workers' rights

May 23, 2026

The Good Jobs Bill was first announced almost two years ago but the legal text of the draft law has still not been published.

Pharmacists 'can't afford' to keep providing blister packs

Pharmacists 'can't afford' to keep providing blister packs

May 22, 2026

Community Pharmacy NI says "many pharmacy teams are at capacity".

BBC Newsline signed summary

BBC Newsline signed summary

May 22, 2026

A signed summary of BBC Newsline.

What do young people think of a social media ban?

What do young people think of a social media ban?

May 22, 2026

UK online safety minister Kanishka Narayan says any ban on social media for under-16s agreed at Westminster will apply in NI.

'What a memory' say Race Across the World pair

'What a memory' say Race Across the World pair

May 22, 2026

Molly Clifford and her father Andrew from Maghera travelled from Italy to Mongolia in the competition.

Private dog poo patrollers called in to clean up streets

Private dog poo patrollers called in to clean up streets

May 21, 2026

One Northern Ireland council has turned to a private company to hand out fines.

'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.

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.

'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.

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.

Thousands expected for 2026 Foyle Maritime Festival

Thousands expected for 2026 Foyle Maritime Festival

May 22, 2026

The four-day event in June will see the River Foyle transformed into a major celebration of Derry's maritime history.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.