Two-week trial of longer Sunday trading hours begins in Belfast
A two-week trial of longer Sunday trading hours begins in Belfast.
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Kate O'Connor wins Northern Ireland's first 2026 Commonwealth Games gold medal after competing in the heptathlon at Scotstoun Stadium
Kate O'Connor wins Northern Ireland's first 2026 Commonwealth Games gold medal after competing in the heptathlon at Scotstoun Stadium.
Jeffrey Donaldson has his knighthood removed
Jeffrey Donaldson has his knighthood removed.
Sir Chris Bryant is appointed as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
Sir Chris Bryant is appointed as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.
During an Ulster Protestant loyalist bonfire for the Eleventh Night in Moygashel, a Mosque replica is burned.
During an Ulster Protestant loyalist bonfire for the Eleventh Night in Moygashel, a Mosque replica is burned. Signs saying "secure our borders" and "end the threat of radical Islam" were also placed on the pyre.
Independent panel investigating mother and baby institutions, Magdalene Laundries and workhouses in Northern Ireland finds "systemic failures" by the state led to a…
An independent panel investigating mother and baby institutions, Magdalene Laundries and workhouses in Northern Ireland finds "systemic failures" by the state led to a series of "serious human rights issues" at the establishments.
Footballer George Best's European Cup winner's medal sells at auction for £300,000
Footballer George Best's European Cup winner's medal sells at auction for £300,000.
Democratic Unionist Party says it is commissioning an independent review into a "number of issues arising following the conviction of Jeffrey Donaldson"
The Democratic Unionist Party says it is commissioning an independent review into a "number of issues arising following the conviction of Jeffrey Donaldson".
Northern Ireland records its hottest June day on record at Castlederg, with 30.8°C.
Northern Ireland records its hottest June day on record at Castlederg, with 30.8°C. The temperature equals one recorded at the same location in 1976.
Doug Beattie announces his resignation from the Ulster Unionist Party, of which he is a former leader, saying his position within the party is no longer "tenable", and
Doug Beattie announces his resignation from the Ulster Unionist Party, of which he is a former leader, saying his position within the party is no longer "tenable", and amid the prospect that he could be deselected from his Upper Bann constituency.
King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in Belfast for their first visit of Northern Ireland in 2026
King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in Belfast for their first visit of Northern Ireland in 2026.
Abay Alemu wins the 2026 Belfast City Marathon in 2:16:23, beating his nearest rival by one second
Abay Alemu wins the 2026 Belfast City Marathon in 2:16:23, beating his nearest rival by one second.
Heavy rain causes flooding in parts of Derry
Heavy rain causes flooding in parts of Derry.
Around 100 firefighters from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service are continuing to tackle a wildfire in the Mourne Mountains,
Around 100 firefighters from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service are continuing to tackle a wildfire in the Mourne Mountains, with the operation expected to continue for several days.
Northern Ireland Environment Agency has set traps to determine whether Asian hornets discovered in County Down in 2025 have survived the winter, BBC News reports
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency has set traps to determine whether Asian hornets discovered in County Down in 2025 have survived the winter, BBC News reports.
Dozens of vehicles take part in a slow moving protest against rising fuel prices in Northern Ireland
Dozens of vehicles take part in a slow moving protest against rising fuel prices in Northern Ireland.
Storm Dave: Around 2,000 properties are left without power after Storm Dave brings high winds to Northern Ireland
Storm Dave: Around 2,000 properties are left without power after Storm Dave brings high winds to Northern Ireland.
Arnold Schwarzenegger, who spent time in Belfast as a teenager, is awarded an honorary degree by Ulster University for his contributions to public services
Arnold Schwarzenegger, who spent time in Belfast as a teenager, is awarded an honorary degree by Ulster University for his contributions to public services, environmental advocacy and the arts.
Jim Gamble, who previously lead the Child Exploitation and Online Protection centre
Jim Gamble, who previously lead the Child Exploitation and Online Protection centre, is appointed to carry out an independent external review of governance and safeguarding arrangements in the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.
Utility Regulator warns that gas and electric prices will rise if the Iran war continues for another month or two
The Utility Regulator warns that gas and electric prices will rise if the Iran war continues for another month or two.
Demolition begins on the grandstand of Casement Park in Belfast ready for the site to be redeveloped into a Gaelic Athletics Association stadium
Demolition begins on the grandstand of Casement Park in Belfast ready for the site to be redeveloped into a Gaelic Athletics Association stadium.
SSE Airtricity announces an 8.1% cut in gas and electricity prices from 1 April
SSE Airtricity announces an 8.1% cut in gas and electricity prices from 1 April.
Department of Education issues new legally-binding guidelines following recent changes in the law regarding the wearing of school uniforms at schools
The Department of Education issues new legally-binding guidelines following recent changes in the law regarding the wearing of school uniforms at schools.
Three people are killed in a collision between three vehicles in County Armagh
Three people are killed in a collision between three vehicles in County Armagh.
Forty children are involved in a bus crash at Belleeks in County Armagh, but it is confirmed all walked away from the crash without injuries
Forty children are involved in a bus crash at Belleeks in County Armagh, but it is confirmed all walked away from the crash without injuries.
Met Office issues weather warning for snow and ice in parts of Northern Ireland
The Met Office issues weather warning for snow and ice in parts of Northern Ireland.
Review of Northern Ireland's gender identity services indicates that Northern Ireland is to be part of a clinical trial to assess the risks and benefits of…
A review of Northern Ireland's gender identity services indicates that Northern Ireland is to be part of a clinical trial to assess the risks and benefits of puberty-blocking drugs in children who question their gender.
Queen's University Belfast announces it will sever ties with Senator George Mitchell over his links to Jeffrey Epstein
Queen's University Belfast announces it will sever ties with Senator George Mitchell over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Heavy rain causes widespread disruption across Northern Ireland
Heavy rain causes widespread disruption across Northern Ireland.
Thousands of people are left without power, and 350 schools are closed for the day, following disruption caused by Storm Chandra
Thousands of people are left without power, and 350 schools are closed for the day, following disruption caused by Storm Chandra.
It is announced that Northern Ireland will become the first part of the UK to introduce graduated driving licences in an attempt to reduce the number of fatal road…
It is announced that Northern Ireland will become the first part of the UK to introduce graduated driving licences in an attempt to reduce the number of fatal road crashes involving young people.
Seven occupants are killed and another is injured when a Bombardier Challenger 650 jet crashes at Bangor International Airport in Maine, United States
Seven occupants are killed and another is injured when a Bombardier Challenger 650 jet crashes at Bangor International Airport in Maine, United States, during severe weather conditions.
With the recent cold snap at an end, a yellow warning for rain comes into effect, lasting from 9pm on Saturday 10 January until 9pm on Sunday 11 January.
With the recent cold snap at an end, a yellow warning for rain comes into effect, lasting from 9pm on Saturday 10 January until 9pm on Sunday 11 January. The alert is subsequently cancelled on the morning of 11 January.
More that 150 schools announce closures for Tuesday 6 January following fresh warning for ice
More that 150 schools announce closures for Tuesday 6 January following fresh warning for ice.
Northern Ireland records its lowest overnight temperature of the winter, with a temperature of -7°C recorded in Katesbridge, County Down
Northern Ireland records its lowest overnight temperature of the winter, with a temperature of -7°C recorded in Katesbridge, County Down.
BBC News reports that Sumo Na hÉireann in Belfast, which opened in 2024, has become the first sumo wrestling club on the island of Ireland
BBC News reports that Sumo Na hÉireann in Belfast, which opened in 2024, has become the first sumo wrestling club on the island of Ireland.
27-year-old man and 58-year-old woman arrive in Northern Ireland having been extradited from Malta to face a number of charges
A 27-year-old man and 58-year-old woman arrive in Northern Ireland having been extradited from Malta to face a number of charges.
There are now more then 40 suspected cases of blue tongue virus in Northern Ireland, all relating to the same herd in County Down where the virus was first identified
There are now more then 40 suspected cases of blue tongue virus in Northern Ireland, all relating to the same herd in County Down where the virus was first identified.
Data from Ofcom indicates 50% of adults in Northern Ireland use the BBC as their source of news, compared to 39% for the rest of the UK
Data from Ofcom indicates 50% of adults in Northern Ireland use the BBC as their source of news, compared to 39% for the rest of the UK.
Two men are killed following a crash between a car and a bus near Enniskillen, County Fermanagh
Two men are killed following a crash between a car and a bus near Enniskillen, County Fermanagh.
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill receives its second reading in the House of Commons and passes by 320 votes to 105
The Northern Ireland Troubles Bill receives its second reading in the House of Commons and passes by 320 votes to 105.
Rev Trevor Gribben steps down as the head of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland after "serious and significant failings" in safeguarding
The Rev Trevor Gribben steps down as the head of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland after "serious and significant failings" in safeguarding.
Cabotegravir, an injection to prevent HIV, is approved for use in Northern Ireland
Cabotegravir, an injection to prevent HIV, is approved for use in Northern Ireland.
Charges against former SDLP leader Colum Eastwood in relation to his attendance at a pro-Palestine rally are dropped after he accepted a formal caution
Charges against former SDLP leader Colum Eastwood in relation to his attendance at a pro-Palestine rally are dropped after he accepted a formal caution.
Yellow weather warning for high winds is issued for the following day, forcing a number of Halloween events to either be cancelled or postponed
A yellow weather warning for high winds is issued for the following day, forcing a number of Halloween events to either be cancelled or postponed.
Two days of heavy rain causes severe flooding in Newcastle, County Down, described as the worst in four decades
Two days of heavy rain causes severe flooding in Newcastle, County Down, described as the worst in four decades.
Further sightings of Asian hornets have been reported in Northern Ireland
Further sightings of Asian hornets have been reported in Northern Ireland.
Terrorism case against Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, a member of rap group Kneecap, is thrown out over a technical error in the way the charge against him was brought
A terrorism case against Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, a member of rap group Kneecap, is thrown out over a technical error in the way the charge against him was brought.