Darran Marshall
@dmarshall.bsky.social
BBC News NI
Politics Producer | Senior Journalist.
On Twitter @DarranMarshall
Based in Belfast / Tyrone
Politics Producer | Senior Journalist.
On Twitter @DarranMarshall
Based in Belfast / Tyrone
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Darran Marshall
@dmarshall.bsky.social
· Nov 19
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There have been more than 66,000 pest reports & complaints made to councils and housing authorities across NI since 2020.
It comes as some business owners in Dungannon are calling for action to be taken over the presence of rats in the town.
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It comes as some business owners in Dungannon are calling for action to be taken over the presence of rats in the town.
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Tens of thousands of rodent reports plague NI
There have been more than 66,000 pest reports across Northern Ireland since 2020.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 21, 2026 at 7:06 AM
There have been more than 66,000 pest reports & complaints made to councils and housing authorities across NI since 2020.
It comes as some business owners in Dungannon are calling for action to be taken over the presence of rats in the town.
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It comes as some business owners in Dungannon are calling for action to be taken over the presence of rats in the town.
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Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said Ireland is facing a "grave moment" in terms of our relationship with the US.
www.rte.ie/news/2026/01...
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Ireland facing 'grave moment' in US relations - Taoiseach
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said Ireland is facing a "grave moment" in terms of our relationship with the US.
www.rte.ie
January 20, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said Ireland is facing a "grave moment" in terms of our relationship with the US.
www.rte.ie/news/2026/01...
www.rte.ie/news/2026/01...
'No going back' on Greenland plan, Trump says, as EU chief vows 'unflinching' response.
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Trump says 'no going back' on Greenland plan as EU chief vows 'unflinching' response - live updates
The US president says
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January 20, 2026 at 1:07 PM
'No going back' on Greenland plan, Trump says, as EU chief vows 'unflinching' response.
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The confessions of one of Northern Ireland's most notorious killers are to be broadcast for the first time.
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Colin Howell's confession tapes to be aired for first time
Dentist-turned-murderer Colin Howell confessed to killing his wife and his lover's husband 18 years after the crime.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 1:06 PM
The confessions of one of Northern Ireland's most notorious killers are to be broadcast for the first time.
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Three pro-Palestinian activists have been acquitted of causing criminal damage to Israeli-made Sodastream products in a west Belfast supermarket.
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Pro-Palestinian activists acquitted of damaging Israeli-made Sodastream products
Three people were alleged to have placed BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions) stickers on the fizzy water goods in a supermarket in Belfast.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Three pro-Palestinian activists have been acquitted of causing criminal damage to Israeli-made Sodastream products in a west Belfast supermarket.
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Ulster GAA says site enabling works will resume at #CasementPark next Monday.
It involves site clearance and demolition of existing structures within the stadium’s boundary, including the old stand.
Expected to last until April 2026
It involves site clearance and demolition of existing structures within the stadium’s boundary, including the old stand.
Expected to last until April 2026
January 20, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Ulster GAA says site enabling works will resume at #CasementPark next Monday.
It involves site clearance and demolition of existing structures within the stadium’s boundary, including the old stand.
Expected to last until April 2026
It involves site clearance and demolition of existing structures within the stadium’s boundary, including the old stand.
Expected to last until April 2026
The family of a Belfast man whose body was found in Dublin’s Phoenix Park but not identified for 13 months, has met the Garda ombudsman as part of its investigation into the case.
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Family of man whose remains went unidentified for 13 months meet Garda Ombudsman
Jim O’Neill’s father hopes lessons will be learned from errors that led to nine forms of ID being missed in postmortem
www.irishtimes.com
January 19, 2026 at 6:24 PM
The family of a Belfast man whose body was found in Dublin’s Phoenix Park but not identified for 13 months, has met the Garda ombudsman as part of its investigation into the case.
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...
First Minister Michelle O'Neill has said she is "deeply concerned" about the potential impact of Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on countries opposing his proposed takeover of Greenland.
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Greenland: Michelle O'Neill 'deeply concerned' by Trump tariffs threat
Michelle O'Neill says she is
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January 19, 2026 at 4:57 PM
First Minister Michelle O'Neill has said she is "deeply concerned" about the potential impact of Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on countries opposing his proposed takeover of Greenland.
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Pupils behind explicit AI images tracked down, says principal www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Royal School Armagh: Pupils behind explicit AI images tracked down, says principal
Principal Graham Montgomery said it has been a
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January 19, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Pupils behind explicit AI images tracked down, says principal www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Trump says he will '100%' follow through on threat to impose tariffs over Greenland demand
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Trump says he will '100%' follow through on threat to impose tariffs over Greenland demand
The US president says
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January 19, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Trump says he will '100%' follow through on threat to impose tariffs over Greenland demand
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cx...
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Dublin players are set to refuse to appear in front of Allianz-branded signage during the forthcoming National Leagues.
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Dublin players planning Allianz protests for leagues
Dublin players are set to refuse to appear in front of Allianz-branded signage during the forthcoming National Leagues.
www.rte.ie
January 19, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Dublin players are set to refuse to appear in front of Allianz-branded signage during the forthcoming National Leagues.
www.rte.ie/sport/footba...
www.rte.ie/sport/footba...
Conservative shadow minister Andrew Rosindell has defected to Reform UK, becoming the seventh Tory MP to do so.
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Andrew Rosindell quits Tories and defects to Reform UK
Andrew Rosindell quits Tories and defects to Reform UK
www.bbc.co.uk
January 18, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Conservative shadow minister Andrew Rosindell has defected to Reform UK, becoming the seventh Tory MP to do so.
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European countries threaten €93bn tariffs on Trump - FT www.rte.ie/news/2026/01...
European countries threaten €93bn tariffs on Trump - FT
Keep up to date with the latest developments and reactions after Donald Trump stepped up threats of taking over Greenland and announced a series of tariffs against European countries
www.rte.ie
January 18, 2026 at 7:14 PM
European countries threaten €93bn tariffs on Trump - FT www.rte.ie/news/2026/01...
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November 19, 2024 at 12:21 PM
I’ve updated this #StarterPack as more people join #BlueSky.
This one has Northern Ireland politicians, journalists & political commentators.
Send through any recommendations or anyone you spot that I should include.
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'Europe won't be blackmailed’
Danish PM says as Nato allies unite over Trump's #Greenland threat
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Danish PM says as Nato allies unite over Trump's #Greenland threat
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'Europe won't be blackmailed,' Danish PM says as Nato allies unite over Trump's Greenland tariff threat - follow live
Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says the country wants to co-operate, adding
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January 18, 2026 at 7:11 PM
'Europe won't be blackmailed’
Danish PM says as Nato allies unite over Trump's #Greenland threat
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c1...
Danish PM says as Nato allies unite over Trump's #Greenland threat
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c1...
Police investigate reports of 'explicit' AI images at County Armagh school www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Royal School Armagh: Police investigate 'explicit' AI images
The principal told a Sunday newspaper that as soon as the school became aware of the issue it had referred the matter to the authorities.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 18, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Police investigate reports of 'explicit' AI images at County Armagh school www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
A pile of 14 #Evri parcels has been discovered on a driveway in Coalisland.
The addresses on the parcels span across parts of Mid-Ulster, with some of the packages being for shoppers 45 miles away.
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The addresses on the parcels span across parts of Mid-Ulster, with some of the packages being for shoppers 45 miles away.
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Coalisland: Evri dumps parcels for customers miles away on driveway
Evri says they are
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December 18, 2025 at 10:06 AM
A pile of 14 #Evri parcels has been discovered on a driveway in Coalisland.
The addresses on the parcels span across parts of Mid-Ulster, with some of the packages being for shoppers 45 miles away.
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The addresses on the parcels span across parts of Mid-Ulster, with some of the packages being for shoppers 45 miles away.
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Will the Gardaí police the Shankill Road in a United Ireland?
What are the strongest arguments for a #UnitedIreland? And what are the best for remaining part of the #UK?
@sjamcbride.bsky.social & @fotoole.bsky.social debate #BorderPoll issues
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Will the Gardaí police the Shankill Road in a United Ireland?
What are the strongest arguments for a #UnitedIreland? And what are the best for remaining part of the #UK?
@sjamcbride.bsky.social & @fotoole.bsky.social debate #BorderPoll issues
Watch on YouTube👇
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‘Irish police on loyalist streets?’ Key questions in the Irish unity debate
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October 17, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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Will the Gardaí police the Shankill Road in a United Ireland?
What are the strongest arguments for a #UnitedIreland? And what are the best for remaining part of the #UK?
@sjamcbride.bsky.social & @fotoole.bsky.social debate #BorderPoll issues
Watch on YouTube👇
youtu.be/86_mtnxYugU?...
Will the Gardaí police the Shankill Road in a United Ireland?
What are the strongest arguments for a #UnitedIreland? And what are the best for remaining part of the #UK?
@sjamcbride.bsky.social & @fotoole.bsky.social debate #BorderPoll issues
Watch on YouTube👇
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I have decided to withdraw from the presidential election contest with immediate effect and return to the arms of my family
The speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly has said he is worried that the current political climate in Great Britain could turn ugly and lead to civil unrest and someone getting hurt.
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Edwin Poots: I fear 'things could turn ugly' in Great Britain
The DUP assembly member was speaking after chairing a meeting aimed at addressing abuse directed towards politicians.
www.bbc.com
September 18, 2025 at 10:02 AM
The speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly has said he is worried that the current political climate in Great Britain could turn ugly and lead to civil unrest and someone getting hurt.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Almost 10% of adults in Ireland have had a romantic relationship with an AI chatbot within the last 12 months, new research shows.
A further 12% of adults wouldn't rule out such a relationship in the future.
www.rte.ie/news/busines...
A further 12% of adults wouldn't rule out such a relationship in the future.
www.rte.ie/news/busines...
Romantic relationships with AI chatbots on the rise
Almost 10% of adults in Ireland have had a romantic relationship with an AI chatbot within the last 12 months, new research shows.
www.rte.ie
August 8, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Almost 10% of adults in Ireland have had a romantic relationship with an AI chatbot within the last 12 months, new research shows.
A further 12% of adults wouldn't rule out such a relationship in the future.
www.rte.ie/news/busines...
A further 12% of adults wouldn't rule out such a relationship in the future.
www.rte.ie/news/busines...
#𝗕𝗕𝗖𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄
Mark Carruthers sits down with former Government Chief Whip & former Northern Ireland Secretary Julian Smith
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Mark Carruthers sits down with former Government Chief Whip & former Northern Ireland Secretary Julian Smith
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July 16, 2025 at 7:17 AM
#𝗕𝗕𝗖𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄
Mark Carruthers sits down with former Government Chief Whip & former Northern Ireland Secretary Julian Smith
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Listen now :
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Mark Carruthers sits down with former Government Chief Whip & former Northern Ireland Secretary Julian Smith
Read more :
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Listen now :
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