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Water park owner will drain lake unless trespassers stop swimming

Water park owner will drain lake unless trespassers stop swimming

March 06, 2026

The Police Service of Northern Ireland says it is aware of children entering the outdoor facility.

Murder accused was 'inconsolable' the night Natalie McNally was killed, friend says

Murder accused was 'inconsolable' the night Natalie McNally was killed, friend says

March 05, 2026

Natalie McNally was 15 weeks pregnant when she died at her home in Lurgan in December 2022.

Police thought it highly unlikely Noah was in culvert, officer says

Police thought it highly unlikely Noah was in culvert, officer says

March 05, 2026

Sgt Hutchings was the lead PSNI search advisor during the search for Noah Donohoe.

Seat on Oman-Dublin government charter flight to cost €800

Seat on Oman-Dublin government charter flight to cost €800

March 05, 2026

The Irish government has chartered a flight for Irish citizens from Muscat in Oman on Friday.

How many more children must die? - Mum's call for UK-first school bus law

How many more children must die? - Mum's call for UK-first school bus law

March 05, 2026

Stella McGinn's daughter Caitlin-Rose died a year ago after getting hit by a car when exiting a bus.

Children to sit new national tests in reading, maths and science

Children to sit new national tests in reading, maths and science

March 05, 2026

Pupils will sit the new online tests in P4 and P7 of primary school and year 10 of post-primary school.

Thousands of students rally after woman's explicit images circulated

Thousands of students rally after woman's explicit images circulated

March 05, 2026

The rally was called by UCD Students' Union after a sexually explicit image was sent to hundreds of people.

Police chief says 50-50 recruitment not necessary at present

Police chief says 50-50 recruitment not necessary at present

March 05, 2026

Jon Boutcher did not rule out the reintroduction of the policy, saying "nothing is off the table".

When you get an idea you don't want to stop - meet the young authors

When you get an idea you don't want to stop - meet the young authors

March 05, 2026

The Irish Children's Laureate is touring Northern Ireland to share the importance of reading and writing during World Book Day.

£14,000 pay rise for NI politicians 'excessive', says O'Neill

£14,000 pay rise for NI politicians 'excessive', says O'Neill

March 05, 2026

The pay rise from April 2026 would take MLA's pay from £53,000 to £67,200, which is a 27% increase.

Medical imaging company to create 72 new jobs

Medical imaging company to create 72 new jobs

March 05, 2026

A number of new roles will be created including AI engineers, software engineers and clinical laboratory analysts.

Pheasants to be culled in bird flu outbreak

Pheasants to be culled in bird flu outbreak

March 05, 2026

Restrictions have been put in place around a farm near Newtownstewart.

Price cut on the way for some gas customers

Price cut on the way for some gas customers

March 05, 2026

Gas prices in the Ten Towns area will fall by just over 10% in April.

In pictures: Worm Moon captured over Northern Ireland

In pictures: Worm Moon captured over Northern Ireland

March 04, 2026

The first full Moon of the spring, a Worm Moon, was visible on Monday and Tuesday across Northern Ireland.

Heating oil prices rise by more than £100 amid Middle East conflict

Heating oil prices rise by more than £100 amid Middle East conflict

March 03, 2026

Global oil prices spike after Iran launched strikes across the Middle East in response to attacks by the US and Israel.

'From a young girl to womanhood, I've relied on the same domestic abuse refuge'

'From a young girl to womanhood, I've relied on the same domestic abuse refuge'

March 03, 2026

BBC Spotlight NI hears stories from victims and campaigners who, for the past five decades, have helped shape a women's refuge in Londonderry.

Woman sheltered in Dubai hotel basement after air strikes

Woman sheltered in Dubai hotel basement after air strikes

March 02, 2026

Katy McKinney was on a business trip to Dubai with her husband when Israel and the US launched an attack against Iran.

How NI sculptures are shaping our children's stories

How NI sculptures are shaping our children's stories

March 01, 2026

From Aslan to Paddington - the sculptures shaping children's stories ahead of World Book Day on 5 March.

BBC Newsline signed summary

BBC Newsline signed summary

March 04, 2026

A signed summary of BBC Newsline.

'We just had to start again' after bombs destroyed museum collection

'We just had to start again' after bombs destroyed museum collection

February 28, 2026

50 years after disaster struck, past and current curators are celebrating a collection reborn.

Driver who inspired Brad Pitt F1 film 'looking for closure' after near-death crash

Driver who inspired Brad Pitt F1 film 'looking for closure' after near-death crash

February 27, 2026

Martin Donnelly has finally driven a Formula One car in Adelaide following his horrific crash in 1990.

Farmers on edge as record rainfall dampens slurry season

Farmers on edge as record rainfall dampens slurry season

February 27, 2026

The wet weather is hampering farmers getting their slurry storage tanks emptied after winter.

Traitor Rachel on winning the show, her mum's death - and what's next

Traitor Rachel on winning the show, her mum's death - and what's next

February 26, 2026

Rachel Duffy has spoken publicly for the first time about winning The Traitors and then losing her mother.

Tool theft burglaries may be linked, police say

Tool theft burglaries may be linked, police say

March 03, 2026

The burglaries were carried out at two businesses in Castlederg, County Tyrone, in the early hours of Sunday.

Judge refuses to dismiss charges in Lyra McKee murder case

Judge refuses to dismiss charges in Lyra McKee murder case

February 27, 2026

The journalist was shot and killed during rioting in the Creggan area of Londonderry in April 2019.

Community 'numb' over deaths of two young friends

Community 'numb' over deaths of two young friends

February 26, 2026

Daniel Cullen and Caoimhin Porter-McLoone, both aged 18, died in a crash in Donegal on Tuesday night.

Man charged over Derry kidnapping

Man charged over Derry kidnapping

February 26, 2026

The man has been charged with a number of offences including kidnap, false imprisonment and attempted grievous bodily harm with intent.

Forty firefighters put out farm shed fire

Forty firefighters put out farm shed fire

February 26, 2026

The fire started in large sheds in the Ballyarnett area on the outskirts of Londonderry.

Man, 36, dies after two-car crash on A5

Man, 36, dies after two-car crash on A5

February 24, 2026

The crash happened on the A5 Omagh Road, between Ballygawley and Omagh, on Monday night.

Teenager attacked because he is a Protestant - deputy mayor

Teenager attacked because he is a Protestant - deputy mayor

February 23, 2026

The 16-year-old was assaulted in Londonderry city centre in the early hours of Sunday.

Man in his 70s dies in house fire

Man in his 70s dies in house fire

February 23, 2026

The fire in the Waterside area of Londonderry is not being treated as suspicious.

Irish economy grew strongly in 2025

Irish economy grew strongly in 2025

March 05, 2026

Official figures suggest that Irish GDP grew by more than 12% in 2025.

Enoch Burke's mother and sister to be arrested and jailed

Enoch Burke's mother and sister to be arrested and jailed

March 04, 2026

The judge ordered that Enoch Burke's mother and sister should be jailed for two weeks each because of their behaviour at a hearing.

Will Jessie Buckley's winning streak continue at the Oscars?

Will Jessie Buckley's winning streak continue at the Oscars?

March 02, 2026

At the Actor Awards on Sunday Buckley won the female actor in a leading role prize for Hamnet.

€400m weight loss tablet factory to be built in Ireland

€400m weight loss tablet factory to be built in Ireland

March 02, 2026

Novo Nordisk, which is based in Denmark, says it will upgrade its facility at Athlone, County Westmeath.

Man appears in court charged with murder of English tourist

Man appears in court charged with murder of English tourist

February 27, 2026

Darragh O'Brien, 22, was initially charged with assault causing harm related to the attack in the early hours of 21 August.

PSNI should reflect the community it polices - Irish justice minister

PSNI should reflect the community it polices - Irish justice minister

February 26, 2026

Jim O'Callaghan was responding to the latest PSNI officer recruitment campaign that attracted the lowest percentage of Catholic applicants for more than a decade.

Green light for apartments on site of mother and baby home

Green light for apartments on site of mother and baby home

February 26, 2026

Cork City Council has provided conditional permission to developer Estuary View Enterprises for the 140 apartment units at Bessborough.

'They criminalised us as children and we had done nothing wrong' – apology for abuse survivors

'They criminalised us as children and we had done nothing wrong' – apology for abuse survivors

February 25, 2026

Taoiseach apologises to survivors of institutional abuse

Man charged with murder of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine

Man charged with murder of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine

February 25, 2026

Michael Gaine had been missing for more than eight weeks when remains found on his farm were identified.