The long-awaited final report into the abuse at Muckamore Abbey Hospital was published last week. BBC News
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Three people in house during petrol bomb attack
‘We struggled to make friends until we started inviting strangers for dinner’ When Nidhi Pal, 38, and Vik Parashar, 46, moved from India to Belfast, they found, while people were warm and friendly, building lasting connections was difficult. So the couple came up with an unusual way to expand their …
Read More »Is Northern Ireland set for a heatwave?
Temperatures must reach at least 25C on three consecutive days for Northern Ireland to meet official heatwave status. BBC News
Read More »Jury in sex abuse trial to continue deliberations
Donaldson sex abuse allegations cannot be ‘brushed under the carpet any longer’, jury told Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former Democratic Unionist Party leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies. 6 days ago BBC News
Read More »We host strangers for dinner every month – now we have 60 new friends
After 2 years in Belfast, Nidhi Pal and Vik Parashar found a creative way to make new friends – a monthly dinner party with strangers. BBC News
Read More »Boy dies after being hit by a car in County Mayo
The incident happened on the N59 at Eskeragh, near Ballina, County Mayo, on Sunday morning. BBC News
Read More »All-Ireland SFC: Dublin see off Donegal after extra-time thriller
Dublin made a fine start with Con O’Callaghan slinging over a two-pointer in the second minute, but Donegal gradually settled and while it took until the ninth minute for Eoghan Ban Gallagher to get them off the mark, they began take control. Conor O’Donnell levelled with Peadar Mogan then punishing …
Read More »Police officer draws gun during pursuit of 'dangerous vehicle'
A stinger device was used in pursuit of the car, which police say “is believed to have been involved in several collisions” in recent months. BBC News
Read More »Man charged after attempted serious assault on police
The 53-year-old man has been charged with attempted grievous bodily harm with intent, assault on police and possession of an offensive weapon. BBC News
Read More »Teenager killed in Donegal rally crash named
Tadhg Callaghan Carter, 15, was watching the Donegal International Rally when he was struck by a vehicle. BBC News
Read More »How Korean culture is bringing Belfast together
A growing number of people in Belfast are connecting through Korean culture, with interest often sparked by K-pop but expanding into language learning, travel, and community events. BBC News
Read More »Animation company first in NI to have series on Apple TV
My Brother the Minotaur made its debut on Apple TV in April. BBC News
Read More »'I feel like a second-class citizen' – Shop staff facing abuse
A new sentencing bill introduced to the Stormont assembly in Marcg will make it a specific offence to assault a public facing worker. BBC News
Read More »All-Ireland Ladies’ SFC: Armagh into last eight but Tyrone and Donegal out
Armagh will face Kildare in the Ladies’ All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals after beating Waterford by 2-15 to 1-15 at the Athletic Grounds. Lara Marsden and Aoife McCoy netted for the Ulster champions as they held off a late fightback from Waterford to reach the last eight. Armagh led by seven points …
Read More »Donegal International Rally halted with two spectators injured in accident
Two spectators have been taken to hospital and Saturday’s final two stages have been cancelled after an accident at the Donegal International Rally. The accident occurred in the first pass of the Gartan stage of the rally on Saturday afternoon, which was the 12th of 20 in the three-day event …
Read More »Tailteann Cup: Down hold off Fermanagh fightback to reach final
Down made a strong start as goalkeeper Ronan Burns landed a two-pointer inside two minutes, and 60 seconds later Brown fisted into the bottom corner to round off a flowing counter attack. Points from Conor Love and Darragh McGurn got Fermanagh on the board, and Mattie McDermott slotted into the …
Read More »Crowds gather in Coleraine to celebrate Armed Forces Day
Events included an Armed Forces Day parade, a ceremonial gun salute and an RAF Falcons parachute display. BBC News
Read More »Man in his 70s dies following tractor crash
No other vehicles were involved in the crash which happened on the Tullycunny Road on Friday evening. BBC News
Read More »'It's pure joy' – How silent discos can transform dementia care
At one care home, staff have been using silent discos to help residents with dementia reconnect with some of those musical memories. BBC News
Read More »Hospital suspends maternity services due to staff shortages
The Southern Health Trust says it is “unable to provide safe medical cover” in obstetrics and gynaecology at Daisy Hill Hospital this weekend. BBC News
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