Police investigate sudden deaths of two people at Royal Victoria Hospital 

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the sudden deaths of two people at the Royal Victoria Hospital over the past week.

Lyra McKee: Thousands raised in memory of murdered journalist 

Thousands of pounds have been raised in memory of investigative journalist Lyra McKee who was murdered at the scene of rioting in Derry.

Northern Ireland political leaders call for 'calm heads' after murder of Lyra McKee 

Northern Ireland political leaders have joined together to condemn the killing of Lyra McKee on the streets of Londonderry during rioting in the area.

DUP council candidate Bennington party's first ever openly gay politician 

A DUP woman standing in the upcoming council elections has become the party's first ever openly gay politician.

Not time to discuss past: Sinn Fein MP on planned Derry dissident parade in wake of murder 

A Sinn Fein MP has said it is not the time to discuss the past when asked whether a planned dissident republican parade should go ahead in Londonderry following the murder of a journalist in the city.

Fairy hoaxer's Northern Ireland daughter to feature in film on faked photos 

A Belfast pensioner - the daughter of one of the women behind one of the greatest hoaxes of the 20th century - is to feature in a documentary about the Cottingley Fairies.

Thieves steal ATM machine in raid on Northern Ireland supermarket 

Thieves have stolen another ATM machine - this time from a supermarket in Crumlin.

US speaker expresses sadness at murder of journalist but also hopes for future 

A senior US politician has expressed sadness at the murder of a journalist in Northern Ireland but urged the region to look forward.

Journalist Lyra McKee 'died doing her job with great courage,' says Prime Minister Theresa May 

The Prime Minister has paid tribute to Lyra McKee, the 29-year-old journalist murdered on the streets of Derry during rioting.

She had heart of gold: Tributes for journalist Lyra McKee murdered in Derry disorder 

Tributes have flowed for the journalist Lyra McKee who was murdered at the scene of rioting in Derry.

Northern Ireland traffic: Latest delays and diversions 

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Dissident republican group linked with four murders since 2011 

The New IRA is the biggest of the dissident republican groups operating in Northern Ireland.

Journalist Lyra McKee murdered during Derry rioting - police treating death as terrorist incident 

Lyra McKee, a 29-year-old journalist has died after shots were fired in Londonderry, with police in Northern Ireland treating the death as a “terrorist incident”.

Split unionist vote would bolster SF’s border poll demands, says Foster as DUP launches manifesto 

Arlene Foster has warned unionists that they must vote for the DUP or risk strengthening nationalist demands for a border poll.

Facebook ban for Dowson in crackdown on hate speech 

A far-right leader in Northern Ireland has been banned from Facebook for violating the site's rules around promoting hate and violence.

Damian’s love poem for his troubled home 

Acclaimed poet Damian Gorman has penned a work to mark 50 years since the start of the Troubles.

Lyra McKee: Tributes paid to journalist killed during Londonderry disorder 

Tributes have been paid to a 29-year-old journalist who was shot dead during unrest in Londonderry.

Dissident republicans blamed after journalist shot dead in Londonderry 

Dissident republican group the New IRA was probably responsible for shooting dead a journalist in Northern Ireland, police have said.

Woman, 29, dies after shots fired during unrest in Londonderry 

A 29-year-old woman has died after shots were fired in Londonderry, with police in Northern Ireland treating the death as a “terrorist incident”.

Mountain rescue pioneer is remembered as a hero who spent his life helping others 

A founding member of the Mourne Mountain Rescue Team has been remembered for his lifelong dedication to the service.

Sisters ready for Easter egg-stravaganza at Coleraine 

Coleraine is getting ready to host a cracking programme of Easter festivities for all the family.

Church leaders use Easter messages to promote need for healing in world of crises 

The theme of hope at a time of worry and negativity is central to this year's Easter messages from the leaders of the main Irish Churches.

Titanic steward's letter to wife revealing 'near-miss' up for sale 

A letter written on board the doomed Titanic by a steward who died in the disaster is to be sold at auction.

PSNI urges caution over Easter as number of road deaths doubles 

Eighteen people have died on Northern Ireland's roads so far this year - double the number of the same period in 2018.

Northern Ireland woman defies odds after doctors gave her hours to live 

A Co Londonderry woman who underwent a liver transplant just hours after doctors told her she had less than a day to live is now facing a lifetime of kidney dialysis unless she can find a live donor.

Irish minister has 'no intention' of suspending Nama ahead of report into offloading of Northern Ireland loans 

The Irish finance minister, Paschal Donohoe, has emphatically ruled out suspending the work of Nama pending the final report of an investigation into the sale of its Northern Ireland loan portfolio.

Man in court accused of £110k theft from Co Antrim church 

A man accused of stealing £110,000 from Glenwherry Presbyterian Church in Co Antrim appeared at Ballymena Magistrates' Court yesterday.

Belfast OAP Jim's delight over Maundy Thursday ceremony gift from the Queen 

A North Belfast man was one of 10 local people to receive Maundy Purses from the Queen yesterday.

More Northern Ireland teachers paying for class resources: survey 

Teachers are increasingly having to pay for classroom resources out of their own pockets, a union has warned.

Dissidents in vow to ignore PSNI over Newry Easter event 

A dissident republican group has vowed to ignore police warnings over its Easter Saturday commemoration in Newry.

Harlso’s hopes of internet Oscar hang in the balance 

Social media sensation Harlso the Balancing Hound faces an anxious wait over the next few days to find out if he's won an internet Oscar.

Kennedy vows to be voice for unionist Remainers as UUP’s European hopeful 

Danny Kennedy has pledged to be a voice for unionists who voted to remain in the EU after being confirmed as the UUP's European election candidate.

'Bullied' social worker unfairly and constructively dismissed by leading charity, tribunal rules 

A social worker was constructively and unfairly dismissed by a well-known local mental health charity, an industrial tribunal has ruled.

Pat Finucane Centre slammed over claims of RUC bomb and gun attack on Co Armagh pub 

The Police Federation and an Ulster Unionist MLA have clashed with the Pat Finucane Centre (PFC) over its claim that the RUC carried out an attack on a Co Armagh bar during the Troubles.

When I see a digger I think one of my stores could be next: owner 

A retailer has described how the sight of a digger on a road makes him fear that one of his businesses could be next on ATM thieves' hit-list.

Glyn Roberts: Crime wave has created perfect storm that is badly damaging rural businesses 

After 11 years in this role, I know just how much time, commitment and money goes into being an independent retailer.

Northern Ireland retailers fear fresh attacks on ATMs over the Easter holidays 

Shops across Northern Ireland are on high alert amid fears that ATM robbers will strike again this weekend, a retail chief has said.

Brexit 'aberration' cannot be allowed to harm peace: Pelosi 

Brexit should be considered an "aberration" in the bid to strengthen the peace process, US congresswoman Nancy Pelosi has said.

Councillor comes to aid of injured after Tyrone road crash 

An Ulster Unionist councillor last night told how he cradled the head and neck of a woman after she was injured in a four-vehicle car crash in Co Tyrone.

Irish reunification a real prospect: Sinn Fein's O'Neill 

Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O'Neill has said division caused by Brexit has made a united Ireland "a very real prospect".

Doug Beattie: Baseless claim is slur against those who protected public 

On June 5, 1976, terrorists attacked the Rock bar near Keady. This incident took place against the backdrop of some of the most sustained and brutal violence of the Troubles and came just a few months after the Kingsmill Massacre, which took place a few miles away. The past has become the latest theatre of operations in the political battlefield as republicans and their supporters try to rewrite history and seize control over how the past is remembered and understood.

Lisa Gow dangerous driving accused Nelson 'remorseful' for road death 

A 40-year-old man accused of causing the death of a north Belfast mother of two by dangerous driving expressed his remorse to her family on the first anniversary of the fatal incident.

All the Best, captain Marvel: Ulster's Rory Best to retire after world cup 

Ireland rugby captain Rory Best says his retirement will be hardest on his children, who will no longer be able to walk with him as he leads out the national team.

Police attacked and shots fired in a night of violence 

Shots were fired during disorder in Londonderry last night, just hours after the third most powerful politician in the US had praised peace in the city.

Woman, 29, dies after shots fired during unrest in Londonderry 

A 29-year-old woman has died after shots were fired in Londonderry, with police in Northern Ireland treating the death as a “terrorist incident”.

Shots fired and petrol bombs thrown in Creggan disturbance 

Petrol bombs have been thrown and shots fired in Londonderry.

Woman shot dead during night of disorder in Derry 

Police have confirmed that a 29-year-old woman has been shot dead following a night of disorder in Londonderry on Thursday.

Gregory Campbell delivered 'home truths' to Nancy Pelosi on Londonderry visit 

Gregory Campbell has said that he and his DUP colleague Gary Middleton delivered some "home truths" to US Speaker Nancy Pelosi on her visit to Londonderry on Thursday.

Toibin claims Sinn Fein official told him to 'F*** off' out of office 'before something happens' 

Aontu leader Peadar Toibin has claimed that an official from Sinn Fein told him to “F*** off” out of an office on the party area at Leinster House “before something happens”.

Sinn Fein Mayor accused of 'abusing position' after holding Easter Rising commemoration event 

A Sinn Fein Mayor has been accused of "abusing her position" after holding an event to commemorate the 1916 Easter Rising on council property.

Men arrested in connection with dissident republican activity released 

Two men arrested in connection with dissident republican activity have been released unconditionally.