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UK heatwave delivers exceptional sunshine and persistent 30C temperatures
The current heatwave has been hot, dry and exceptionally sunny with some locations seeing double the number of sunshine hours usually recorded at this point in the month, as Darren Bett explains.
July 15, 2026Amber heat-health alerts in effect as UK set for one of longest-lasting heatwaves since 1976
Temperatures are set to rise as high as 36C (97F) for parts of southern England this week.
July 7, 2026This 'ambitious' tree planting action plan is a first for NI
Northern Ireland has a target of achieving 12% woodland cover by 2050.
July 7, 2026SSE Airtricity bills to increase by more than £70 a year
SSE Airtricity said electricity bills will increase by 6.2% seeing the customer's bill rise by about 20p a day- that's £71.57 extra a year.
July 3, 2026Roy feels 'punished' by Commonwealth Games omission
Northern Ireland sprinter Lauren Roy feels she is being "punished" after missing out on selection for the Commonwealth Games.
July 1, 2026Compliant farmers could face fewer inspections under new pollution proposals
The latest draft Nutrients Action Policy caused controversy when it was initially launched last year.
June 29, 2026VAT cut on theme parks and kids' meals comes into force
The government will reduce tax from 20% to 5% on a range of attractions as schools begin to break-up.
June 24, 2026Northern Ireland's Donaldson asks for knighthood to be renounced following conviction - Reuters
Northern Ireland's Donaldson asks for knighthood to be renounced following conviction Reuters
June 24, 2026Environmental plan is largely off track, warns watchdog
A report says many of the measures are "well within the reach" of government and it was a matter of "moving away from planning into delivery".
June 24, 2026Hundreds of schools plan closures ahead of red heat alerts
The temperature topped 34.6 C in Wisley, England, on Tuesday while Scotland and Northern Ireland saw their hottest days of the year.
June 24, 2026Northern Ireland police appeal for calm after 'barbaric' knife attack sparks anger - Reuters
Northern Ireland police appeal for calm after 'barbaric' knife attack sparks anger Reuters
June 9, 2026O'Neill 'committed' to NI but doesn't rule out future dual role
Michael O'Neill says he is "100% committed" to Northern Ireland after he signed a new four-year contract with the Irish FA, but he has not ruled out another dual role in the future.
May 27, 2026Heating oil prices reached record high in NI
Data suggests prices peaked on 8 April when 500 litres cost an average of £627.
April 30, 2026Mother and baby mental health unit to go ahead
Mike Nesbitt says Northern Ireland's first regional mother and baby unit in should open within the next three years.
April 30, 2026'Incredibly blessed': The 86-year-old dancer on the secret to a long career
Dancer Joanne Banks first stepped on stage in Northern Ireland in 1958 as a teenager with the Royal Ballet, now 86 years old she is back on the boards.
April 29, 2026Car bomb explodes outside Northern Ireland police station after vehicle hijacked - Reuters
Car bomb explodes outside Northern Ireland police station after vehicle hijacked Reuters
April 26, 2026Northern Ireland police investigate car explosion as attempted murder - Reuters
Northern Ireland police investigate car explosion as attempted murder Reuters
April 26, 2026Northern Ireland energy prices 'could stay high into winter'
NI Affairs Committee told even if conflict ends immediately it will take time for supply chains to return to normal.
April 22, 2026Fines issued after fuel protests across NI disrupt traffic
Some vehicles are still taking part in a convoy at a roundabout in County Tyrone.
April 14, 2026NI households set for £30 electricity reduction in July
The scheme, which will cost £81m, follows on from an announcement made at the UK budget in November 2025.
March 20, 2026'Most of my pension has gone on home heating oil'
Rising heating oil prices are hitting Northern Ireland harder than the rest of the UK - here's everything you need to know.
March 7, 2026What does the new law on school uniforms mean in Northern Ireland?
BBC News NI having been looking at they key aspects of the new guidelines.
February 24, 2026