New rules for learner drivers coming in October

'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.

McCullagh in a grey tshirt behind a glass screen looking at a TV screen.

Watch: McCullagh questioned over live stream alibi

The PSNI has released footage of Stephen McCullagh being questioned over his YouTube live stream alibi on the night that Natalie McNally was murdered.

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A mobile phone with 999 typed in with flashing lights in the background.

Stephen McCullagh's 999 call to emergency services

The call that killer Stephen McCullagh made to the emergency services - he claimed to have found Natalie McNally's body.

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An old, black and white picture of Sadie in her work uniform in the middle of the chemist.

Chemist worker retires after 75 years serving the Portrush public

Sadie Jefferson started her pharmacy job in Portrush, County Antrim at the age of 15 in 1951.

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Andrew and Molly Clifford. A man with grey hair, wearing a grey tshirt and sunglasses perched on his head. Molly has long ginger hair and is in a white top.; They are both carrying very large, colourful backpacks, and are pictured outside against greenery.

Maghera father and daughter's Race Across the World

Maghera father and daughter Andrew and Molly Clifford reflect on the highs and lows of their Race Across the World.

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'I just wanted to find out what probation is all about'

Carl Frampton was speaking ahead of the release of a new documentary series which sees him go behind the scenes with the Probation Board.

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A blonde haired woman on stage playing a violin

'Our objective is to change the image around women in trad'

BIIRD's rise has been rapid, driven almost entirely by the strength of their live performances and word of mouth.

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What's the Balmoral Show all about?

Some regulars at the event tell us what has them coming back to the agricultural bonanza year after year.

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A close-up of Amie Donaghey. She is a young woman with slicked back, long blonde hair. She is wearing a green zip jacket and she is stood in front of a large bush.

'Fake car insurance scam left me with a criminal record'

Amie Donaghey paid £700 for an internet insurance policy which turned out to be bogus.

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The 'tiny backpacks' tracking hedgehogs around NI

The project uses GPS 'backpacks' to track the hedgehogs as they become an increasingly rare sight.

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Kneecap vs Mel C: Who will win the album chart battle?

What do an Irish language rap group, Sporty Spice and the King of Pop have in common?

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Elise Conroy is a young woman with slicked back dark hair and stretchers in her ears. She is smiling at the camera. She is wearing a cream jumper.

'If I didn't wake my neighbour after an arson attack it could have been different'

Elise Conroy raised the alarm after the attack outside the house in Carryduff on Wednesday morning.

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Luke Wilson puts two thumbs up as he stands in front of two, parked Ulsterbuses. He is a young man with short, light coloured hair and a blue shirt.

The 22-year-old driving his friends for takeaways in a restored bus

Luke Wilson has spent almost £10,000 on buying, preserving and restoring his two old buses.

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Why are there no elections in Northern Ireland?

Why are there no elections in Northern Ireland this year?

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A close-up picture of Katie Simpson. She is a young woman with long, light coloured hair. She is smiling at the camera.

Review of Katie Simpson death criticises police handling

Police had initially treated the 21-year-old's death as a suicide before charging a man with murder.

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Mel McQuitty looks at a small tube while sitting on Benone Strand on the north coast.

Beetle-mania hits the north coast with unique find

Mel McQuitty found a unique beetle during a "after-work survey" on Benone Strand

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'The atmosphere at the marathon is electric'

There was a nail-biting sprint finish to the 2026 Belfast City Marathon, with the winner pipping his nearest rival to the post by one second.

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Thousands pf runners run down Stormont mile as part of the Belfast City Marathon.

Stretch and have fun: Best advice for running the Belfast marathon

The BBC News NI team gives their best advice ahead of Sunday's marathon

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Stephen Nolan looking at the camera, he has brown hair. He is wearing a navy jacket that is zipped up halfway with a white t-shirt under it. Behind him are two police cars that have blue lights on.

On the beat with the real Blue Lights

Over two years, Stephen Nolan has been allowed unprecedented access to a team of officers.

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Michael Bublé wearing navy suit, shirt and tie. He has a wide smile on his face.

Could a baby boom come after Bublé's Belfast show?

The Canadian crooner joked the population "doubles" nine months after he performs in a city.

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