BBC News - Northern Ireland

Twaddell: Agreement reached over long-running parade dispute

Sat, 24 Sep 2016 19:48:19 GMT

An agreement is reached to resolve a long-running Orange Order parade dispute in north Belfast.

Dissident republicans launch new political party - Saoradh

Sat, 24 Sep 2016 18:46:45 GMT

Dissident republicans form a new political party called Saoradh - the Irish word for "Liberation".

Man charged after £1.2m of cocaine, heroin and cannabis seized in Belfast

Sat, 24 Sep 2016 18:26:03 GMT

A 28-year-old man is charged with a number of offences after police seized cocaine, heroin and herbal cannabis worth an estimated £1.2m.

Irish abortion laws: Protests held across the world

Sat, 24 Sep 2016 17:53:30 GMT

Thousands of protesters march in Dublin and 20 other world cities to press their demand for a referendum to repeal Ireland's abortion laws.

Sinn Féin and SDLP leaders welcome Jeremy Corbyn victory

Sat, 24 Sep 2016 14:34:24 GMT

The leaders of Sinn Féin and the SDLP have welcomed the the re-election of Jeremy Corbyn as Labour Party leader.

Lurgan: Man, 22, arrested in dissident probe is released unconditionally

Sat, 24 Sep 2016 10:16:29 GMT

A 22-year-old man arrested in Lurgan by police investigating dissident republican activity is released unconditionally.

Denis Donaldson murder: Family do not blame Provisional IRA

Fri, 23 Sep 2016 16:00:26 GMT

The family of murdered Sinn Féin official Denis Donaldson say they do not believe the Provisional IRA killed him, or that his shooting was authorised by Gerry Adams.

Londonderry: Men aged 40 and 25 charged over £280,000 cannabis find

Sat, 24 Sep 2016 11:45:17 GMT

Two men have been charged in connection with the seizure of cannabis worth an estimated £280,000 in Londonderry.

Pro12: Glasgow Warriors 17-22 Ulster

Fri, 23 Sep 2016 20:40:46 GMT

Ulster move top of the Pro12 with a superb victory over a brave Glasgow in a brutal contest at Scotstoun.

Kingsmills: Kyle Paisley cancels meeting with Eugene Reavey

Fri, 23 Sep 2016 17:06:35 GMT

A son of the late Ian Paisley pulls out of a planned meeting with a man his father accused of involvement in the Kingsmills massacre.

Law criminalising clients 'puts sex workers at greater risk'

Fri, 23 Sep 2016 17:20:23 GMT

Prostitutes in Northern Ireland are being exposed to greater risk of violence by a new law criminalising their clients, a court is told.

Lord Maginnis: Goods to be seized and sold to cover unpaid fine, judge rules

Fri, 23 Sep 2016 11:24:35 GMT

Goods belonging to the former Ulster Unionist politician Lord Maginnis are to be seized and sold to cover a fine he refuses to pay, a judge rules.

Dublin taxi driver accused of trafficking 'advertised on website'

Fri, 23 Sep 2016 16:01:11 GMT

A Dublin taxi driver and tour guide suspected of being part of a human trafficking gang was advertising on a website, a court has heard.

Funeral held for son of former loyalist paramilitary Johnny Adair

Fri, 23 Sep 2016 15:56:12 GMT

A funeral service is held for the son of former loyalist paramilitary leader Johnny Adair who was found dead at a property in Troon two weeks ago.

Pregnancy discrimination: Three women settle claims for £15,500

Fri, 23 Sep 2016 05:24:33 GMT

Three women who alleged they were subjected to pregnancy or maternity discrimination in the workplace receive settlements.

Belfast City Councillors signal end of big screen

Fri, 23 Sep 2016 16:35:42 GMT

Councillors in Belfast signal the end of the big screen in the grounds of city hall, voting to place the equipment on the council's Asset Disposal Register.

PSNI given more time to question dissident republican suspects

Fri, 23 Sep 2016 18:00:57 GMT

Police are given more time to question four men arrested in Lurgan and Coalisland over dissident republican activity.

Republic of Ireland: Martin O'Neill signs deal until end of campaign

Fri, 23 Sep 2016 11:18:50 GMT

Martin O'Neill signs a new deal to remain Republic of Ireland manager until the end of the World Cup 2018 qualification campaign.

Criticism as hearing loss pilot scheme 'put on hold' in Northern Ireland

Fri, 23 Sep 2016 14:41:01 GMT

Plans to put on hold a pilot scheme aimed at cutting waiting times for hearing loss appointments have been described as a retrograde step for people in Northern Ireland.

Belfast: Fire in underpass 'spread to building'

Fri, 23 Sep 2016 05:28:15 GMT

A fire damages a dental building close to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast.

Legacy inquests: Families warn of legal action over funding

Thu, 22 Sep 2016 17:45:52 GMT

The government and Stormont Executive are told they have 14 days to agree to fund inquests into some of the most controversial killings of the Troubles or face court action.

Twaddell: Agreement reached over long-running parade dispute

Sat, 24 Sep 2016 19:27:15 GMT

An agreement is reached to resolve a long-running Orange Order parade dispute in north Belfast.

New dissident party Saoradh criticises Sinn Féin

Sat, 24 Sep 2016 18:25:40 GMT

David Jordan, the chair of new dissident republican party Saoradh, accuses Sinn Féin of being "false prophets".

Equality Commission disappointed by employers in pregnancy cases

Fri, 23 Sep 2016 05:23:09 GMT

The Equality Commission says it is disappointed by employers' actions in three pregnancy and maternity discrimination cases.

See what a button battery can do to a child's throat

Thu, 22 Sep 2016 10:32:33 GMT

Medical correspondent Fergus Walsh demonstrates what can happen if a button battery gets lodged in a child's throat, after a warning from surgeons over the dangers.

Michael Conlan eyes future fight with Carl Frampton after turning professional

Wed, 21 Sep 2016 17:08:00 GMT

Michael Conlan says he would love to fight his fellow Belfast man Carl Frampton in the future after announcing his decision to turn professional.

Irish Paralympic team hailed on return from Rio

Wed, 21 Sep 2016 13:58:58 GMT

Jason Smyth and Michael McKillop say they will aim for more success at Tokyo 2020 as Ireland's Paralympic team return home to a heroes' welcome.

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Dublin Bus strike: Thousands affected by fifth day of action

Fri, 23 Sep 2016 11:16:55 GMT

Up to 400,000 commuters in Dublin are facing travel disruption as strikes by Dublin Bus drivers enter a fifth day.

Naas ambulance fire: Man dies and two injured as vehicle bursts into flames

Thu, 22 Sep 2016 18:03:41 GMT

An elderly man dies in a fire in an ambulance outside a hospital in County Kildare in the Republic of Ireland.

Garda commissioner defends Donohoe murder investigation

Thu, 22 Sep 2016 13:09:54 GMT

Garda Commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan defends the progress of an investigation into the death of police officer.

Irish Olympic tickets scandal: John Delany denies involvement

Thu, 22 Sep 2016 17:42:56 GMT

The head of the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) denies any involvement in the scandal over the alleged illegal sale of Irish Olympic tickets.

Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary slams NI Executive over tax

Tue, 20 Sep 2016 17:47:35 GMT

Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary says it is a 'damning indictment' of the Stormont Executive that it has done nothing to address air passenger tax.

Go-ahead for major Belfast office development

Tue, 20 Sep 2016 18:55:18 GMT

A major development next to Central Station is approved by Belfast city council's planning committee.

Danske Bank expects Northern Ireland economy to grow by 1% in 2016

Mon, 19 Sep 2016 05:31:33 GMT

Danske Bank has revised down its economic growth projections for Northern Ireland in 2016 and 2017.

Kilmona group: Planners recommend Belfast developments

Mon, 19 Sep 2016 05:38:26 GMT

Two major Belfast office projects are recommended for planning approval.

Tour Championship: Rory McIlroy in contention for title and FedEx Cup

Sat, 24 Sep 2016 20:59:07 GMT

Rory McIlroy is two shots behind joint leaders Dustin Johnson and Kevin Chappell after three rounds of the Tour Championship.

Irish Premiership: Top three Crusaders, Linfield, Ballymena all win

Sat, 24 Sep 2016 16:32:52 GMT

The Irish Premiership's top three all win as Crusaders stay five points clear of Linfield at the head of the table, with Ballymena third.

Kieran Harding: Carrick Rangers manager resigns following latest defeat

Sat, 24 Sep 2016 18:05:23 GMT

Carrick Rangers boss Kieran Harding quits following Saturday's 3-0 Irish Premiership home defeat by Dungannon Swifts.

Challenge Cup: Belfast Giants beaten 4-3 after over-time by Dundee Stars

Sat, 24 Sep 2016 20:50:55 GMT

Belfast Giants are edged out 4-3 after over-time by Dundee Stars in Saturday's Challenge Cup game at the SSE Arena.

Could spiders cure disease?

Fri, 23 Sep 2016 09:36:07 GMT

Venom collected from two species of Irish spiders has potential medicinal properties, say university researchers.

Northern Ireland weather

Thu, 22 Sep 2016 19:50:14 GMT

Northern Ireland weather forecast

Dare to be wild!

Fri, 23 Sep 2016 06:31:26 GMT

The wild passions of an Irish gardener who became the youngest woman to win a gold medal at the Chelsea Flower Show are the focus for a new film.

Tractor football

Fri, 23 Sep 2016 06:25:05 GMT

A milking academy, a sheep spa and tractor football are all part of the fun at one of Europe's largest agricultural events.

From questions to answers

Thu, 22 Sep 2016 19:46:35 GMT

What are the challenges facing Stormont's new press secretary, former BBC journalist David Gordon?

Londonderry: Arrests after £280,000 of cannabis and cash found

Fri, 23 Sep 2016 11:27:45 GMT

Two men are arrested after a substantial amount of herbal cannabis and cash is seized in Londonderry.

CultureTECH festival axed, partly over funding

Fri, 23 Sep 2016 08:53:26 GMT

A major Northern Ireland digital technology and media festival is axed, partly because of funding issues.

Londonderry woman killed in Donegal car crash

Thu, 22 Sep 2016 07:28:47 GMT

One of two women killed in a car crash in County Donegal on Wednesday was from Londonderry, it emerges.

Londonderry houses and cars targeted by 'muck bombs'

Thu, 22 Sep 2016 09:36:01 GMT

Drivers are being put in 'very real danger' by youths throwing 'muck bombs' in Londonderry, says a local councillor.

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