The Latest Breaking News from Brendan Hughes

Gerry Adams ‘major, major player in war’, High Court told

Gerry Adams denies ever being part of the IRA and is defending the legal action.

Evening Standard · Mar 18

Adams criticises ‘grievous smear’ in BBC Spotlight programme

Gerry Adams gave evidence for a sixth day as part of his defamation case against the BBC at the High Court in Dublin.

Evening Standard · May 7, 2025

Is Say Nothing based on a true story? The truth behind the Disney+ series

Say Nothing is set in Belfast across several decades and viewers have been left wondering how much of the show is based on true events

Woman & Home · Nov 14, 2024

Brendan Hughes: Boris Johnson partygate report findings a surprise to no one in Northern Ireland

For many the partygate report will be seen as the point where Boris Johnson's trademark slipperiness has finally caught up with him

Belfast Live · Jun 17, 2023

Brendan Hughes: Low-key deputy leadership of DUP's Paula Bradley was a missed opportunity

Two significant interventions by Paula Bradley early in her deputy leadership have led some to question whether she was sidelined

Belfast Live · Jun 10, 2023

Brendan Hughes: Northern Ireland business leaders send message to DUP to bring back Stormont

The message from the marquee gathering at Westminster was clear - business wants Stormont back

Belfast Live · May 26, 2023

NI council election 2023: Why do you use pencil and not pen to vote?

Voters will head to their local poling station this week

Belfast Live · May 17, 2023

Do I need a polling card to vote in NI Council Elections 2023?

The 2023 Northern Ireland Local Elections will take place on Thursday, May 18

Belfast Live · May 16, 2023

Brendan Hughes: Northern Ireland parties' council election TV broadcasts - rated

Reviewing how well the parties have handled their moments in the TV spotlight for the council election campaign

Belfast Live · May 13, 2023

Brendan Hughes: King Charles coronation a day of celebration for monarchy but many challenges ahead

The crowning of a new King and Queen Consort inevitably raises questions over the future direction of the institution

Belfast Live · May 5, 2023