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Family of woman who died after 'misread' smear test join calls for inquiry
Relatives of Louise Corbett Gibbons support the campaign for an inquiry into screening services.
October 6, 2026Highlights: Northern Ireland frustrated by Georgia
Watch highlights as Northern Ireland end the extended window with a 0-0 Nations League draw against Georgia at Windsor Park.
October 5, 2026Queen's University students blast off to US for Nasa robotics competition
The students will head to Florida to compete against university teams from Australia, India and the US.
October 4, 2026Rising energy costs add to cost of living for Northern Ireland's consumers
Households across Northern Ireland face increasing pressure on the cost of living as energy price hikes have come into effect.
October 3, 2026Belfast boxing legend Close dies aged 57
Ray Close, the Belfast boxer who almost handed Chris Eubank the first defeat of his career, has died at the age of 57.
October 2, 2026Diesel prices in NI at highest level since Iran war began
The average price of a litre of diesel hit 193.3p this week, according to NI Consumer Council data.
October 2, 2026Inside Northern Ireland's football conveyor belt
BBC Sport NI spends the day at the IFA JD Academy Residential at Campbell College where Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill catches up with the young players hoping to graduate to a full-time career.
October 1, 2026Ulster without trio of backs for Glasgow contest
Ulster will be without injured backs Michael Lowry, Aitzol Arenzana-King and Robert Baloucoune for their United Rugby Championship game away to Glasgow on Saturday.
September 29, 2026Blue Lights: The police drama hitting home in Northern Ireland
As the award winning series returns, it highlights tensions between police and communities in Northern Ireland.
September 29, 2026O'Neill 'positive' as NI maintain unbeaten start
Michael O'Neill says he is "positive" as Northern Ireland maintain their unbeaten start in the Nations League with a goalless draw with Hungary.
September 28, 2026Ulster's Hume faces 'number of weeks' on sidelines
Ulster centre James Hume is ruled out of Ulster's United Rugby Championship season opener against Edinburgh with a hamstring injury.
September 23, 2026Economy minister accuses SoS of 'mischief making' in social media exchange
Dr Caoimhe Archibald posted on X about a new one-off electricity bill reduction, which Sir Chris Bryant reposted saying the UK government funded it.
September 18, 2026Devine leaves Glentoran after two and a half years
Glentoran manager Declan Devine leaves the club by mutual consent amid the east Belfast outfit's poor start to the Irish Premiership season.
September 14, 2026Female DJs call out 'blatant misogyny' and harassment in nightlife scene
Female DJs describe their experiences of safety and the wider issue of sexism in the nightlife scene.
September 10, 2026Share Energy to increase electricity prices by 12.6%
The supplier said the industry has faced "exceptional volatility" following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and instability in the Middle East.
September 9, 2026What will it be like to referee Taylor v Pili?
Belfast's David Irving tells BBC Sport NI that being the man in the middle for Saturday's world title fight against Flora Pili will represent the fulfilment of a dream.
September 4, 2026Is a whale fossil the leftovers of a Bronze Age Sunday roast?
A 10-year-old boy was out looking for fossils along the shore in Islandmagee when he spotted the back of the skull.
September 4, 2026Why Northern Ireland was the 'perfect place' for Robin Hood's death
The Death of Robin Hood, which stars Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer, was filmed entirely in Northern Ireland.
September 3, 2026Keith credits training partners for 'saving my life'
Former Down hurler Stephen Keith credits the quick actions of his training partners after suffering a cardiac arrest in a gym.
September 2, 2026McMenamin joins Glens two months after Coleraine move
Northern Ireland international Conor McMenamin makes a shock switch from Coleraine to Glentoran, which comes just two months after he signed for the Bannsiders.
September 1, 2026SSE Airtricity to increase gas prices by 19% from October
The annual gas bill of a typical household in the greater Belfast and west gas network areas will increase by almost £172.
August 28, 2026How to watch the partial lunar eclipse from Northern Ireland
Skygazers may see a partial lunar eclipse early on Friday, as the Moon enters Earth's shadow.
August 27, 2026Irish FA withdraws support for Infantino
The Irish Football Association says it is "time for change" at Fifa and they will not be voting for president Gianni Infantino's re-election next year.
August 25, 2026Scott's World title aim after testing personal period
Olympic champion Hannah Scott is preparing for the World Championships in Amsterdam which begin on Tuesday after her "most successful winter of training so far".
August 24, 2026The 'hidden gem' offering a place to grow, connect and heal
Annadale Community Garden Group is one of four groups or individuals in the running for this year's Make a Difference Awards NI.
August 22, 2026Cliftonville 'not a plaything for TIG' - Devine
New Cliftonville director Conor Devine says Champions League nights at Solitude are "not too far away" after the Toronto Investment Group‘s takeover of the club.
August 19, 2026Cliftonville members vote in favour of TIG takeover
The future of Cliftonville is now settled as members have voted in favour of a takeover by the Toronto Investment Group [TIG] following a long-running saga.
August 17, 2026Rahmat steers Afghanistan to victory over Ireland
Afghanistan captain Rahmat Shah hits an unbeaten 143 at Stormont to help his side complete a 4-0 one-day series win over Ireland.
August 15, 2026Charles' rise to NI's most expensive footballer
After he became Northern Ireland's most expensive player, BBC Sport NI looks at the rise of Shea Charles, from Manchester City's academy to Fulham's £30m man.
August 11, 2026Most of sun to be eclipsed across island of Ireland
Skywatchers are set to witness two major celestial events next week, with a deep partial solar eclipse followed by the peak of the Perseid meteor shower.
August 9, 2026Ulster 'need to execute more' after Connacht loss - Tuite
Ulster second row Fiona Tuite says her side "need to execute more" after their narrow 15-10 defeat against Connacht in the first round of their Interprovincial Championship.
August 8, 2026Comedian Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80
In a statement, Cricket's family says he spent his last few days surrounded by love, laughter and songs.
August 3, 2026'I did my first book signing in a police custody suite'
The Northern Irish author has sold more than five million books globally and been translated into 40 languages
August 3, 2026Musk takes 'crusade' to Europe with Armie Hammer film
Musk has backed a film called Citizen Vigilante featuring an American vigilante tearing across an unnamed European country.
July 27, 2026'He was incredible' - tributes paid to broadcaster Gerry Kelly
The journalist and broadcaster died at his home on Sunday at the age of 77.
July 27, 2026'I fear for wee families' - home heating oil jumps £100 in three weeks
The Consumer Council for Northern Ireland says the price rise is in direct response to the US-Iran conflict.
July 26, 2026Broadcaster Gerry Kelly dies aged 77
The journalist and broadcaster, whose career spanned four decades, died at his home on Sunday morning.
July 26, 2026Going with the flow: Renewable energy battery breakthrough
A 3D-printed battery designed at Queen's University Belfast could speed up energy storage research.
July 20, 2026Meet Team NI athletes heading to the Commonwealth Games
BBC Sport NI looks at all 65 athletes who will be part of Team NI at the Commonwealth Games this summer.
July 13, 2026Budget Energy announces 9.5% price increase
Budget Energy NI says the rise is due to the "continued volatility" in wholesale energy markets.
July 7, 2026League Cup win 'a real good start' for ambitious Reds
Cliftonville captain Kelsie Burrows says that their emphatic Women's League Cup win "is a real good start" in their quest to win a domestic treble.
July 6, 2026GAA set to scale back Casement Park redevelopment plans
It is expected that Casement Park's capacity will now be much lower than the 34,000 previously planned.
July 3, 2026BBC deal in jeopardy for studio use in Belfast attraction
A council committee has voted against a commercial agreement linked to the £100m Belfast Stories development in the city centre.
July 1, 2026Resident doctors take strike action over pay
The BMA said there will "undoubtedly be cancellation of operations, outpatient appointments and elective care" but "patient safety will still be prioritised".
June 28, 2026Was historic weekend the biggest in Irish cricket history?
After the men's and women's sides both made history with victories over India and the West Indies, was it the biggest weekend in Irish cricket history?
June 28, 2026Consultants and specialist doctors to begin strike action
Most routine and elective services will be cancelled but full emergency cover will remain in place.
June 24, 2026Paro dethrones Crocker to land welterweight title
Australia's Liam Paro is the new IBF welterweight champion with a points win over Belfast's Lewis Crocker at the Pat Rafter Arena in Brisbane, Australia on Wednesday.
June 24, 2026Irish government to contribute £197m to cross-border rail services
The money will come from the last allocation from the Irish government's Shared Island Fund.
June 23, 2026From Belfast to the World Cup - McDermott's American odyssey
Mick McDermott tells BBC Sport NI of his pride at being involved with Ghana at the World Cup, his relationship with Carlos Quieroz and their hopes of shocking England on Tuesday.
June 22, 2026Who could NI face in World Cup play-offs?
BBC Sport NI looks at Northern Ireland potential World Cup play-off semi-final opponents ahead of Thursday's draw.
June 17, 2026German broadcaster removes TV intro after Elon Musk takes legal action
ZDF TV responded to a "cease and desist" letter after the tech trillionaire condemned the broadcaster's "outrageous lies".
June 16, 2026'I haven't left my house, I'm scared', says Mean Girls actor as Belfast shows cancelled over violence
The Mean Girls musical's run in Belfast is cancelled following disorder in the city.
June 11, 2026Knife attack victim's family calls for calm after anti-immigrant violence in Belfast - Reuters
Knife attack victim's family calls for calm after anti-immigrant violence in Belfast Reuters
June 10, 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, 2026Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland back after online banking outage
"We're aware some customers are having issues with our app and online banking. We're really sorry about this," Lloyds Bank posted on X.
June 3, 2026How tiny 'backpacks' and sniffer dogs could save hedgehogs from extinction
The project uses GPS 'backpacks' to track the hedgehogs as they become an increasingly rare sight.
May 9, 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'Significant change' needed to tackle agri pollution
The Office for Environmental Protection said existing regulations are insufficient to deliver necessary water quality improvements.
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, 2026High Street mini-marts selling cocaine, cannabis and prescription drugs, BBC secret filming reveals
Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.
April 23, 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, 2026Farmers protest rising costs with traffic disruption
Farmers say they are being hit on several fronts, with the price of fuel and fertiliser all facing a hike.
April 14, 2026Incontinence problems leave me 'leaking while competing'
Aimee Oliver never imagined that giving birth would ultimately cause her to need surgery for incontinence.
April 9, 2026Incontinence problems leave me 'leaking while competing'
Aimee Oliver's problems began in her 20s following the birth of her first child.
April 9, 2026Swifts beat Reds on penalties to reach Irish Cup final
Holders Dungannon Swifts are heading back to the Irish Cup final after a dramatic penalty shootout win over Cliftonville in Friday night's semi-final at Windsor Park.
April 3, 2026'Would I have made it to 60 if my cancer symptoms weren't detected?'
Marie McGrath was diagnosed with bowel cancer at the start of 2026
April 1, 2026Belfast like a local - Reuters
Belfast like a local Reuters
March 21, 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, 2026SSE Airtricity to reduce gas prices by 8% from April
It means the annual gas bill of a typical household with a credit meter will reduce by £80 a year.
February 27, 2026Food banks 'essential' for new generation of students
Queen's University Belfast says there were more than 10,500 visits by students to its food bank in the students' union.
February 26, 2026Everything you need to know about the new school uniform law
New guidelines have been issued by the Department of Education in the wake of law changes on uniforms.
February 24, 2026Trainspotting star Robert Carlyle joins Line of Duty cast
The Bafta-winning actor, known for Cracker and The Full Monty, will play a police officer in the news series.
February 19, 2026