'Soldier F' to appear in Derry court accused of Bloody Sunday murders

A soldier accused of murdering two people in Londonderry on Bloody Sunday is set to be summoned to appear at a court in the city in August.

Leo Varadkar and Richard Bruton arrives on a hybrid electric bus (Niall Carson/PA)

Republic of Ireland

Ireland to ban sale of petrol and diesel cars from 2030

The Government’s “bold and ambitious” climate action plan has been unveiled.

Northern Ireland

Man demands to know why loyalists killed mum and dad

A man who saw his parents gunned down said he wants to know why they were killed.

Health

Belfast hospital canteen closed due to infestation

A canteen at a Belfast hospital has been closed due to a "pest" infestation.

Karen Cousins appeared before Belfast Magistrates' Court on Monday

Northern Ireland

Mum who attacked nurse, patient and police avoids jail

A mother of four has avoided immediate imprisonment by "a hair's breadth".

Brexit voices from Northern Ireland: Uncertainty & confusion across the Brexit divide

People in Northern Ireland voice their hopes, fears and frustrations.

The incident happened between Bangor and Lanyon Place (stock photo)

Person dies after 'tragic incident' at railway line

Police have confirmed that a person has died following a "tragic incident" at a railway line.

Northern Ireland

DUP: Businesses could help govern schools

Business employers could help govern schools in Northern Ireland, the DUP said.

Family and Friend carry the coffin of Colin McGarry along the Oldpark road in North Belfast for a funeral at Sacred Heart Church. Pic by Peter Morrison

Northern Ireland

Funeral of balcony fall victim Colin McGarry takes place

Colin McGarry died after falling from a balcony at a Spanish hotel.

The object was discovered in St Coleman's Cemetery in Lurgan. Credit: Google

Northern Ireland

Lurgan cemetery security alert linked to drug search

A security alert at a Lurgan cemetery was linked to a search operation.

The report names 22 schools with sustainability issues (PA)

Northern Ireland

22 Northern Ireland schools could close

More than 20 schools across Northern Ireland could be considered for closure.

Karen Bradley's summer drinks reception cancelled after snub by political parties

Secretary of State Karen Bradley has decided to cancel a drinks reception at Stormont after four of the main political parties said they would not attend.

Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Latest updates

Follow the latest updates from our travel feed below.

Mark Simpson: 'Being duped on TV left me humiliated'

Simpson (51) on the scoop that turned out to be a sensational hoax.

What's on in NI - from Rock of Ages to food and gin festivals

Here's our pick of the 10 most exciting things taking place this week.

Susan Boyle to play Proms In The Park in Belfast

Susan Boyle will headline this year’s BBC Proms In The Park.

In Focus: Brexit

Paul Nolan: So, are we going to have a border poll or not?

It is becoming hard to keep up with the opinion polls on the prospects for a border poll. An exit poll conducted by RTE/TG4 on May 25 showed 65% of voters in the south would now support a united Ireland.

The border is a huge issue in the Brexit debate

DUP partly to blame for holding up Brexit, says Boris Johnson ally

Removing border backstop ‘as bad for Ireland as no-deal Brexit’

Suzanne Breen: DUP right to be wary of Boris Johnson becoming PM

Alex Kane: The best bet on Brexit backstop - my form guide to No10 hopefuls

Jon Tonge: Theresa May's legacy overshadowed by shambles of Brexit ... at least she didn't start a war

Richard English: If Brexit, rather than militant Irish republicanism, brings about end to partition, how will future view violence of the past?

Chris Moncrieff: Has Labour's win in Peterborough put paid to Nigel Farage and his Brexit crusade? Don't count on it

Sex, lies and Downing Street... why Boris is odds-on to be the next PM despite promiscuity

Brexit and Theresa May have ‘inspired’ children’s creativity

Reboot your career with a part-time Master's in Software Development at Queen's University...

Considering a career in Northern Ireland's booming IT industry?

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The moment that Red Bay Life Boat Crew saved a mans life at Kenbane Head near Ballycastle on Monday evening. Picture Gareth O Brien/McAuley Multimedia

Man saved in 'dramatic rescue' off Co Antrim coast

A man had a "lucky escape" on Monday evening after being rescued from water off the Co Antrim coast.

Northern Ireland

Brother of Ismay murder accused attends court

The brother of a man accused of murdering a NI prison officer attended court.

Northern Ireland

Ex-GAA chair settles libel case over 'penny-pinching'

The first woman to chair a GAA county board has settled a libel action.

Northern Ireland

Criminal probe into DUP figures over RHI scandal leaks to media

The leaking of information to journalists by senior DUP figures is to be investigated.

Tyrone Times is one of ten titles set to close (Lewis Stickley/PA)

Northern Ireland

Tyrone Times to close as owners JPI axes 10 titles

Publisher looks to secure the 'long-term stability of the business'.

County Fermanagh – the jewel in Northern Ireland’s crown

In today’s hectic world it’s not always easy to take time out and coordinate weekends away as a family, yet it’s so important to do just that - making memories together…and that’s exactly what we did during a wonderful weekend visit in County Fermanagh.

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Scene of the incident at Muckross Bay on the Boa Island Road in Kesh. Picture: Ronan McGrade/Pacemaker Press

Funeral to take place of nurse Unagh Gallogly after car plunged into Fermanagh lake

The funeral is to take place of a nurse who died after her car plunged into a Fermanagh lake at the weekend.

Northern Ireland

Mum with rare cancer in plea to help to save her life

A mother-of-three from Belfast has a rare form of Leukemia.

Northern Ireland

Man's body recovered from River Foyle

The body of a man has been recovered from the River Foyle in Londonderry.

Northern Ireland

Man saved in 'dramatic rescue' off Co Antrim...

A man had a "lucky escape" on Monday evening after being rescued from water off the Co Antrim...

Scenes from the aftermath of the atrocity

Loughinisland massacre [Photos]

Six people were killed in Loughinisland, Co Down on June 18 1994.

'Soldier F' to appear in Derry court accused of...

A soldier accused of murdering two people in Londonderry on Bloody Sunday is set to be summonsed...

Bloody Sunday soldier expected in Londonderry...

A former paratrooper facing prosecution for two murders and four attempted murders on Bloody Sunday is...

Sport

Paul Pogba’s time at Manchester United has seen plenty of ups and downs (Martin Rickett/PA)

Red letter days – the highs and lows of Paul Pogba’s Manchester United career

Paul Pogba’s future at Manchester United is once again the subject of speculation after comments from the player over the weekend suggesting he is considering “a new challenge somewhere else”.

Tiger Woods is aiming to arrive at Royal Portrush early ahead of next month's Open Championship.

Tiger Woods set for early arrival at Portrush for...

Tiger Woods says he will do his 'homework' ahead of the final major of 2019 and that could be...

Graeme McDowell is back up to 89th in the world.

Graeme McDowell back inside world's top 100 golfers...

Graeme McDowell is back inside the world's top 100 golfers for the first time in almost...

Gary Woodland won his first major title at Pebble Beach.

Woodland wins US Open title as Rory's birdie blitz is...

Gary Woodland held his nerve to win the US Open at Pebble Beach while it was another story of...

Aaron Hughes could make return to Northern Ireland...

Aaron Hughes could soon be back in Michael O'Neill's team - as a scout or coach.

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Business

US firm orders 50 Airbus jets - wings made in Northern Ireland

A US aircraft leasing company has ordered 50 Airbus A220-300 jets, which features wings made in Northern Ireland.

Public affairs firm Stratagem merges with Connect

Northern Ireland public affairs boss Quintin Oliver is stepping down as his agency is acquired...

Ofcom pledges to stamp out unfair mobile,...

Telecoms watchdog Ofcom has launched a new set of guidelines for broadband, phone and TV companies...

Northern Ireland hotels enjoy record rise in number of...

Hoteliers in Northern Ireland enjoyed a record-breaking increase in visitors from the Republic...

Kier Group expects to save £55m a year from job cuts (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

Kier Group to cut costs with 1,200 job losses

Construction firm Kier Group is to cut 1,200 jobs as part of its plans to simplify the business and save...

UK

Bloody Sunday soldier expected in Londonderry court in August

A former paratrooper facing prosecution for two murders and four attempted murders on Bloody Sunday is expected to appear in court in Londonderry in August.

World

RAF jets based in Estonia intercept Russian planes

The RAF has two of its jets deployed in Estonia have been scrambled twice in recent days to intercept Russian aircraft.

Matt Hancock expressed condolences to the families who have lost loved ones (Victoria Jones/PA)

Health Secretary promises severe consequences if any wrongdoing over listeria

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has promised “severe...

DUP: Businesses could help govern schools

Business employers could help govern schools in Northern Ireland, the...

Sajid Javid said the new programme would broaden the geographical focus beyond the Middle East and north Africa (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

UK aims to resettle 5,000 refugees in 2020, Sajid Javid says

The UK will aim to resettle 5,000 refugees in 2020, Home...

Ousted Egyptian president Mohammed Morsi dies in court

Egypt’s former president Mohammed Morsi, the Muslim Brotherhood leader who...

An Iranian technician working in 2007 at the Uranium Conversion Facility just outside the city of Isfahan (Vahid Salemi/AP)

What is the current status of Iran’s nuclear programme?

Iran has announced it will exceed the uranium stockpile limit set by Tehran’s nuclear deal...

Heiress and designer jeans queen Gloria Vanderbilt dies aged 95

Gloria Vanderbilt, the heiress, artist and romantic who...

Republic of Ireland

Ireland to ban sale of petrol and diesel cars from 2030

The Government’s “bold and ambitious” climate action plan will nudge people and businesses to change behaviour, the Taoiseach has said.

Opinion

Naomi Long’s Alliance Party appears to share a lot of common ground with Sinn Fein

Ruth Dudley Edwards: The success of Alliance Party has weakened both moderate...

After the Northern Ireland local elections last...

The coffin of Philomena Lynott arrives at the church (Niall Carson/PA)

Mourners pay tribute at funeral of mother of Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott

Mourners at the funeral of Philomena Lynott, the...

The newspaper quotes a Garda security source as saying of the New IRA:

Garda fears dissidents are uniting behind the New IRA

Security forces in the south fear dissident republican terrorists are rallying...

Man accused of killing wife in Mayo arrested running naked through field

A 46-year-old man has appeared in court in...

Paul Nolan: So, are we going to have a border poll or not?

It is becoming hard to keep up with the opinion polls on the prospects for a...

'Our Ambulance Service and its dedicated and caring staff need a lifeline to help them do their jobs properly' (stock photo)

Editor's Viewpoint: Emergency response needed to sort crisis in Ambulance Service

Anyone who has ever had to make an...

Iris McLean with grandchildren Tara, Dan and Eve (front)

Kerry McLean: My mother-in-law had a monumental place in our hearts. Getting the...

Mother-in-laws have had a bad rap over the years.

Entertainment

BBC's Mark Simpson: Being duped by Karen Matthews on TV left me humiliated

BBC NI's Mark Simpson (51) on the scoop that turned out to be a sensational hoax, on uprooting his family to England and why he always wanted to cover sport