‘I felt really invaded’: Spiking victim calls for new law in Britain to be extended to Northern IrelandFrustrated by the PSNI’s lack of response to a spiking incident, Tanya Kearns is lobbying Stormont for legislative changeSun Dec 01 2024 - 06:00
Search for Disappeared victim Joe Lynskey not linked to Troubles drama, says investigatorGrave in the village of Annyalla in Co Monaghan exhumed by team of experts searching for ‘disappeared’ victim Joe LynskeyWed Nov 27 2024 - 19:42
Inside Sinn Féin in the North: How it has moved from crisis to war footing for the ROI general electionThe party, rocked by fallout from child sex offences against former press officer Michael McMonagle, is facing internal calls to professionalise and shed its siege mentalityMon Nov 25 2024 - 06:00
‘No mercy’ shown by former Belfast Christian Brother to abuse victims, judge tells courtJudge was responding to request for leniency for Paul Dunleavy (88) on grounds of age ahead of sentencing for historic child sex offencesFri Nov 22 2024 - 13:38
North’s sports minister has ‘no objection’ to attending GAA match amid row over Casement fundingDUP minister Gordon Lyons plays down reports of ‘tetchy’ meeting with GAA president Jarlath BurnsWed Nov 20 2024 - 17:18
Sister of German backpacker murdered in North in 1988 has ‘hope’ fresh inquest will bring answersKilling of Inga Maria Hauser (18) remains one of Northern Ireland’s most high-profile unsolved murdersMon Nov 18 2024 - 18:57
Murdered showjumper Katie Simpson was ‘stolen’ from family says father as watchdog criticises policeJonathan Creswell, the partner of Ms Simpson’s sister, was only arrested on suspicion of murder a year after her deathTue Nov 12 2024 - 20:11
Horrific crimes of ‘catfish’ Alexander McCartney exposed by bravery of 12-year-old girlBBC documentary features interviews with three of McCartney’s victimsMon Nov 11 2024 - 16:38
Brexit survey: most voters in Northern Ireland back retaining trade deal but hardline unionists strongly opposedSurvey finds Windsor Framework rules, under which the North continues to follow some EU laws on goods, backed by majority in North as Assembly vote loomsThu Nov 07 2024 - 00:01
Taoiseach and Tánaiste congratulate Trump on his victory while Bacik describes result as a ‘disaster’US election: ‘Ireland will work to deepen and strengthen the historic and unbreakable bonds between our people and our nations’ - HarrisWed Nov 06 2024 - 10:48
Pipe bomb attack near Derry home of former Sinn Féin official convicted of child sex offencesSex offender Michael McMonagle is believed to have been the intended targetTue Nov 05 2024 - 16:39
‘No criminal offences’ detected by PSNI in messages sent by Sinn Féin’s JJ Magee Police service confirms review conducted after force received report regarding inappropriate messagesMon Nov 04 2024 - 19:33
Profile: JJ Magee, Sinn FéinThe party member’s cross-community work to ease sectarian tensions has raised his media profile in recent yearsMon Nov 04 2024 - 16:45
The horrific online crimes of Alexander McCartney, and the questions they raise for the PSNIFormer computer science student sentenced to life in prison with minimum of 20 years is suspected of targeting ‘many, many more’ young victimsFri Oct 25 2024 - 17:30
Sinn Féin employee resigns after incident that led to damage of DUP portrait in Belfast City HallThe party confirmed the move in a statement, saying it had notified the PSNI after event took place over weekendMon Oct 21 2024 - 21:32
Amnesty accuses UK of betraying victims over Troubles-era crimesHuman rights group urges Government to continue fighting Legacy Act legislationMon Oct 21 2024 - 19:17
McDonald to make ‘unequivocal’ apology in Dáil to teenager who received inappropriate texts SF leader confirms she will correct Dáil record after ex-party member confirms he was 16, not 17 when messages were sentMon Oct 21 2024 - 17:50
The quiet campaigner: Geraldine Finucane on her 35-year fight for justice for her husband PatThe wife of Pat Finucane has always been intensely private. At 74, she reflects on life as she and her family prepare for a public inquiry into his murderSat Oct 12 2024 - 06:00
Man arrested over murder of Mary Ward in Belfast tracked down by gardaí after travelling to DublinMary Ward (22) discovered six days after her death when police called to her Belfast home about unrelated matterThu Oct 10 2024 - 13:23
Northern Ireland has become a dangerous place to live if you are a womanMary Ward killing highlights issue of femicide in the NorthWed Oct 09 2024 - 20:08
Man arrested in Dublin on suspicion of the murder of Mary Ward in BelfastMary Ward (22) died six days before police called to her home on an unrelated matter and discovered her body, PSNI confirmsWed Oct 09 2024 - 19:14
McDonald directs ‘overhaul’ of Sinn Féin governanceMove comes after party press officers provided references for ex-colleague convicted of child sex offencesTue Oct 08 2024 - 02:00
Overhaul of Sinn Féin governance promised by Mary Lou McDonald as reference controversy grows Michelle O’Neill apologises on behalf of Sinn Féin to the Northern Ireland Assembly over references provided for child sex offender Michael McMonagleMon Oct 07 2024 - 18:11
Michael McMonagle controversy timeline from 2021 arrest to Sinn Féin apologyFormer Sinn Féin press officer was suspended from his job following arrest but then received references from Sinn Féin figures for British Heart Foundation roleMon Oct 07 2024 - 16:41
New SDLP leader Claire Hanna: ‘We are extremely limited by being a part of the UK. It feels like a straitjacket’Colum Eastwood’s successor talks about family, Sinn Féin, sectarian challenges, misogyny, and her ambitions for a united IrelandSat Oct 05 2024 - 06:00
Michelle O’Neill ‘horrified’ Sinn Féin staff gave references to ex-colleague later convicted of child sex offencesFormer press officers Seán Mag Uidhir and Caolán McGinley quit party at weekend after controversy over Michael McMonagle aroseWed Oct 02 2024 - 19:59
‘I’ve never seen the need as high’ says founder of Belfast food kitchenLatest figures show there are 47,936 households on social housing waiting list in Northern IrelandTue Oct 01 2024 - 06:00
If Stormont collapses again it is ‘gone for good’, UUP leader warnsMike Nesbitt tells Ulster Unionist Party conference assembly is ‘precious asset’ and says ‘no better alternative’ to devolutionSat Sept 28 2024 - 17:01
Southern students enjoy the good life at college in Northern Ireland: ‘It’s the best thing I could have done’Cheaper cost of living and being able to afford that move away from home prove an irresistible attractionFri Sept 20 2024 - 06:00
UK government refuses to grant public inquiry into murder of Seán Brown in Co Derry in 1997Sean Brown was abducted and murdered by loyalists while locking the gates at his local GAA clubFri Sept 13 2024 - 17:34
‘Sense of urgency’ to expand Ulster university Derry campus to hold 10,000 students, says reportEstimated £700m required for new teaching blocks, research space and accommodationWed Sept 11 2024 - 20:30
British government orders inquiry into murder of Pat Finucane by UDASolicitor was shot dead in Belfast home in February 1989 by loyalist paramilitaries in attack found to have involved state collusionWed Sept 11 2024 - 18:49
Jeffrey Donaldson pleads not guilty to 18 historical sex offences against two alleged victims Former DUP leader appears at Newry Crown CourtTue Sept 10 2024 - 11:00
New Stormont programme for government focuses on ‘lifting everybody up’, says O’NeillFirst Minister acknowledges aims are ambitious but executive ministers are in ‘listening mode’ ahead of eight-week public consultationMon Sept 09 2024 - 19:32
Guildford pub bombings among first cases to be examined by commission into Troubles-era crimesFormer judge says ICRIR aiming to present ‘unvarnished truth’ but acknowledges dealing with events of 50 years ago will be ‘difficult’Mon Sept 09 2024 - 13:51
SDLP endorses Claire Hanna to succeed Colum Eastwood as party leaderConnemara-born South Belfast MP (44) was sole candidate for role and will be ratified at party’s annual conference in OctoberFri Sept 06 2024 - 16:43
Northern Ireland Executive agrees government programme but withholds detailsFirst Minister Michelle O’Neill describes draft plan as ‘milestone’ but SDLP opposition leader calls for ‘less waffle’Thu Sept 05 2024 - 17:54
Delays to planned improvements in Northern Ireland’s water quality create ‘worrying picture’Algae problems at Lough Neagh which is the source of 40% of NI’s drinking water illustrate gravity of situation, says WatchdogTue Sept 03 2024 - 17:51
Claire Hanna: SDLP’s likely new leader is party’s ‘only hope’ against Sinn Féin dominanceGalway-born MP for South Belfast is in pole position to take over as leader of the nationalist partyMon Sept 02 2024 - 18:15
‘Everyone I know is thinking about leaving’: Belfast’s immigrant business owners rethink their futuresFour weeks after racist attacks on businesses in the city, immigrants fear for their livelihoods and their childrenSun Sept 01 2024 - 06:00
New Ulster Unionist leader Mike Nesbitt urges colleagues not to ‘wash dirty linen in public’Sole candidate said he was confident he had support of vast majority of UUP representativesFri Aug 30 2024 - 19:04
Eastwood departs with the SDLP’s future in question. Is there room in nationalism for the ‘critical friend’?Sinn Féin strategists are already eyeing up his Foyle seat, and if Eastwood decides not to run, it will be a hammer blow for the partyFri Aug 30 2024 - 06:00
Colum Eastwood steps down as SDLP leader saying it is time for ‘change’Claire Hanna, MP for South Belfast and Mid Down, considered to be among the front runners to be the party’s new leaderThu Aug 29 2024 - 15:39
A nurse in Belfast: ‘I’m scared to live here now - you could get attacked at any time’The North’s largest NHS trust is aware of 10 overseas nurses who are considering leaving their jobs in the wake of anti-immigration disorderSat Aug 10 2024 - 05:15
Michelle O’Neill condemns ‘pure racism and hatred’ behind Belfast riotingPSNI chief constable says minority communities in fear after violence in cityThu Aug 08 2024 - 19:51
Hundreds of confidential MI5 documents relating to Stakeknife discovered after inquiry endedThe Operation Kenova team was alerted to the discovery in AprilWed Aug 07 2024 - 18:51
‘Our kids were born here, where else can they go?’: Belfast Muslims consider future after attacksAhmed Hussen’s barber shop was targeted by rioters after the protest on Saturday afternoonWed Aug 07 2024 - 06:00
‘We’re not ready for it in BT9′: bilingual street sign defaced in Belfast’s most affluent suburbHundreds of bilingual signs have been installed across Belfast since the delayed scheme was finally passed by Belfast City Council two years ago. For some, they are still unacceptableTue Aug 06 2024 - 05:00
Daughter of slain British agent Denis Donaldson critical of Coalition over persistent inquest delays Dublin’s ‘victim-centred and human rights compliant approach’ on legacy issues rings hollow, claims Jane DonaldsonFri Aug 02 2024 - 06:00
Omagh bombing inquiry: Government is ‘committed to new legislation if required’Inquiry examining whether atrocity could reasonably have been prevented by UK authoritiesTue Jul 30 2024 - 12:16
