DUP leader rules out return to Executive without ‘decisive action’ on protocol
Ball is in the UK government’s court, says Jeffrey Donaldson
‘We will not be held to ransom’ over protocol, says O’Neill
Donaldson says DUP will not go back into Executive unless protocol is replaced
SDLP ‘underestimated’ symbolic importance of first minister post in battle for nationalism
Party suffered the most bruising battle of any of the political parties, with ‘incredible losses’
Michelle O’Neill’s election as NI's next first minister unlikely to be swift
DUP’s protocol demands could lead to protracted negotiations and possible re-run
Foyle result: Fate of two unionists decided by nationalist and socialist transfers
About 40 hours after the Assembly election count began, the final seat was filled
North Belfast: Routing of SDLP a gift for Alliance’s Nuala McAllister
Four other seats a case of as you were – with two SF and two DUP candidates returned
‘The state let you down’: apology issued to NI institutional abuse victims
Survivors watch on in Assembly chamber as minute’s silence is held before apology
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
UUP gives unanimous backing to leader Beattie over tweets controversy
Poots to issue defamation proceedings against Beattie over tweet
‘An attack on all women’: North’s politicians hold vigil for Ashling Murphy
First Minister says teacher’s murder has brought North and South together in grief
Cost of £335bn bridge from NI to Scotland not justifiable, UK government says
While technically possible, study deems Johnson’s idea too expensive to attempt
Loyalist opposition to NI protocol creating febrile atmosphere on the ground
Two recent hijackings linked to opposition to the deal are causing much anger locally
Public in North to be consulted on proposal for compulsory jabs for health workers
North’s health minister Robin Swann said ‘all options’ remained under consideration
Northern Ireland: Reopening of nightclubs part of ‘return to normality’
Minister voices concern over lack of mandate for Covid vaccine proof to enter clubs
North’s politicians contacted by PSNI chief in wake of David Amess killing
Simon Byrne spoke to MPs about security after Conservative politician was stabbed
Woman (29) arrested over suspected murder of baby in Belfast
Police confirm they are not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident; second child remains critically ill in hospital after suspected stabbing
Stormont recalled amid objections to UK plans for Troubles amnesty
Anger grows over proposals revealed by NI secretary of state Brandon Lewis
Badly beaten man found partially clothed on road in Co Armagh
Sectarian attack on boy (12) in Ardoyne road area of Belfast on Saturday night condemned
NI Assembly to be recalled to ‘send message’ over Troubles amnesty
Five Executive parties and Simon Coveney to meet Northern Ireland secretary over plan
Stormont ministers fail in legal bid to secure PSNI assistance in removing bonfire
PSNI refused to provide cover for council contractors to remove material over fears of disorder
Funding of €3 million allocated for new North-South bridge
‘The Narrow Water Bridge will now be delivered upon,’ says Taoiseach
Edwin Poots says North-South relations have ‘never been worse’
Incoming DUP leader blames ‘Republic led by Varadkar and Coveney’ for poor ties
North Assembly calls on UK government to hold inquiry into Pat Finucane murder
Sinn Féin and SDLP motion was narrowly passed but opposed by DUP and UUP
Newton Emerson: DUP huff highlights problem of the ‘empty chair’
Boycott of the North South Ministerial Council has potential to do real harm
Foster denies unionists boycotting meetings with Republic’s Ministers
Alliance Party leader claims North-South talks obstructed in row over NI protocol
Sinn Féin’s O’Neill praises reconciliation efforts by royal family
Prince Philip’s loss in conflict between Britain and Ireland acknowledged at Stormont
Ministers seek experts for all-Ireland strategic rail review
Group to consider how rail network can boost city links and aid local development
Michelle O’Neill faces calls to resign over Bobby Storey funeral
NI Deputy First Minister ‘truly sorry’ actions caused hurt to families who lost loved ones in pandemic
Antrim murders prompt call to make misogyny a hate crime
Assembly to debate motion urging strategy to tackle violence against girls and women
Landowners clear first stage in bid to block North-South Interconnector
Overhead electricity line would stretch from Tyrone to Meath
DUP minister orders halt to construction of inspection facilities for post-Brexit checks
Gordon Lyons ordered end to charges levied at ports on traders bringing goods into North
Sinn Féin and SDLP offices reportedly targeted in bomb attacks
PSNI is investigating reports of incidents at two political offices in Belfast
No fall in North’s road fatalities despite less traffic due to pandemic
Total of 56 people died on Northern Ireland’s roads in 2020, according to PSNI figures
Covid-19 deaths in North increase by 30 over weekend
‘Absolutely astonishing’ if new coronavirus strain not already present in NI, expert says
North’s Executive to meet on Sunday night to discuss ‘aggressive new strain’
People in the North urged to limit any Christmas gatherings to December 25th
Foster defends NI’s lockdown measures as business owners express frustration
Archbishop of Armagh seeks urgent clarification on whether churches may open for individual visits and private prayer
Landowners in fresh bid to block major cross-Border electricity line
Group challenging lawfulness of approval for North-South Interconnector
Further Covid curbs likely in North before Christmas – Minister for Health
19 deaths and 983 new cases reported over Saturday and Sunday in Northern Ireland
Minister rejects application for NI’s largest wind farm
Proposal to erect 10 turbines with maximum tip height of 136m and 23 extending to 149m
£700m ‘wasted by delays and overruns’ in 11 key northern infrastructure projects
Northern Assembly’s public accounts committee shocked by findings of report
Nationwide ban on home visits imposed while Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal moved to Level 4
‘We know that a lot if not most Covid transmission is happening in private homes,’ Tánaiste says
Northern Ireland heads into four-week lockdown as record 1,217 coronavirus cases reported
North’s pubs and restaurants will close for four weeks, while Varadkar confirms Border counties may face more restrictions
The Irish Times view on the Northern Executive and Covid-19: the pandemic covers the cracks
New coronavirus outbreaks and the imminent problems of Brexit are heightening tensions at Stormont
Planning granted for a ‘crucial’ cross-Border electricity interconnector
North-South 400kv overhead line will run from Co Tyrone to Co Meath
Eleven DUP Assembly members defy advice of leader Arlene Foster
Row and confusion over new planning legislation causing headache for First Minister
Coronavirus: Country in position of ‘high uncertainty’, chief medical officer warns
Total number of deaths from virus now at 1,749, as NPHET warns of rising R-number
Face coverings to become mandatory on NI public transport
Department of Health reports one further Covid-19 death and seven new cases of disease
Coronavirus pandemic puts GAA’s big projects on hold
Croke Park’s coffers are bare and the gate receipts are not there for counties
Trade from North to Great Britain will be ‘99.9%’ unfettered, says Gove
No pushback from EU on British government interpretation of protocol, minister tells MPs
‘It’s Sinn Féin against the rest’: NI Executive in conflict over coronavirus
Party counters accusations of divisiveness by saying it will not unify on ‘flawed approaches’
The Boris bridge: Will Johnson’s ‘vanity project’ ever happen?
PM’s plans for link from NI to Scotland frought with engineering and monetary minefields
NI Assembly votes to reject Brexit withdrawal deal
Decision by Northern Ireland’s MLAs will not affect UK’s departure from EU at end of month
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Alliance leader Naomi Long appointed as justice minister
PSNI assessing if any offences linked to recall of 3,000 neurology patients
Patients asked to return after review of work carried out by Belfast-based Dr Michael Watt
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