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Belfast and Northern Ireland News
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Home Office worker arrested for ?selling? UK residency
The official allegedly contacted a man and asked for £2,000 to approve his refugee application.
Rent 'unaffordable' as data shows 10% annual rise
Pressure in the private rental market is at "highly elevated levels" in Northern Ireland
Man arrested over Banbridge car park shooting
A man has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder after a man was shot in Banbridge.
NI 'an outlier by making children wear uniforms'
Assembly member says NI is out of step when it comes to uniform policy, amid concern over costs.
Safety concerns over tennis court concert plans
A planned three-day music event is set to take place on tennis courts in St Columb's Park in Derry.
Proposed smoking ban is good policy - O'Neill
The Commons backed the new law despite the DUP's seven MPs voting against the legislation.
GAA 'will not meddle' over PSNI recruitment
The GAA president says IT cannot be involved with "any organisation with regards its HR requirements".
'Time to act' on smacking ban - commissioner
Children's Commissioner Chris Quinn backs calls to ban smacking in Northern Ireland and England.
Police given date to access ex-IRA man's tapes
A court rules secret recordings must be released next week, before the Troubles Legacy Act deadline.
Lecturers to end action as pay offer accepted
The pay offer includes the minimum lecturers' pay point being uplifted to £30,000 from £24,496.
Stormont cash need 'three times more' than budget
Finance official tells assembly members that need is much greater than the money available.
Cost of Grand Central Station rises to £340m
The infrastructure minister John O'Dowd says the rise in cost is because of "extraordinary inflation".
'Off-the-scale' demand fuelling gig ticket scams
Promoter says scammers prey on desperation for tickets to high-demand shows like Taylor Swift.
'Early intervention was key for speech problems'
The pandemic, screens and parental stress also impact kids' communication skills, research finds.
Rising costs push fish supper price 'to ceiling'
A local fish and chip shop owner says he has witnessed multiple businesses close in recent months due to rising costs.
Northern Ireland athletes prepare for Olympic challenge
With just 100 days to go until the start of the Olympic Games in Paris some of Northern Ireland?s finest athletes are preparing to showcase their talents on the grandest stage in sport.
Northern Ireland weather forecast
The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.
Portaferry Sports Centre closure 'an awful shame'
The centre is closed due to staff shortages with no date set for its reopening, a council says.
Blue Lights series two promises 'absolute chaos'
The Belfast-based police drama returns to our screens on Monday 15 April.
Public to give views on Cookstown traffic problems
The town is known for having one of the longest and busiest main streets in Northern Ireland.
'It was fear in the air, fear in children's eyes'
Leanne Devine says "traumatised" customers came into her salon having run in fear for their lives.
Dreamy and Monte-Carlo make NI baby name list
Isla and Noah are Northern Ireland's most popular baby names for 2023.
Red Lines
Mark Carruthers and a host of MLAs discuss the huge economic issues facing the Executive.
'Cookstown congestion is a major problem'
The A29 runs through the town centre, renowned for being one of NI's longest main streets.
A1 safety upgrades 'have totally stalled'
Families call for quick action on the A1 as the minister says he's committed to safety upgrades.
Former Portrush tourist attraction sold for £1.25m
The Dunluce Centre, once one of the north coast's top tourist attractions, closed its doors in 2013.
We cannot survive soaring costs, says restaurateur
Chef and business owner Sean Harrigan says they were constantly fighting to pay increasing bills.
Closure of Waterside Theatre a 'bitter blow'
The Derry theatre has announced it will close later this year after it was told funding had been cut.
Sperrin Mountains 'fairy tale' setting for trolls
The Sperrins are home to a number of large troll sculptures by a world renowned Danish artist.
'Government has insulted our daddy's memory'
Sean Brown was abducted and killed by loyalist paramilitaries in 1997
Flood victims 'will be out of homes for months'
NI Water defended its response after residents whose homes were flooded said it was far too slow.
Youth worker jailed for sexual abuse of child
John Patrick Paul Beckett was employed as a youth worker by the Western Trust at the time of the offending.
Man arrested after discovery of body in Kildare
Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body in County Kildare.
Irishman 'hid in storeroom' during Sydney attack
Niall Naughton from County Clare describes the "state of panic" that unfolded as shoppers fled.
I Am Maximus wins Grand National at Aintree
I Am Maximus storms clear to win the Grand National at Aintree for jockey Paul Townend and trainer Willie Mullins.
Two hurt in Irish Defence Forces parachute training
Two armed force members are stable after they were hurt on landing in the display team training session.
Plastic duck from 2006 Dublin race washes up in Orkney
The duck was one of 150,000 released into a Dublin river as part of a world record attempt.
Simon Harris elected as new taoiseach
At 37, Mr Harris is a year younger than Leo Varadkar was when he took the same job in 2017.
Murphy still 'very confident' of improving Ulster
Interim head coach Richie Murphy says he remains "very confident" of turning around Ulster's fortunes after a turbulent season.
Derry must embrace being the 'hunted' against Donegal
Mickey Harte says his Derry side must shoulder the pressure of being the "hunted" against Donegal in Saturday's Ulster Championship quarter-final at Celtic Park.
Allen to face Williams at Crucible
Ronnie O'Sullivan will play Jackson Page in the first round of World Championship as he bids for a record eighth title in the modern era.
Retired Dallas 'excited for what future holds'
Retired Leeds United and Northern Ireland midfielder Stuart Dallas says he has thought about going into coaching or management.
Northern Ireland athletes prepare for Olympic challenge
With just 100 days to go until the start of the Olympic Games in Paris some of Northern Ireland?s finest athletes are preparing to showcase their talents on the grandest stage in sport.
Healy 'dejected' as late drama means Larne extend title race lead
David Healy says his "management skills" will be tested as he attempts to lift his players for Monday's clash with Larne after a night of Irish Premiership drama.
GAA president Jarlath Burns on Talkback
GAA president Jarlath Burns speaks to William Crawley on Talkback
The GAA Social: Seamus Kennedy - Tipperary hurling star
Tipperary star on his season-ending injury, remembering Dillon Quirke and his belief that the Premier County can win this year's All-Ireland title.
McIlroy will 'play PGA Tour for rest of my career'
Rory McIlroy says he will play on the PGA Tour "for the rest of my career" as he quashes rumours of him making a big-money move to LIV Golf.
Gold Cup-winning jockey Brennan retires after win
Gold Cup-winning jockey Paddy Brennan retires after riding a winner at Cheltenham on Wednesday.
McClean 'makes no apology' over anti-monarchy song
Wrexham's James McClean says he makes no apology for singing an anti-monarchy song as the club celebrated promotion.
Henderson & Kitshoff among five Ulster players ruled out of Cardiff game
Five Ulster players, including captain Iain Henderson and double World Cup winner Steven Kitshoff, are ruled out of Friday's United Rugby Championship game with Cardiff.
Cokayne banned for England's game with Ireland
England hooker Amy Cokayne will miss the Women's Six Nations match with Ireland at Twickenham after being sent off in the 46-0 win over Scotland.
Highlights: Last-gasp Shevlin dents Linfield's title challenge
Matthew Shevlin scores a last-gasp equaliser to earn Coleraine a 2-2 draw at Windsor Park and dent the Blues' title challenge.
Highlights: Late Glens own goal hands Larne victory
Glentoran defender Jonny Russell's late own goal hands Larne a dramatic Irish Premiership victory at the Oval.
Taylor v Serrano rematch to take place in July
Katie Taylor's long-awaited rematch with Amanda Serrano announced for 20 July in Texas, as a co-main event with the Jake Paul v Mike Tyson bout.
All-Ireland Finals could return to September - Burns
GAA president Jarlath Burns says the adoption of uniformed club championships by counties could mean All-Ireland Finals returning to September.
Larne extend lead at top after late winner as Linfield stumble
Larne grab a last-minute winner to earn a 2-1 win over Glentoran as Linfield concede in injury-time to be held to a 2-2 draw by Coleraine.
Highlights: McCurry goal secures vital victory for Ballymena
Calvin McCurry scores the only goal as Ballymena ensure they will not face automatic relegation with a 1-0 win over Glenavon at the Showgrounds.
Highlights: Newry's bottom spot confirmed as Carrick win at Showgrounds
Carrick Rangers' 3-1 win at the Showgrounds guarantees that Newry City will finish bottom of this season's Irish Premiership.
Highlights: Crues edge Cliftonville in north Belfast derby
Stewart Nixon scores the winner as Crusaders defeat Cliftonville 2-1 in Stephen Baxter's final north Belfast derby at Seaview.
Highlights: Galvin double as Swifts see off Loughgall
Teenage forward Tomas Galvin scores twice as Dungannon Swifts defeat Loughgall 2-0 in the Irish Premiership at Stangmore Park.
Watch: Larne inflict eight-goal hammering on Cliftonville
Andy Ryan hits a hat-trick as champions Larne hammer 10-man Cliftonville 8-1 at Inver Park to return to the top of the Premiership.
Watch: Shevlin stars as Coleraine defeat Glens
Matthew Shevlin bags a double to help the Bannsiders to a 2-1 victory over Glentoran at the Showgrounds.
'Career will be disappointment without world title'
Mark Allen has won two of snooker's Triple Crown titles but says he turned professional to win the World Championship.
'All eyes on Derry v Donegal after low-key quarter-finals'
With wins for Down and Armagh failing to deliver, all eyes turn to next week's battle between Mickey Harte's Derry and Jim McGuinness' Donegal.
'More of the same' - McIlroy reflects on Masters
Rory McIlroy says he will aim to get his game in "better shape" for the rest of the season as his decade-long wait for a Masters title continues.
'Never an option not to run a 2024 race team' - Jordan Bird
Jordan Bird says that she "never knew anything else" as she sets out to build on the motorsport success achieved by her late father Paul.
Baxter 'one of the best managers we've ever had' - Beckett
When Stephen Baxter took charge of Crusaders against Cliftonville for the first time in April 2005, nobody would have predicted then that almost two decades of derby days lay ahead.
Fast start key to Armagh win over Fermanagh - Turbitt
Armagh's Conor Turbitt says that Armagh's fast start to the game was crucial in his side's Ulster Championship quarter-final win against Fermanagh.
Ireland 'will keep feet on the ground' after win
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says his side will remain grounded after securing their first win of the 2024 Six Nations by beating Wales in Cork.
'We looked hungry' - McGeeney pleased with Armagh win
Armagh boss Kieran McGeeney praises his side's work rate in their comprehensive Ulster Championship quarter-final win over Fermanagh at Brewster Park.
Ulster 'very aware' of need for improvements - Murphy
Interim boss Richie Murphy says he didn't need Saturday's 53-14 thumping defeat at the hands of Clermont to know big improvements are required at Ulster.
Mullins eyes British title after Grand National win
Willie Mullins is closing on the British trainers' title after the Irishman won the Grand National with I Am Maximus.
'Provincial tournaments better served earlier in the year'
It's time to seriously consider moving the provincial competitions to earlier in the year, Donegal legend Michael Murphy writes in his latest BBC Sport NI column.
Seeley 'relief' after landing late Supersport ride
Alastair Seeley says it is a relief to have secured a last-gasp ride in the 2024 British Supersport series but a deal to compete at the North West 200 remains elusive.
NI & Liverpool defender Bradley faces three weeks out
Liverpool right-back Conor Bradley is expected to be out for about three weeks with an ankle injury.
Irish World Rally Championship bid falls through
Motorsport Ireland's bid to host the World Rally Championship in a three-year deal from 2025 has fallen through over funding.
Bangor's McMillan named in GB swimming squad
Freya Anderson is picked in Team GB's swimming squad for the Olympics, alongside the likes of Olympic champions Adam Peaty and Tom Dean.
All Black Barrett wants 'positive challenge' at Leinster
Leinster announce the signing of All Black Jordie Barrett on a short-term deal.
Glentoran beat Derry to reach League Cup semi-final
Glentoran join Cliftonville, Crusaders and Lisburn Rangers in the Women's Premiership League Cup semi-finals.
The GAA Social
Armagh relentless, Down do just about enough. Offaly surprise? Donegal V Derry begins
Watch: Down edge Antrim to reach Ulster Championship semi-finals
Down secure a 0-13 to 0-9 win against Antrim at Pairc Esler to set up an Ulster Football semi-final meeting with Fermanagh or Armagh.
Watch: Down 'sloppy' in victory over Saffrons - Laverty
Mourne manager Conor Laverty is critical of his team's display after defeating Antrim 0-13 to 0-9 in the Ulster SFC quarter-final at Pairc Esler.
Scheffler, McIlroy & DeChambeau star in day one's best shots
Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy & Bryson DeChambeau feature in day one's best shots from the Masters at Augusta National, Georgia.
Tory MP suspended over alleged misuse of funds
Fylde MP Mark Menzies strongly disputes claims he asked a party volunteer for £5,000 to pay "bad people".
Police bust cyber gang accused of worldwide fraud
Police took down the international scam on Tuesday and say there could be up to 70,000 UK victims.
'I miss her hugs': Warwick Davis's tribute to wife
The Harry Potter actor describes his wife Samantha as his "favourite human" after she dies aged 53.
Scotland to ditch key climate change target
The Scottish government is to scrap its flagship target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030.
Post Office in-house lawyer appearing at Horizon scandal inquiry
Rodric Williams, who still works for the company, was a Post Office litigation lawyer as the scandal developed.
Home Office worker arrested for ?selling? UK residency
The official allegedly contacted a man and asked for £2,000 to approve his refugee application.
GP could be struck off after Just Stop Oil protest
Dr Sarah Benn from Birmingham was part of a demonstration at the Kingsbury oil terminal in 2022.
Give vape-addicted kids nicotine patches ? report
Underage vaping should be seen as a dependency issue, not pupil misconduct, say health officials.
Five women make abuse claims against council leader
The BBC hears accounts from women who had relationships with Jonathan Nunn between 1990 and 2013.
'My son had a stroke when he was 12 minutes old'
The implentation of a UK childhood stroke registry is critical, a paediatric consultant says.
Prehistoric sea reptile 'twice as long as bus'
Scientists say a fossilised jawbone found in Somerset may be from one of the biggest sea creatures ever.
'I was not ready to say goodbye - and she survived'
Wren, who has just turned one, was the smallest baby her neonatal intensive care unit had ever seen.