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PSNI leaves Belfast bonfire site over safety concerns

PSNI leaves Belfast bonfire site over safety concerns

Three officers injured and 13-year-old arrested during standoff over anti-internment event

Thu Aug 08 2019 - 22:08
‘Big Brother’ surveillance in North ‘causing mental distress and paranoia’

‘Big Brother’ surveillance in North ‘causing mental distress and paranoia’

Human rights panel in Belfast hears calls for appointment of covert policing commissioner

Thu Aug 08 2019 - 01:00
Varadkar and Johnson ‘planning to meet’, says Minister

Varadkar and Johnson ‘planning to meet’, says Minister

Paschal Donohoe confirms Taoiseach’s and PM’s offices in contact during BBC interview

Wed Aug 07 2019 - 02:45
A united Ireland would be a ‘different state’, Leo Varadkar warns

A united Ireland would be a ‘different state’, Leo Varadkar warns

Taoiseach refuses to play Brexit ‘blame game’ during Féile an Phobail debate in Belfast

Tue Aug 06 2019 - 21:41
Leo Varadkar not ‘fatalistic’ about prospect of a no-deal Brexit

Leo Varadkar not ‘fatalistic’ about prospect of a no-deal Brexit

Speaking in Belfast, Taoiseach says withdrawal agreement closed but still room for talks

Tue Aug 06 2019 - 16:13
Unions challenge DUP to take stand against Harland and Wolff closure

Unions challenge DUP to take stand against Harland and Wolff closure

Labour shadow chancellor calls on Boris Johnson to take action to save the shipyard

Mon Aug 05 2019 - 20:32
Britain’s ‘days in Ireland are numbered’, Sinn Féin MEP says

Britain’s ‘days in Ireland are numbered’, Sinn Féin MEP says

DUP and Alliance accuse Martina Anderson of revisionism and ‘hyperbolic rhetoric’

Mon Aug 05 2019 - 19:57
Sexually transmitted infections on the rise in North, says health agency

Sexually transmitted infections on the rise in North, says health agency

Doctor warns of risk of antibiotic resistance in treatment of gonorrhoea in particular

Mon Aug 05 2019 - 19:46
Northern Ireland: Eighty-one ‘punishment attacks’ in past year

Northern Ireland: Eighty-one ‘punishment attacks’ in past year

One ‘paramilitary-style’ shooting or beating every four days, figures show

Mon Aug 05 2019 - 18:00
Hugh Orde 'staggered' by North’s lack of progress on the past

Hugh Orde 'staggered' by North’s lack of progress on the past

Ex-PSNI chief speaks out on the Troubles and the failures of historical investigations

Mon Aug 05 2019 - 02:00
PSNI deploys extra resources to cope with north Belfast violence

PSNI deploys extra resources to cope with north Belfast violence

Senior officer appeals to parents to keep their children away from anti-social behaviour

Thu Aug 01 2019 - 20:45
Boris Johnson tells Northern Ireland he is sticking to Brexit deadline ‘come what may’

Boris Johnson tells Northern Ireland he is sticking to Brexit deadline ‘come what may’

Foster urges Taoiseach to ‘dial down the rhetoric’ as PM proclaims ‘complete impartiality’

Wed Jul 31 2019 - 19:37
Boris Johnson’s DUP dinner fails to impress other NI parties

Boris Johnson’s DUP dinner fails to impress other NI parties

PM’s visit offers no clarity over North’s burning issues: Brexit and Stormont

Wed Jul 31 2019 - 19:32
Boris Johnson holds private meeting with DUP leader Arlene Foster

Boris Johnson holds private meeting with DUP leader Arlene Foster

New British prime minister to meet five main parties at Stormont

Wed Jul 31 2019 - 07:55
‘Boris cannot hide from us’: Harland & Wolff workers demand action from Johnson

‘Boris cannot hide from us’: Harland & Wolff workers demand action from Johnson

Belfast firm's employees urge response from London as they battle to save their shipyard

Wed Jul 31 2019 - 01:00
British and Irish governments ‘very close’ to deal on NI Assembly

British and Irish governments ‘very close’ to deal on NI Assembly

New NI Secretary of State Julian Smith more ‘clued-in’ than Bradley, say party sources

Fri Jul 26 2019 - 14:12
Johnson putting UK on ‘collision course’ with Ireland and EU – Coveney

Johnson putting UK on ‘collision course’ with Ireland and EU – Coveney

Tánaiste meets new NI secretary Julian Smith as new PM demands backstop removal

Fri Jul 26 2019 - 13:01
New Northern Secretary to meet Coveney and parties today

New Northern Secretary to meet Coveney and parties today

Julian Smith to receive progress report on talks to restore executive and assembly

Fri Jul 26 2019 - 07:02
One of Smith’s first tasks is to show he will be an honest broker in the North

One of Smith’s first tasks is to show he will be an honest broker in the North

New Northern Secretary had job to ensure confidence and supply arrangement between Tories and the DUP did not break down

Fri Jul 26 2019 - 00:01
Sacked Bradley disappointed not to be able to lead Stormont restoration talks

Sacked Bradley disappointed not to be able to lead Stormont restoration talks

Former Northern secretary says it was a ‘privilege’ to represent this ‘special nation’

Wed Jul 24 2019 - 21:45
Karen Bradley sacked as Northern Secretary by Boris Johnson

Karen Bradley sacked as Northern Secretary by Boris Johnson

Sinn Féin’s McDonald seeks meeting with British prime minister ‘in the coming days’

Wed Jul 24 2019 - 21:23
Business, farm leaders warn Johnson of negative no-deal effects for NI

Business, farm leaders warn Johnson of negative no-deal effects for NI

New prime minister urged to take a ‘hands-on role’ to reinstate Stormont

Wed Jul 24 2019 - 20:09
North’s politicians wonder if Boris Johnson will be a ‘statesman or showman’

North’s politicians wonder if Boris Johnson will be a ‘statesman or showman’

Election of new Tory leader raises prospect of Michael Gove becoming Northern Secretary

Wed Jul 24 2019 - 01:00
Troubles victims: ‘Daddy saw me in the body bag and dropped dead of a heart attack’

Troubles victims: ‘Daddy saw me in the body bag and dropped dead of a heart attack’

Peter Heathwood, campaigner for a pension for those injured in the Troubles, tells his story

Tue Jul 23 2019 - 02:00
Efforts to bring abortion to North ‘insidious,’ says Foster

Efforts to bring abortion to North ‘insidious,’ says Foster

DUP leader says renewed effort to bring in same sex marriage likely to succeed

Sun Jul 21 2019 - 16:36
MPs vote to make abortion legal in the North

MPs vote to make abortion legal in the North

Abortion set to be decriminalised in the North from October 22nd if the assembly and executive are not back in place

Thu Jul 18 2019 - 21:42
Unionists fear return to violence, loss of identity in united Ireland – new study

Unionists fear return to violence, loss of identity in united Ireland – new study

Senator Mark Daly says Government must establish second New Ireland Forum

Thu Jul 18 2019 - 01:36
British government must pay pensions to Troubles victims, commissioner says

British government must pay pensions to Troubles victims, commissioner says

Westminster has a ‘moral obligation’ to implement backdated scheme, North official urges

Wed Jul 17 2019 - 01:00
Bill to change abortion law ‘treats the people of NI with contempt’

Bill to change abortion law ‘treats the people of NI with contempt’

Baroness O’Loan and Lord Eames challenge attempts to liberalise legislation

Mon Jul 15 2019 - 11:46
Garda Commissioner and Fr Brian Darcy named in Queen’s honours list

Garda Commissioner and Fr Brian Darcy named in Queen’s honours list

Drew Harris to receive award while outgoing PSNI chief George Hamilton is knighted

Sat Jun 08 2019 - 09:59
Gerry Adams says Government has a duty to plan for Irish unity

Gerry Adams says Government has a duty to plan for Irish unity

DUP says former Sinn Féin leader’s call is ‘distraction” from SF’s poor election

Fri Jun 07 2019 - 20:41
New IRA claims responsibility for bomb under PSNI officer’s car

New IRA claims responsibility for bomb under PSNI officer’s car

Smooth roads vehicle travelled over may have prevented device from exploding

Fri Jun 07 2019 - 10:39
PSNI chief stands firm on ombudsman role in journalists’ arrests

PSNI chief stands firm on ombudsman role in journalists’ arrests

Hamilton insists ombudsman complained to PSNI about Loughinisland document ‘theft’

Thu Jun 06 2019 - 21:18
This is ‘decision time’ in Stormont talks, says Sinn Féin leader

This is ‘decision time’ in Stormont talks, says Sinn Féin leader

Northern Secretary: Negotiations to be accelerated next week at leadership level

Thu Jun 06 2019 - 21:03
British and Irish governments intensify efforts to restore powersharing

British and Irish governments intensify efforts to restore powersharing

Tánaiste and Northern Secretary joining five main parties in negotiations

Wed Jun 05 2019 - 19:53
Northern Ireland abuse victims edge closer to getting compensation

Northern Ireland abuse victims edge closer to getting compensation

North’s parties give Karen Bradley go-ahead to bring in Westminster redress legislation

Wed Jun 05 2019 - 19:13
Nine out of 10 PSNI officers complain of low morale, conference hears

Nine out of 10 PSNI officers complain of low morale, conference hears

Northern Ireland Police Federation urges politicians to restore Stormont

Wed Jun 05 2019 - 16:57
Varadkar and May push for June deal to restore Stormont

Varadkar and May push for June deal to restore Stormont

Taoiseach and UK prime minister urge parties to take advantage of ‘narrow window’

Sun Jun 02 2019 - 21:03
Belfast car bomb attack: police search for car with Irish registration

Belfast car bomb attack: police search for car with Irish registration

PSNI working with Garda to trace dissident republicans suspected of planting device

Sun Jun 02 2019 - 15:21
Governments seek Stormont deal before marching season peak

Governments seek Stormont deal before marching season peak

Simon Coveney wants an agreement to reinstate Northern Executive in ‘next few weeks’

Thu May 30 2019 - 20:11
PSNI chief constable apologises over comment he made about Cookstown tragedy

PSNI chief constable apologises over comment he made about Cookstown tragedy

George Hamilton meets parents of one of victims, Morgan Barnard

Thu May 30 2019 - 19:11
Varadkar and May likely to urge North’s parties to forge early summer deal

Varadkar and May likely to urge North’s parties to forge early summer deal

Simon Coveney and Karen Bradley hold talks with five parties at Stormont

Wed May 29 2019 - 19:29
Varadkar and May urged to implement Irish language act in North

Varadkar and May urged to implement Irish language act in North

Coalition of sports people, academics, arts and music figures call for commitment to be honoured

Wed May 29 2019 - 12:57
European elections predictable in North for decades, but not this one

European elections predictable in North for decades, but not this one

The Alliance surge just keeps rushing on as Naomi Long takes seat

Tue May 28 2019 - 10:54
Alliance ‘surge’ continues with Long taking seat in European Parliament

Alliance ‘surge’ continues with Long taking seat in European Parliament

Also elected were Diane Dodds for the DUP and Martina Anderson of Sinn Féin

Tue May 28 2019 - 01:00
Northern Ireland: Long, Dodds and Anderson elected

Northern Ireland: Long, Dodds and Anderson elected

Alliance, Sinn Féin and the DUP secure one seat in Europe each

Mon May 27 2019 - 19:44
Lyra McKee’s partner urges same-sex marriage law in North

Lyra McKee’s partner urges same-sex marriage law in North

Sara Canning says it is unbelievable this discrimination is allowed to continue

Fri May 17 2019 - 01:00
Kennedy says unionist voter apathy could aid those pushing for Border poll

Kennedy says unionist voter apathy could aid those pushing for Border poll

Ulster Unionist European candidate anxious not to be elbowed aside by either SDLP or Alliance leaders

Thu May 16 2019 - 17:06
MEP candidates keep calm and carry on canvassing at Balmoral Show

MEP candidates keep calm and carry on canvassing at Balmoral Show

Northern Ireland European candidates make their pitches amid cows, ploughs and plenty of wows

Thu May 16 2019 - 01:00
European election: Battle to overturn Brexit key to SDLP leader’s campaign

European election: Battle to overturn Brexit key to SDLP leader’s campaign

Colum Eastwood wants ‘to take back John Hume’s seat’

Thu May 16 2019 - 01:00
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