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Two men sentenced to 24 years for murder

Two men sentenced to 24 years for murder

October 06, 2025

Malcolm McKeown, 54, was shot dead at point-blank range at a filling station in Waringstown in August 2019.

Pipe bomb at Sinn Féin office an 'attack on democracy' - first minister

Pipe bomb at Sinn Féin office an 'attack on democracy' - first minister

October 06, 2025

Sinn Féin says it was found outside the constituency offices of Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins and Dáire Hughes MP.

Bloody Sunday witness feared he would be shot, trial hears

Bloody Sunday witness feared he would be shot, trial hears

October 06, 2025

Hugh O'Boyle has told the court he feared being shot by a soldier who, he said, aimed a rifle at him on Bloody Sunday.

'Am I out with Taylor Swift?,' asks Daniel O'Donnell

'Am I out with Taylor Swift?,' asks Daniel O'Donnell

October 06, 2025

Daniel O'Donnell and Taylor Swift have both released their new albums.

'Anger and disgust' over burglary at monastery

'Anger and disgust' over burglary at monastery

October 06, 2025

Clonard Monastery's rector says two burglars who targeted elderly priests' home have "no respect".

Nesbitt 'less optimistic' about nurses' pay award as RCN considers strike

Nesbitt 'less optimistic' about nurses' pay award as RCN considers strike

October 06, 2025

The unions decision is due to nursing staff continuing to be denied the pay award that's been given to colleagues in other parts of the UK.

Jim Gavin's presidential candidacy 'a serious miscalculation'

Jim Gavin's presidential candidacy 'a serious miscalculation'

October 06, 2025

On Sunday, the Fianna Fáil candidate announced he was withdrawing from the Irish presidential election.

Body found in burning vehicle in Dublin

Body found in burning vehicle in Dublin

October 06, 2025

Firefighters find human remains as they extinguish a vehicle on fire at a bridge in County Dublin.

Politicians playing out 'culture war' over Irish language, says Long

Politicians playing out 'culture war' over Irish language, says Long

October 06, 2025

The justice minister made the remarks after the incoming Irish language commissioner accused the executive office of "failing in their duty of care".

Minister launches new employment strategies

Minister launches new employment strategies

October 06, 2025

The strategy aims to get 50,000 more people with disabilities into employment over the next decade.

Man pleads guilty to murdering woman found dead after house fire

Man pleads guilty to murdering woman found dead after house fire

October 06, 2025

Emma McCrory, a mother-of-two in her 40s, was found dead at her home after a fire in December 2022.

Power to soon return to all homes and businesses after Storm Amy

Power to soon return to all homes and businesses after Storm Amy

October 06, 2025

At the height of the storm, about 65,000 customers in Northern Ireland were without an electricity supply.

Power NI owner to be bought by French investment firm

Power NI owner to be bought by French investment firm

October 06, 2025

French private investment firm Ardian has announced it will take over energy provider Energia from I Squared Capital.

AS-levels could be scrapped and GCSE grades changed under plans

AS-levels could be scrapped and GCSE grades changed under plans

October 06, 2025

The Department of Education is considering removing AS-levels and a return to a two-year A-level course.

Farmers 'left in limbo' as they await new nature scheme

Farmers 'left in limbo' as they await new nature scheme

October 05, 2025

Farmers are waiting for the full introduction of the Farming with Nature (FWN) scheme.

The trailblazing Queen of Ghost Stories who was 'well ahead' of her time

The trailblazing Queen of Ghost Stories who was 'well ahead' of her time

October 05, 2025

Her more than 50 stories explored moral ambiguity and an obsession with the supernatural in the Victorian age.

The Hollywood star who made Ireland her 'happy place'

The Hollywood star who made Ireland her 'happy place'

October 04, 2025

A new podcast explores the connection that Angela Lansbury had to the island of Ireland.

Dior designer Jonathan Anderson says NI helped fashion his world view

Dior designer Jonathan Anderson says NI helped fashion his world view

October 04, 2025

Fashion designer Jonathan Anderson has said growing up against a backdrop of the Troubles has helped shape his world view.

'Giant in the game' football coach honoured with mural

'Giant in the game' football coach honoured with mural

October 02, 2025

The late Jon Clifford, affectionately known as "Ugg," founded Tristar Boys' FC in Londonderry in 1974 .

BBC Newsline Signed Summary

BBC Newsline Signed Summary

October 03, 2025

A signed summary of BBC Newsline.

Street still closed after bricks fall from Georgian building

Street still closed after bricks fall from Georgian building

October 06, 2025

The damaged property is a listed building which dates back to the 19th Century and now forms part of a complex of protected structures on Pump Street.

Wounded man urged to 'play dead', Soldier F trial told

Wounded man urged to 'play dead', Soldier F trial told

October 03, 2025

Malachy Coyle, who was 15 at the time of Bloody Sunday in 1972 has been giving evidence at the murder trial of Soldier F.

Children's unit one of 14 healthcare projects put on hold

Children's unit one of 14 healthcare projects put on hold

October 02, 2025

Building work had been due to begin on the unit at Altnagelvin Hospital last year but no construction work has happened.

Woman admits drugs charge linked to girl's death

Woman admits drugs charge linked to girl's death

October 02, 2025

Caithlin McLaughlin, 16, from Derry, died after collapsing at the Belsonic music festival in Belfast in 2023.

Lives 'transformed' by 'something as simple as DIY'

Lives 'transformed' by 'something as simple as DIY'

October 02, 2025

A group of women from Londonderry are learning how to use practical skills as part of a six-week course.

Lack of accommodation 'means you don't get the full university experience'

Lack of accommodation 'means you don't get the full university experience'

October 01, 2025

The chair of the Magee taskforce says the waiting list for accommodation runs into "hundreds" of students.

Suspended sentence for woman who defrauded £60k from GP surgery

Suspended sentence for woman who defrauded £60k from GP surgery

September 30, 2025

Seainin Genevieve Cutter from Greysteel redirected payments into her own account and forged doctor's signature.

Work begins on new 'people and place' museum

Work begins on new 'people and place' museum

September 29, 2025

The £15m DNA museum at Derry's Ebrington Square is due to be completed in the spring of 2027.

Masked gang threaten man in house attack

Masked gang threaten man in house attack

September 29, 2025

The attack happened at about 10.50 BST on Sunday in the Strabane Old Road area of Derry.

Danger for Irish PM as Gavin quitting puts dark clouds over leadership

Danger for Irish PM as Gavin quitting puts dark clouds over leadership

October 06, 2025

The Fianna Fáil party is in turmoil after its presidential candidate Jim Gavin rules himself out.

Jim Gavin exits Irish presidential race 'with immediate effect'

Jim Gavin exits Irish presidential race 'with immediate effect'

October 06, 2025

He said in a statement he had "made a mistake that was not in keeping with my character and the standards I set myself".

Man dies following assault in Carrick-on-Suir

Man dies following assault in Carrick-on-Suir

October 05, 2025

Irish police are treating the incident in Carrick-on-Suir on Saturday night as a fatal assault.

Man charged with murder after body found in fishing town

Man charged with murder after body found in fishing town

October 03, 2025

The body of Mr Friel was found in his home in Killybegs in County Donegal on 13 April.

Personal items found at mass burial site

Personal items found at mass burial site

October 03, 2025

Excavators have recovered personal and medicinal items at the site of a former mother-and-baby home at Tuam.

Fatality and power cuts as Storm Amy reaches Ireland

Fatality and power cuts as Storm Amy reaches Ireland

October 03, 2025

Almost 200,000 homes in the Republic of Ireland are without electricity as Storm Amy brings gale force winds to some areas.

Dublin airport rail link given the go-ahead

Dublin airport rail link given the go-ahead

October 02, 2025

The plan is expected to come into operation by the early 2030s and could cost €9.5bn (£8.16bn).

Irish citizens detained after Gaza flotilla boats stopped

Irish citizens detained after Gaza flotilla boats stopped

October 02, 2025

At least seven Irish citizens are understood to have been on board intercepted boats carrying aid to Gaza.

Irish singer CMAT postpones UK tour due to wisdom teeth pain

Irish singer CMAT postpones UK tour due to wisdom teeth pain

October 02, 2025

CMAT has postponed her UK tour dates after waking up in "throbbing pain" and requiring wisdom teeth removal