Boris Johnson’s DUP dinner fails to impress other NI partiesPM’s visit offers no clarity over North’s burning issues: Brexit and StormontWed Jul 31 2019 - 19:32
Boris Johnson holds private meeting with DUP leader Arlene FosterNew British prime minister to meet five main parties at StormontWed Jul 31 2019 - 07:55
‘Boris cannot hide from us’: Harland & Wolff workers demand action from JohnsonBelfast firm's employees urge response from London as they battle to save their shipyardWed Jul 31 2019 - 01:00
British and Irish governments ‘very close’ to deal on NI AssemblyNew NI Secretary of State Julian Smith more ‘clued-in’ than Bradley, say party sourcesFri Jul 26 2019 - 14:12
Johnson putting UK on ‘collision course’ with Ireland and EU – CoveneyTánaiste meets new NI secretary Julian Smith as new PM demands backstop removalFri Jul 26 2019 - 13:01
New Northern Secretary to meet Coveney and parties todayJulian Smith to receive progress report on talks to restore executive and assemblyFri Jul 26 2019 - 07:02
One of Smith’s first tasks is to show he will be an honest broker in the NorthNew Northern Secretary had job to ensure confidence and supply arrangement between Tories and the DUP did not break downFri Jul 26 2019 - 00:01
Sacked Bradley disappointed not to be able to lead Stormont restoration talksFormer 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 JohnsonSinn 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 NINew prime minister urged to take a ‘hands-on role’ to reinstate StormontWed Jul 24 2019 - 20:09
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 SecretaryWed Jul 24 2019 - 01:00
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 storyTue Jul 23 2019 - 02:00
Efforts to bring abortion to North ‘insidious,’ says FosterDUP leader says renewed effort to bring in same sex marriage likely to succeedSun Jul 21 2019 - 16:36
MPs vote to make abortion legal in the NorthAbortion set to be decriminalised in the North from October 22nd if the assembly and executive are not back in placeThu Jul 18 2019 - 21:42
Unionists fear return to violence, loss of identity in united Ireland – new studySenator Mark Daly says Government must establish second New Ireland ForumThu Jul 18 2019 - 01:36
British government must pay pensions to Troubles victims, commissioner saysWestminster has a ‘moral obligation’ to implement backdated scheme, North official urgesWed Jul 17 2019 - 01:00
Bill to change abortion law ‘treats the people of NI with contempt’Baroness O’Loan and Lord Eames challenge attempts to liberalise legislationMon Jul 15 2019 - 11:46
Garda Commissioner and Fr Brian Darcy named in Queen’s honours listDrew Harris to receive award while outgoing PSNI chief George Hamilton is knightedSat Jun 08 2019 - 09:59
Gerry Adams says Government has a duty to plan for Irish unityDUP says former Sinn Féin leader’s call is ‘distraction” from SF’s poor electionFri Jun 07 2019 - 20:41
New IRA claims responsibility for bomb under PSNI officer’s carSmooth roads vehicle travelled over may have prevented device from explodingFri Jun 07 2019 - 10:39
PSNI chief stands firm on ombudsman role in journalists’ arrestsHamilton 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 leaderNorthern Secretary: Negotiations to be accelerated next week at leadership levelThu Jun 06 2019 - 21:03
British and Irish governments intensify efforts to restore powersharingTánaiste and Northern Secretary joining five main parties in negotiationsWed Jun 05 2019 - 19:53
Northern Ireland abuse victims edge closer to getting compensationNorth’s parties give Karen Bradley go-ahead to bring in Westminster redress legislationWed Jun 05 2019 - 19:13
Nine out of 10 PSNI officers complain of low morale, conference hearsNorthern Ireland Police Federation urges politicians to restore StormontWed Jun 05 2019 - 16:57
Varadkar and May push for June deal to restore StormontTaoiseach 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 registrationPSNI working with Garda to trace dissident republicans suspected of planting deviceSun Jun 02 2019 - 15:21
Governments seek Stormont deal before marching season peakSimon 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 tragedyGeorge Hamilton meets parents of one of victims, Morgan BarnardThu May 30 2019 - 19:11
Varadkar and May likely to urge North’s parties to forge early summer dealSimon Coveney and Karen Bradley hold talks with five parties at StormontWed May 29 2019 - 19:29
Varadkar and May urged to implement Irish language act in NorthCoalition of sports people, academics, arts and music figures call for commitment to be honouredWed May 29 2019 - 12:57
European elections predictable in North for decades, but not this oneThe Alliance surge just keeps rushing on as Naomi Long takes seatTue May 28 2019 - 10:54
Alliance ‘surge’ continues with Long taking seat in European ParliamentAlso elected were Diane Dodds for the DUP and Martina Anderson of Sinn FéinTue May 28 2019 - 01:00
Northern Ireland: Long, Dodds and Anderson electedAlliance, Sinn Féin and the DUP secure one seat in Europe eachMon May 27 2019 - 19:44
Lyra McKee’s partner urges same-sex marriage law in NorthSara Canning says it is unbelievable this discrimination is allowed to continueFri May 17 2019 - 01:00
Kennedy says unionist voter apathy could aid those pushing for Border pollUlster Unionist European candidate anxious not to be elbowed aside by either SDLP or Alliance leadersThu May 16 2019 - 17:06
MEP candidates keep calm and carry on canvassing at Balmoral ShowNorthern Ireland European candidates make their pitches amid cows, ploughs and plenty of wowsThu May 16 2019 - 01:00
European election: Battle to overturn Brexit key to SDLP leader’s campaignColum Eastwood wants ‘to take back John Hume’s seat’Thu May 16 2019 - 01:00
Amnesty should apply to soldiers who served in Troubles – defence secretary‘No British soldier should be above the law’, says Sinn Féin Assembly memberWed May 15 2019 - 20:35
Alliance leader Naomi Long upbeat on non-sectarian centreGains made in local elections suggest breakthrough, says East Belfast MEP candidateWed May 15 2019 - 01:36
Four make shortlist for post of PSNI chief constableInterviews for top Northern Ireland policing post to succeed George Hamilton next weekWed May 15 2019 - 01:05
Church leaders urge end to sense of ‘despair’ at Stormont impasseCoveney says latest political talks positive but much ‘heavy lifting to do’ in weeks aheadTue May 14 2019 - 19:47
George Mitchell says North’s political challenges ‘not unique’Chairman of Belfast Agreement talks warns of dangers of return to violenceTue May 14 2019 - 17:18
Adams tells inquest he was in car crash in which IRA man diedSinn Féin TD insists he was not part of IRA and says he did not see Ballymurphy shootingsWed May 08 2019 - 16:25
Talks to restore Stormont begin in ‘constructive’ fashionSinn Féin claims British government will legislate for same-sex marriage if Assembly fails to pass legislationTue May 07 2019 - 21:47
Stormont talks Q&A: What are the main issues on the table?Parties again enter talks in latest bid to restore Northern Executive and AssemblyTue May 07 2019 - 18:33
Northern Ireland’s voters have sent politicians a clear messageA significant portion of the electorate is making a plea for a move from polarised to a more accommodating form of politicsSun May 05 2019 - 16:51
DUP remains North’s largest party but Alliance makes big gainsGreens and People Before Profit also make gains in local electionsSun May 05 2019 - 13:10
DUP and Sinn Féin still safely in pole political position in NorthElection sucess takes pressure to change off parties as they face into talks on TuesdaySat May 04 2019 - 00:01
Alliance set to make significant gains in North local electionsDUP’s first openly gay candidate elected to Newtownabbey Borough CouncilSat May 04 2019 - 00:00
