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Man dies following house fire in Derry

Man dies following house fire in Derry

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

The incident occurred at a terraced house on Grafton Street
Three men arrested after suspected cannabis plants found in Belfast

Three men arrested after suspected cannabis plants found in Belfast

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

A house on the Newtownards Road was searched and detectives uncovered a quantity of the suspect plants and ‘associated equipment’.
More than 200 police officers assaulted in NI over Christmas period, PSNI says

More than 200 police officers assaulted in NI over Christmas period, PSNI says

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

In that time there were 662 shoplifting offences, representing an increase of 1.7 per cent compared with the same period last year.
Michael Flatley to ‘call his dancers’ as Lord Of The Dance injunction overturned

Michael Flatley to ‘call his dancers’ as Lord Of The Dance injunction overturned

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

Michael Flatley said: ‘We’re going to lift the roof on Thursday. This will be the greatest version of this show that you will ever see.’
Woman found Noah Donohoe’s bike the evening he went missing, inquest told

Woman found Noah Donohoe’s bike the evening he went missing, inquest told

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

Witness Karen Crooks was also questioned about access to a culvert at the rear of her home in Belfast.
Man dies after car crashes into shop in Co Tyrone

Man dies after car crashes into shop in Co Tyrone

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

The man has been named as Gerard Rafferty, 71, who was from the Coalisland area.
Woman who saw Noah Donohoe fall from bike ‘confused’ about head injury theory

Woman who saw Noah Donohoe fall from bike ‘confused’ about head injury theory

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Noah was 14 when he was found dead in a storm drain in north Belfast in June 2020.
Michael Flatley borrowed to fund ‘Monaco millionaire’ lifestyle, court hears

Michael Flatley borrowed to fund ‘Monaco millionaire’ lifestyle, court hears

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Lawyers representing Flatley in the fight to clear an interim injunction said he had secured half a million euros ‘overnight’ to end the case.
Inquest hears about moment Noah Donohoe fell from bike

Inquest hears about moment Noah Donohoe fell from bike

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Noah was 14 when he was found dead in a storm drain in north Belfast in June 2020.
Eight veterans investigated over Bloody Sunday evidence will not be prosecuted

Eight veterans investigated over Bloody Sunday evidence will not be prosecuted

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Thirteen people were shot dead when members of the Army’s Parachute Regiment opened fire on civil rights demonstrators in Londonderry in 1972.
Natalie McNally murder trial to proceed in February

Natalie McNally murder trial to proceed in February

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Ms McNally, 32, died after she was stabbed at her home in Lurgan, Co Armagh, on December 18th 2022.
‘Fear in community’ after man shot in north Belfast

‘Fear in community’ after man shot in north Belfast

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

A man aged in his late 30s was shot once in each leg in injuries described as ‘severe’ by police.
Jury shown CCTV footage of Noah Donohoe’s final journey

Jury shown CCTV footage of Noah Donohoe’s final journey

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

The inquest also heard from one of Noah’s classmates, who said he had had no concerns about the mental health of his school friend in 2020.

Injunction is bid to ‘control’ Michael Flatley’s role in Lord Of The Dance, court told

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Lawyers representing the dancer said the company blocking him from creative involvement with his stage show is ‘nothing more than a management agent’.
Friend of Noah Donohoe had ‘no concerns’ about his mental health

Friend of Noah Donohoe had ‘no concerns’ about his mental health

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Noah was 14 when he was found dead in a storm drain in north Belfast in June 2020.
Sexualised deepfakes created ‘every day’ in Northern Ireland, Assembly told

Sexualised deepfakes created ‘every day’ in Northern Ireland, Assembly told

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

Justice Minister Naomi Long said she would legislate against sexualised deepfake images of adults by March.
Noah Donohoe ‘excited for the future’ in days prior to death, friend tells court

Noah Donohoe ‘excited for the future’ in days prior to death, friend tells court

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

Jay Tierney described Noah as ‘eccentric, but not in a bad way’ and described how the pair supported each other during the Covid lockdown.
Farage to pardon convicted Troubles veterans under Reform government

Farage to pardon convicted Troubles veterans under Reform government

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

The party said military personnel had been ‘unfairly hounded’.
Medical report on Eleanor Donaldson ‘imminent’, court told

Medical report on Eleanor Donaldson ‘imminent’, court told

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife are facing charges relating to historical sex offences.
Noah Donohoe’s mother questions police probe, storm drain access and CCTV gaps

Noah Donohoe’s mother questions police probe, storm drain access and CCTV gaps

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Fiona Donohoe told a long-awaited inquest into his 2020 death that she feels a duty to him and all children to demand answers.
Disappearance of Noah Donohoe was ‘completely out of character’, inquest told

Disappearance of Noah Donohoe was ‘completely out of character’, inquest told

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

A recording of his mother’s call to police on the evening he went missing in 2020 was played to the jury.
Jury sworn in for Noah Donohoe inquest

Jury sworn in for Noah Donohoe inquest

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Nine men and two women were selected for the hearing at Belfast Coroner’s Court.
Couple and baby killed in crash ‘filled with dreams and hopes’, mourners told

Couple and baby killed in crash ‘filled with dreams and hopes’, mourners told

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Healthcare workers formed a guard of honour at the funeral of Ralph Anthony Singco, Cathrene Kith Quinones Singco, and their unborn daughter Kate.

Cost of Troubles cases ‘will financially cripple policing in NI’

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Two former PSNI chief constables gave evidences to MPs on the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee.
Third day of jury selection under way ahead of Noah Donohoe inquest

Third day of jury selection under way ahead of Noah Donohoe inquest

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Potential jurors returned to Belfast Coroner’s Court at 9:30am on Wednesday.
Jury selection for Noah Donohoe inquest to continue into third day

Jury selection for Noah Donohoe inquest to continue into third day

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

It comes ahead of a long awaited probe into the death of the Belfast school boy in 2020.
Work to prepare Casement Park for redevelopment to recommence next week

Work to prepare Casement Park for redevelopment to recommence next week

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

First Minister Michelle O’Neill said on X: ‘I welcome the news that work will begin at Casement Park next week to prepare for its regeneration.’
Work to prepare Casement Park for redevelopment to recommence next week

Work to prepare Casement Park for redevelopment to recommence next week

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

First Minister Michelle O’Neill said on X: ‘I welcome the news that work will begin at Casement Park next week to prepare for its regeneration.’
Jury selection continues ahead of Noah Donohoe inquest

Jury selection continues ahead of Noah Donohoe inquest

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

The long-awaited process at Belfast Coroner’s Court will probe unanswered questions around the teenager’s death in 2020.
Former football coach’s Belfast business venture announces 75 new jobs

Former football coach’s Belfast business venture announces 75 new jobs

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

TeamFeePay was founded by former Cliftonville, Linfield and Ballyclare coach Liam McStravick to help grassroots football clubs save time on admin.
Jury selection under way ahead of Noah Donohoe inquest

Jury selection under way ahead of Noah Donohoe inquest

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

The 14-year-old was found dead in a storm drain in June 2020, six days after he went missing as he cycled to meet friends.
Victim revealed names of alleged attackers in calls before death, court told

Victim revealed names of alleged attackers in calls before death, court told

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Wayne Reid died on January 12, two days after he was allegedly assaulted in a flat in Coleraine.
Long-awaited inquest into death of Belfast schoolboy Noah Donohoe due to start

Long-awaited inquest into death of Belfast schoolboy Noah Donohoe due to start

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

The 14-year-old was found dead in a storm drain in north Belfast in June 2020, six days after he went missing as he cycled to meet friends.
Sharing of explicit AI images in Armagh school being investigated by police

Sharing of explicit AI images in Armagh school being investigated by police

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

The headmaster of the Royal School Armagh, Graham Montgomery, said the school will “take all appropriate action as advised”.
Family of couple killed in road crash find hope in local community support

Family of couple killed in road crash find hope in local community support

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Ralph Anthony Singco and his pregnant wife Cathrene Kith Quinones Singco were killed in a collision near Nutts Corner.
New inquiry to investigate ‘pimping websites’ in Northern Ireland

New inquiry to investigate ‘pimping websites’ in Northern Ireland

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

It is to be conducted by the newly formed All Party Group on Human Trafficking and Commercial Sexual Exploitation.
‘Sovereignty of Greenland and Denmark cannot be violated’ – Taoiseach

‘Sovereignty of Greenland and Denmark cannot be violated’ – Taoiseach

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

President Donald Trump has threatened tariffs unless a deal to buy Greenland is struck.
Open University transformation ‘to Northern Ireland’s third university’ hailed

Open University transformation ‘to Northern Ireland’s third university’ hailed

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

John D’Arcy said he felt like the right time to go after 15 years at the helm of the Open University in Northern Ireland.
Saturday Sport: West Ham score late to beat Tottenham, Leinster beat Bayonne

Saturday Sport: West Ham score late to beat Tottenham, Leinster beat Bayonne

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

A busy day of Premier League and Champions Cup action.
Four arrested in murder investigation in Co Derry

Four arrested in murder investigation in Co Derry

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Wayne Reid, 43, was found dead at an address in Coleraine last week.
DUP leader invites incoming UUP chief for talks on unionist co-operation

DUP leader invites incoming UUP chief for talks on unionist co-operation

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Gavin Robinson said he wanted to reflect the desire across the grassroots of unionism to see unionist parties working together.
Elderly man dies in Co Armagh road collision

Elderly man dies in Co Armagh road collision

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

Police said the man, aged in his 90s, had been driving a car which was involved in a collision.
Cross-border research project aims to tackle bovine TB

Cross-border research project aims to tackle bovine TB

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

Daera Minister Andrew Muir has previously revealed the spend on bTB compensation for the 2025/2026 financial year is over £56 million.

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