BBC at the scene of violent Ballymena protests

Protesters threw petrol bombs, bricks and fireworks at police during another night of disorder in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, on Tuesday.

Police fired baton rounds and used a water cannon to disperse protesters as cars were set on fire and the windows of several houses were smashed.

The disorder began on Monday after a peaceful protest over an alleged sexual assault in the County Antrim town.

BBC Ireland Correspondent Chris Page visited the scene.

‘It’s quite an amazing creature’ – whale washes up on beach

The National Trust has asked the public to keep a distance from the carcass while it works with other agencies and experts “to determine next steps”.

27 May 2025Northern Ireland

A woman in a blue fleece and leggings stands next to a burnt-out car. There is some green space behind her.

‘The vehicle was engulfed in flames’

A mother from Londonderry describes how she discovered her car had been set alight in an arson attack.

9 May 2025Northern Ireland

A firefighter stands on a path spraying gorse which is partly on fire. There are trees in the background.

Wildfires warning after Slieve Beagh damage

An amber warning for wildfires is issued for this weekend, after a third of Slieve Beagh was damaged.

9 May 2025Northern Ireland

A woman with red hair, tied up, smiling at the camera. She is standing on a busy street.

Northern Ireland reflects on the significance of VE Day

Belfast, Lisburn, Londonderry and Enniskillen have all hosted events to mark the 80th anniversary.

8 May 2025Northern Ireland

A woman, with short, curly red hair, smiling at the camera. She is wearing a navy top.

‘If people don’t remember them, it diminishes what they had to do’

Jill Weggery believes VE-Day is an important reminder of the devastation of war.

7 May 2025Northern Ireland

First phase of £100m redevelopment of Belfast International Airport

This first £25m investment of a £100m redevelopment includes a new security hall and duty free area.

6 May 2025Northern Ireland

William Sayers has great cropped hair and has a dimple on his chin. He has blue eyes and is wearing a blue shirt and zip top. He is standing in front of a cow shed with some animals visible.

‘In the blink of an eye my life changed forever’

William Sayers was 12 years old when an accident on his family farm led to him losing his right arm.

25 Apr 2025Northern Ireland

A framed photograph of Pope Francis with candles lit beside it

‘A sad day for Catholics around the world’

Members of the public in west Belfast and Londonderry express “sadness” after the death of Pope Francis.

21 Apr 2025Northern Ireland

Archaeologists in a field with axes digging.

Community digging up history in Downpatrick

The Cistercian monastery is near Downpatrick and was known as Erenagh.

20 Apr 2025Northern Ireland

A honey bee resting on a yellow flower. It is mainly black with faint yellow stripes, golden at the top and with clear wings.

‘We really need our bee inspectors back’

Beekeepers warn their hives are at risk unless an anti-illness inspection service is reinstated.

17 Apr 2025Northern Ireland

Two parakeets in a tree, one is sitting on a branch and the other is peeking out of a hole

Birdwatchers embrace Belfast parakeets

Most of the UK’s wild parakeet population can be found in south-east England – but some have come to Belfast.

16 Apr 2025Northern Ireland

‘You can see how much Rory McIlroy’s win means to everyone here’

Supporters watched the drama from Holywood Golf Club, where Rory learned the sport as a child.

14 Apr 2025Northern Ireland

Professor in lab in white coat. He has grey hair. There is machinery behind him.

Warning over dangers of fake weight loss injections

Prof Panagiotis Manesiotis, from Queen’s University Belfast, says there could be serious health effects.

14 Apr 2025Northern Ireland

Two people are posing to the camera - on the left is a young boy, with short curly dark hair and wearing a grey polo shirt with horizontal yellow stripes. On the right is a woman with braided hair and wearing a dark red top. It is daylight and they are posing in front of the Pyramids in Egypt

‘I will never stop looking for my son’

Lobna Yakout’s son Zayn was taken by her abusive ex-husband while she was living in Egypt.

10 Apr 2025Northern Ireland

A woman is sitting in a room. We can see her from the shoulders up. She has shoulder-length blonde hair and is wearing a black top, which comes up below the shoulders. We can see two tattoos on her chest. In the background is the green walls of the room and pink seats

‘The man is an animal – an absolute animal’ – trafficking victim

Courtney Smith was abused by 71-year-old Oliver James MacCormack, who has been given a seven-year sentence.

10 Apr 2025Northern Ireland

Firefighters on a hill tackling fire. The firefighters are in full uniform and wearinf red and yellow hats.

Firefighters say conditions make wildfires harder to tackle

Most of the 214 wildfires in Northern Ireland in recent days were started deliberately.

9 Apr 2025Northern Ireland

Mourne Mountains with gorse in foreground and mountains with smoke rising out of them in background. The sky is blue with white clouds.

Firefighters continue to tackle Mournes wildfires

NIFRS says it has dealt with 146 wildfires since midnight on Thursday.

7 Apr 2025Northern Ireland

A man with shaved dark hair in a sand coloured fire jacket stands with a white helmet under his left arm. He has yellow stripes across the jacket. A road is directly behind the man and beyond that a large light brown hill.

‘One of the most significant wildfires in 25 years’

A major incident was declared on Saturday after a large gorse fire broke out in County Down.

6 Apr 2025Northern Ireland

A farmer in a bright jumpsuit and hat stands in front of a byre full of cows

‘Our lives have been turned upside down,’ say farmers

From April 2026, a 20% inheritance tax rate will apply to agricultural assets over a £1m threshold.

28 Mar 2025Northern Ireland

A woman with short blonde hair framed at the side of the camera shot looks at an unseen interviewer. She has a dotty blouse on

‘People can express how they feel in song in community choir’

An hour-long radio special of BBC Sing! will be broadcast on BBC Radio Ulster on Sunday at 16:00 GMT.