News from Belfast
Young child dies in Co Donegal road collision
A male, female and another young child are all in a critical condition in Altnagelvin Hospital....
Hundreds gather at vigil after killing of pregnant mother-of-two
A man appeared in Newtownards Magistrates' Court earlier on Wednesday charged with Sarah Montgomery's murder....
'Significant improvement' needed to deter waste crime, says auditor
The investigation by the Northern Ireland Audit Office found the potential profits from waste crime "far outweigh" the sanctions....
Two arrested after estimated £1.4m suspected cannabis plants seized
The seizure was made during a planned search operation in the Strabane area on Wednesday....
Former UUP leader 'beaten badly' in Army for being Irish
Doug Beattie told BBC News NI's Red Lines that the bullying he received had a huge effect on his life....
Arson attacks on 5G masts 'driven by conspiracy theories online'
Police say they are increasing security at 5G masts following after six attacks in the last three weeks, mostly in west Belfast....
A5 road appeal 'needs to happen' - bereaved daughter
A5 campaigner hopeful after minister indicates she may appeal ruling that blocked a safety upgrade....
Hurling star DJ Carey pleads guilty to fraud over fake cancer claims
Carey admitted dishonestly inducing people to pay him money after he fraudulently claimed to have cancer....
Man arrested after suspected drugs worth £105k seized
A man remains in custody after suspected class B drugs where seized during a vehicle stop and search...
Brexit could see less choice for new car buyers, warn dealers
Some of NI's top car dealerships have warned MLAs of possible job losses in the sector....
Conor McGregor appeal evidence withdrawal to be referred to prosecutors
In 2024 a jury found McGregor assaulted Nikita Hand in a Dublin hotel in December 2018....
Factory girls feel 'airbrushed' out of artwork
It has taken almost 20 years for a tribute to Derry's factory girls to happen and some are not happy with it....
Irish president's portrait removed from lord mayor's parlour
Sinn Féin has asked the mayor, Tracy Kelly of the DUP, to explain where the picture has gone....
Cocaine dealer who used EncroChat messaging app jailed
A judge says Daryl Patton from Newtownabbey had been operating on a 'commercial scale'....
Boeing set to take over some Spirit operations in Belfast
Talks to find another buyer for some Spirit operations in Belfast have reportedly not progressed....
Joey Dunlop remembered on 25th anniversary of his death
Joey Dunlop's son Gary says his father had an "inner drive" to succeed in whatever he did as he spoke 25 years on from his father's death....
National Theatre performance 'unforgettable' for youth group
Brassneck Youth Theatre company were picked out of 270 groups to take part in the National Theatre Festival in London....
'Inspiring Hollywood, directing Pitt & a Hamilton cold call'
Martin Donnelly tells BBC Sport about how his career-ending accident in 1990 became the inspiration for Brad Pitt's character in F1: The Movie....
Government benefits plan 'keeps me up at night'
Joanne Sansome, who uses a wheelchair and is in assisted living, said Labour's plans were a "smokescreen"....
Summer skies bring striking cloud displays
Weather watchers in Northern Ireland have been treated to striking displays of noctilucent clouds....
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A picture of violence: The 27 women killed in more than four years
In at least 20 of the 27 deaths, the killers - or the suspects in their killings - were well-known to the women....
Ireland's 'untold black history' focus of exhibition
The project aims to showcase influential black individuals throughout history....
Ulster University's medical school celebrates first graduation
The first doctors to train at the medical school in Londonderry graduate in a ceremony in the city....
Three escape injury after petrol bomb thrown through window
Police say three adults were not hurt after two petrol bombs were thrown at the house in Coleraine, County Londonderry....
Charities call for executive to drop 'harmful' anti-poverty strategy
The letter says families "deserve better" than the strategy proposed by ministers at Stormont....
Crowds at nun's grave leave family 'no privacy to grieve'
Jason Campbell says people are walking on his father's plot at the City Cemetery in Londonderry....
Man jailed over New Year's Day threats to stab father
A judge tells Dean Elliot the incident on 1 January must have been terrifying for his father....
Missed appointments cost Western Trust £4m in a year
From 01 April 2024 to 31 March 2025 the total number of patients who did not attend their outpatient appointment was 18,206....
Former Irish swimming coach George Gibney arrested in US
Mr Gibney is wanted in the Republic of Ireland to face more than 50 historical sexual abuse charges....
Conor McGregor's appeal against civil rape case ruling begins
In 2024 a jury found McGregor assaulted Nikita Hand in a Dublin hotel in December 2018....
Conlan set for September return in Dublin
Belfast boxer Michael Conlan will face Jack Bateson in Dublin on 5 September as he continues his bid to get backinto world title contention....
'Incredibly brave' lorry driver saves man from burning building
Tomasz Zareba reversed his lorry up to the building to allow a man who was trapped to jump to safety onto the roof....
Champion jockey Murphy charged with drink driving
Champion jockey Oisin Murphy is charged with drink driving and failing to co-operate with police after a car crash in April....
EU's 27 countries struggle to find a united voice on Gaza
EU foreign policy decisions have to be unanimous, so one objection can block the EU from taking action....
'Spiritual experience' of Slane recalled at aristocrat's funeral
U2 bassist Adam Clayton delivered a reading at the funeral of Lord Henry Mount Charles in Slane....
Two men injured in ship explosion at Limerick port
The explosion happened at Shannon Foynes Port on Tuesday evening....