Northern Ireland: what you need to know about the election

The when, where, who, why and what of the upcoming general election

UUP not running in three NI constituencies in bid to beat SF

Robin Swann says decision designed to raise chances of filling seats in Westminster

Newry and Armagh: Danny Kennedy’s loss a shock for UUP

Sinn Féin’s Conor Murphy elected on third round, leaving Kennedy out in the cold

Northern Ireland elections: Newry and Armagh constituency profile

Sinn Féin faces prospect of losing one of three strong MLAs

Mike Nesbitt takes electoral gamble in North election

Ulster Unionist leader will cast second preference vote for SDLP’s Seamus de Faoite

Middle-class sectarianism claims are a terrible cliché

Violence of UDA and UVF still being traced to North’s drawing rooms

Orange Order grand secretary Drew Nelson dies aged 60

Unionist leader described as a ‘pragmatic’ and ‘modernising force’ following his death

DUP in dilemma over whether to take education ministry

Sinn Féin also mulling over whether to first opt for economy portfolio

Newry and Armagh: SDLP ‘incredibly naive’ to expect two seats

Former GAA star Justin McNulty admits party got it wrong

Newry and Armagh: SDLP and UUP target seats occupied by Sinn Féin and DUP

Conor Murphy, who has done a bit of a Lannigan’s Ball dance here, should top the poll again

Mike Nesbitt not excluding chance he may be First Minister

UUP chief takes issue with Arlene Foster saying Martin McGuinness could lead Stormont

DUP leader’s farewell gig also an implicit dual coronation

Peter Robinson pays tribute to expected successors Nigel Dodds and Arlene Foster

Robinson tells DUP conference his work is ‘almost done’

First Minister gives final address as he prepares to step down as party leader

Peter Robinson: ‘I have been on a journey like everybody else’

First Minister and DUP leader reflects on his time in politics following his resignation

Peter Robinson: Nationalism won't love him, history will be kinder

Analysis: Performing political somersaults to keep Stormont going was mortifying for him

Emma Pengelly fast-tracked as DUP junior Minister

Appointment after four weeks as MLA likely to cause resentment within DUP

Optimistic mood evident at UUP annual conference

Westminster election performance a ‘breakthrough’ for party, says Reg Empey

North awaits report on IRA and other paramilitary groups

Assessment, expected Thursday, could dictate if political impasse can be resolved

Those seeking to link SF to crime should ‘put up or shut up’

Martin McGuinness complains about suggestions at Northern crisis talks at Stormont

Q&A: What caused the Stormont crisis and can it be resolved?

The latest round of cross-party talks at Stormont follows months of tension in the North

Taoiseach hopes Northern Ireland talks can resume shortly

Flanagan and Villiers to meet delegations from some of North’s parties on Wednesday

DUP vexed with Theresa Villiers’ statement on Stormont crisis

Robinson and Foster raise doubts about whether substantive negotiations can start

Sinn Féin rejects suspension of Stormont in Villiers meeting

Enda Kenny and David Cameron renew commitment to North’s political institutions

Martin McGuinness says Sinn Féin will engage in talks over crisis

North’s First Minister Peter Robinson meets British prime minister in Downing Street

DUP defeated in effort to secure Stormont adjournment

McGuinness calls for urgent talks with Kenny and Cameron in bid to resolve crisis

Talks in Dublin and London today on Stormont crisis

Robinson says republicans not unionists should pay price for IRA misbehaviour

Staying in Stormont Executive makes life very difficult for DUP

Sinn Féin will have to deliver something for Robinson if power-sharing is to survive

Peter Robinson criticises UUP decision to leave Executive

First Minister calls decision ‘dishonest’ and says Sinn Féin living in ‘utter denial’

Dublin and London attempt to avoid collapse of Stormont

British and Irish governments anxious to hear Robinson’s views on new proposals

UUP to withdraw from North Executive after IRA claims

Party’s ruling executive unanimously endorses Mike Nesbitt’s recommendation

Give Me a Crash Course In . . . the 2015 Irish Republican Army

Whether or not the terrorist organisation is back in action depends on whom you believe

Nesbitt says ‘no trust’ due to SF stance IRA does not exist

UUP leader says he needs clarity on PSNI reference to IRA command structure

Villiers to meet Irish Ministers over Stormont crisis

DUP wants Sinn Féin out of Executive due to alleged IRA involvement in McGuigan killing

Analysis: Dublin meeting key to calming Stormont crisis

British and Irish governments must now establish if a total wreckage can be avoided

DUP to meet British PM in bid to avert Stormont collapse

Garda chief Noírín O’Sullivan says force never denied existence of Provisional IRA

Analysis: Mike Nesbitt raises stakes by withdrawing UUP Minister

As Peter Robinson decides which way to jump, the name ‘Trimble’ is heard

UUP to withdraw from power-sharing executive

Charlie Flanagan ‘respects decision’ but says interests of NI best served by united approach

Northern Executive fails to agree a budget

DUP, Ulster Unionists and Alliance blame Sinn Féin for crisis

Newry and Armagh: SF’s Mickey Brady takes seat

SF’s Mickey Brady passes finishing line more than 4,000 votes ahead of his nearest rival

UK elections: Big jobs on the line in Northern Ireland power play

Voters across 18 constituencies could have big say in make-up of new parliament

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