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Ireland PoliticsSharp exchanges between Gerry Adams and BBC barristerGerry Adams' cross-examination in his libel case against the BBC began on Friday.7 hrs agoNorthern IrelandMan handed life sentence after stabbing woman five timesHabib Shah Shamel fled across the border and was arrested in Belfast after stabbing Geila Ibram at an apartment in Limerick city.9 hrs agoEuropeEight suspensions handed out after Larne-Glentoran brawlGlentoran's Dylan Connolly is suspended for 12 matches as eight individuals are handed bans after the post-match brawl with Larne in the Irish Premiership. 6 hrs agoIrish FootballJamie Bryson acquitted on false statement chargesJamie Bryson has been locked in a legal battle with the security regulator for the last seven years.11 hrs agoNorthern IrelandFamily awarded £75K over false dine-and-dash allegationsA County Tyrone family launched legal proceedings over a Facebook post claiming they did not pay a bill.9 hrs agoNorthern IrelandMan handed life sentence after stabbing woman five timesHabib Shah Shamel fled across the border and was arrested in Belfast after stabbing Geila Ibram at an apartment in Limerick city.9 hrs agoEuropeGovernment to seek Supreme Court appeal in Sean Brown caseSean Brown was shot dead in 1997 after being abducted outside a GAA club in County Londonderry.6 hrs agoNorthern Ireland'Shutting Kneecap down is an overreaction' Kevin Rowland is one of 40 artists who signed an open letter supporting Kneecap and freedom of expression. 4 hrs agoNorthern IrelandEight suspensions handed out after Larne-Glentoran brawlGlentoran's Dylan Connolly is suspended for 12 matches as eight individuals are handed bans after the post-match brawl with Larne in the Irish Premiership. 6 hrs agoIrish FootballCarrick Rangers retain Irish Premiership status with Annagh winLive text commentary, score updates, in-play clips and match stats from Carrick Rangers vs Annagh United in the Irish Premiership promotion/relegation play-off second legFormer Derry boss Higgins named Coleraine managerEx-Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins replaces former head coach Dean Shiels as Coleraine manager ahead of Wednesday's European play-off semi-final.13 hrs agoIrish FootballMum 'embarrassed' by airline staff over breast milk chargeA woman has asked for EasyJet to show "more kindness" after trying to charge her to carry on breast milk. 15 hrs agoNorthern IrelandBirds will be free to roam again as indoor-only measure to be liftedNorthern Ireland's chickens' wings will be unclipped at 12:00 (BST) on Saturday 10 May. 11 hrs agoNorthern IrelandEverything you need to know about the Belfast MarathonThe 26.2 mile route goes across the city, kicking off at Stormont before finishing in Ormeau Park.13 hrs agoNorthern IrelandFeatures & AnalysisPublic needle bin 'not a silver bullet' for drugs issueA trial for a waste needle bin in a Belfast city centre car park will be voted on at council on Thursday.1 day agoNorthern Ireland'Being kneecapped has caused me a lifetime of trauma'Liam Barker has spoken out for the first time, prompted by the rap trio Kneecap's prominence17 hrs agoNorthern IrelandNorthern Ireland has second-sunniest April on recordSunshine hours were well above the average for the time of year, with 215.7 hours of sun throughout April.1 day agoNorthern Ireland'I could sing before I could speak after my stroke'When Stephen Farlow suffered a bleed in the brain his family were told it was unlikely he would survive.2 days agoNorthern IrelandWatch/ListenWatch: Four sent off after post-match brawlFour players are sent off after a post-match brawl following a goalless draw between Larne and Glentoran in the Irish Premiership6 days agoFootball'In the blink of an eye my life changed forever'William Sayers was 12 years old when an accident on his family farm led to him losing his right arm.8 days agoNorthern Ireland'A sad day for Catholics around the world'Members of the public in west Belfast and Londonderry express "sadness" after the death of Pope Francis.21 Apr 2025Northern IrelandCommunity digging up history in Downpatrick The Cistercian monastery is near Downpatrick and was known as Erenagh.20 Apr 2025Northern IrelandListen live: BBC Radio UlsterFoyle & WestDerry dance company 'shocked' at 100% funding cutThe Arts Council of Northern Ireland says it remains committed to funding dance in the north west.13 hrs agoNorthern IrelandBT plan to close office 'came out of the blue' A trade union says staff in Londonderry were not consulted before they were told 140 jobs are at risk.2 days agoNorthern IrelandBT plans put 140 jobs at riskBT says it plans to move almost 100 of the roles currently carried out by staff in Derry to India.2 days agoNorthern IrelandHistoric monument targeted in latest Derry sectarian attackPaint was thrown over Walker's Plinth on Derry's Walls in another suspected sectarian hate crime.3 days agoNorthern IrelandListen: North West TodayA round-up of local news, sport and weather across the north west of Northern Ireland.Republic of IrelandThree arrested after Shannon Airport security breachA van was driven through a perimeter fence before a number of people got out and made their way towards a taxiway.16 hrs agoEurope'I just want him home', says wife of missing farmerMichael Gaine, 56, was reported missing from his home in County Kerry on 21 March. 2 days agoEuropePlanning lodged for new Cricket Ireland stadiumPlanning and design for a new stadium and high performance centre for Cricket Ireland in Dublin are lodged by Sport Ireland.3 days agoIrelandBoy gets eight years detention for Army chaplain stabbingBefore the teenager was taken back into custody, Fr Paul Murphy spoke to him for a few moments.3 days agoEuropeExcavation at former mother-and-baby institution to begin this yearIt follows investigators finding "significant quantities of human remains" in underground chambers in 2016.4 days agoEuropeMore BBC News NI on iPlayer & SoundsGood Morning UlsterWake up to Good Morning 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William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.Evening ExtraYour drive-time catch-up on what's happening in Northern Ireland and abroad.BBC NewslineThe latest news for Northern Ireland.Latest updates4 hrs ago'Shutting Kneecap down is an overreaction' Kevin Rowland is one of 40 artists who signed an open letter supporting Kneecap and freedom of expression. 4 hrs agoNorthern Ireland6 hrs agoGovernment to seek Supreme Court appeal in Sean Brown caseSean Brown was shot dead in 1997 after being abducted outside a GAA club in County Londonderry.6 hrs agoNorthern Ireland7 hrs agoSharp exchanges between Gerry Adams and BBC barristerGerry Adams' cross-examination in his libel case against the BBC began on Friday.7 hrs agoNorthern Ireland9 hrs agoFamily awarded £75K over false dine-and-dash allegationsA County Tyrone family launched legal proceedings over a Facebook post claiming they did not pay a bill.9 hrs agoNorthern Ireland11 hrs agoJamie Bryson acquitted on false statement chargesJamie Bryson has been locked in a legal battle with the security regulator for the last seven years.11 hrs agoNorthern Ireland11 hrs agoBirds will be free to roam again as indoor-only measure to be liftedNorthern Ireland's chickens' wings will be unclipped at 12:00 (BST) on Saturday 10 May. 11 hrs agoNorthern Ireland12 hrs agoMan charged with fraud in journalist murder investigationA man is charged with fraud by false representation in relation to the investigation into the murder of Martin O'Hagan.12 hrs agoNorthern Ireland13 hrs agoEverything you need to know about the Belfast MarathonThe 26.2 mile route goes across the city, kicking off at Stormont before finishing in Ormeau Park.13 hrs agoNorthern Ireland13 hrs agoDerry dance company 'shocked' at 100% funding cutThe Arts Council of Northern Ireland says it remains committed to funding dance in the north west.13 hrs agoNorthern Ireland...