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Assembly elections: All change for Northern Ireland

Assembly elections: All change for Northern Ireland

Sinn Féin poised to secure at least 27 seats and occupy position of first minister

Fri May 06 2022 - 21:03
Assembly election: North on brink of having first ever nationalist first minister

Assembly election: North on brink of having first ever nationalist first minister

Sinn Féin on track to be largest party at Stormont, as Alliance experiences ‘surge’

Fri May 06 2022 - 11:01
Northern Ireland election could fundamentally alter the political landscape

Northern Ireland election could fundamentally alter the political landscape

Polling suggests Sinn Féin on course to secure greatest number of seats in Stormont Assembly

Wed May 04 2022 - 17:58
Assembly election: Can those who don't vote Orange or Green transform the North?

Assembly election: Can those who don't vote Orange or Green transform the North?

Northern Ireland election on Thursday: Parties designated ‘other’ sense a chance to move past old divisions

Wed May 04 2022 - 03:00
The Northern Ireland protocol: On May 5th voters will have their say

The Northern Ireland protocol: On May 5th voters will have their say

The protocol is the most important issue for the DUP – not just for first preference votes, but for transfers

Sat Apr 30 2022 - 01:00
Young NI voters swerve ‘that orange and green stuff’

Young NI voters swerve ‘that orange and green stuff’

‘Arguments. Violence. Conflict.’ Young people in Derry voice opinions

Fri Apr 29 2022 - 01:00
DUP ‘can’t hold everybody to ransom’ after elections, says Michelle O’Neill

DUP ‘can’t hold everybody to ransom’ after elections, says Michelle O’Neill

Sinn Féin deputy leader says there should not be a drawn-out process of negotiations

Wed Apr 27 2022 - 12:57
Reported changes to NI protocol by UK criticised as breaking of international law

Reported changes to NI protocol by UK criticised as breaking of international law

Nationalist parties speak against move by Johnson and Truss to bring in new legislation

Fri Apr 22 2022 - 15:40
Stormont political system ‘long overdue reform’, says North’s Green Party leader

Stormont political system ‘long overdue reform’, says North’s Green Party leader

‘Urgency of the climate crisis’ was ‘becoming more and more obvious’, warns Clare Bailey

Thu Apr 21 2022 - 15:47
Northern Ireland election: This could be the most important in a generation

Northern Ireland election: This could be the most important in a generation

If the polls are correct, a nationalist could head government in the North for first time

Sat Apr 16 2022 - 03:16
Musical based on life of John Hume to be staged

Musical based on life of John Hume to be staged

Beyond Belief will be produced by the Playhouse theatre in Derry

Fri Apr 15 2022 - 01:00
Multi-cultural centre in Belfast used as a food bank damaged in second arson attack

Multi-cultural centre in Belfast used as a food bank damaged in second arson attack

Police are treating the blaze as a hate crime

Fri Apr 08 2022 - 15:08
Man arrested following suspected acid attack in Belfast released on bail

Man arrested following suspected acid attack in Belfast released on bail

Victim believed to have sustained ‘potentially life-changing injuries’ to face and chest

Fri Apr 08 2022 - 15:04

Real Derry Girls hope to catch a glimpse of their TV idols

DUP MP Gregory Campbell among fans at premiere of season three

Thu Apr 07 2022 - 21:35
Northern Ireland protocol ‘can and will be dealt with’, Doug Beattie says

Northern Ireland protocol ‘can and will be dealt with’, Doug Beattie says

UUP leader says there will be ‘no united Ireland in my lifetime’ at manifesto launch

Thu Mar 31 2022 - 14:24
NI police believe UVF behind hijacking and hoax bomb

NI police believe UVF behind hijacking and hoax bomb

Incident disrupted speech by Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney in Belfast

Fri Mar 25 2022 - 21:13
People of Northern Ireland want an end to ‘same old’ political battles, SDLP leader says

People of Northern Ireland want an end to ‘same old’ political battles, SDLP leader says

Eastwood tells party conference DUP move to collapse Stormont Executive a ‘desperation tactic’

Fri Mar 25 2022 - 19:20
‘Suspect device’ discovery following van hijacking halts speech by Simon Coveney in Belfast

‘Suspect device’ discovery following van hijacking halts speech by Simon Coveney in Belfast

Minister forced to leave stage at event in city after and device placed inside vehicle

Fri Mar 25 2022 - 10:52
UK government will ‘intervene directly’ to ensure abortion services are available in North

UK government will ‘intervene directly’ to ensure abortion services are available in North

Brandon Lewis said regulations were being prepared which would give London the necessary powers

Thu Mar 24 2022 - 21:18
Prosecution of Soldier F must resume immediately, say families of those killed

Prosecution of Soldier F must resume immediately, say families of those killed

Solicitors acting for the families say the Public Prosecution Service must now immediately move to re-institute the proceedings

Wed Mar 23 2022 - 21:36
Non-Irish EU citizens crossing Border face travel ‘clearance’ requirement after MPs’ vote

Non-Irish EU citizens crossing Border face travel ‘clearance’ requirement after MPs’ vote

Human rights groups condemn move to reinstate US-style visa waivers

Tue Mar 22 2022 - 22:15
EU official criticises UK government for failing on most NI protocol commitments

EU official criticises UK government for failing on most NI protocol commitments

Richard Szostak cites temporary port infrastructure and issues over customs data

Tue Mar 22 2022 - 17:09
Most recommendations of ‘Cash for Ash’ inquiry yet to be implemented – report

Most recommendations of ‘Cash for Ash’ inquiry yet to be implemented – report

North’s Comptroller and Auditor General ‘surprised’ only one disciplined after inquiry

Tue Mar 22 2022 - 01:00
Public sector workers in North strike after rejecting pay offer

Public sector workers in North strike after rejecting pay offer

Proposed rise of 1.75% described as ‘slap in the face’ at time of escalating inflation

Mon Mar 21 2022 - 20:03
Donaldson set to be one of two DUP candidates for Lagan Valley

Donaldson set to be one of two DUP candidates for Lagan Valley

Victory in the Assembly election would mean DUP leader having to resign his Westminster seat

Thu Mar 17 2022 - 00:01
Catholic Church properties may be used to house Ukrainian refugees

Catholic Church properties may be used to house Ukrainian refugees

‘I’d like to able to bring somebody in,’ says Archbishop as he appeals to parishioners for help

Wed Mar 16 2022 - 15:54
Call for US to honour history as guarantor of Good Friday Agreement

Call for US to honour history as guarantor of Good Friday Agreement

Warnings that UK plans to reform the Human Rights Act would ‘significantly undermine’ Agreement

Wed Mar 16 2022 - 10:50
MPs raise concerns over amount of possible EU law in North

MPs raise concerns over amount of possible EU law in North

Report identifies 29 proposals which it says Northern Ireland will likely have to follow

Tue Mar 15 2022 - 21:45
Protocol case will be decided by Supreme Court but political problem persists

Protocol case will be decided by Supreme Court but political problem persists

Court’s view on diminished status of Acts of Union will deepen sense of frustration

Mon Mar 14 2022 - 21:20
Andrew Trimble: People in the Republic are not ready for a united Ireland

Andrew Trimble: People in the Republic are not ready for a united Ireland

Views of middle ground must be heard in the debate about Irish unity, says rugby star

Sat Mar 12 2022 - 06:00
Emma DeSouza to run as ‘independent voice’ in NI Assembly elections

Emma DeSouza to run as ‘independent voice’ in NI Assembly elections

Campaigner says May elections could be a game-changer for Northern Irish politics

Fri Mar 11 2022 - 00:01
Mood upbeat as Alliance meets in Belfast for first party conference in two years

Mood upbeat as Alliance meets in Belfast for first party conference in two years

Key question is not whether Alliance will gain seats in May’s elections, but how many

Sat Mar 05 2022 - 02:34
Anna Burns tops bill of Northern writers at Belfast event in aid of Ukraine on Sunday

Anna Burns tops bill of Northern writers at Belfast event in aid of Ukraine on Sunday

Jan Carson organises live and online event at Lyric Theatre to help and celebrate Ukraine

Tue Mar 01 2022 - 14:19
Shortage of PPE gear in North led to less than one week supply in March 2020, says report

Shortage of PPE gear in North led to less than one week supply in March 2020, says report

‘clear evidence’ of PPE shortages, particularly FFP3 respirator masks

Tue Mar 01 2022 - 09:57
DUP leader says Stormont Executive won’t be restored until protocol issues resolved

DUP leader says Stormont Executive won’t be restored until protocol issues resolved

Jeffrey Donaldson was speaking during the plenary meeting of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly

Mon Feb 28 2022 - 18:25
Total of 29 allegations of abuse in mother and baby homes in North

Total of 29 allegations of abuse in mother and baby homes in North

Police investigation of criminal activity in the homes was launched in October

Mon Feb 28 2022 - 11:02
Jan Carson: ‘I cried when I got my Irish passport’

Jan Carson: ‘I cried when I got my Irish passport’

Borderlines podcast: Author from Protestant evangelical background in Co Antrim speaks of ‘plural identities’

Mon Feb 28 2022 - 07:37
Listen | 43:33
Lucy Caldwell: ‘In ways it was a normal childhood...and yet’

Lucy Caldwell: ‘In ways it was a normal childhood...and yet’

Author on how the Troubles affected her life, her writing and her Irish identity

Sat Feb 26 2022 - 06:00
Collapse of Stormont damaging NI health service, says Swann

Collapse of Stormont damaging NI health service, says Swann

Minister say impasse has ‘cruelly robbed’ patients of best chance in a decade to resolve crisis

Thu Feb 24 2022 - 18:49
Removal of customs checks will not resolve NI protocol dispute, DUP leader says

Removal of customs checks will not resolve NI protocol dispute, DUP leader says

Donaldson rejects notion that post-Brexit arrangement delivers ‘best of both worlds’

Thu Feb 24 2022 - 16:51
Northern Ireland ministers to deliver apology to victims of institutional abuse

Northern Ireland ministers to deliver apology to victims of institutional abuse

Ministers from each of the North’s five main parties will jointly deliver a public apology

Thu Feb 24 2022 - 13:34
Donaldson turned down offer to rejoin UUP following leadership defeat last year

Donaldson turned down offer to rejoin UUP following leadership defeat last year

DUP leader said he never had plans to return to former party and ‘respectfully declined’

Thu Feb 24 2022 - 10:41
‘Notable shift’ in attitudes towards acceptance of NI protocol, survey finds

‘Notable shift’ in attitudes towards acceptance of NI protocol, survey finds

Some 63% of respondents said arrangement creates economic opportunities

Thu Feb 24 2022 - 00:01
PSNI says £3m Belfast drug seizure one of largest ever in North

PSNI says £3m Belfast drug seizure one of largest ever in North

Detective says cocaine and cannabis haul will hit multiple organised crime gangs

Tue Feb 22 2022 - 14:52
Minute’s silence held at Stormont in memory of DUP’s Christopher Stalford (39)

Minute’s silence held at Stormont in memory of DUP’s Christopher Stalford (39)

South Belfast Assembly member died suddenly at weekend

Mon Feb 21 2022 - 18:37
Author Séamas O’Reilly hints at screen adaption of Did Ye Hear Mammy Died?

Author Séamas O’Reilly hints at screen adaption of Did Ye Hear Mammy Died?

Borderlines podcast: Second instalment of bestselling memoir ‘could be on cards as well’

Mon Feb 21 2022 - 07:09
Listen | 44:11
DUP MLA Christopher Stalford dies suddenly aged 39

DUP MLA Christopher Stalford dies suddenly aged 39

Tributes paid from across political divide in North following death of Assembly member

Sun Feb 20 2022 - 17:52
Poll on Irish unity closer than ever, says O’Neill

Poll on Irish unity closer than ever, says O’Neill

Sinn Féin vice-president urges Dublin Government to make preparations for referendum

Sun Feb 20 2022 - 14:48
Colum Eastwood: ‘People want a better choice than bad or no government’

Colum Eastwood: ‘People want a better choice than bad or no government’

SDLP leader looks to election season in the North as his party meets up in Bellaghy

Fri Feb 18 2022 - 15:57
President condemns segregation in NI schools as shameful

President condemns segregation in NI schools as shameful

Integrated education key element to successful future in North, says Higgins

Thu Feb 17 2022 - 18:00
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