Northern Lights 2026: Best Viewing in a Decade
Meteorologist John Griffiths reveals 2026 will be a peak year for the Aurora Borealis. Discover the best places in the UK and Europe to witness the dazzling natural light show.
Meteorologist John Griffiths reveals 2026 will be a peak year for the Aurora Borealis. Discover the best places in the UK and Europe to witness the dazzling natural light show.
Nazareth House Primary in Londonderry shuts for urgent roof repairs. Education Authority warns of a £800m maintenance backlog across NI schools, risking further closures.
Two people have died after a collision between a Bus Éireann coach and a car on the Derrylin Road near Enniskillen. Emergency services responded to the scene. Read the latest updates.
Police figures reveal race hate incidents in Northern Ireland have surged to the third highest level on record, with a sharp increase linked to anti-immigration riots. Urgent calls for a new anti-racism strategy follow.
Ireland announces stricter immigration measures to curb population growth, including higher income thresholds and longer citizenship waiting periods. Discover the full details of the new policy.
Leading journalists Fintan O’Toole and Sam McBride warn political establishments are unprepared for a potential Irish unity referendum, urging serious debate to prevent another Brexit-style crisis.
Trump administration transfers key education programmes to other agencies as staff describe complete loss of morale and chaotic working conditions. Read the full investigation.
Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland discover their opponents in the crucial World Cup 2026 play-off draw. Find out the paths to qualification.
The UK Supreme Court has declared Christian religious education in Northern Ireland schools unlawful, marking a landmark ruling for educational rights and freedom of conscience.
Craig Bellamy's Wales will host Bosnia and Herzegovina in a crucial World Cup qualifying play-off semi-final this March. Discover the path to the finals.
Wales, Republic of Ireland, and Northern Ireland discover their opponents in the crucial European play-off draw for the 2026 World Cup. Follow the path to North America.
Wales, Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland discover their World Cup 2026 play-off opponents. Follow the draw live and see the path to North America.
Your complete guide to watching the World Cup 2026 play-off draw live. Discover the teams, pots, and how the Republic of Ireland, Wales, and Northern Ireland's paths will be decided.
Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland discover their opponents in the crucial World Cup 2026 play-off draw. Follow the path to USA, Canada, and Mexico.
US Ambassador Warren Stephens warns that delays to the Dalradian gold mine project are damaging Northern Ireland's reputation and preventing major investment and job creation.
Wales, Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland discover their World Cup 2026 play-off paths. The draw sets the stage for March's high-stakes knockout matches.
Sixteen European nations, including the Home Nations and Italy, discover their World Cup play-off fate this Thursday. Find out who they will face in the high-stakes knockout matches.
Discover how a cruise offers the ultimate Northern Lights experience. Explore 2026 sailings to Norway, Iceland & Greenland with expert guides and dark skies for optimal viewing.
England's education system is set for a creative transformation as arts leaders welcome new government measures to elevate arts and creative subjects in schools, addressing years of decline.
The landmark Francis curriculum review challenges traditional teaching methods and calls for an education system that prepares students for complexity, critical thinking, and rapid technological change in post-Brexit Britain.
Bridget Phillipson reveals alarming state of school finances as Labour government inherits 'broken' education system, with urgent reforms planned to address crumbling infrastructure and teacher shortages.
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson unveils radical proposals to transform UK education, prioritising AI literacy and essential skills over outdated knowledge.
Justice Minister Naomi Long demands immediate safety assessment after court security officers fail to restrain violent individual at Lisburn courthouse, raising serious concerns about public protection.
The government is planning significant changes to relationship and sex education in schools, giving parents greater transparency and control over controversial curriculum content.
Australian education department introduces radical new guidelines encouraging preschool children to explore non-binary pronouns, sparking heated debate among parents and educators.
Exclusive investigation reveals covert listening devices found throughout Stormont Estate, raising serious questions about security and privacy in Northern Ireland's democratic heart.
Irish Minister for Integration Roderic O'Gorman was refused accommodation at a Belfast hotel, prompting serious concerns from Dublin about political motivations behind the incident.
Meteorological Office issues rare aurora alert as solar activity promises spectacular Northern Lights display visible across Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England tonight.
Tributes pour in for Mary McGee, the courageous Irish woman whose landmark 1973 Supreme Court case paved the way for legalising contraception in Ireland, ending decades of restrictive laws.
The Trump administration proposes sweeping changes to sex education, limiting transgender topics in schools and redefining 'sex' as biological. Critics warn of dangerous consequences for LGBTQ+ youth.