BBC News NI Politics Producer | Senior Journalist. On Twitter @DarranMarshall Based in Belfast / Tyronehttps://bsky.app/profile/dmarshall.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/dmarshall.bsky.social/post/3mvmslw2jas2h An inquest verdict at last - but many mysteries remain about Noah Donohoe's death https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm20j8re574o16 Sep 2026 09:17 +0000at://did:plc:4fdltftj6o4ppdfo7pabw62x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvmslw2jas2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/dmarshall.bsky.social/post/3mvmskcz2qk2h'I might have to take a second job' - the impact of rising inflation https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmlyezldlg9eo16 Sep 2026 09:16 +0000at://did:plc:4fdltftj6o4ppdfo7pabw62x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvmskcz2qk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/dmarshall.bsky.social/post/3mvmsjrw3ss2hA woman who is fighting to stop her sex offender ex-husband having contact with their child has said the thought of it makes her "feel sick". https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmlyjxxnn62zo16 Sep 2026 09:16 +0000at://did:plc:4fdltftj6o4ppdfo7pabw62x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvmsjrw3ss2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/dmarshall.bsky.social/post/3mvlls2o7ek26All of the remaining support acts on Ed Sheeran's US tour have quit, after the rapper Macklemore was dropped from the line-up for making pro-Palestinian remarks on stage. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3vgyn49y4l7o15 Sep 2026 21:43 +0000at://did:plc:4fdltftj6o4ppdfo7pabw62x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvlls2o7ek26https://bsky.app/profile/dmarshall.bsky.social/post/3mvfphasm722a“You have Northern Ireland and you have Ireland - It would seem to me. one of the naturals of all time is to put them together.” Donald #Trump says his Irish unity comments are his own opinion but he’s received “so much support on that”.13 Sep 2026 13:32 +0000at://did:plc:4fdltftj6o4ppdfo7pabw62x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvfphasm722ahttps://bsky.app/profile/dmarshall.bsky.social/post/3mvdjlv5hcc2sDriver threatened with knife as bus hijacked and chased in police pursuit https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crl62z3e797o12 Sep 2026 16:42 +0000at://did:plc:4fdltftj6o4ppdfo7pabw62x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvdjlv5hcc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/dmarshall.bsky.social/post/3mvdjl76pyk2s"It turns out that he isn’t as orange as he looks." SDLP leader Claire Hanna reacts to Trump's comments on Irish unity. "I'm not sure if anybody has checked on the DUP. I suspect they're burning those Trump flags as we speak."12 Sep 2026 16:42 +0000at://did:plc:4fdltftj6o4ppdfo7pabw62x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvdjl76pyk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/dmarshall.bsky.social/post/3mvdj2myznk2oPresident Trump says he'd love to see a united Ireland and that it's "going to happen eventually". "I think it would be a fantastic thing. Now the UK will have something to say about it, obviously."12 Sep 2026 16:33 +0000at://did:plc:4fdltftj6o4ppdfo7pabw62x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvdj2myznk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/dmarshall.bsky.social/post/3mqcfqzleos2gPolice launch murder investigation into Ann Widdecombe's death https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cp9l8l05vxet10 Jul 2026 14:55 +0000at://did:plc:4fdltftj6o4ppdfo7pabw62x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqcfqzleos2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/dmarshall.bsky.social/post/3mqbped6jk22lA bonfire with a replica mosque placed on top of it has been lit before the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) could remove the effigy. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy8wz13924jo10 Jul 2026 08:14 +0000at://did:plc:4fdltftj6o4ppdfo7pabw62x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqbped6jk22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/dmarshall.bsky.social/post/3mqbpd2xrr22lThe Department for Communities has said it was not consulted about the demolition of a derelict Georgian building and was not aware of any planning approval for the works. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq51xn2883jo10 Jul 2026 08:13 +0000at://did:plc:4fdltftj6o4ppdfo7pabw62x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqbpd2xrr22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/dmarshall.bsky.social/post/3mq7ci4kwr226 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn59n10qnqzo09 Jul 2026 09:18 +0000at://did:plc:4fdltftj6o4ppdfo7pabw62x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq7ci4kwr226https://bsky.app/profile/dmarshall.bsky.social/post/3mq7chdk5r226Derelict hotel in 'dangerous' condition demolished https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c621k64482zo09 Jul 2026 09:18 +0000at://did:plc:4fdltftj6o4ppdfo7pabw62x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq7chdk5r226https://bsky.app/profile/dmarshall.bsky.social/post/3mq74yy32u224Police have been asked to act over a replica of a mosque on top of a bonfire in County Tyrone. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg4y8nwx08o09 Jul 2026 07:40 +0000at://did:plc:4fdltftj6o4ppdfo7pabw62x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq74yy32u224https://bsky.app/profile/dmarshall.bsky.social/post/3mp6czdpqtc24Politician, Predator & Paedophile A BBC Spotlight NI investigation 📍 BBC One NI at 9pm Investigation delves into the double life of Jeffrey Donaldson Read more: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpd393jx81yo26 Jun 2026 06:30 +0000at://did:plc:4fdltftj6o4ppdfo7pabw62x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp6czdpqtc24https://bsky.app/profile/dmarshall.bsky.social/post/3mp6cwozxws24A BBC Spotlight investigation has uncovered more secrets behind the double life of disgraced former MP Jeffrey Donaldson. Politician, Predator and Paedophile Is on BBC One NI @ 9pm. Read more👇 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpd393jx81yo26 Jun 2026 06:28 +0000at://did:plc:4fdltftj6o4ppdfo7pabw62x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp6cwozxws24https://bsky.app/profile/dmarshall.bsky.social/post/3moaq5zg4622nThousands of people gathered on Saturday at an anti-racism protest in Belfast, after violence erupted across the city this week which saw people's homes, businesses and vehicles targeted. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c20ygdde4djo14 Jun 2026 12:05 +0000at://did:plc:4fdltftj6o4ppdfo7pabw62x/app.bsky.feed.post/3moaq5zg4622nhttps://bsky.app/profile/dmarshall.bsky.social/post/3moaq4mxolk2nStormont's health minister has said the violence that erupted last week was a "stain on Northern Ireland's reputation, locally, nationally and internationally". https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2dmdnl1ego14 Jun 2026 12:05 +0000at://did:plc:4fdltftj6o4ppdfo7pabw62x/app.bsky.feed.post/3moaq4mxolk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/dmarshall.bsky.social/post/3mn5zhq2kek2jStatement from Ulster Unionist Party. “The party does not accept the characterisation of recent events set out in Mr Beattie’s letter.” “Management Board met … to consider serious concerns about Mr Beattie’s conduct and judgement.“31 May 2026 16:49 +0000at://did:plc:4fdltftj6o4ppdfo7pabw62x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mn5zhq2kek2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/dmarshall.bsky.social/post/3mn5zgx4s2c2jDoug Beattie has quit the Ulster Unionist Party, saying it has become clear his membership is no longer "tenable". https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c7v94ye0695o31 May 2026 16:48 +0000at://did:plc:4fdltftj6o4ppdfo7pabw62x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mn5zgx4s2c2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/dmarshall.bsky.social/post/3mn5zfsiu3s2jDoug Beattie to Jon Burrows MLAs have been “marginalised, ignored, isolated, and discredited.” “Your leadership style is dismissive & overly centralised.” “An Insidious campaign of rumour & gossip was being waged against me.” “You intended to reopen a disciplinary matter.”31 May 2026 16:48 +0000at://did:plc:4fdltftj6o4ppdfo7pabw62x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mn5zfsiu3s2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/dmarshall.bsky.social/post/3mlvlgkydn22gBally… comes from the irish word ‘baile’ meaning farm, home, settlement Knock… comes from an irish word for hill Drum... has its origins in an Irish word for ‘back’ Dr Frances Kane explains the influence the Irish language has on our many of our place names today.15 May 2026 14:51 +0000at://did:plc:4fdltftj6o4ppdfo7pabw62x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvlgkydn22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/dmarshall.bsky.social/post/3mlvl4go2622gDr Frances Kane explains the influence of Scottish & English language on place names in Northern Ireland. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Some word to look out for include; burn (the word for a river), brae (hill), and kirk (church) Watch more on BBC The View on BBC iPlayer https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002wfw315 May 2026 14:45 +0000at://did:plc:4fdltftj6o4ppdfo7pabw62x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvl4go2622ghttps://bsky.app/profile/dmarshall.bsky.social/post/3mjoi5lebx22k'The only thing growing in rural communities are the graveyards' Small schools close, GAA clubs merge, and marching bands fold. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c98mqq3l770o17 Apr 2026 08:13 +0000at://did:plc:4fdltftj6o4ppdfo7pabw62x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjoi5lebx22khttps://bsky.app/profile/dmarshall.bsky.social/post/3mjadi75z722tPaddy McLaughlin owns a limousine and a vehicle recovery company in Strabane. He told BBC News NI that his fuel bill increased by more than £5,000 in the past month and he would be taking his lorries off the road from today. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crk1rrnydylo11 Apr 2026 17:12 +0000at://did:plc:4fdltftj6o4ppdfo7pabw62x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjadi75z722thttps://bsky.app/profile/dmarshall.bsky.social/post/3mjadhihtvc2tPaddy McLaughlin owns a limousine and a vehicle recovery company in Strabane. He told BBC News NI that his fuel bill increased by more than £5,000 in the past month and he would be taking his lorries off the road from today. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crk1rrnydylo11 Apr 2026 17:12 +0000at://did:plc:4fdltftj6o4ppdfo7pabw62x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjadhihtvc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/dmarshall.bsky.social/post/3mh4oepnqlk2oDeath of 13 lambs 'worst thing I could ever imagine', says farmer Kevin McGivern told @BBCNewsNI “at least 11 had their necks broke, the others were probably strangled,". https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckg1e5020rqo15 Mar 2026 19:26 +0000at://did:plc:4fdltftj6o4ppdfo7pabw62x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh4oepnqlk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/dmarshall.bsky.social/post/3mgkdv267x22uIs it time to ban social media for under-16s in Northern Ireland? Education Minister Paul Givan has said he is "very sympathetic" to calls for a ban. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgk20ngdx8no08 Mar 2026 12:31 +0000at://did:plc:4fdltftj6o4ppdfo7pabw62x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgkdv267x22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/dmarshall.bsky.social/post/3mfc46nzdm22r“There are people in their graves today who wouldn’t be there had there been an upping of the price of cheap alcohol.” Former Health Minister Jim Wells wanted to introduce minimum unit pricing in 2014. Read more: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c7vjnndlm4lo20 Feb 2026 12:26 +0000at://did:plc:4fdltftj6o4ppdfo7pabw62x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfc46nzdm22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/dmarshall.bsky.social/post/3mfc44fkmf22r“120 fewer people are dying each year in Scotland as a consequence of Minimum Unit Pricing.” NI Chief Medical Officer Prof. Michael McBride says evidence from Scotland shows the policy can reduce hospital admissions & alcohol related deaths. Read more: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c7vjnndlm4lo20 Feb 2026 12:25 +0000at://did:plc:4fdltftj6o4ppdfo7pabw62x/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfc44fkmf22r