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'I did my first book signing in a police custody suite' Image caption, Steve Cavanagh said misdirection, distraction, persuasion and manipulation are transferrable skills between conmen and lawyers ByPeter Coulter BBC News NI Published 2 hours ago For former lawyer turned crime writer Steve Cavanagh, addressing a court room jury is not a world away […]
'I fear for wee families' – home heating oil jumps £100 in three weeks Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, After a period of respite home heating oil prices in Northern Ireland have climbed ByEve Hughes BBC News NI Published 27 July 2026, 00:00 BST Updated 1 hour ago The price of home heating oil has […]
Broadcaster Gerry Kelly dies aged 77 Image source, Pacemaker PressImage caption, Gerry Kelly at the Ulster Tatler awards in 2010 ByAdam Mandeville and Holly Fleck, BBC News NI Published 26 July 2026, 16:24 BST Updated 4 hours ago Former television and radio presenter Gerry Kelly has died at the age of 77. The journalist and broadcaster died at […]
Minister to bring forward storm compensation law Image source, PA MediaImage caption, Storm Éowyn caused disruption for households last year By John Campbell Economics and business editor, BBC News NI Published 1 hour ago Stormont's economy minister is to develop plans to make compensation a legal right for households which lose electricity supplies during extreme […]
How a former Blue Peter presenter stunned America's Got Talent judges Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Joel Mawhinney, from Bangor, County Down, appeared on America's Got Talent ByHolly Fleck and Barry O'Connor, BBC News NI Published 5 hours ago A 50th birthday gift from her fellow Spice Girls, a picture of a dog and a mobile phone. Those […]
Teen sees off 300,000 competitors to become a Cheetah Girl Image source, Disney+Image caption, County Down teenager Sophie Lennon is one of four new Cheetah Girls ByChloe Gibson BBC News NI Published 3 hours ago Things are about to get a lot more Cheetahlicious. For millions of Disney fans, that phrase instantly conjures up memories […]
Three family members found dead in house Image source, McAuley MultimediaImage caption, Forensic officers have been pictured working at the scene Published 13 July 2026, 14:49 BST Updated 16 minutes ago Three people have been found dead in a house, police have said. They were related and were found inside the family home in the […]
'You have to say no': Families struggling with holiday food costs Image caption, Susan has talked about the stress caused by the price of food ByEve Rosato BBC News NI Published 39 minutes ago For many families, the summer holidays mean more than just eight weeks away from school. It can also mean a sharp […]
SSE Airtricity bills to increase by more than £70 a year Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Customers will have to pay around an extra 20p per day from 1 August ByLili Busby BBC News NI Published 3 July 2026, 10:51 BST Updated 4 hours ago SSE Airtricity domestic customers in Northern Ireland will see their […]
Belfast City Council votes in favour of BBC studio use deal Image source, Belfast StoriesImage caption, Belfast Stories is expected to open in 2030 By Mark Simpson Community correspondent, BBC News NI Published 1 July 2026 Belfast city councillors have voted in favour of a deal with the BBC over a new studio. The vote […]
