Londonderry and Northern Ireland News

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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Man shot dead in Waringstown, County Down
Main Street in the village is closed as police investigate the murder.
Fermanagh bomb: PSNI plea for political progress after murder bid
Police blame dissident republicans for the attack on officers and the Army close to the Irish border.
Harland and Wolff workers 'buoyant' over shipyard's future
Administrators say there have been positive discussions with potential buyers for Harland and Wolff.
Armoy: Four charged after man, 48, is hit by car
The men, aged between 22 and 32, are due to appear in court in Antrim on Tuesday.
Brexit: Johnson and Varadkar in hour-long call
The two governments said the leaders "shared perspectives on the withdrawal agreement".
Lyra McKee: Partner Sara Canning says people can be afraid to speak up
Lyra McKee's partner says she understands the hold some groups have over communities in NI.
Owen Mor Nursing home: Regulator takes further action
Londonderry care home Owen Mor is to remain closed to new admissions.
West Tyrone by-election: More than £250,000 spent
The election incurred candidates' mailing costs of £59,051, while the cost of the poll was £195,581.
Billie Simpson: Cliftonville Ladies player nominated for world goal of the year
Cliftonville Ladies player Billie Simpson joins the likes of Lionel Messi and Zlatan Ibrahimovic in being nominated for the Puskas Award.
Playtime with daddy in prison
Fathers in Magilligan Prison have built a playground to make family visits more enjoyable.
Oliver Norwood: Sheffield United player ends Northern Ireland career
Oliver Norwood quits international football but Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says the Sheffield United midfielder is making a 'huge mistake'.
Lidl lines up suppliers to cover no-deal costs
The supermarket's Irish business reminds British suppliers they are expected to pay EU import tariffs.
The Agreement Generation looks back on the Troubles
After a week of reports across BBC News NI looking back to the start of the conflict, young people have their say.
Latest Northern Ireland weather forecast
The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.
Troubles trauma - the hidden legacy of violence
Thousands of people in Northern Ireland live with mental health after effects of decades of conflict.
Same-sex marriage: Why we just can't wait to wed
Wedding planners who booked their big day two years ago may miss out on legal marriage by two weeks.
Q&A: Same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland
BBC News NI pops the questions on couples' current legal status and how soon things might change.
Fermanagh bomb: 'Things are becoming more entrenched'
PSNI DCC Stephen Martin reacts after officers escape injury in a bomb explosion in County Fermanagh.
23 years after Beckham's wonder goal, this happens!
Ballymena's Jonny Addis scores from his own half in the Irish Premiership match against Larne - 23 years to the day after David Beckham's famous long-range strike.
Mindfulness on Ireland's pilgrim paths
Writer Bébhinn Ramsay finds solace on Ireland's pilgrim paths after the death of her husband.
Rose firm faces closure after 180 years
BBC News NI talks to Colin Dickson, who has closed down the rose-breeding side of his family business.
Power NI customers set for 6% bill increase
Almost half a million homes in Northern Ireland will see their electricity bills rise by 6% from October.
Radio Free Derry remembered 50 years on
Radio Free Derry was set up by campaigner Eamonn McCann in the months leading up to the Battle of the Bogside.
Londonderry: PSNI treat bonfire material as 'hate incident'
The bonfire had banners and flags about an ex-British soldier facing murder charges over Bloody Sunday.
Strabane: Police appeal after spate of burglaries
Police have urged people to be alert to burglaries after three incidents in 24 hours.
Apprentice Boys: Negotiator says band 'no longer welcome'
Clyde Valley Flute Band wore Parachute Regiment insignia with the letter 'F' during a Londonderry parade.
Tipp surge past Kilkenny to win All-Ireland
Tipperary storm to their 28th All-Ireland senior hurling title with a 14 point win over 14-man Kilkenny at Croke Park.
EuroHockey Championships 2019: Ireland strike late to draw against Scotland
Shane O'Donoghue's late penalty stroke earns Ireland a point in a 3-3 draw against Scotland at the European Championships.
US Vice President Mike Pence confirms visit to Ireland
The White House said Mr Pence would state the US is committed to the Good Friday Agreement.
Ryanair pilots based in Ireland are to strike for 48 hours
Ryanair pilots based in the UK are also striking next week over pay and conditions.
Robert Nairac: Disappeared commission rules out forest grave
The search was carried out in County Louth following "strong indications" by specialist dogs.

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

'He's making a huge mistake' - NI boss questions Norwood's international retirement
Oliver Norwood quits international football but Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says the Sheffield United midfielder is making a 'huge mistake'.
Anstey in stunning return to action at Classic TT practice
New Zealander Bruce Anstey makes a sensational return to road racing as he tops Monday's lightweight practice at the Classic TT.
EuroHockey Championships 2019: Ireland women keep hopes alive by routing Belarus 11-0
Ireland's women keep their EuroHockey Championship hopes alive by routing Belarus 11-0 in Antwerp.
Marcell Coetzee: Ulster's South African back row ruled out of World Cup
Ulster forward Marcell Coetzee is out of South Africa's squad for the Rugby World Cup after suffering an ankle injury and blow to the head.
Cliftonville Ladies player Simpson nominated for world goal of year
Cliftonville Ladies player Billie Simpson joins the likes of Lionel Messi and Zlatan Ibrahimovic in being nominated for the Puskas Award.
'It was no fluke, I've done it before' - Addis enjoys wonder goal
Jonny Addis reveals his goal for Ballymena United from his own half was not the first time he has scored a goal from that distance.
Stephen O'Neill leaves Tyrone's football management team after two-season stint
Stephen O'Neill departs from Mickey Harte's Tyrone football management team after a two-year stint.
Who did it better? Simpson v Addis
Two days after Ballymena United's Jonny Addis scored a goal from his own half, Billie Simpson of Cliftonville Ladies is nominated for the Puskas Award.
World Invitational: Stephanie Meadow is back on track following gutsy win
Stephanie Meadow's World Invitational triumph shows she has the temperament to go from strength to strength.
EuroHockey Championships 2019: Ireland 11-0 Belarus highlights
Watch highlights from Ireland's 11-0 win over Belarus at the EuroHockey Championships in Antwerp.
Zoe Wilson says Ireland women will be ready for crunch Germany game
Zoe Wilson says Ireland's women will "relish the fight" despite going into Wednesday's crunch EuroHockey Championship game against Germany as underdogs.
Lurgan Celtic withdraw from Intermediate League for financial reasons
Lurgan Celtic withdraw from the NIFL Premier Intermediate League for financial reasons and difficulties in securing players.
Day Four Highlights - Meadow and Senior claim titles
Stephanie Meadow seals a home win as she holds off England's Charley Hull to win the World Invitational women's title at Galgorm Castle.
EuroHockey Championships 2019: Ireland strike late to draw against Scotland
Shane O'Donoghue's late penalty stroke earns Ireland a point in a 3-3 draw against Scotland at the European Championships.
World Invitational: Stephanie Meadow takes women's title at Galgorm Castle
Stephanie Meadow holds off Charley Hull to win the women's event at the inaugural World Invitational at Galgorm Castle by one shot.
Ireland lose to England in opener
A superb Giselle Ansley goal helps England's women earn a narrow win over Ireland at the EuroHockey Championships.
Irwin's fortunes continue to rise with top-six finish
Glenn Irwin's fortunes in the British Superbike Championship improve with a top-six finish at Cadwell Park on Sunday.
Tipperary surge past Kilkenny to win All-Ireland final
Tipperary storm to their 28th All-Ireland senior hurling title with a 14 point win over 14-man Kilkenny at Croke Park.
EuroHockey Championships: England 2-1 Ireland highlights
Watch as England women get their EuroHockey championship off to a winning start by beating Ireland 2-1 in Pool B.
Monaghan secure Senior status with convincing play-off win over Westmeath
Monaghan secure their Senior status with a convincing win over Westmeath in the All-Ireland Relegation Play-off Final in Dunleer.
British Touring Cars: Turkington leads series despite best place of ninth at Thruxton
Colin Turkington still enjoys a healthy 33-point lead at the top of the British Touring Car series despite a best finish of ninth at Thruxton.
Irish Premiership: Champions Linfield beaten by Coleraine
Coleraine pull off a 4-2 win away to champions Linfield while Crusaders beat Cliftonville 2-0 in the north Belfast derby.
'Maybe I inspired a few girls' - Meadow
Northern Ireland's Stephanie Meadow hopes her World Invitational win can inspire younger generations of female golfers.
Owens and Heatley ease Crusaders past Cliftonville
Goals from Jordan Owens and Paul Heatley give Crusaders north Belfast bragging rights after a 2-0 win over Cliftonville at Solitude.
EuroHockey Championships: Ireland 3-3 Scotland highlights
Shane O'Donoghue's late penalty stroke earns Ireland a point with a 3-3 draw against Scotland at the European Championships.
Scotland draw way too close for comfort - Jackson
Ireland's John Jackson says his side took too long to get going against Scotland in their 3-3- draw at the European Championships.
Brilliant Bannsiders bring Blues back to earth
After the superb Europa League win on Tuesday, Linfield are stunned 4-2 by Coleraine in the Irish Premiership game at Windsor Park.
Irish Premiership: Addis scores screamer as Ballymena beat Larne
Ballymena United score a series of wonder goals as they beat Larne in an entertaining derby game at Inver Park.
23 years after Beckham's wonder goal, this happens!
Ballymena's Jonny Addis scores from his own half in the Irish Premiership match against Larne - 23 years to the day after David Beckham's famous long-range strike.
Highlights: Dutch put five past Ireland
Watch highlights as Ireland lose 5-1 to Netherlands in their opening match at the Men's EuroHockey Championships in Belgium.
'We weren't clinical enough' - Mullan
Ireland captain Katie Mullan calls on her side to be more ruthless in front of goal following their 2-1 defeat by England in Antwerp.
Ireland not quite good enough to beat England - Dancer
Ireland women's head coach Sean Dancer says his side are disappointed but not dismayed by their 2-1 defeat by England in their EuroHockey opener.
Second breakfasts...a snooze - how pro golfers deal with rain delays
Rain delays have been a feature of this week's World Invitational in Northern Ireland and pros reveal what they do during these unscheduled breaks.
Glenavon ease past winless Warrenpoint
Goals from Sammy Clingan and Andrew Mitchell give Glenavon a comfortable 2-0 victory over basement side Warrenpoint Town.
Carrick overcome Institute in feisty encounter
Carrick Rangers are up and running for the season with a deserved 2-0 win over Institute, who remain without a point.
Gerardo Bruna: From the Bernabeu to the Brandywell
Former Liverpool and Real Madrid youngster Gerardo Bruna says that players who don't make it at the top of the game "aren't failures."
Low GAA attendances becoming a worrying trend
Poor attendances are becoming a worrying trend but lower ticket prices will help address the problem, says BBC Sport NI columnist Martin Clarke.
Rugby World Cup: Pick your Ireland XV
Ireland play their first World Cup warm-up match on Saturday, but who do you think will get the nod for their opening game in Japan?
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National News Headlines

Brexit: Boris Johnson calls for 'anti-democratic' backstop to be scrapped
The plan to avoid a hard border in Northern Ireland is "unviable", the PM says in a letter to the EU.
Andrew Harper death: Man charged with newlywed PC's murder
PC Andrew Harper was dragged along the road by a vehicle after responding to reports of burglary.
Student loan over-payments of £28m going unclaimed
Graduates have paid millions in repayments after their loans have been cleared.
Great British Bake Off contestants revealed for 2019
A new batch of contestants get ready to battle it out for the Bake Off crown.
Marchioness disaster: Thames historic vessels 'still not modernised'
More than 50 people died when the Marchioness pleasure boat sank on the Thames 30 years ago.
Man shot dead in Waringstown, County Down
Main Street in the village is closed as police investigate the murder.
Edinburgh Fringe: Tourette's charity wants apology over award-winning joke
People with the condition are angered after Olaf Falafel's gag won an award following a public vote.
No-deal Brexit 'could cost farms £850m in profits'
A no-deal Brexit could be a greater challenge than BSE and foot-and-mouth, a researcher suggests.
Prince Andrew 'appalled' by Jeffrey Epstein's sex abuse claims
The idea he would "condone or participate in" exploitation is abhorrent, Buckingham Palace says.
Show older lesbian women on screen, says Cardiff director
Rachel Dax has made a film partly inspired by elderly gay people facing prejudice in care homes.
Chicken Connoisseur YouTuber: Knife crime warnings racist
Elijah Quashie tells the BBC knife crime warnings on takeaway boxes are either "racist or stereotyping".
Four-year-old Leicestershire boy completes 50th Parkrun
Caleb Bishop, who has run 5km every weekend since his fourth birthday, was presented with a cake.

Source: BBC News

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