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Bobby Sands Statue unveiled
SDLP councillor Paul Doherty resigns after party stance on Bobby Sands statue
An SDLP councillor has resigned from the party over their row. Paul Doherty, who served as deputy lord mayor of Belfast, and is a councillor for west Belfast, said he knows the statue of the IRA hunger striker “holds real significance”.

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026

Red bench unveiled in park in tribute to young woman living with heart condition
Red bench unveiled in park in tribute to young woman living with heart condition
A distinctive red bench has been unveiled at a Co Down park in a living tribute to a young woman with a heart condition. Caoimhe Loughran, from Newry, was just 17 when she first experienced symptoms.

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

School stock
Boy, 16, arrested over cyber attack on schools’ IT system
Schools across the region were impacted following the incident

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Dalradian Gold Mine project inquiry
‘Worst-case scenario’ must guide decision on Tyrone gold mine, inquiry hears
The “worst-case scenario” should be assumed in the decision to grant consent to a controversial proposal to develop a gold mine in Co Tyrone.

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

Noah Donohoe Inquest
‘Likely’ that Noah Donohoe was alive when he entered storm drain, inquest told
The schoolboy was 14 when his naked body was found in the storm drain tunnel on June 27 2020

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

The TRIC Christmas lunch - London
Eamonn Holmes 'doing okay given the circumstances' following stroke, says son
Declan Holmes added his father’s medical issue 'came as a real shock', and he thanked those who have sent messages of support

Sun, 12 Apr, 2026

Masters Golf
Rory McIlroy tied for Masters lead after Amen Corner trouble at Augusta
After a dramatic moving day, it's wide open heading into Masters Sunday.

Sun, 12 Apr, 2026

Masters Golf
Rory McIlroy’s third round splutters into life after vow to keep his foot on gas
It's moving day at Augusta...

Sat, 11 Apr, 2026

Masters Golf
Record-breaking Rory McIlroy holds six-shot lead at halfway stage of Masters
The Northern Irishman shot a 65 to go with Thursday’s 67 to post at 12 under, three shots better than any other defending champion had managed after two rounds.

Sat, 11 Apr, 2026

Masters Golf
Back-to-back birdies steady defending Masters champion Rory McIlroy
The Holywood man is up and running. 

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Police Stock
Police probe suspected arson attack at Coleraine apartment block
The blaze was believed to have started in a communal area inside the flats

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Mourne Mountains wildfire
More than 40 firefighters battle blaze in Co Down hay shed
More than 40 firefighters battled a large blaze overnight in a hay shed in Co Down. Around 300 sheep were moved out of the shed on Cascum Road in Banbridge, while efforts continued to extinguish the fire.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

Northern Ireland Policing Board
Lurgan bomb attempt ‘timely reminder’ of terror threat to police, says PSNI chief
The proxy bomb attack attempt on a police station is a “timely reminder” of the terrorist threat level in Northern Ireland, the PSNI Chief has said.

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

Lurgan incident
‘Crude but viable’ explosive device deployed in attack on Lurgan police station
A delivery driver was forced at gunpoint to transport the device to Lurgan police station late on Monday in a likely dissident republican attack

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Noah Donohoe inquest
Noah Donohoe inquest hears recordings of anonymous calls to police
One woman told Belfast Coroner’s Court that she had not made the calls, despite a claim from another witness

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

Rolandas Kvederis death
Lithuanian man accused of Portadown murder insists he was acting in self-defence
Rolandas Kvederis, 49, died after sustaining seven stab wounds to his neck and lower back inside the property in Ranfurley Road last Thursday night

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

Chantelle Cameron v Katie Taylor 2 - Press Conference - Dublin Royal Convention Centre
First preliminary hearing takes place ahead of inquest into Galway boxer's death
Former Celtic super-featherweight title holder John Cooney, 28, from Galway, died a week after suffering a head injury in a fight at the Ulster Hall in February 2025

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Natalie McNally vigil
YouTube removes account after gamer found guilty of Natalie McNally’s murder
A jury found the 36-year-old, of Woodland Gardens, Lisburn, guilty at Belfast Crown Court on Monday of the murder of the 32-year-old, who was 15-weeks pregnant with their son

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Natalie McNally death
Jury in Natalie McNally murder trial retires to consider verdict
Stephen McCullagh, 36, of Woodland Gardens in Lisburn, has denied murdering Ms McNally, who had been pregnant with his child

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

Buncrana Pier accident anniversary
Mother who lost five loved ones says Buncrana tragedy ‘feels like yesterday’
Louise James’ partner Sean McGrotty, their two sons Mark, 12, and Evan, eight, her mother Ruth and her 14-year-old sister Jodie died when their SUV sank after sliding off a slipway in Buncrana, Co Donegal, in March 2016

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

PSNI stock
Community ‘shocked and saddened’ after killing of young mother in Derry
On Saturday, police launched a murder investigation after the death of a woman – named locally as Amy Doherty – in Co Derry

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

Stephen McCullagh court case
Evidence in Natalie McNally murder trial points to ‘some other killer’ – defence
Ms McNally, 32, was 15 weeks’ pregnant when she was beaten and stabbed at her home in Lurgan on December 18 2022

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026

Gerry Adams civil court case
Evidence Gerry Adams behind IRA bombings 'bordering on non-existent'
Former Sinn Féin president denies allegations and is defending the claim, telling court he had 'no involvement whatsoever' in the bombings and was never a member of Provisional IRA

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

Natalie McNally death
Natalie McNally murder accused ‘lied and lied again’, jury told
The jury in the trial of Stephen McCullagh has been told the prosecution's case is “strong and compelling”

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

Coronavirus - Mon Nov 16, 2020
Probable case of meningococcal disease being investigated at Belfast school
Parents of children at Bloomfield Collegiate School in the east of the city have been contacted by health officials

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

Gerry Adams civil court case
Being in Sinn Féin not the same as being in the IRA, Gerry Adams tells court
Party’s former leader, who is being sued for symbolic damages, says opponents have repeatedly tried to conflate Sinn Féin and IRA

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026

Players Championship Golf
Rory McIlroy makes the cut as Ludvig Aberg sets pace at Players Championship
The defending champion birdied his last hole to card a 71.

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

Lord Peter Mandelson - Epstein files scandal
Mandelson’s £75,000 payout after sacking was ‘value for money’, claims minister
The sum awarded to Peter Mandelson after his dismissal over his ties to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein was revealed in the first set of government documents published this week

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

Winter weather Feb 18th 2026
Met Éireann issues status yellow wind and rain warnings
Met Éireann has issued the wind warning from midnight until 6pm on Thursday, and has forecast strong and gusty south-westerly winds

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

Natalie McNally death
Ex-partner of Natalie McNally tells court he did not kill her
Natalie McNally was 15 weeks pregnant when she was killed

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

Noah Donohoe death
Early referral of Noah case to specialist unit ‘unusual but justified’ – inquest
A police witness reiterated his view to Belfast Coroner’s Court that officers had “gripped” the seriousness of the search for Noah at an early point

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Gerry Adams civil court case
Docklands bombing victim says he believes Gerry Adams played ‘major part’ in IRA
A man injured in the Docklands bombing has said he believes Gerry Adams played a “major part” in the IRA. Jonathan Ganesh is giving evidence at the High Court in London in a civil case brought against the former Sinn Féin president.

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Gerry Adams civil court case
Gerry Adams ‘directly responsible’ for England bomb decisions, British High Court told
The three men are bringing legal action against the former Sinn Féin president and are seeking £1 in damages

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Noah Donohoe death
Police ‘gripped’ seriousness of Noah Donohoe search at early stage, inquest told
Chief Inspector Robinson told Belfast Coroner’s Court that he had carried out a compliance review into how police carried out their search for the teenager in 2020

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Gerry Adams legal action
British High Court trial against Gerry Adams set to begin
The trio are bringing legal action against the former Sinn Féin president and is seeking just £1 in damages

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Elderly stock - London
Antidepressants linked to increased risk of death for dementia patients
As dementia is associated with age and the proportion of older people aged 65 years and over increases, the prevalence of dementia is also projected to increase

Sun, 08 Mar, 2026

All-Ireland Fleadh to return to Belfast in 2027
All-Ireland Fleadh to return to Belfast in 2027
It comes as the Northern Ireland capital prepares to host the world’s largest celebration of Irish music and culture for the first time this summer

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

Mary Robinson condemns US ‘attacks on truth’ during women’s day rally
Mary Robinson condemns US ‘attacks on truth’ during women’s day rally
Addressing an International Women’s Day rally in Belfast, she claimed the current United States administration is “flooding the atmosphere with lies”

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

BetMGM Premier League 2026 - Night Four - SSE Arena
Stephen Bunting triumphs in Belfast after Luke Littler suffers another setback
Josh Rock sparked wild celebrations from his home crowd by hitting a nine-dart finish

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

PSNI stock
Arrest made after reports of man with a gun in Toomebridge
Police said the incident happened in the Red Row area on Sunday evening

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Genesis Invitational Golf
'I’ll rue basically all 18 holes on Saturday' - Rory McIlroy misses chance as Los Angeles crown eludes him
American Bridgeman clung on to secure his first PGA Tour title despite late surges from McIlroy and Kurt Kitayama.

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

PSNI stock
Three people dead and four injured in Co Armagh road crash
Two men aged 31 and 48 and a 23-year-old woman were pronounced dead at the scene, while four other people were injured

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

Noah Donohoe death
Officer tells inquest he watched CCTV of naked youth running toward wasteland
A police officer has told the Noah Donohoe inquest that he viewed CCTV footage of a naked youth jumping off his bike and running towards wasteland.

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Presbyterian Church in Ireland hit by ‘ecclesiastical earthquake’ over safeguarding
Presbyterian Church in Ireland hit by ‘ecclesiastical earthquake’ over safeguarding
The church has held its second gathering in Belfast to hear an update on failings in welfare and protection processes

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

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