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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

School welfare worker guilty of sexual assaults
Neil Beckett, 43, was a former Army cadet leader and a welfare officer at Lagan College in Belfast.
Man appears in court charged with Mary Ward murder
Ahmed Abdirahman, 31, was charged in Dublin after Mary Ward's body was found in Belfast last week.
Arrest after man allegedly exposes himself to pupils
A 33-year-old man allegedly exposed himself to pupils as they walked past his vehicle in south Belfast.
From no school at 16 to a place at university
Devin North, who is autistic, faced leaving school at 16 but three years later he's off to university.
Man pleads guilty to dangerous driving child crash death
John Noble Lindsay has pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving.
'One of Ireland's most wanted' facing extradition from Dubai
Sean McGovern, alleged to be a senior member of the Kinahan crime gang, was arrested on Thursday.
Boyne Bridge legal challenge dismissed
A last-minute legal attempt to stop the dismantling of the Boyne Bridge in Belfast has been dismissed.
Trial continues of woman accused of murdering partner
On the second day of the murder trial, the court was played PSNI body camera footage from the scene.
Israel attacks on UN in breach of international law, Harris says
Taoiseach Simon Harris has described Israel?s attack on peacekeepers a breach of international law.
More taxis to be allowed in Belfast bus lanes
It follows complaints of traffic congestion due to roadworks at the city's new public transport hub.
Couple sentenced over £500,000 streaming fraud
Married couple Cormac and Maura McGuckin were sentenced at Omagh Crown Court on Friday.
Man charged after sword wielding report
A 38-year-old is charged after reports of a man waving a sword at members of the public.
Man arrested after street cleaning assault
Footage appears to show Belfast City Council staff involved in an altercation with a member of the public.
Former PUP leader says loyalists have no trust in government
A former leader of the PUP says loyalists have lost trust in the government and the union is not safe.
Family escapes racist arson attack on home
A man and woman and their two young children have escaped an arson attack in south Belfast.
In pictures: Northern Lights stun sky watchers
Skies in Northern Ireland lit up in a spectacular display of the Northern Lights on Thursday night.
NI government consults on mandatory vaccines
BBC News NI examines a new public health consultation to get to the bottom of some online claims.
Northern Lights dazzle skies across Northern Ireland
A geomagnetic storm means many stargazers spot the Northern Lights on Thursday.
Chasing a dream - teen delighted to duet with Lightbody
Conor Bruen, 19, sang Snow Patrol's hit Chasing Cars alongside the band's Gary Lightbody.
Border poll debate has to be out there - James Nesbitt
More people from a unionist background are changing the way they think of their identity, according to the actor.
Curlews 'thriving' in parts of Northern Ireland
Amy Burns said the success of the curlew is testimony to the work staff have done on the project.
Bus rescuer used hammer to free pupils crying for help
Gary Smyth says he tried to break glass to help rescue pupils after the crash on Monday.
'We?re kids, we?re not ready to be on the streets'
The system to support homeless people in Northern Ireland is in ?complete chaos?, BBC Spotlight has been told.
Road to close for a year for Boyne Bridge demolition
The road crossing the Boyne Bridge in Belfast is to close for a year to facilitate work on Translink's new transport hub.
MP's daughter hopes bomber can admit his murder was wrong
Sir Anthony Berry was murdered when the IRA bombed the Conservative Party conference in Brighton.
'Prison parkrun helps rehabilitation,' says governor
Governor Gary Milling rejects any suggestion that the event is a perk which prisoners do not deserve.
'I was really shocked and a bit proud of myself'
Devin North, who has autism, speaks of his road to reach university and his hopes of working in hospitality.
Strangford ferry to be suspended for five weeks
Commuters and GAA fans are worried about the works.
The curlew's return to Lower Lough Erne
An EU scheme has helped bring the Curlew back from the brink of extinction.
'It was scary, very scary'
A school bus carrying more than 40 pupils crashed on Monday afternoon.
50 years of NI gay befriending helpline
The play brings to life a collection of real-life phone calls and letters submitted in the 1970s.
'This ship is home for the next 15 years'
The BBC spoke to passengers before boarding the cruise ship that left Belfast on Monday night but remains anchored nearby.
Cruise ship passenger ready to live her dream life
Holly Hennessey, from Florida, has been travelling with her six-year-old Siamese cat, Captain.
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Kneecap fans wait to see if concert will go ahead
A unionist politician says St Columb's Park in Derry is the wrong place for the band to play.
Man jailed after attacking police with baseball bat
Michael Nicell, 35, of Balmoral Avenue in Londonderry was sentenced at Bishop Street courthouse.
Millions of pounds in town deal money suspended
Funding that was earmarked for the regeneration of Londonderry and Coleraine was suspended in July.
Only one of four boys will face charges over fire
More than 50 firefighters tackled the blaze at the former Sweet nightclub in Limavady back in May.
Man in court accused of Kyle McDermott manslaughter
Daniel Patrick Hanna appeared in court in Dungannon on Wednesday morning charged with manslaughter
Thornhill girls follow Amelia Earhart and take to skies
A group of STEM students at Thornhill College in Derry take a trip in a helicopter.
Assault victim 'happy' Covid-19 mask covered scars
The woman's victim impact statement was read to the court during Wednesday's sentencing
Fire at outdoor farmhouse being treated as arson
Police and firefighters attended the scene of the fire early in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Owner of killer dog has sentence for assaults cut
Seren Lloyd admitted assaulting a number of people who tried to intervene as her dog killed another animal.
Police treating gaming centre attack as hate crime
A group called Republican Socialists for Palestine said they carried out the attack on Friday evening.
Candystripes defeat Bohs to make FAI Cup decider
Michael Duffy helps himself to a magnificent double as Derry City book their place in the FAI Cup final with a 2-0 win over Bohemians at Dalymount Park.
Arrest after cocaine worth ?2.5m seized in Rosslare
Irish Revenue officers seized about 36kg of suspected cocaine at the County Wexford harbour on Friday.
Irish troops 'accounted for' after reported Lebanon strike
Israeli troops reportedly opened fire at three positions held by UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon on Thursday.
'We are not Russian spies' - Irish politicians declare
A newspaper report alleges that a member of the Irish parliament has been recruited as a Russian asset.
Boy, 16, charged with attempted murder of Army chaplain
Fr Paul F Murphy was stabbed several times at a Defence Forces barracks in Galway in August.
Israeli troops move away from Irish forces in Lebanon
It comes after concerns were raised about the proximity of Israeli forces to Irish soldiers in Lebanon.
Search for kayaker moves to recovery operation
A multi-agency search operation was launched after the kayaker went missing on Thursday.
Events mark two years since Creeslough tragedy
The blast at a service station in the County Donegal village killed 10 people on 7 October 2022.
Orla Gartland: US tour will cost me thousands
The indie musician says she is spending £40,000 of her own money to play the tour of her dreams.
Searches continue for missing kayaker
Searches continue off County Donegal coast for a kayaker who has been missing since Thursday.
Man questioned about prisoner death released without charge
A man who was questioned about a murder at Cloverhill Prison has been released without charge.
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after prison death
Gardaí say a man in his 40s has died after an incident in Cloverhill Prison on Saturday morning.

Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)

Four-try Ireland finish WXV1 with win over USA
Ireland come from behind to finish their WXV1 tournament with a 26-14 win over a USA side who were undone by their own indiscipline.
'Invincibles' Cliftonville lift title with 100% win record
Cliftonville have compele the Women's Premiership season with a 100% winning record by defeating Crusaders Strikers 1-0 at Seaview.
Lacey now a contender to land Derry football job
Donegal?s four-time All Star Karl Lacey emerges as a contender to become the new manager of the Derry GAA senior footballers.
Candystripes' title hopes hit by Bohemians draw
Derry City's League of Ireland title hopes are dented as they have to settle for a 1-1 home draw against Bohemians.
Cooney and Treadwell among seven Ulster changes
John Cooney and Kieran Treadwell return as Ulster make seven changes for Saturday's United Rugby Championship interpro against Connacht.
Watch: Being Northern Ireland captain 'means everything' to Bradley
Liverpool full back Conor Bradley says he is "massively proud" to be named Northern Ireland captain for Saturday's Nations League game with Belarus.
1,280 days without a home game - Northern Ireland's nomad years
In their latest Nations League fixture Northern Ireland will take on Belarus in Hungary on Saturday, the neutral venue the result of Uefa restrictions on the hosts. Fifty years ago, it was Northern Ireland playing in homes away from home.
How have Ballymena risen to Irish League summit?
BBC Sport NI analyses Ballymena United's recent outstanding form which has seen them climb to the summit of the Irish Premiership table.
Club action hots up in Ulster with three finals
It's a big weekend of club football action in Ulster with county finals in Antrim, Down and Donegal and semi-finals in Derry and Monaghan.
'It means the world to me' - match-winner Brady
Republic of Ireland defender Robbie Brady says playing for his country has always been the highlight of his career after scoring the winning goal in the 2-1 Nations League win over Finland.
'If I just think about the World Cup, it would send me mad'
Johnny Sexton sits down with Rugby Union Weekly to reflect on the characters and conflicts in his illustrious career.
New wave of Ulster talent 'really exciting'- Timoney
Ulster back row Nick Timoney says he is impressed by the new talent emerging into the Irish province's senior ranks.
Ryan back for Leinster as Nankivell returns for Munster
James Ryan's inclusion is one of three personnel changes to the Leinster starting team for their URC interprovincial derby against Munster, who make four changes.
Will Baxter start with a win? Will Ballymena keep good run going?
Former Ballinamallard United manager and Sportsound pundit Harry McConkey gives his predictions ahead of Saturday's Irish Premiership matches.
Nobody wants to play football behind closed doors - Marshall
Northern Ireland striker Callum Marshall says he expects Saturday's Nations League game with Belarus to "be like Covid again".
Watch: Sexton reflects on All Blacks WC defeat
Retired Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton discusses their 28-24 defeat to New Zealand.
Watch: Bradley 'has learnt a lot' under new boss Slot
Liverpool and Northern Ireland defender Conor Bradley says he has "loads of places to improve" as he aims to break into Arne Slot's first team at Anfield.
The week's pick of goals in the Irish Premiership
Strikes from Seanan Clucas, John McGovern, Joel Cooper and Jay Donnelly make up our pick of the goals from the Irish Premiership weekend.
Highlights: Superb Swifts beat Larne at Inver Park
Watch highlights as Dungannon Swifts beat Larne 3-0 at Inver Park.
Watch: Barriga double helps Giants beat Devils
Two late goals from fit-again Elijah Barriga help Belfast Giants snatch a 3-1 home victory over Cardiff Devils at the SSE Arena.
Watch: Ulster beaten 47-21 by Bulls
Ulster suffer a second successive United Rugby Championship defeat in South Africa as they are beaten 47-21 by the Bulls in Pretoria.
Watch: Sky Blues beat Loughgall to go top of the table
Watch highlights as Ballymena United beat Loughgall 4-1 at the Showgrounds.
Can Cliftonville complete the 'perfect season' in the Women's Premiership?
BBC Sport NI takes a look at how Cliftonville romped to the Women's Premiership title in Northern Ireland.
'Rule changes designed to speed up gaelic football'
The GAA's Football Review Committee chairman Jim Gavin believes the rule changes which could come into play in 2025 will lead to a quicker game and demand even higher levels of fitness from players.
'I felt a pain in my calf - it was a blood clot'
Stevenage striker Jamie Reid was playing for Northern Ireland against Spain in June, but later that summer, he was sidelined with a blood clot in his leg.
'He's not giving much away' - Ulster boss Murphy excited to face son Ben
Ulster head coach Richie Murphy says his son Ben Murphy is "not giving much away" as they prepare to face each other in Saturday's United Rugby Championship game in Belfast.
Proposed gaelic football rules changes - all you need to know
BBC Sport NI explains the proposed rule changes to gaelic football which will be trialled when the interpros return later this month.
McDaid ready 'to prove a point' with Glenavon
Glenavon striker David McDaid admits he had a "chip on his shoulder" after his move to Mourneview Park.
Coleraine receive boost from 24-year-old investor
Coleraine reveal that 24-year-old property developer Henry Ross has joined the club as its latest financial backer.
'I'm not the complete player, there's loads of places I can improve'
In his second season with Liverpool and Northern Ireland, Conor Bradley tells BBC Sport NI "there's loads of places I can improve".
Hallgrimsson keen to lead Republic of Ireland out of 'downward spiral'
Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson says he is trying to "shake things up" with a new training schedule as he bids to guide the team out of their "downward spiral".
Caddell not surprised by Baxter's Irish League return
Crusaders boss Declan Caddell says he always knew his former manager Stephen Baxter would return to the Irish Premiership.
Sexton 'might have been tempted' by Leinster stay
Former Ireland captain Johnny Sexton says he "might have been tempted" to extend his career had there been a contract offer from Leinster after the World Cup.
Inexperienced keepers battle for NI opportunity
With Michael O'Neill having to do without his two most experienced goalkeepers for Nations League fixtures against Belarus and Bulgaria, opportunity knocks for either Pierce Charles or Luke Southwood
Dramatic win will help Irish confidence - Hallgrimsson
Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson says Thursday's dramatic win over Finland can boost the confidence of his side.
Northern Ireland's Hamilton to miss Euro play-off
Northern Ireland winger Caragh Hamilton will miss October's Euro 2025 play-off with Croatia with a "significant" hamstring injury.
Sunderland's Connolly tells of his alcohol addiction
Sunderland and Republic of Ireland striker Aaron Connolly talks openly about how alcohol addiction has blighted his career.
McIlroy to play in exhibition against LIV golfers
Top PGA Tour players Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler will play leading LIV golfers Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka in an exhibition event at Shadow Creek in Las Vegas on 17 December.
Five Down players make Tailteann team of the year
Tailteann Cup winners Down have five representatives on the competition's 2024 team of the year.
Ireland score late to snatch shock win over New Zealand
Watch highlights as Ireland secure a sensational last-gasp 29-27 win over world champions New Zealand in their opening WXV1 match in Vancouver.
Watch: King reacts to eighth successive league defeat
Carrick Rangers boss Stuart King reacts to his side's eighth successive league defeat, a 4-0 loss against Dungannon Swifts at Stangmore Park.
Watch: NI could still play a role in Euro 2028 - Nelson
Irish FA chief executive Patrick Nelson says its aim is to have "as big as part as we possibly can" for Northern Ireland in Euro 2028 after Casement Park was ruled out as a venue.
Fans react to Casement Park funding decision
Football supporters in Northern Ireland give their reaction to the news that the UK Government will not provide the extra funding required to ensure the reconstruction of Casement Park for the Euro 2028 finals.
Watch the highlights as Larne make European history
Watch highlights as Larne defeat Lincoln Red Imps 4-3 on aggregate to become the first Irish League side ever to progress to the group phase of a European club competition.

National News Headlines

Woman jailed for killing parents and hiding bodies
Virginia McCullough created indoor tombs for her parents and lived with their corpses for four years.
Forty new allegations against Al Fayed made to police
The Metropolitan Police had urged people to come forward with allegations.
Gang smuggled £200m of cocaine in banana boxes
Police seized more than two tonnes of the Class A drug which had been exported from Colombia to the UK in 2021.
Yung Filly live show cancelled after rape charge
The rapper and internet personality was charged over rape allegations in Australia on Thursday.
Alleged spy 'talked about going to Iran for training', court hears
Daniel Khalife asked Iranian contacts if he should travel to Iran or Lebanon to train, prosecutors say.
No 10 'appalled' by Israel attacks on UN bases
On Thursday, two UN peacekeepers were wounded after an Israeli tank fired towards at bases in southern Lebanon.
Family tells of 'relief' after 1924 climber?s foot found on Everest
Andrew Comyn "Sandy" Irvine was climbing Everest in June 1924 when he and his partner vanished.
UK tries to resolve row threatening £1bn port expansion
Reports have suggested the plan was at risk after Transport Secretary Louise Haigh's comments.
BBC launches review into preventing abuses of power
The BBC workplace culture review will focus on "preventing abuse of power" within its workforce.
TV host Jay Blades denies coercive behaviour
The Repair Shop host was charged by police last month.
Tiny baby kept in sandwich bag finally goes home
Robyn was born five months early and put in a sandwich bag to keep her organs warm while she grew.
Police find wanted man hiding inside a sofa
The man is in custody, which is a "little less of a squeeze" for him, say police.

Source: BBC News

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