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Ireland PoliticsStephen McCullagh sentenced to 31 years for Natalie McNally murderMcCullagh murdered his pregnant girlfriend Natalie in 2022 and was found guilty in March.11 hrs agoNorthern IrelandAlleged victim tells Donaldson trial she should have reported abuse claims earlier Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.6 hrs agoNorthern IrelandWitness invited back to Stormont committee over 'personal abuse' of TUV MLAFidelma Fearon from Minority Ethnic Support Armagh could be heard using offensive language in comments describing TUV MLA Timothy Gaston.5 hrs agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsNoah's mother wept as CCTV footage played in courtThe inquest hears from a civilian CCTV operator who was on duty hours after Noah went missing. 5 hrs agoNorthern IrelandPrime minister apologises to families of five shot dead by the Army in 1972Sir Keir Starmer says the findings of a recent inquest into the deaths at Springhill 54 years ago are "sobering". 9 hrs agoNorthern IrelandHow a content creator tried to use a YouTube alibi to get away with murderStephen McCullagh, 36, of Woodland Gardens in Lisburn, will serve at least 31 years in prison for the murder of his pregnant partner Natalie McNally.12 hrs agoNorthern IrelandMinister agrees to all recommendations on review of criminal legal aidNaomi Long said she will now take steps to implement an additional 8.66% increase to all criminal legal aid fees.2 hrs agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsAttempted murder charge after officer knocked downA police officer was seriously injured in the incident which happened in the early hours of Sunday.O'Dowd hits back at Treasury budget reportJohn O'Dowd suggested the Treasury had made unfair and misleading comparisons in its review of Stormont's finances.Free electric car charging for MLAs despite travel payElectric vehicle charging points have been installed behind Parliament Buildings for assembly members and staff.Body of man found after fishing boat sinksAnother person was rescued by a local boat during the search operation in Carlingford Lough.'I waited six years for a knee operation - you begin to think no-one cares'The 71-year-old from County Londonderry has been waiting for a new right knee for more than six years.Features & Analysis'A heel prick test might have saved our seven-year-old son's life'MLD is a rare metabolic disorder that leads to a progressive loss of physical and mental skills.Should an apartment block be built near a 12th Century castle? 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William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.Evening ExtraAll the day’s news and analysis with Richard Morgan.BBC NewslineThe latest news for Northern Ireland.The Donaldson Sex Abuse TrialA special series from The State of Us podcast.The State of UsTara Mills and Declan Harvey react and reflect on news stories in a BBC NI podcast.In Case You Missed ItYou may know them as a supermarket chain but in Northern Ireland Lidl is opening a pub.The ViewMark Carruthers provides comment and expert analysis on the week's political newsSunday Politics Northern IrelandMark Carruthers with the latest political news, interviews and debate.Latest updates5 hrs agoNoah's mother wept as CCTV footage played in courtThe inquest hears from a civilian CCTV operator who was on duty hours after Noah went missing. 5 hrs ago6 hrs agoAlleged victim tells Donaldson trial she should have reported abuse claims earlier Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.6 hrs ago7 hrs agoAttempted murder charge after officer knocked downA police officer was seriously injured in the incident which happened in the early hours of Sunday.7 hrs ago9 hrs agoNeedles linked to drug use found in car parkThe items were taken away for disposal after being found in Limavady, County Londonderry, on Tuesday.9 hrs ago9 hrs agoPrime minister apologises to families of five shot dead by the Army in 1972Sir Keir Starmer says the findings of a recent inquest into the deaths at Springhill 54 years ago are "sobering". 9 hrs ago10 hrs agoBathing warning issued after 'potential water pollution incident'The National Trust, which manages Portstewart Strand, has urged visitors to the beach to be vigilant.10 hrs ago10 hrs ago'Our family is living a life sentence after our daughter's murder'Speaking outside the court, Natalie's father Noel described the family's "unimaginable" pain and grief.10 hrs ago11 hrs agoWatch: McCullagh questioned over live stream alibiThe PSNI has released footage of Stephen McCullagh being questioned over his YouTube live stream alibi on the night that Natalie McNally was murdered.11 hrs ago11 hrs agoStephen McCullagh sentenced to 31 years for Natalie McNally murderMcCullagh murdered his pregnant girlfriend Natalie in 2022 and was found guilty in March.11 hrs ago...