News from Belfast

Boy, 16, appears in court charged with murder

Sidi Djalo, who was 61, was found alongside his injured eight-year-old daughter at a house in Dungannon on Saturday morning....

Bryant orders independent review of Parades Commission

The Parades Commission will be allowed to continue its work without changes to its membership, Northern Ireland Secretary of State Sir Chris Bryant says....

'She was trying to get better' - the lives lost to drug overdoses

Jenna McCune's family was among relatives remembering loved ones they lost through drug overdoses....

Integrated education campaigners have 'lost their way' says minister

Paul Givan has said there is a need for "real and frank conversations" about the sector and how "real integration" is achieved....

Kilian, Jade and Miriam - meet the people sharing their names with storms

The list of 21 names has been announced by the Met Office, Met Éireann and the Dutch weather service and comes into effect on 1 September....

Holy Cross school dispute was 'hatred at its worst'

Fr Aidan Troy says the "hurt" of that ordeal in 2001 in north Belfast could happen again....

Children 'missing out' - SEN pupils lose taxis days before new school term

Laura McDonnell's eight-year-old daughter Evie has no transport to school due to a tendering process....

Orange Order 'won't make deals' to resolve Drumcree dispute

Members met in Portadown following last week's court ruling over a 28-year-old parading dispute....

Maolíosa McHugh stepping down as West Tyrone MLA

McHugh has been a representative for the West Tyrone constituency at the Northern Ireland Assembly since 2019....

Man charged after bin set on fire outside house

Police attended the scene of a fire at a property in Gortgonis Terrace, Coalisland, at about 23:40 BST on Sunday....

Man left with 'severe' injuries after being shot in the leg

It happened at about 21:30 BST in an alley between the Falls Road and Ross Road on Sunday....

Seven PSNI officers assaulted in 'difficult 24 hours'

The attacks included being kicked, bitten and knocked to the ground while policing music festivals....

Smyth returns to Saints practice squad

Charlie Smyth is staying with the New Orleans Saints after the County Down kicker signed to their practice squad....

'Sinn Féin will not walk away from Stormont', says Michelle O'Neill

The first minister's comments came after speculation her party could be considering it after Conor Murphy warned there was "a danger the wheels could come off" without institutional reform....

The druid, the weather presenter and the astronomer - when does autumn start?

Why are there three different dates for the start of autumn and who follows which date?...

How three schools are becoming one - but still across three sites

Causeway Academy amalgamates Coleraine College, North Coast Integrated College and Dunluce School....

20 years of Mela: Belfast's multicultural festival that keeps on growing

Established by Nisha Tandon in 2006, the week-long Mela Festival involves everything from dance to music and food to art....

'It was some buzz': Student band who went from pub gigs to JLS opener

Student Daniel and his band were feeling the nerves ahead of the biggest gig of their career....

Newsline Signed Summary

A signed summary of BBC Newsline....

'It's a full circle moment' - Friends go from Emerge crowd to performers

Andrew Cairns, Ben Donnelly and Reece Harvey once attended Emerge together as fans - now all three friends are on the festival line-up....

A Parades Commission in crisis from a largely forgotten marching dispute

In the late 1990s, the Drumcree parade cranked up tensions to levels felt during the worst of the Troubles, resulting in murders, riots, and roadblocks....

PM stands 'full square behind' Good Friday Agreement

Sir Chris Bryant clarifies comments made by the prime minister on Thursday that a border poll is "off the table"....

Group inspiring adults with learning difficulties celebrates award nomination

The not‑for‑profit group has made it to the final in the Community Group Award category for Northern Ireland....

Could drug testing at gigs work?

With more than 250 drug-related deaths in Northern Ireland in 2024, is it time for a new approach?...

From cigarettes to energy drinks - half a century behind a newsagents counter

Eugene Diamond says habits have changed but the craic with his customers remains....

Cartoon illustrates importance of inclusivity in schools with autistic lead character

A new Belfast-made cartoon series will be coming to screens soon with the aim of encouraging and empowering children in classrooms to be more inclusive and to create a space for minds of all kinds....

Concerns raised over impact of quad bikes on wildlife

A resident of Carnamoyle says quad bike riders in Lisnagra Woods have been impacting local wildlife....

Andy Burnham has a lot of Irish roots - will he play on them during his visit?

Prime Minister Andy Burnham was quick to talk up his proud Irish roots on his last visit to Northern Ireland and we can expect more of the same this time....

Smartphones could become illegal in NI schools

The education minister opens a consultation on whether to follow England on banning phones in schools....

'World feels less bright' - fans and musicians on island of Ireland mourn Dolly parting

Irish country music artists Claudia Buckley and Máiréad Carlin have been among those to pay tribute to the late country music legend....

'We just want to get home' - dozens stranded in Tunisia after cancelled Belfast flight

One man says he has spent more than £4,000 to get his family of five home after being told they may have to wait 10 days for another flight....

'Don't ask me to print your ChatGPT birthday card': Hitting back at AI 'slop'

As artificial intelligence becomes part of our everyday lives, there are some railing against cheaply produced material they say is empty and puts real artists' jobs at risk....

'Hurt' at lack of clarity over SEN taxi - 24 hours before girl, 7, returns to school

Columba Mailey said "familiarity with the driver is crucial" for his daughter....

Woman treated in hospital after hit-and-run collision

A woman in her 50s was struck by a white Ford Transit van that also collided with another vehicle nearby, in a hit-and-run road traffic collision, in Londonderry....

Foyle Pride attracts thousands to Londonderry

Now in its 33rd year, Foyle Pride is described by organisers as a celebration of diversity and inclusiveness....

I thought I was going to die after plane cockpit windscreen cracked

A passenger thought she was "100% going to die" after a mid-air emergency was declared on her flight to Londonderry....

Man sustains serious head injuries in alleged assault

Officers received a report at approximately 02:10 BST that a man had been assaulted in the Railway Street area of the town....

Four men charged over Moygashel bonfire hate display

All four men are to appear before Dungannon Magistrates' Court next month...

Gregory Campbell under investigation for alleged spending breach

The watchdog's investigation concerns the MP’s spending against their Office Costs budget....

'I love the whole spirit of the place': Kingfishr return to one of their favourite cities

The Limerick indie-folk group will perform at Live at the Square in Ebrington on Monday evening....

Funding announced to secure future of landmark building

The former Danske Bank building in Londonderry city centre was built between 1860 and 1879....

'My skin makes me unique and I'm learning to embrace it'

Laura Kelly, 28, was born with congenital melanocytic naevus (CMN) and underwent 14 operations as a baby....

Day marking victims of terrorist attacks recognises 'my brother's life mattered'

The UK's first national day for victims and survivors of terrorism has been held in London....

Two charged after €2.3 million worth of drugs seized in Dublin

Gardaí uncovered 18kg of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of €1.8m (£1.5m) in Dublin....

Damage being assessed after 'significant' Killarney flash floods

The council said some 30mm of rain fell in one hour alone, causing very "significant flooding on roads throughout the town"....

Man charged following cross-border drugs bust

He is one of two men arrested following an investigation that uncovered 119kg (262lb) of cannabis in Dundalk, County Louth, then a further 45kg plus cash and suspected cocaine in Newstownabbey, County Antrim....

Man charged with possession of Semtex near Irish border granted bail

Simon O'Donovan, 44, of Sperrin Road in Dublin 12 was granted bail during a hearing at the High Court....

Hosepipe ban extended in some parts of Republic of Ireland

The hosepipe ban in the Republic of Ireland is being lifted in 13 counties on Wednesday but extended in the rest of the country....

Republic of Ireland net migration continues to fall from Ukraine war peak

New figures show that ever since the Ukraine war, net migration to the Republic of Ireland has steadily decreased....

Crew honoured after 14 fishermen rescued from stricken boat

The French fishing vessel Fastnet was stranded on rocks in County Kerry, having suffered engine failure while leaving Dingle Harbour....

Tributes paid to 'giant' of Irish traditional music scene

Eithne Vallely, who was 81, was originally from Donegal, but had lived for decades in Armagh....

Vigil held for four people injured in M9 crash

It is believed the injured family were travelling to the airport to go on holiday when the crash happened....