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Ireland PoliticsMum left 'shaking and intimidated' after son placed on Child Protection RegisterDanielle McQuillan said she does not understand why her son, who has autism and severe learning disabilities, was registered.4 hrs agoNorthern IrelandTaoiseach says greater clarity needed over border poll callMicheál Martin says it's "not satisfactory" that the decision to call a referendum is left simply as a 'judgement call" for the Northern Ireland secretary.1 hr agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsA5 road costs hit almost £200m without work starting yetThe 58-mile (85km) dual carriageway between Londonderry and the border at Aughnacloy was first announced in 2007, but has been beset by funding and legal issues.14 hrs agoNorthern IrelandShare Energy to increase electricity prices by 12.6%The supplier said the industry has faced "exceptional volatility" following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and instability in the Middle East.18 hrs agoNorthern IrelandMore prisoners, more violence: Inside Maghaberry's assault surgeThe number of recorded assaults at Maghaberry Prison has more than doubled in four years.44 mins agoNorthern IrelandStormont emails reveal paramilitaries 'toxic' role in flags decisionsThe flag stayed up for several months after contractors said support was needed from "community representatives with the authority to order the removal".3 hrs agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsMan appears in court after death of woman last yearMary McAdorey was found in a house in the Old Mill Drive area of Newtownabbey on 12 October 2025.22 hrs agoNorthern IrelandMan described as an 'instigator' in Ballymena riots jailedBradley Philip Douglas, 29, from Waveney Mews in Ballymena, was handed a five-year sentence at Antrim Crown Court.Police investigation of Creswell indecent exposure allegation 'failed victim'The Police Ombudsman finds that "police failed the complainant, both as a woman and as a victim".PSNI to increase number of officers carrying tasersIt comes after 850 assaults on officers were reported from 6 September 2025 to 6 September 2026.Air traffic failure was avoidable, says transport secretaryHeidi Alexander orders an investigation into the glitch that caused more than 2,000 flight cancellations.Tech firm invests over £15m into AI jobsFirst Derivative is headquartered in Newry but the company has clients around the globe and works with around 80 banks.Features & Analysis'We're a pretty good duo': Meet the tennis doubles pair with a 66-year age gap David McCandless, 80, and his 14-year-old doubles partner Liam teamed up two years ago – and they haven't looked back since. 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Bad puns with top political coverage from BBC Northern Ireland.The ‘Frankenchicken’ debateFast-growing chickens are reshaping the poultry industry, and dividing opinion.Talkback: 40th Anniversary SpecialWilliam Crawley hosts a special edition of Talkback, marking its 40th anniversaryLatest updatesJust nowMan escapes injury in petrol bomb attackPolice are treating the incident on Wednesday night as deliberate ignition.Just now44 mins agoMore prisoners, more violence: Inside Maghaberry's assault surgeThe number of recorded assaults at Maghaberry Prison has more than doubled in four years.44 mins ago4 hrs agoMum left 'shaking and intimidated' after son placed on Child Protection RegisterDanielle McQuillan said she does not understand why her son, who has autism and severe learning disabilities, was registered.4 hrs ago14 hrs agoA5 road costs hit almost £200m without work starting yetThe 58-mile (85km) dual carriageway between Londonderry and the border at Aughnacloy was first announced in 2007, but has been beset by funding and legal issues.14 hrs ago18 hrs agoMan described as an 'instigator' in Ballymena riots jailedBradley Philip Douglas, 29, from Waveney Mews in Ballymena, was handed a five-year sentence at Antrim Crown Court.18 hrs ago18 hrs agoShare Energy to increase electricity prices by 12.6%The supplier said the industry has faced "exceptional volatility" following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and instability in the Middle East.18 hrs ago20 hrs agoTech firm invests over £15m into AI jobsFirst Derivative is headquartered in Newry but the company has clients around the globe and works with around 80 banks.20 hrs ago20 hrs agoPSNI to increase number of officers carrying tasersIt comes after 850 assaults on officers were reported from 6 September 2025 to 6 September 2026.20 hrs ago21 hrs agoLaw Society CEO 'guilty of gross misconduct' over sex offender referenceDavid Lavery had provided a character reference after the conviction of former schoolteacher William Lloyd-Lavery.21 hrs ago...
