News from Belfast

Mum of four says pipe bomb attack was case of 'mistaken identity'

Nicola Nugent and her children escaped injury after their house in north Belfast was targeted....

Family of murdered GAA fan to receive damages from PSNI, court hears

The relatives of Sean Farmer will also receive an apology as part of a settlement reached in their action against the chief constable....

Some pupils 'slept in their cars' during Ballymena riots

The principal of a school that lost almost a fifth of its pupils during the riots said staff found themselves in a "completely unprecedented situation"....

Assembly member interviewed by police over Drumcree protests

People Before Profit’s Gerry Carroll was among several politicians asked to attend interviews over their involvement in the demonstrations on Garvaghy Road....

Sinn Féin MLA 'failed to show leadership' in damaged portrait row

The painting of DUP peer Lord Browne was damaged at Belfast City Hall in October 2024....

Oil tanker lorry destroyed by fire on residential street

Firefighters were alerted to the incident at Mourneview Avenue in Lurgan on Friday morning....

'Massive challenge' to protect paedophile Donaldson from harm in jail

The former DUP leader was sentenced to 15 years for sex abuse against two women when they were children....

Prosecutors seeking retrial in case of woman who killed abusive partner

Prosecutors are seeking a retrial in the case of a woman who stabbed her abusive partner to death....

No action over social media posts during Donohoe inquest, says attorney general

The attorney general has concluded that "it would not be in the public interest" to bring contempt of court proceedings....

Man sentenced to 10 years for manslaughter of brother's girlfriend

Paula Canty died from a single stab wound to the chest in January 2025....

From Haaland and Mbappé to Strictly, Nellis 'never imagined' joining hit show

John Nellis says he now feels personally responsible for "making or breaking" his family's Saturday nights....

Divided executive 'speaking as one' on budget, says finance minister

Executive ministers met with the secretary of state on Friday but it ended without any resolution to the budget crisis....

Children taken to hospital after chemical fumes at Dublin pool

A dozen children and one adult were taken to hospital from the Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley on Thursday....

Ulster 'know how dangerous Zebre can be' - O'Toole

Ulster prop Tom O'Toole says there will be no sense of complacency in the Irish province's ranks when they take on Zebre in their Challenge Cup opener in Parma on Saturday....

A super Sunday awaits across Ulster in club finals

BBC Sport NI looks ahead to Sunday when seven county titles are up for grabs across Ulster in Gaelic games....

Arrests made after couple and two children killed in arson attack

Gardaí (Irish police) have arrested a man and a woman in connection with a suspected arson attack which killed four family members....

'Fair chance' Omagh bomb may have been prevented, senior officer tells inquiry

The bombing killed 29 people, including a woman pregnant with twins on a busy Saturday in Omagh in 1998....

Dawn arrest to 'descent into disgrace': How victims exposed Jeffrey Donaldson's lies

The sentencing of former MP Jeffrey Donaldson brings an end to a chapter begun more than two years ago when two women walked into a police station....

The 'frustrating' education limbo facing teenage asylum seekers

Young refugees describe their frustration at the lack of access to education for older teenagers who come to Northern Ireland to live...

Olympian Ciara Mageean marries long-term partner

The couple tied the knot on Monday, and the photographs show the newlyweds at various Belfast landmarks....

Genetically testing every cow in NI could help keep price in the shops down

The £16.6m scheme is designed to analyse the genetic make-up of every cow in Northern Ireland....

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Irish army received warning day before Omagh bomb, inquiry told

A journalist has told the inquiry that a warning call was received on 14 August 1998 at Finner Camp near Ballyshannon, County Donegal....

A-grade on the asphalt: World champion racer, 12, drives circles around rivals

Standing on the podium in Spain, non-alcoholic champagne fizzing everywhere, Millar said he felt one step closer to achieving his dream of becoming a professional driver....

The Armagh apples connecting a rural community

Macha's Orchard is a social enterprise producing apple juice and a unique powder supplement....

Lucy's Law: A real bite on NI's illegal puppy trade or a toothless attack?

If introduced as planned, the legislation would put Northern Ireland on par the rest of the UK by making third-party puppy and kitten sales illegal....

Father admits causing death of son, 6, in car crash

Ethan McCourt died almost a week after he was injured following the crash in June 2022....

No money for new emergency department, says minister

Robbie Butler says a new ED at Altnagelvin hospital in Derry is a priority but he does not have the money to pay for it....

Residents return home after gas leak

The Gortin Road has been closed at its junction with the Killybrack Road....

Omagh inquiry hears of police investigation 'shortcomings'

Twenty-nine people died in the Real IRA bombing in the County Tyrone town on 15 August 1998....

Firework set off at police dealing with antisocial behaviour

A councillor says there is growing concern that young people may be coming into the Bogside area of Derry to cause trouble....

Prisoner who fled to Donegal seeks return to NI, court hears

Gary Anderson had been serving life in prison for the murder of Karol Kelly in Londonderry in 2018....

Peace bridge closes during lighting upgrade

The bridge is closed until Friday as a new low-energy LED lighting system is installed....

Silverware trumps Europe for Derry City's Duffy

Derry City captain Michael Duffy says winning a trophy takes priority over qualification for Europe as he scores both goals in the Candystripes' FAI Cup semi-final win over Galway United....

Masked men throw petrol bombs at police car

The officers were patrolling the Ballycolman Estate in Strabane shortly after 17:00 BST when the attack happened....

School forced to close due to 38 water leaks in roof

The school, which is expected to re-open on Monday, says ongoing roof work left many areas exposed....

Derry firm becomes one of UK's biggest car park operators after buying NCP

The Martin Group has become one of the UK's biggest car park operators after buying NCP out of administration....

Derry Halloween festival goers snap up 40th anniversary tickets

For the first time in the 40 years of the Halloween festival in Derry, a ticket will be needed for part of the city centre....

Trust 'committed to improving facilities' with £2.5m investment in Altnagelvin ED

The trust said it continued to work towards a longer-term goal of securing a new purpose-built Emergency Department....

Kimmins orders officials to 'get on with job' of A5 upgrade after court ruling

Appeal court judges overturn a decision that blocked work starting on one of NI's biggest road projects....

Plans for derelict leisure centre site could create 100 jobs

The former Lisnagelvin leisure centre in Derry, which opened in the 1980s, has been vacant since it closed in 2015....

'I will decide when I retire' - McClean hits out at Derry treatment

Derry City player James McClean hits out at his treatment by Derry City amid an ongoing contract dispute with the club....

Priest pleads guilty to 109 sex offences

Edward Gallagher will be sentenced in December after pleading guilty to 109 sex offences....

Omagh bombing forensic investigation was 'efficient', inquiry hears

Twenty-nine people, including a woman pregnant with twins, died when the bomb tore through Omagh town centre....

Children escape injury in two separate shootings

Two separate shootings in Coleraine are being treated as attempted murder by the PSNI....

Murder investigation launched after man's body found

The man's body was discovered in Ballyellis, Mallow in County Cork on Thursday....

Irish police social media accounts breached by hackers

The @GardaTraffic and @GardaInfo accounts published posts promoting a cryptocurrency on Wednesday....

Hundreds of thousands of workers on strike across Republic of Ireland

It comes amidst an an ongoing pay dispute between public sector workers and the Irish government....

Couple and two children killed in arson attack named locally

A "multiple murder" investigation has been launched by gardaí (Irish police) following the blaze....

Planners block new petrol station near Creeslough blast site

Ten people died in the blast at a petrol station in Creeslough, County Donegal, on 7 October 2022....

Daniel Kinahan's lawyers to apply for bail in due course, court hears

He is charged with directing the activities of a criminal organisation between 18 October 2015 and 6 April 2017....

Former swimming coach jailed for 15 and a half years for sex abuse

Gibney was extradited from the United States of America to Ireland to face historical sexual abuse charges....

Supermodel Coco Rocha has 'full circle moment' at Ireland Fashion Week

The Canadian model was first discovered at an Irish dancing competition as a teenager....

Michael Flatley says 'heart is broken' after death of wife, Niamh O'Brien

She was a renowned Irish dancer who performed the lead role of Saoirse in the Lord of the Dance....

Irish budget tackles childcare and energy costs

The threshold at which people start paying the higher income tax rate is also expected to increase....

Uefa investigating Republic of Ireland-Israel row after spitting accusation

Uefa has confirms it is investigating the half-time incident during Sunday's Nations League game between Republic of Ireland and Israel following an accusation of spitting....

Belfast solicitor to represent suspected mob boss Daniel Kinahan

During the first court appearance last August, Kinahan did not have any legal representation....

Teachers in Republic of Ireland begin industrial action

The teaching unions began work-to-rule action on Monday and there will be a full one-day strike on 14 October....

More infant remains uncovered at former mother-and-baby home

Experts who are carrying out the dig at Tuam in County Galway have published their latest regular update....

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