Police appeal for missing Derry teens believed to have traveled to Belfast 

Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of two missing teenage girls.

Demonstrations across Belfast call for Troubles legacy to be addressed 

Campaigners calling for funding to help families bereaved in Northern Ireland’s troubled past to get the truth have taken to the streets of Belfast.

Police investigating report of shot fired in Belfast 

Police are investigating a report that a shot was fired on a west Belfast street.

Man had to drop to floor after shot fired in west Belfast 

A man had to drop to the floor after a man fired a shot in a west Belfast street, police have said.

Police recover stolen cash machine in Co Tyrone 

A cash machine that was stolen by thieves using a digger has been recovered by police.

Special day for Ruby Murray’s children as Belfast songbird is honoured with a blue plaque 

In the Donegall Road area, Ruby Murray - arguably the biggest showbiz star to come out of Belfast - is a precious jewel.

Teenagers in Bangor pier assault case sent for trial 

Three teenagers accused of involvement in a "vicious assault" on Bangor pier, the video of which went viral, had their case sent to the Crown Court yesterday.

Two Northern Ireland benefit fraudsters walk free 

Two people have walked free from courts in Northern Ireland after claiming thousands in benefits they were not entitled to.

Man whose two-year inquiry was ended by smear worked on case of Moors Murderers 

When John Stalker, Deputy Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police, came to Northern Ireland in 1983 he was stepping into a very troubled land.

Northern Ireland mansion once gifted by William of Orange goes on sale for £650k 

A Northern Ireland mansion thought to have been gifted to a French officer by William of Orange in 1690 has been listed for sale.

Rural traders could withdraw ATMs as raiders strike again with a digger 

Cash machines outside shops in rural areas could be removed in response to a new spate of ATM raids, a retail chief has said.

Man pleads not guilty to the murder of ex-partner's child 

A 24-year-old man from Londonderry is to stand trial later this year, accused of murdering a three-year old child.

‘Paul touched the worlds of so many people,’ says father of Banbridge man who took own life 

The father of a man who took his own life says he has been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support since speaking out about the tragedy.

Northern Ireland man who bound and raped sex worker in his home sent to jail 

A Co Down man who raped a sex worker after binding her hands and feet with cable ties was handed an eight-year sentence yesterday.

Merkel fears Ireland's border stance is giving Brexiteers ammunition 

German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed concerns about the Republic's hard-line position on Brexit during a phone call with the Taoiseach last month, it has emerged.

Murder bid charges are withdrawn against US honeymooner 

An American man accused of attempting to murder three men while in Northern Ireland on honeymoon has had the charges he faced withdrawn.

NI chef who turned up for work on busy day despite £4m jackpot win 

A Co Down chef turned up for work on Valentine's Day - one of the busiest days of his year - despite having just scooped more than £4m in an online jackpot.

DUP MLA helps open pro-life group's new Belfast HQ 

If Westminster extended British abortion legislation to Northern Ireland it would be a "disgrace to democracy", a DUP MLA has claimed.

Wells bars DUP pair from his social media sites over LGBT vote 

Former Stormont minister Jim Wells has blocked two DUP party colleagues from viewing his Twitter and Facebook posts — because of their support for LGBT issues on North Down and Ards Council.

Policing Board seeks report on PSNI's failure to disclose file on Sean Graham killings 

The Policing Board has asked the Chief Constable for a full report after it emerged that the PSNI had failed to disclose “significant information” relating to a notorious loyalist mass shooting.

Economy to slow even with a Brexit deal, says Ulster Bank 

The head of Ulster Bank has said he expects the local economy to grow by just 1% in 2019, even in the best case scenario for a Brexit deal.

Thug footballer who hit ref after 'fiendish' kick to opponent's head is jailed for 15 months 

A footballer who kicked an opponent in the head during a match before punching the referee as he was red-carded has been jailed for 15 months.

Pupils 'strike' to protest over climate change 

A crowd of school children staged a demonstration at Belfast City Hall to demand action on climate change yesterday.

Council faces questions on its £1,500 table at DUP fundraiser 

Revelations that a local council breached its own policy by paying £1,500 to attend a DUP fundraising dinner raises serious questions, a councillor has claimed.

Gerry Adams denies he ordered IRA killing of Co Louth farmer 

Former Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams has denied he ordered the killing of farmer Tom Oliver by the IRA in 1991.

Police explain A1 slow-moving ambulance - teen's thanks to patient motorists 

Police have explained the reason behind this week's need to slow traffic on the main Dublin to Belfast route for an ambulance transport.

Join a boxing club, Carl Frampton tells youths engaged in organised Belfast fights 

Champion boxer Carl Frampton has told youths engaged in organised Belfast fights to join a boxing club.

Sinn Fein brands latest talks to resolve Stormont impasse ‘a sham’ 

Sinn Fein accused the UK Government of indulging in a sham merry-go-round after a meeting to take stock of Stormont’s powersharing crisis failed to chart a way forward.

Footballer who kicked opponent in face and punched ref during 'feisty' game weeps as judge jails him 

A bad-tempered footballer who kicked an opponent in the head during a match before punching the referee who was about to send him off has been jailed.

PSNI chief Hamilton told to report to Policing Board over failure to disclose information on Sean Graham UFF massacre 

The Policing Board has requested a "full report" from Chief Constable George Hamilton to explain the PSNI's failure to disclose information on the loyalist gun attack at a south Belfast bookmakers.

UK Parliament unreasonable over Brexit, says former Irish premier 

The position of the UK Parliament over Brexit has been criticised by a former Irish premier as “unreasonable”.

Former police chief John Stalker dies aged 79 

John Stalker, who was one of Britain’s most high-profile police officers, has died aged 79, his family announced.

Northern Ireland council breached own policy in paying for table at Paisley DUP dinner, Audit Office finds 

A Northern Ireland council which paid £1,500 for a table at a DUP dinner hosted by Ian Paisley breached its own policy by attending the event.

Arlene Foster says Brexit should not be barrier to Stormont deal 

The Brexit process should not be a barrier to restoring powersharing in Northern Ireland, the DUP leader has said.

Belfast Restaurant Week: All the Cathedral Quarter restaurants taking part 

The Cathedral Quarter is set to to be buzzing later this month as Belfast Restaurant Week kicks off in Belfast city centre.

Belfast thief 'was a drug addict since he was eight', court hears 

A Belfast man who stole jewellery from city centre stores has been a drug addict since he was eight years old, a court has heard.

Police investigating sudden death of man in Belfast city centre 

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of a man in Keylands Place in Belfast city centre.

Ex-drugs mule Michaella McCollum to receive payout over 'intimate photograph' 

Former drugs mule Michaella McCollum is to receive an undisclosed payout for newspaper publication of an intimate photograph.

Leo Varadkar: Anyone hoping EU solidarity will falter is in for a nasty surprise 

Irish Premier Leo Varadkar has said anyone hoping that EU solidarity with Ireland will falter on the Brexit border backstop is “in for a nasty surprise”.

Belfast climate change protesters warn time for action is running out 

A passionate crowd of school children have demonstrated in Belfast to demand action on climate change.

Councillor ordered to hand over recorded conversations in hotel planning row 

A councillor who claims he recorded conversations with officials connected to legal action over a proposed £20m resort on the north coast must disclose the material within days, a High Court judge has ordered.

Belfast’s Ruby Murray honoured with blue plaque in home city 

Belfast singing starlet Ruby Murray has been honoured with a blue plaque just yards from where she grew up.

Danske Bank to close Belfast and Bangor branches 

Danske Bank has announced that it will be closing two branches in Belfast and Bangor later this year.

Ruby Murray, the Belfast singer who even Madonna couldn't top in music charts 

A Blue Plaque has been erected in Belfast commemorating the 1950s singer Ruby Murray, who set a record Madonna couldn't even beat.

Northern Ireland chef turns up for work hours after winning £4.2m jackpot 

A Northern Ireland chef turned up for work hours after scooping a £4.2m online jackpot.

Brexit: Varadkar says free movement for Northern Ireland citizens to continue 

People from Northern Ireland will be able to travel anywhere within the European Union after Brexit, Leo Varadkar has said.

Fisherman (35) found not guilty of murdering Irish father-of-two in Australia 

A fisherman has been found not guilty of murdering an Irish father-of-two in Australia.

Digger used to steal ATM from filling station wall in Co Tyrone 

A digger has been used to steal an ATM from the wall of a filling station in Co Tyrone in the early hours of Friday morning.

Police probe after report of man 'acting indecently' on Belfast train 

Police are investigating a report that a man acted indecently on a Belfast-bound train.

On the buses... exhibition's pics go mobile 

A photography exhibition on the theme of 'Home' and developed by people with a mental health illness, addiction or learning disability has been launched at Belfast City Hall.

Parents encouraged by autism support as latest advice clinic is rolled out in Belfast 

Families in Belfast have welcomed a new scheme providing advice on caring for children with autism.