BBC News NI

15/08/2025

"Tell someone about the abuse," urges victim of prolific catfishing s*x offender.
Figures show the PSNI made 478 arrests for s*xual communication with a child between 2019 and 2024 and during the same period, 175 people were convicted of s*xual communications with a child.
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15/08/2025

Victory over Japan Day - or VJ day - on 15 August marks the day in 1945 when World War Two ended.

Tommy Doherty, 98, served in the RAF in Singapore while neighbour Brian Buick's uncle died in a prisoner of war camp in Borneo in 1945.

15/08/2025

Two students told BBC News NI about issues in their previous homes, including the discovery of dead rats, maggots and residents feeling the effects of breathing in mould.

The NUS-USI president says that while housing is the biggest expense for students, the houses available are often "not safe".

15/08/2025

A teenager who was catfished by a prolific s*x offender has urged other young victims not to be "embarrassed" and to speak out.

Immy, not her real name, was the first person to report the activities of jailed offender Max Hollingsbee to the police.

15/08/2025

Motorists have been warned to expect delays and disruption in Belfast this weekend due to repairs on one of the city's busiest roads.

The M3 Lagan Bridge will be closed on Saturday and Sunday to traffic coming from east Belfast.

14/08/2025

📕 "It's been an emotional day" - Nerves, tears and excitement on results day in Northern Ireland.

14/08/2025

🎸 If you're planning to make your way to Dublin's Croke Park for two nights of being a Rock 'N' Roll Star, then do we have everything you need to know right here?

🎤 Definitely Maybe.

Oasis are bringing their reunion tour to Dublin's Croke Park on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 August.

14/08/2025

The alert lasts from midday on Thursday until 22:00 BST across counties Antrim, Armagh and Down.

The alert lasts from midday on Thursday until 22:00 (BST) across counties Antrim, Armagh and Down.

14/08/2025

📚Across Northern Ireland students have been getting their A-level and BTEC results.

🎓Some are heading to uni, or a further education college and some will be taking up apprenticeships or new jobs. 👨‍🔧

Whatever the future holds congratulations and all the very best.

14/08/2025

Tournament organiser Meabh O'Neill said it was a "special and unique" event which provided "a safe space for LGBT people to try sport and enjoy sport". ⚽

The event in Londonderry aims to provide a safe sporting space for the LGBT community.

14/08/2025

The number of top A-level and AS-level grades awarded in NI are similar to pre-pandemic levels.📚

Many students will be able to end their nervous waits by accessing results online from 08:00 BST.

14/08/2025

Residents said they were worried the area could see some of the problems experienced in the Holyland in Belfast, which has been synonymous with its large student population, as well as spates of anti-social behaviour. 🏠

A senior figure from Ulster University says expanding its Londonderry campus will not create a Holyland-type area in the city.