BBC News - Northern Ireland

NI abortion law change recommended

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 12:44:57 GMT

A working group recommends changing NI's laws to allow abortion in cases of fatal foetal abnormality.

Champions League attack victim critical

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 12:12:45 GMT

Two men are arrested on suspicion of the attempted murder of Sean Cox, 53, outside Anfield.

Irish border June deadline 'artificial' says David Davis

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 12:35:41 GMT

Brexit secretary dismisses pressure to make progress on the border before an EU summit in June.

Supreme Court to hear NI woman's widow benefit case

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 08:24:59 GMT

Siobhan McLaughlin cannot receive an allowance for widowed parents as she and her partner were unmarried.

NI fishing industry 'facing EU threat'

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 12:48:26 GMT

MPs are told NI fishermen have been banned from Irish waters.

Demand for food banks drops slightly in Northern Ireland

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 13:11:26 GMT

More than 32,000 emergency food supplies were distributed by The Trussell Trust in Northern Ireland last year.

Menopause symptoms are 'awful, absolutely awful'

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 05:15:10 GMT

Menopausal women need more help and guidance with Hormone Replacement Therapy.

Political parties to be consulted on NI broadband plan

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 05:11:03 GMT

Political parties and others to be consulted on how best to use £150m to improve broadband.

Specialist PSNI officer to target loan sharks

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 05:32:41 GMT

There will also be a new education project in Northern Ireland to raise awareness of the dangers.

Belfast: Queen's University opens new wireless lab

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 05:19:08 GMT

The wireless research lab is designed to promote innovation in Northern Ireland.

Ulster Rugby criticised over news media ban

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 19:05:40 GMT

Only sports reporters were permitted into Tuesday's media event at the Kingspan Stadium in Belfast.

Global group The Elders reveal Brexit fears for agreement

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 16:52:19 GMT

The group of senior world figures say a hard border in Ireland would seriously undermine the agreement.

'It's the most hideous experience, medically, of my life'

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 05:17:32 GMT

Women going through menopause say health professionals need to have a better understanding of the condition.

A vigil was held in Bangor to show support for victim

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 07:16:29 GMT

David Chapman organised the vigil to show the victim she had support from her community.

How to revive drowsy bees

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 13:50:19 GMT

A vet gives advice on how to assist dehydrated bumblebees emerging from hibernation.

What is a clinker boat?

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 08:55:49 GMT

Clinkers, an ancient form of boat, are making a return to Lough Erne.

How to perform CPR on a dog

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 10:34:11 GMT

BBC News NI reporter Louise Cullen is shown how to perform CPR on a dog.

Roberto Martinez thanks young NI footie fan for letter

Sat, 21 Apr 2018 08:07:26 GMT

Belgian manager Roberto Martinez replies to 10-year-old County Down football fan's letter in online video.

BBC News Channel

Tue, 27 Mar 2018 07:24:26 GMT

BBC coverage of latest developments

Garda Tony Golden inquest: Officer 'shot five times'

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 13:28:09 GMT

The inquest into death of Garda Tony Golden, killed by an NI man, hears the fatal shot was through his back.

Tyrone's Mickey Harte fronts GAA anti-abortion group

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 07:18:27 GMT

Voters in the Republic of Ireland are set to decide if they want to make changes to the country's abortion laws.

Joe Lynskey: Fresh search ends without success

Fri, 20 Apr 2018 05:21:40 GMT

A search for Disappeared victim, abducted and murdered by the IRA in 1972, ends without success.

INM data breach 'significant threat' to press freedom

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 15:32:24 GMT

The Taoiseach said "the time has come" for new legislation to protect journalists' sources.

Invest NI budget to be reduced by almost £3m

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 11:33:29 GMT

The budget cut at Invest NI is in response to financial pressure at the Department for the Economy

Belfast International Airport sold to French firm

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 10:57:40 GMT

The sale of Ireland's second biggest airport is to be completed later this year.

Clarity call on VAT on cross-border trade after Brexit

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 14:00:39 GMT

The government is urged to explain what it will put in place for VAT on cross-border trade after Brexit.

World Snooker Championship 2018: Mark Allen prepares to face 'class act' Joe Perry

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 09:13:36 GMT

Northern Ireland's Mark Allen says he expects an 'open' match against Joe Perry in the second round of the World Championship.

Ulster Rugby: Core values will bring success says Anderson

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 11:28:49 GMT

Ulster's elite professional development officer Willie Anderson says the province's success is reliant on bringing through youth and staying true to Ulster's core values.

Ulster coach Jono Gibbes plays down Brian O'Driscoll's 'basket case' comments

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 15:43:01 GMT

Ulster head coach Jono Gibbes plays down Brian O'Driscoll's comment that the Irish province are "a bit of a basket case".

Guy Martin: Road racer withdraws from Cookstown 100

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 08:06:26 GMT

Guy Martin withdraws from the Cookstown 100 after his BSA Rocket 3 machine developed gearbox problems after testing.

Newspaper review

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 07:03:21 GMT

The funeral of a woman killed by the driver of a stolen car dominates Wednesday's front pages.

Northern Ireland forecast

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 07:25:38 GMT

Northern Ireland weather forecast

Clinkers on Lough Erne

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 05:30:47 GMT

Two County Fermanagh brothers have resurrected the art of clinker boat building.

Primary fears

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 17:11:01 GMT

The move from primary to post-primary school is a milestone in every child's life.

Relationship classes

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 10:40:53 GMT

Professional rugby players are to be given "sexual health and relationships" classes, says The Times.

More holidays, anyone?

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 16:13:45 GMT

Labour says UK workers are missing out on bank holidays, but is the rest of Europe doing better?

US whiskey maker buys controlling stake in Niche Drinks

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 05:31:36 GMT

Luxco has bought a controlling interest in the Londonderry firm building a £12m distillery in the city

Eight in court after republican Easter parade

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 11:43:14 GMT

The men are released on bail after being charged over an illegal Easter parade in Londonderry.

Man arrested over PSNI murder attempt released

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 21:38:23 GMT

An improvised explosive device was put under the off duty officer's car while he was at home on 22 February 2017.

Paul Whitters family appeal for file to be made public

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 08:18:46 GMT

The family of a Londonderry schoolboy killed by a plastic bullet almost 40 years ago appeal for a file relating to his death to be made public.

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