Police have said a bomb which was left outside the gates of a primary school in north Belfast could have killed or seriously injured. It was discovered by a passing police patrol near Holy Cross Boys’ Primary School in Ardoyne in the early hours of Sunday morning. Ch. Supt Chris Noble said the device was … Read more
A Northern Ireland dental technician believes she may have found a way to prevent the rugby player’s curse – cauliflower ear. Brenda Phillips from Lisburn has invented a silicon ear guard to prevent injury and protect cartilage. The invention is already in use by rugby players, judo professionals and wrestlers. Ms Phillips, whose son Connor … Read more
Hundreds of children have been injured while being physically restrained in special schools, according to figures obtained by 5 live Investigates. Some youngsters were pinned face-down on the floor, while others were strapped into chairs. The figures revealed at least 731 injuries in the past three years. The Department of Education says it plans to … Read more
Two newcomers with nerves of steel, Thomas Pieters of Belgium and Spain’s Jon Rahm, are both handily placed Saturday to create an upset as the Masters third round begins. Pieters, 25, ranked 35 in the world, is in a four-way share of the lead with Rickie Fowler and Charley Hoffman of the United States and … Read more
Voting to leave the European Union was a “bad decision” for the UK, the Irish foreign minister has said. Charlie Flanagan said Brexit could be “painful” for the UK and his country, which he added should not be “placed in a position of more disadvantage”. He also urged negotiators to keep the Common Travel Area … Read more
Netherlands have dropped to their lowest ever position in FIFA’s latest World Ranking, following a dismal run under now-sacked head coach Danny Blind. Having failed to qualify for the 2016 European Championships in France, they are now also in real danger of missing out on a spot in the 2018 World Cup and are down … Read more
Northern Ireland are up to second in their World Cup qualifying group, behind leaders Germany Northern Ireland have climbed nine places up to joint 26th in Fifa’s world rankings, level with the Republic of Ireland, who fell by two places. Michael O’Neill’s side beat Norway 2-0 in their most recent match, a World Cup 2018 … Read more
Top-ranked Dustin Johnson, uncertain for the Masters after suffering a lower back injury in a “serious” fall, added more drama to the intense atmosphere ahead of Thursday’s start at Augusta National. The reigning US Open champion fell at his rented home Wednesday afternoon, about 23 hours before his scheduled start in the final group at … Read more
World number one Dustin Johnson and top rivals Rory McIlroy and Jason Day will face brisk winds on a rain-soaked Augusta National layout when the 81st Masters begins Thursday. Johnson, having won his past three starts, is favored but Northern Ireland’s second-ranked McIlroy and Australian world number three Day are among the top rivals expected … Read more
The European Parliament has backed a motion setting out its position for the Brexit negotiations by 516 to 133. Although MEPs will not participate directly in the exit talks they will have to vote in favour of the final deal for it to go ahead. UKIP’s Nigel Farage accused MEPs of trying to impose conditions … Read more
BBC News NI has tracked down a serial child sex abuser who admitted his crimes to police but has never been brought to justice. Henry Clarke, 75, confessed to abusing three different boys at care homes in Northern Ireland. A retired church pastor, he has been living in Canada since he made the admissions in … Read more
Four-time major winner Rory McIlroy and first-time Masters starter Jon Rahm, two of Europe’s top-rated golfers, play together for the first two rounds at Augusta National in pairings announced on Tuesday. Northern Ireland’s McIlroy, trying to win a green jacket to complete a career grand slam, and Spaniard Rahm, fresh off a runner-up finish at … Read more
Australian amateur Curtis Luck insists he is just out for a good time at the Masters, his last tournament before he turns professional. Luck, 20, from Perth, is one of five amateurs in the Masters draw but is unique in that he managed to qualify twice, as both the US Amateur champion and the Asia-Pacific … Read more
The EU has outlined its strategy for Brexit negotiations, suggesting talks on a trade deal could begin once “sufficient progress” is made on a separation settlement with the UK. The draft guidelines, issued by European Council President Donald Tusk, argue for a “phased approach” in talks. The draft will be sent to the 27 member … Read more
European Council President Donald Tusk is due to issue draft guidelines on how the EU intends to negotiate the UK’s departure from the bloc. The proposals will be sent to the governments of 27 EU members. They will help set the tone for two years of tough negotiations and efforts to finalise a deal. EU … Read more
European Council President Donald Tusk is due to issue draft guidelines on how the EU intends to negotiate the UK’s departure from the bloc. The proposals will be sent to the governments of 27 EU members. They will help set the tone for two years of tough negotiations and efforts to finalise a deal. EU … Read more
Thousands of EU laws on everything from workers’ rights to the environment are to be scrapped or replaced with UK equivalents in a new plan. Details of the planned Great Repeal Bill have been published – the day after the UK officially began the two year process of leaving the EU. Ministers need to effectively … Read more
UK Prime Minister Theresa May has triggered the formal two-year process of negotiations that will lead to Britain leaving the European Union after 44 years in a process popularly known as Brexit. A letter invoking Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty and officially notifying the EU of Britain’s decision to withdraw from the bloc was … Read more
Just before officially triggering the Brexit process, Britain is marking the launch of a new 1-pound coin with a 12-sided shape. It’s believed to be one of the most beautiful and most secure coins in the world. Britain’s new 1-pound coin with the symbols of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland goes into circulation as … Read more
“This country has huge potential. It’s got resources that it can develop and exploit. What is necessary is that it sets the country on the right path, to take difficult decisions and improve the lives of the people”. That’s according to Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair who is in the country upon the invitation … Read more