‘Bendy tree’ named UK Tree of the Year
Agriculture and environment correspondent, BBC News NIPublished4 hours agoNewcastle’s ‘Bendy Tree’ has been crowned UK Tree of the Year 2026 – the first time a tree in Northern Ireland has…
F1 team Williams in £1m High Court battle after historic Grand Prix car vanishes into thin air
It was loaned to a garage owner, who claims he lost track of it after suffering a stroke British Formula One team Williams has launched a High Court case worth…
Man pleads not guilty to murder of pensioner
A man has pleaded not guilty to the murder of a pensioner in County Tyrone. Adam Krzan was found dead in his flat in Dungannon in February 2025. The 71-year-old,…
Martin Lewis warns a fixed rate tariff can rise – how to avoid it
The price cap rise will push bills to their highest since July 2023 Household energy bills are on the rise, but Money Saving Expert’s Martin Lewis has warned even those…
Men jailed as teens trapped for two decades on indefinite jail terms finally freed
Luke Ings has served more than 20 years after over a robbery and a fight in McDonald’s aged just 17 Two men who have languished in prison for two decades…
RNLI volunteers threatened on shipping channel radio after bringing migrants ashore
The alleged threats were made on Sunday night as a group of migrants was brought ashore aboard two RNLI boats A police investigation is underway after “abhorrent” threats were made…
Entire island that once sheltered Scotland’s Bonnie Prince Charlie goes on sale
Located off the east coast of Benbecula in the Outer Hebrides, the Isle of Wiay extends to around 970 acres The historic Scottish island that once sheltered Bonnie Prince Charlie…
Huge bill for estate agent in hedge battle with rally driver neighbour at idyllic Devon seaside town
Sarah Douglas moved into her £700,000 Devon hilltop house, which boasts far-reaching views’ across the sea and coastline in 2017 An estate agent has been left with a £200,000-plus court…
Drumcree dispute must be ‘contained’ – UUP leader
Politicians should make a “collective appeal to contain” the parading dispute in Drumcree, according to the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) leader. Jon Burrows called on other parties to join him…
Girl, 9, dies in two-vehicle crash in the Highlands
A nine-year-old girl has died in a two-vehicle crash in the Highlands. The girl was a rear seat passenger in a VW Polo involved in a collision with a Ford…