Britain and EU agree to intensify talks over Northern Ireland protocolEC’s Maros Sefcovic welcomes ‘change in tone’ from Brexit minister David FrostFri Nov 12 2021 - 18:37
Newtownards bus hijacking carried out by ‘local faction’ of UVF, police officer saysIncident linked to anger among loyalists at NI Protocol creating border in the Irish SeaFri Nov 12 2021 - 14:39
Loyalist opposition to NI protocol creating febrile atmosphere on the groundTwo recent hijackings linked to opposition to the deal are causing much anger locallyThu Nov 11 2021 - 03:00
Public in North to be consulted on proposal for compulsory jabs for health workersNorth’s health minister Robin Swann said ‘all options’ remained under considerationTue Nov 09 2021 - 21:52
‘Unlikely’ UK and EU will reach agreement over NI protocol, says DonaldsonUK expected to trigger Article 16 in coming weeks, effectively suspending protocolTue Nov 09 2021 - 19:36
Q&A: What is Article 16 and what could happen if UK triggers it?The unilateral action would have far-reaching consequencesMon Nov 08 2021 - 21:35
‘Significant gaps remain’ between UK and EU on NI protocol, Donaldson saysFive Belfast bus routes suspended on Monday after latest of two recent hijackingsMon Nov 08 2021 - 20:36
The Police Service of Northern Ireland: 20 years onThe security threat to PSNI officers is still severe but much has changed since it replaced the RUCSat Nov 06 2021 - 01:03
Chief Constable rejects return to 50:50 recruitment as best PSNI policySimon Byrne warns of loss of Catholic police but urges community to unlock barriersThu Nov 04 2021 - 01:00
Deadline to spend NI £100 high street voucher extended by two weeksSpend Local cards will now be valid for use until mid-DecemberTue Nov 02 2021 - 18:34
PSNI launches fresh recruitment campaign as it seeks to hire 400 new officersSenior officer says outreach programme also includes loyalist areas where PSNI faces ‘challenge’Tue Nov 02 2021 - 16:10
Sinn Féin drops opposition to Special Criminal CourtDelegates accept ‘rare and exceptional occasions’ when non-jury courts are necessarySat Oct 30 2021 - 15:08
‘Do they want a solution at all?’: O’Neill questions UK government’s stance on NI protocolSinn Féin to debate motion at ardfheis that could end opposition to SCCSat Oct 30 2021 - 11:45
Most people in Northern Ireland now view protocol positivelyRising number see protocol as providing NI with a ‘unique set of economic opportunities’Thu Oct 28 2021 - 00:01
‘Virtuoso’ jazz musician Gay McIntyre dies aged 88Clarinettist and saxophonist played alongside greats such as Nat King Cole, Acker BilkWed Oct 27 2021 - 19:03
SF leader backs the Twelfth as public holiday in united IrelandMary Lou McDonald reacts to question on unity at TCD forum – ‘I think it is a good idea’Wed Oct 27 2021 - 17:48
Westminster should bring in Irish language law in ‘next week or so’ – O’NeillDeal that restored powersharing contained pledge to legislate if Stormont failed toTue Oct 26 2021 - 20:17
Amnesty on Troubles crimes described as ‘attack’ on peace agreementIctu conference supports motion calling for opposition to UK government planTue Oct 26 2021 - 18:09
Ian Marshall to stand as UUP candidate for West Tyrone in Assembly electionFormer senator says he ‘strongly disagrees’ Irish unity is inevitableTue Oct 26 2021 - 14:11
Ulster diplomat’s lessons from North Korea: ‘Keep talking’Country’s response to Covid-19 was to ‘seal’ borders and close British embassyTue Oct 26 2021 - 03:15
Almost 1.5m apply for ‘Spend Local’ vouchers in NorthThe scheme, which offers £100 vouchers, is due to stop accepting applications at midnight on MondayMon Oct 25 2021 - 16:02
North’s health services facing ‘most difficult winter ever’Minister warns of overstretched hospital capacity and coming ‘unscheduled pressures’Fri Oct 22 2021 - 20:19
Armagh event lived up to organisers’ hopes, Presbyterian moderator saysPresident’s decision not to attend ‘a chapter in history that has been written and we’ve moved on’Fri Oct 22 2021 - 03:15
Church leaders ‘sorry’ for not doing more for peace in Northern IrelandEvent goes ahead without heads of state of either Ireland or United KingdomThu Oct 21 2021 - 15:51
Armagh service attendees hope to switch focus to reconciliationPeacebuilding activist urges participants to move on from Higgins controversyThu Oct 21 2021 - 02:08
Queen bows out of Armagh centenary service on advice from doctorsControversial service marking partition to go ahead without two heads of stateThu Oct 21 2021 - 01:00
Queen Elizabeth cancels trip to Northern IrelandArmagh church service to proceed without British and Irish heads of stateWed Oct 20 2021 - 11:51
Boris Johnson to join queen at Armagh commemorative serviceSimon Coveney and Jack Chambers to represent Government at Thursday's eventWed Oct 20 2021 - 02:00
Police begin murder inquiry after man’s body found in Derry housePSNI says it has arrested a man nearby on suspicion of murderMon Oct 18 2021 - 20:02
Archie McConville helped forge bond with families of ‘Disappeared’, funeral toldSon of Jean McConville, who was murdered by the IRA in 1972, died aged 65 last weekMon Oct 18 2021 - 18:22
Catholic Primate says he raised concerns about focus of Armagh eventEamon Martin says issues were taken on board by other church leadersMon Oct 18 2021 - 14:59
British MPs’ security to be reviewed following fatal stabbing of Conservative David AmessConservative Party MP for Southend West attacked by man while meeting constituentsFri Oct 15 2021 - 21:53
Coronavirus: 1,914 new cases as Glynn warns of ‘deteriorating picture’‘We are seeing increased incidences across most age groups,’ says deputy CMOFri Oct 15 2021 - 18:24
Further talks on protocol scheduled for Brussels on FridayUK government says more work needed ‘to see if the gaps can be bridged’ after EU moveThu Oct 14 2021 - 19:16
All indicators pointing towards deteriorating Covid trajectory, says Deputy CMOContinued doubt over next phase of reopening on October 22nd due to high case numbersThu Oct 14 2021 - 15:23
Brexit talks with Johnson about ‘sausages getting to NI’ not ECJ, says MartinDUP leader says EU proposals on protocol ‘fall short of what is needed’Thu Oct 14 2021 - 15:18
Irish dancing, hurling ... So, not your usual Ulster Unionist Party knees-upDoug Beattie’s liberal, inclusive brand of unionism makes for a viable, stable alternativeSat Oct 09 2021 - 19:01
UUP’s Beattie calls for realignment of Assembly power structuresParty leader tells conference mandatory coalition ‘no longer delivers good government’Sat Oct 09 2021 - 17:36
Pensioners and parents can expect a budget boostChildcare costs a ‘top priority’ as Ministers work to finalise budget detailsSat Oct 09 2021 - 03:30
‘Elders of the Rebel Alliance’ remember the day everything changedThe civil rights march of 1968 is seen as one of the starting points of the TroublesSat Oct 09 2021 - 03:00
Donaldson welcomes ‘change in tone’ from EU on Northern Ireland protocolTaoiseach tells environmental conference ‘climate and biodiversity recognises no border’Fri Oct 08 2021 - 19:26
Taoiseach defends Government’s decision to attend Armagh serviceDUP leader says Government has ‘stepped up’ but he still regrets President’s decision not to goFri Oct 08 2021 - 19:19
SDLP to be represented at commemorative church serviceOther main parties in North have confirmed their leaders will attendThu Oct 07 2021 - 22:03
Mica redress: ‘We just want our lives and our homes back’Donegal family, whose house must be demolished, ready for second Dublin protestThu Oct 07 2021 - 01:00
PSNI prepared to investigate abuse at mother and baby homesComments from force follow report recommending a public inquiry into homes, laundries and workhousesWed Oct 06 2021 - 20:29
Three quarters of those hospitalised with Covid in North unvaccinatedDept of Health data shows those over 50 who have not had jab facing far greater risksWed Oct 06 2021 - 18:26
NI expert panel supports inquiry into mother and baby homesTruth recovery group also advises inclusion of Magdalene laundries, workhouses in inquiryTue Oct 05 2021 - 20:19
New multibillion euro plan for infrastructure is ‘not a wish list’, Taoiseach saysEamon Ryan: Not all National Development Plan projects will ‘necessarily’ go aheadMon Oct 04 2021 - 23:52
North-South relations ‘strained’ by Brexit and centenaries – Presbyterian ModeratorDr Bruce says church understands ‘the sensitivities surrounding these anniversaries’Mon Oct 04 2021 - 22:45
Donnelly hails ‘significant milestone’ as less than 1,000 new Covid cases reportedIncidence of disease among children now lower than it was prior to schools reopeningMon Oct 04 2021 - 20:05
