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Latest News
Stay informed with breaking news from across Northern Ireland, brought to you by the BBC’s dedicated team․
Sport
Get the latest sports news, live scores, fixtures, results, tables, video, audio, features and analysis for all major UK and international leagues․
The BBC has regained live rights to broadcast Northern Ireland men’s international football matches for the next year․
Business
Stay up-to-date with the latest business news and developments in Northern Ireland․
Weather
Today will be windy and overcast with spells of blustery rain feeding in from the west․ The rain tapers off late in the day․ Tonight will become drier early․
Angie Phillips Farewell: BBC Northern Ireland weather presenter Angie Phillips has delivered her final forecast after 30 years․
April has featured night frosts and a higher than usual frequency of wildfires for the time of year․
Detailed Weather Forecast
Here’s a more detailed look at today’s weather:
- Morning: Expect strong winds and persistent rain, particularly in western areas․
- Afternoon: The rain will become more scattered, with some brighter spells developing in the east․
- Evening: The winds will gradually ease, and the rain will clear away to leave a mostly dry night․
- Tonight: Dry with clear spells initially, but cloud will increase during the early hours of the morning․
For a full five-day forecast and more detailed information, please visit the BBC Weather website․
Other Notable Updates
Sunshine Hours
The number of hours of sunshine, averaged across Northern Ireland from the start of spring up to May 21st, reached 570 hours․
Heatwave Criteria
Remember, temperatures must reach 25C or above for three consecutive days to be officially classified as a heatwave․
Stay tuned to BBC Northern Ireland for the latest updates throughout the day․
In-Depth Analysis & Features
Beyond the headlines, BBC Northern Ireland provides in-depth analysis and features on key issues affecting the region․ From political developments to cultural trends, we bring you insightful perspectives from experienced journalists and commentators․
Community Engagement
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This information is accurate as of 07/04/2025 10:29:19 ․ Please check the BBC Northern Ireland website for the most up-to-date information․
