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A-level results return to pre-Covid levels in Northern Ireland

A-level results return to pre-Covid levels in Northern Ireland

Thousands of students receive results on Thursday

Thu Aug 15 2024 - 09:36
Migrant communities in Belfast ‘feel a fear of the like I have not seen in over 40 years of policing’

Migrant communities in Belfast ‘feel a fear of the like I have not seen in over 40 years of policing’

False narratives are rife as big problems such as lack of social housing are unfairly pinned on tiny migrant communities

Sat Aug 10 2024 - 06:00
What’s gone wrong with arts funding in Northern Ireland?

What’s gone wrong with arts funding in Northern Ireland?

Paintings by Caravaggio bring the magic of an Italian master to Belfast, yet the North appears to undervalue its own artists

Sat Aug 10 2024 - 05:15
Belfast anti-racism protests see about 1,000 people take to city centre

Belfast anti-racism protests see about 1,000 people take to city centre

PSNI putting ‘significant’ policing operation in place ahead of planned weekend protests

Fri Aug 09 2024 - 19:20
Six arrested following racially motivated hate crimes in Belfast as young boy attacked by group of youths

Six arrested following racially motivated hate crimes in Belfast as young boy attacked by group of youths

Group throws eggs at shop on Falls Road as boy sustains facial injuries

Wed Aug 07 2024 - 11:34
Police attacked in Belfast and suspected hate crime victim in serious condition

Police attacked in Belfast and suspected hate crime victim in serious condition

Significant police presence in the Donegall Road and Sandy Row areas, following incidents after anti-immigration protest on Saturday

Tue Aug 06 2024 - 09:56
Analysis: Belfast rioting highlights the racism that has long been the reality of life in Northern Ireland for minorities

Analysis: Belfast rioting highlights the racism that has long been the reality of life in Northern Ireland for minorities

More action needed from North’s politicians than mere words of condemnation as ethnic minority communities left exposed for years

Mon Aug 05 2024 - 20:13
‘A special time’: Armagh savours season in the sun as even the moon lends support

‘A special time’: Armagh savours season in the sun as even the moon lends support

‘It’s just everything you dream that an All-Ireland final build-up could be, and probably a wee bit more,’ says Oisín McConville

Sat Jul 27 2024 - 06:00
Plan in place to fix Lough Neagh’s pollution problems but the ‘challenges faced are gargantuan’

Plan in place to fix Lough Neagh’s pollution problems but the ‘challenges faced are gargantuan’

For decades excess nutrients from agricultural fertiliser, poor wastewater treatment and septic tanks have polluted its water

Sat Jul 27 2024 - 06:00
Michael Longley: ‘Most men don’t like intelligent women. I just hang on their every word’

Michael Longley: ‘Most men don’t like intelligent women. I just hang on their every word’

The poet met his wife, Edna, as a student at Trinity College Dublin. She has been the constant in a life that Longley reflects on in his new selected poems

Sat Jul 20 2024 - 05:21
‘I love it. One billion per cent’: Derry girls’ football is having a moment

‘I love it. One billion per cent’: Derry girls’ football is having a moment

Plaits and ponytails whizz past on the pitches as passion for sport reaches fever pitch

Fri Jul 19 2024 - 05:05
‘It’s only right that families are given every chance to get to the truth’: Legacy Act change welcome

‘It’s only right that families are given every chance to get to the truth’: Legacy Act change welcome

New UK government committed to reinstating enquiries into deaths during Troubles

Thu Jul 18 2024 - 21:00
‘Difficult’ to build Casement Park in time for Euro 2028, NI Secretary warns

‘Difficult’ to build Casement Park in time for Euro 2028, NI Secretary warns

‘Time is running out’ for project to be completed on time, Hilary Benn says

Thu Jul 18 2024 - 20:18
Troubles Legacy Act: repeal commitment from Labour government made in King Charles speech

Troubles Legacy Act: repeal commitment from Labour government made in King Charles speech

UK government acknowledges controversial legislation ‘denies justice to families and victims’

Wed Jul 17 2024 - 12:11
Groups of up to 50 young people throw petrol and paint bombs at police in Belfast overnight

Groups of up to 50 young people throw petrol and paint bombs at police in Belfast overnight

Police describe ‘particularly protracted period of public disorder lasting into the early hours’ in south Belfast

Tue Jul 16 2024 - 11:22
Michelle O’Neill calls for ‘further clarity’ from UK government on Casement Park rebuild

Michelle O’Neill calls for ‘further clarity’ from UK government on Casement Park rebuild

First Minister says Northern Ireland must seize 'once in a lifetime opportunity’ of hosting Euros in 2028

Tue Jul 16 2024 - 10:17
Clear change of tone in Belfast as Keir Starmer promises stability and respect

Clear change of tone in Belfast as Keir Starmer promises stability and respect

Sinn Féin’s Mary Lou McDonald compared working with Labour rather than the Conservatives ‘as the daylight to the dark’

Tue Jul 09 2024 - 06:00
Keir Starmer due in Belfast ahead of meetings with political leaders on Monday

Keir Starmer due in Belfast ahead of meetings with political leaders on Monday

UK’s new Prime Minister says rebuilding public services and generating economic growth in NI a priority

Sun Jul 07 2024 - 20:00
Three main issues on the agenda for Keir Starmer in Northern Ireland

Three main issues on the agenda for Keir Starmer in Northern Ireland

New UK prime minister can expect warm welcome, but difficult decisions lie ahead

Sun Jul 07 2024 - 19:00
Ray of hope for Britain as clouds briefly part for Keir Starmer’s arrival at Downing Street

Ray of hope for Britain as clouds briefly part for Keir Starmer’s arrival at Downing Street

It poured rain all day in London but there was a sunny interlude at a convenient moment for the new Labour prime minister

Fri Jul 05 2024 - 21:39
DUP suffers ‘bigger than seismic’ defeat with Ian Paisley losing seat held by family for more than 50 years

DUP suffers ‘bigger than seismic’ defeat with Ian Paisley losing seat held by family for more than 50 years

Ian Paisley jnr suffers historic loss as Northern Ireland election results see party suffer

Fri Jul 05 2024 - 16:43
Jim Shannon’s Strangford win one of few highlights for the DUP

Jim Shannon’s Strangford win one of few highlights for the DUP

Alliance may wonder what could have been if they had run a higher-profile candidate

Fri Jul 05 2024 - 11:19
Belfast South & Mid Down report: SDLP’s Claire Hanna re-elected in renamed constituency

Belfast South & Mid Down report: SDLP’s Claire Hanna re-elected in renamed constituency

UK election: Strong personal vote sees Hanna securing 49 per cent of the vote and 21,345 votes

Fri Jul 05 2024 - 11:14
Sinn Féin’s Paul Maskey retains the safest of seats in Belfast West

Sinn Féin’s Paul Maskey retains the safest of seats in Belfast West

Vote share dropped for the re-elected MP but was still comfortably above 50 per cent

Fri Jul 05 2024 - 10:51
Sinn Féin’s John Finucane comfortably retains seat in Belfast North

Sinn Féin’s John Finucane comfortably retains seat in Belfast North

Finucane increased his majority to 5,612 with his closest challenger being the DUP MLA Philip Brett

Fri Jul 05 2024 - 10:24
Gavin Robinson holds off Naomi Long to retain DUP seat in East Belfast

Gavin Robinson holds off Naomi Long to retain DUP seat in East Belfast

Constituency had been billed as the battle of the election with some anticipating a split in the unionist vote

Fri Jul 05 2024 - 09:59
Independent unionist Alex Easton secures ‘wow’ moment in North Down

Independent unionist Alex Easton secures ‘wow’ moment in North Down

Alliance’s sitting MP Stephen Farry lost out as DUP and TUV stood aside to secure unionist seat

Fri Jul 05 2024 - 08:29
Keir Starmer set to be British prime minister amid landslide victory for Labour in UK election

Keir Starmer set to be British prime minister amid landslide victory for Labour in UK election

Labour set to secure 410 seats, with Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives on 131

Thu Jul 04 2024 - 22:29
Jeffrey Donaldson sent for trial on sex offence charges

Jeffrey Donaldson sent for trial on sex offence charges

Former DUP leader attended hearing at Newry Magistrates’ Court

Wed Jul 03 2024 - 10:58
UK election: everything you need to know, from how it works to seats to watch

UK election: everything you need to know, from how it works to seats to watch

UK general election: Westminster will seat 650 MPs by first-past-the-post, with the first counts expected hours after polls close

Wed Jul 03 2024 - 09:19
‘I’m sure there’s one or two hearts and minds yet to win’: DUP leader embracing Belfast East battle with Alliance rival

‘I’m sure there’s one or two hearts and minds yet to win’: DUP leader embracing Belfast East battle with Alliance rival

Gavin Robison in 2015 regained the seat Naomi Long took from his party but the margin is tight, especially with TUV running against him

Wed Jul 03 2024 - 06:00
Number of historical sex offence charges facing Jeffrey Donaldson rises from 11 to 18

Number of historical sex offence charges facing Jeffrey Donaldson rises from 11 to 18

Former DUP leader and wife Eleanor Donaldson due to appear before Newry Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday

Tue Jul 02 2024 - 16:15
DUP has most reason to be anxious as North’s parties prepare for Westminster vote

DUP has most reason to be anxious as North’s parties prepare for Westminster vote

As Sinn Féin learned earlier this month in the South, the difference between success and failure is often about expectations

Fri Jun 28 2024 - 16:00
The election countdown may be on, but it feels as if Northern Ireland is still getting used to it

The election countdown may be on, but it feels as if Northern Ireland is still getting used to it

With the DUP under pressure, Sinn Féin could overtake it to have the greatest number of seats at council, Assembly and Westminster level

Wed Jun 26 2024 - 06:00
UK general election: Foyle is prized SDLP seat Sinn Féin would love to take

UK general election: Foyle is prized SDLP seat Sinn Féin would love to take

Colum Eastwood’s large 2019 majority set to be eroded but he is expected to retain his seat with a much-reduced majority

Wed Jun 26 2024 - 06:00
Queen’s University rejects claims of ‘body donation scheme’ with mother and baby homes

Queen’s University rejects claims of ‘body donation scheme’ with mother and baby homes

Campaigner says college used the remains of 1,980 people from mother and baby homes for research purposes

Thu Jun 20 2024 - 19:28
Aer Lingus may seek aid from rival airlines during pilots’ industrial action

Aer Lingus may seek aid from rival airlines during pilots’ industrial action

Airline weighs options ahead of next week’s work to rule as Ialpa seeks close to 24% pay rise

Thu Jun 20 2024 - 05:26
Remains of almost 2,000 people from mother and baby homes used at Queen’s University Belfast

Remains of almost 2,000 people from mother and baby homes used at Queen’s University Belfast

Stormont committee told it is not known what happened to vast majority of remains and body parts after use in research and teaching

Wed Jun 19 2024 - 17:49
XL Bully dogs will have to be muzzled in public from next month in Northern Ireland

XL Bully dogs will have to be muzzled in public from next month in Northern Ireland

Breeding or selling XL Bully-type dogs will also be banned

Mon Jun 17 2024 - 17:55
Man (67) arrested in connection with death of man in Co Armagh

Man (67) arrested in connection with death of man in Co Armagh

PSNI received report of death of man in house in Crossmaglen, Co Armagh on Saturday

Mon Jun 17 2024 - 11:20
Northern nationalists see Sinn Féin setback as ‘bump in the road’ as they look ahead to united Ireland

Northern nationalists see Sinn Féin setback as ‘bump in the road’ as they look ahead to united Ireland

Ireland’s Future rally in Belfast takes the long view as pro-unity non-profit focuses on securing Border poll in 2030

Sun Jun 16 2024 - 08:00
Next government must ‘actively’ work towards a united Ireland, Varadkar tells Belfast conference

Next government must ‘actively’ work towards a united Ireland, Varadkar tells Belfast conference

Ireland’s Future Event on Irish unity attended by Sinn Féin and Alliance representatives but no unionist politicians

Sat Jun 15 2024 - 18:17
The murder of Katie Simpson: The full story

The murder of Katie Simpson: The full story

In August 2020 the 21-year-old showjumper from Tynan, a village near Armagh town, was raped and murdered. Three women have been found guilty of attempting to cover up her death

Fri Jun 14 2024 - 13:22
Three women given suspended sentences in connection with murder of showjumper Katie Simpson

Three women given suspended sentences in connection with murder of showjumper Katie Simpson

Katie Simpson died in Derry in August 2020, six days after she was attacked

Fri Jun 14 2024 - 11:19
Poor performance in South raises stakes for Sinn Féin of upcoming election in North

Poor performance in South raises stakes for Sinn Féin of upcoming election in North

Mary Lou McDonald confidence of ‘nailed-on gains’ in UK election seems questionable

Wed Jun 12 2024 - 06:00
Troubles Act: victims’ families urge next UK government to ‘urgently’ repeal controversial law

Troubles Act: victims’ families urge next UK government to ‘urgently’ repeal controversial law

Legacy Act replaces criminal and civil investigations and inquests with inquiries carried out by new investigative body

Tue Jun 11 2024 - 13:18
Farage gives backing to DUP election candidates despite his party’s alliance with TUV

Farage gives backing to DUP election candidates despite his party’s alliance with TUV

Farage’s backing of Ian Paisley and Sammy Wilson described as ‘embarrassing’ for TUV leader Jim Allister

Mon Jun 10 2024 - 19:49
An estimated 25,000 people in Northern Ireland experiencing hidden homelessness

An estimated 25,000 people in Northern Ireland experiencing hidden homelessness

‘Hidden’ homelessness is used to describe people who are homeless but who do not engage with statutory bodies or access public support and therefore do not show up on official statistics

Mon Jun 10 2024 - 18:59
Spending cuts lead to increased deaths on road, suggests senior PSNI officer

Spending cuts lead to increased deaths on road, suggests senior PSNI officer

Chief Superintendent Sam Donaldson says ‘if you really want to tackle road safety, then we’ve got to reinvest in road policing officers’

Wed Jun 05 2024 - 18:51
Tributes to ‘much loved’ nephew of Sinn Féin politician who drowned in Tyrone lake

Tributes to ‘much loved’ nephew of Sinn Féin politician who drowned in Tyrone lake

Fiachra Ó Faoláin was a nephew of European election candidate Michelle Gildernew and Assembly member Colm Gildernew

Sun Jun 02 2024 - 18:00
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