Belfast and Northern Ireland News

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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Social media 'may force sex trial changes' says Sir John Gillen
Sir John Gillen is conducting a review of how sexual offences cases are dealt with in Northern Ireland.
International futsal matches to be played in Newry
It was the game of choice for Messi, Ronaldo and Pele - and now it's kicking off in Northern Ireland.
Corran Integrated School building in Larne delayed
The contractor is not on site at Corran Integrated Primary but is expected to return shortly.
Colum Eastwood says gay brother feels unwelcome in NI
SDLP leader claims his gay brother is denied the same rights as him, because of the actions of the DUP.
British-Irish Council Brexit talks in Guernsey
Secretary of State Karen Bradley and Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar will be at the summit.
Airbus warns no-deal Brexit could see it leave UK
The European planemaker says no-deal Brexit would force it to reconsider its investments in the UK.
On-the-run Michael McIlveen killer arrested in Antrim
Christopher Kerr, 32, is serving a prison sentence for the murder of Michael McIlveen in Ballymena in 2006.
Ireland coach Schmidt balances squad building with desire for historic series win
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt is balancing the need to build a strong squad for next year's World Cup with a desire for a series win in Australia.
David Black killing: Family devastated at trial collapse
David Black's family say they still hope those responsible for the murder will be brought to justice.
Colum Eastwood says gay brother feels unwelcome in NI
The SDLP leader feels that many gay people do not think Northern Ireland is a welcoming place.
David Black's son Kyle recalls day his father was killed
Kyle Black drove past the spot where his father was killed just moments after he was shot on the M1
Children's report finds 'systemic failures'
The 'Statement on Children's Rights in Northern Ireland' report highlights "systemic failures" in areas including education, poverty and mental health.
What's the most awkward part of being a twin?
You're not seeing double - it?s just our twins edition of Evening Extra's Sibling Season!
RSPB transfers eggs of poisoned red kites to donor nests
An attempt has been made to save the eggs of some poisoned birds of prey.
St Michael's school in south Belfast party for lollipop man
Children at St Michael's Primary School in south Belfast have thrown a playground retirement party.
Daily Politics
Live coverage of the day's politics from Westminster.
Former Anglo boss sentenced to six years in jail
David Drumm dishonestly made the Anglo Irish Bank's balance sheet look better by ?7.2bn (£5.4bn) in 2008.
Man guilty of Ireland Tinder sex attacks on women
Patrick Nevin raped one woman and indecently assaulted another after meeting them on the dating app.
Carol Nolan resigns from Sinn Féin over abortion stance
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said Carol Nolan's decision was "disappointing but not surprising".
Anglesey exhumation 33 years after man went missing
An unidentified body was found on a beach in 1985, but police now believe he was a missing Irishman.
Brexit planning sees Shannon firm Eirtech expand in Belfast
The aviation services firm will set up base to "future-proof" against a hard Brexit.
Company behind proposed Tyrone goldmine goes private
Dalradian wants to develop a large gold mine that is said to hold £3bn worth of deposits.
US health tech company announces 50 new jobs in Belfast
Healthcare technology company HHAeXchange is locating its new software development centre in Belfast.
Amazon to create 1,000 jobs in Ireland
The jobs include software engineering, network engineering, and machine learning.
Travelers Championship: Rory McIlroy one shot off first-round lead
Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy is one stroke off the lead in the first round of the Travelers Championship in Connecticut.
All-Ireland SFC Championship: Tyrone make four changes for Carlow test
Mickey Harte makes four changes to his side for their second round All-Ireland qualifier against Carlow on Saturday.
All-Ireland SFC Qualifiers: Down make changes for Cavan encounter
Down manager Eamonn Burns reacts to his side's Ulster SFC semi-final defeat by Donegal by making a number of changes for the game with Cavan.
World Rowing Championships: Rebecca Shorten helps GB women's four into Linz regatta final
Belfast's Rebecca Shorten helps the Great Britain women's four to win their heat at the World Cup regatta in Linz.
World Cup mania
It may be 10,000kms from Lima, but one County Donegal town is backing Peru in the World Cup.
Northern Ireland forecast
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Prisoner escape
The escape and subsequent re-arrest of Michael McIlveen's killer dominates the front pages on Friday.
Big bird
Boru the golden eagle broke free from his leash during a falconry display at Castle Leslie, Monaghan.
Sub hunting
Titanic discovered during secret US mission ordered by President Reagan to recover lost submarines
Island for rent
Coney island which has hosted St Patrick and the 7th Viscount Charlemont is now seeking a long term tenant.
Redevelopment plans for Boom Hall in Derry move forward
A design team is to be appointed to explore how best to redevelop the derelict 18th Boom Hall.
Slurry incident victims in a stable condition
A father and son were overcome by the poisonous fumes at a farm on Saturday.
Teenager charged with Karol Kelly murder refused bail
The 17-year-old appeared at Londonderry Youth Court after being charged with Karol Kelly's murder.
Pressure mounts on Derry deputy mayor over drink-driving
Derry's MP puts more pressure on the city's deputy mayor Derek Hussey over drink-driving convictions.
'Death threats' for Londonderry man charged with rape
A judge has granted an application for a rape case to be heard outside of Londonderry because of security concerns.

Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)

Schmidt strikes balance with Ireland selection
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt is balancing the need to build a strong squad for next year's World Cup with a desire for a series win in Australia.
Travelers Championship: Rory McIlroy one shot off first-round lead
Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy is one stroke off the lead in the first round of the Travelers Championship in Connecticut.
All-Ireland SFC Championship: Tyrone make four changes for Carlow test
Mickey Harte makes four changes to his side for their second round All-Ireland qualifier against Carlow on Saturday.
All-Ireland SFC Qualifiers: Down make changes for Cavan encounter
Down manager Eamonn Burns reacts to his side's Ulster SFC semi-final defeat by Donegal by making a number of changes for the game with Cavan.
World Rowing Championships: Rebecca Shorten helps GB women's four into Linz regatta final
Belfast's Rebecca Shorten helps the Great Britain women's four to win their heat at the World Cup regatta in Linz.
Ulster U20 Football Championship: Armagh bidding to have suspensions overturned
The Armagh county board bids to have the suspensions handed out to their players overturned ahead of their Ulster final against Derry.
Australia v Ireland: Five Ireland changes for decisive third Test
Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt makes five changes to his side for the Test series decider against Australia in Sydney on Saturday.
Women's international hockey: Germany 1-2 Ireland
Ireland's women continue their preparations for next month's World Cup with an impressive win over Germany in Dusseldorf.
Inter-Provincial Series: William Porterfield century gives Warriors hope
An unbeaten William Porterfield century gives North-West Warriors renewed hope against Leinster Lightning on day two of their Inter-Provincial match.
Ireland v India: Two Ireland changes for India series
Josh Little and Andy McBrine join the Ireland squad for the two-match Twenty20 international series against India in Dublin.
Colin Doyle: Bradford City release Republic of Ireland goalkeeper while he is on holiday
Bradford City withdraw a contract offer to Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Colin Doyle while he is on holiday with his family.
Paddy Gallagher ruled out of Michael Conlan's SSE show
Belfast welterweight Paddy Gallagher withdraws from his fight with Gary Corcoran on 30 June after suffering a broken jaw.
Ulster Rugby: IRFU hopeful that Dan McFarland will join before January
IRFU performance director David Nucifora is confident that Ulster's new head coach Dan McFarland will assume his position before January
Republic defender Clark attacked in Magaluf bar
Ciaran Clark was knocked unconscious in a row on a dance floor.
Brian Lenihan: Former footballer reveals mental health battle
Former Hull City defender Brian Lenihan says his battle with mental illness forced him to retire at the age of 23.
Hibs' Neil Lennon is banned for three matches after 'aeroplane' celebration
Hibernian's Neil Lennon is given a three-match touchline ban for an aeroplane-style celebration against Rangers.
Ulster draw Scarlets, Racing and Leicester in Heineken Cup
Ulster, Leinster and Munster all get tough pool draws for 2018/19 Heineken Champions Cup.
Ireland to face England in Test in 2019
Ireland will play Afghanistan and England in Test matches next year in what will be their second and third games in the five-day format.
Irish League clubs and Derry City learn Europa League opponents
Irish League clubs Coleraine, Glenavon and Cliftonville, along with Derry City, learn their Europa League opponents.
Final a 'massive opportunity' for Fermanagh - Donnelly
Fermanagh captain Eoin Donnelly says Sunday's Ulster SFC final against Donegal at Clones is a 'massive opportunity' for his side.
Donegal manager Declan Bonner expects tough test from Fermanagh
Donegal manager Declan Bonner expects a tough test from Fermanagh in Sunday's Ulster final at Clones.
Fermanagh fans in full voice for Ulster final against Donegal
Fermanagh fans are voicing their support for Rory Gallagher and his team ahead of their Ulster final showdown against Donegal on Sunday.
What's it like to race at Le Mans?
Belfast driver Charlie Eastwood takes BBC Sport NI behind the scenes at his first race at the 24 hours of Le Mans.
Coach Keefe reveals latest Giants signings
Belfast Giants Coach Adam Keefe reveals the latest signings to his roster for the 2018/19 Elite League season.
'They're at the peak of their careers' - Rory Gallagher
Fermanagh manager Rory Gallagher says he only agreed to manage his native county so he could 'get it out of they way'.
Carl Frampton: Belfast boxer ready to seize Windsor dream
Carl Frampton is expecting a tough fight against Australian Luke Jackson when the pair meet at Windsor Park on 18 August.
Hirving Lozano's early promise for Mexico
Mexico's World Cup goal hero Hirving Lozano scores for his country's Under-19 team in a youth tournament in 2013.
Michael Conlan can go to the top - Wayne McCullough
Former WBC bantamweight world champion Wayne McCullough is backing Michael Conlan to rise to the top of the professional boxing ranks.
Ulster SFC: Donegal leading the change in playing style
Fermanagh and Donegal represent opposite ends of the inter-county spectrum as they prepare to contest Sunday's Ulster SFC final.
Andy Young gave up his job to live the dream of being an MMA fighter
Andy Young from Northern Ireland talks about the sacrifices he has made to live the dream of being an MMA fighter.
Sport on the BBC: Best of this week's TV & radio coverage
This week's sport on the BBC includes England World Cup group games and England's ODIs against Australia.

National News Headlines

Airbus warns no-deal Brexit could see it leave UK
The European planemaker says no-deal Brexit would force it to reconsider its investments in the UK.
High Court refuses bid for gender-neutral passports
A campaigner who called for the right to a gender-neutral passport has lost a High Court challenge
Windrush anniversary celebrated at Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey event to celebrate the Caribbean migrants who helped rebuild post-war Britain.
MPs to investigate 'fast fashion' impact
The fashion industry's sustainability and how it can be remodelled will be put under the spotlight.
Holyrood 'won't approve any Brexit bills'
Scotland's Brexit secretary says devolution is "broken" as Nicola Sturgeon meets senior UK government figures.
Bomb threat closes London's Charing Cross station
A 38-year-old man on the tracks claiming he had a bomb has been detained by police.
Looters target fire-damaged bar next to Glasgow School of Art
They breached a safety cordon to steal alcohol from Campus, which has been closed since the Glasgow School of Art fire.
Church of England's 2010 abuse inquiry was 'flawed' and 'failed'
The Church of England's 2010 abuse inquiry "narrowed down" the scale of abuse, a report finds.
Man jailed over Peebles postwoman murder
The 28-year-old is sentenced to at least 16 years for killing the young woman at a house party in the Borders.
Teenager 'angry' over birth brain damage
Becky Tyler, who has severe quadriplegic cerebral palsy, was born starved of oxygen in 2002.
Cyan colour hidden ingredient in sleep
Adding or removing the colour cyan can have an impact on sleep, according to biologists.
Sophie Gradon: Friend says 'Love Island needs to offer more aftercare'
Malin Andersson - who was on the show with Sophie Gradon - says people don't see the downside to reality TV.

Source: BBC News

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