The Latest Breaking News from BBC Radio Ulster

Gerry Kelly was ‘voice of sanity during insane times’, funeral hears

The former UTV and BBC Radio Ulster presenter was installed in the Royal Television Society Hall of Fame in 1998.

Evening Standard · Jul 29

Gerry Kelly: Tributes to broadcasting legend after death aged 77

The former UTV and BBC Radio Ulster once interviewed an eight-year-old Rory McIlroy

The Independent UK · Jul 26

‘Much-loved’ broadcaster Gerry Kelly dies aged 77

‘He had a rare gift for drawing out a guest with deep curiosity and genuine warmth,’ broadcaster William Crawley said.

Evening Standard · Jul 26

Eileen Evason obituary

Other lives: Northern Ireland academic, social justice campaigner and benefits expert

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2023

James Martin's dad tells of pride as actor is first star with Down's Syndrome to win Oscar

Mr Martin said when his son was born, he was told he may never speak

Belfast Live · Mar 13, 2023

Vinny Hurrell and Cate Conway to take on new evening radio show on BBC

The new programme is part of a wider refresh of BBC Radio Ulster’s evening and weekend schedule

Belfast Live · Mar 9, 2023

Three arrests made after off-duty police officer shot in front of his young son

An attempted murder investigation is underway

Manchester Evening News · Feb 23, 2023

Three men arrested over attempted murder of senior detective in Northern Ireland

Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell was shot several times in front of his young son in Omagh

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023

Off-duty police officer shot in front of young son in ‘callous attack’

The dissident republican group the New IRA are the ‘primary focus’ of the police investigation into the shooting at a sports complex in Omagh.

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023

‘Masked men’ shoot senior Northern Irish police officer in front of his son

Three arrested as senior detective left fighting for his life after shooting in in Omagh, Co Tyrone

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023