N. Ireland

Laura is a young woman with long, brown hair. She is staring at the camera. She is sitting on a grey sofa and is wearing a brown pinstripe blazer and a black t-shirt.

'My endometriosis pain is excruciating but I'm still waiting for surgery'

According to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 59,733 women in NI are now on waiting lists.

Memorial garden unveiled for former unionist leader

The former leader of the Progressive Unionist Party died in 2007 at the age of 53.

Flu cases in Northern Ireland fall after December surge

There were 509 confirmed cases in the week ending 4 January - down from 625 the week before.

A close-up image showing the heads and shoulders of Margaret and Paula Martin. They are both older women who are looking directly into the camera with a neutral expression. On the left, Margaret has short, purple hair with grey roots and she is wearing a layered necklace and a flower patterned top. On the right is Paula, who has longer, auburn hair. She is wearing a blue pattern scarf, a white top and a pair of dangly earrings. They are stood in front of a grouping of trees but the background is blurred.

Sisters abused by priest urge Catholic Church to engage with victims

Margaret and Paula Martin were abused by former priest Con Cunningham, who was jailed in 2021.

1 day ago

Two images separated by a white line. One is of a man. The other is of a boy wearing glasses and a red and grey top.

Child and man found dead in Dublin

Bodies of a boy and a man in his 40s are found at separate addresses in Clondalkin and Ballyfermot.

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Europe

A large white van with blue lettering stating Evri electric vehicle parked outside a Post Office premises

Evri 'super-site' hub examined by health and safety body

It follows concerns raised about some working conditions at the recently-opened hub in Mallusk, County Antrim.

5 hrs ago

A bald man with short red stubble looks to the left of the frame. He wears a balck suit and purple and navy tie. He is standing in the Great Hall at Stormont in front of cream stairs, addressing the press

Jon Burrows joins race for UUP leadership

Burrows, a former senior police officer, made the announcement at Stormont on Thursday.

Mageean 'continuing to find the joy in every day'

Ciara Mageean expresses her gratitude for the "kind words of support" she received during chemotherapy treatment.

Three auburn cows are standing together in a shed. Their heads are sticking out of a fence and they're looking into the camera.

Some financial support for farmers in bluetongue zone

The agriculture minister has ordered that laboratory costs will be met by the department for a limited time.

Two schoolboys wearing school uniforms pose for a picture in front of a display. Both have brown hair and are wearing a black blazer and a grey shirt with a black, and blue stripped tie. Posters about blooms of bacteria are behind them. They're wearing red lanyards.

The students with a solution to clean up Lough Neagh

The students are showcasing their science project at the Stripe Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition in Dublin.

Firefighters are the scene of the suspected gas explosion. One firefighter is up a ladder outside a row of terraced houses, while two others look on. Several roof tiles appear to be missing from the roof of a mid-terraced house.

Man in serious condition in hospital after gas explosion

The emergency services were called to the scene on the Lower Braniel Road at about 12:30 GMT on Wednesday.

Features & Analysis

The wreckage of a blue and white plane next to the M1

Kegworth air disaster medic 'still sees wreckage'

Ambulance worker Pat Withers was one of the first responders after the plane crashed across the M1.

Hollie pictured on a cream chair with her mum Ann, the photo is professional. Hollie has long curly red/brown hair and is wearing a blue and white dress with a white cardigan. Ann has long blonde hair and is holding Hollie.

'I want to tell Jesy Nelson, there's hope', says mum of child with SMA

SMA is a progressive muscle-wasting disease that can cause death within two years if untreated.

Michael Campbell has a ginger beard and blue eyes. The top of his wheelchair is visible behind his head. He is wearing a navy shirt with a white T-shirt underneath.

Award-winning actor 'regains feeling in feet' with new MND drug

Belfast actor Michael Campbell was diagnosed with the terminal disease in February 2023.

A woman wearing a stone-coloured jumper. She is sitting on a couch with a light brown blanket. Behind her head is a Christmas themed cushion and her left-hand shoulder is another Christmas themed cushion

Woman detoxed alone in B&B after failing to access local treatment

Katrina McGibbon developed alcohol and drug problems in her 30s, but felt her recovery was impeded by the lack of a local, health-service run rehabilitation unit.

Emily smiling. She has very long straight blonde hair and is wearing a burgundy top.

'My life could have ended when I was two' - chickenpox vaccine welcomed

Emily Walls, who had to learn to walk again after contracting chickenpox aged two, welcomes new free vaccinations.

Foyle & West

A Royal Mail worker is pictured in an orange high-vis vest standing with his back turned beside a red Royal Mail van.

Christmas postal delays in Derry became 'out of control'

The Communication Workers' Union (CWU) says 40 extra postal workers were brought in to help with the backlog.

A PSNI landrover on an empty road, which has trees on either side. Its two side doors are open and it sits behind some police tape.

Judgement reserved in bomb attack on police case

Charles Love is accused over a bomb attack targeting a police car in 2022.

A white window frame with a number of sections of glass panes. A large section of the window is covered with a white plank of wood.

Two people escape injury in arson attack on house

The suspected petrol bomb attack happened in the Creggan area of Derry on Monday evening.

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'If you're going through anxiety or depression please reach out for help'

Singer-songwriter Glenn Rosborough says life has changed beyond recognition since he found a therapist.

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A round-up of local news, sport and weather across the north west of Northern Ireland.

Republic of Ireland

A close up picture Micheál Martin, a man with thin grey hair, wearing a suit and standing up in front of a green background.

Irish PM calls for 'common sense' on Greenland

On Tuesday the White House said the "US military is always an option" to achieve President Donald Trump's goal of taking over the semi-autonomous region.

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Man in court charged with murder of Donegal businessman

Stephen McCahill's body was found at a house near Ardara, County Donegal, in the early hours of Monday.

A uniformed garda (Irish police) officer stands guard at a white cordon outside a house in Creston Avenue, Finglas, following an arson attack. The officer, wearing a yellow high-viz jacket and a black snood, has their back to the camera. They are looking towards a cream-coloured three-store building which shows signs of smoke-damage on all three floors. Burnt furniture and belongings are scattered in the front garden.

Four released from hospital after arson attack

A woman in her 40s who sustained serious injuries is the only one of five victims still in hospital.

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New discovery may challenge theory Vikings built first Irish towns - researcher

Dr Dirk Brandherm and his colleagues have identified more than 600 suspected house platforms in the Brusselstown Ring.

Composite image of Mary Holt (left) and Tadhg Farrell (right). Mary has shoulder-length blonde hair with fringe and brown eyes, wearing a white zip-up jacket and floral top. Tadhg has short brown hair and brown eyes, wearing a red and green pyjama top.

Gardaí release getaway car details in murder inquiry

Tadhg Farrell, who was four, and his 60-year-old great-aunt Mary Holt died in the attack in Edenderry.

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Latest updates

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GCSE students in NI won't receive exam results online in August

In England, GCSE students can receive results via an app for the first time in 2026.

13 mins ago

'My endometriosis pain is excruciating but I'm still waiting for surgery'

According to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 59,733 women in NI are now on waiting lists.

The late David Ervine, pictured from the shoulders up. He is balding and has dark brown hair and a brown moustache. there is a Union Jack flag on the wall behind him.

Memorial garden unveiled for former unionist leader

The former leader of the Progressive Unionist Party died in 2007 at the age of 53.

5 hrs ago

Evri 'super-site' hub examined by health and safety body

It follows concerns raised about some working conditions at the recently-opened hub in Mallusk, County Antrim.

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Some financial support for farmers in bluetongue zone

The agriculture minister has ordered that laboratory costs will be met by the department for a limited time.

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Gary McMahon - a man with light coloured spiked hair and wearing a dark suit, with blue shirt and dark tie - smiling for a photo.

Cyclist died in a driver 'blind spot'

Gary McMahon, 58, was cycling to work in November 2024 when he was fatally injured in a lorry crash.

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Flu cases in Northern Ireland fall after December surge

There were 509 confirmed cases in the week ending 4 January - down from 625 the week before.

Man in serious condition in hospital after gas explosion

The emergency services were called to the scene on the Lower Braniel Road at about 12:30 GMT on Wednesday.

A woman with long brown hair, wearing a black blazer, photographed from the chest up while sitting on abrown sofa

'Endometriosis has ruined my life'

A woman waiting for endometriosis treatment has said the pain she experiences is like having barbed wire in her body.