Gerry Adams: Give DUP ‘wee bit of space’ over return to powersharing The former Sinn Fein president said Dublin must have a role in Northern Ireland if the DUP does not rejoin the Stormont Executive. The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2023
Architects of Northern Ireland peace see hope beyond Brexit deadlock A quarter of a century after unpalatable compromises ended decades of bloodshed in Northern Ireland, some of the architects of the Good Friday Agreement hope that deal can help inspire a route out of the region's near-permanent political crisis. Reuters · Apr 3, 2023
Only alter Good Friday deal with cross-community consent, says Tony Blair Former PM cautions against ‘top down’ changes to Northern Ireland peace deal to protect power sharing The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2023
Good Friday structures can only be reformed if all sides back it, Blair warns The former prime minister was central to the intensive negotiations that delivered Northern Ireland’s peace accord in 1998. The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2023
Good Friday Agreement Anniversary: Stormont instability a lingering regret from peace deal, says Bertie Ahern The historic peace deal is 25 years old this year Belfast Live · Apr 2, 2023
Unionists should ‘bank the wins’ in new Brexit trading deal, says Julian Smith The DUP is currently blocking devolution at Stormont in protest at post-Brexit trading arrangements. The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2023
Lisburn councillor slams DfI over 18 years of 'patchwork quilt' road repairs "There has been a systemic lack of maintenance, the road is totally deteriorating and breaking up, it is like a patchwork quilt with repairs long overdue." Belfast Live · Apr 1, 2023
Brendan Hughes: Loyalist gangs focused on drugs, not Windsor Framework deal Instead of red and green lanes, they are focused on ensuring their lucrative white lanes of illicit drugs keep flowing into NI Belfast Live · Mar 31, 2023
DUP panel on Brexit deal has completed its work, says Donaldson It comes amid ongoing DUP concerns about the Windsor Framework. The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2023
Alliance stops unionist drive to increase union flag flying in Ards and North Down Alliance has a successful "call-in" against proposal to extend flag flybing at civis buildings and war memorials Belfast Live · Mar 31, 2023
Poll: 73% say change Stormont rules to restore power-sharing without DUP Almost half think the DUP will "never" return to power-sharing following the Windsor Framework deal Belfast Live · Mar 31, 2023
DUP accused of electioneering after making UDR proposal at Belfast City Hall A motion is forwarded celebrating 50th anniversary of women in the regiment Belfast Live · Mar 30, 2023
Lisburn Castlereagh CEO warns pet policy change could lead to 'dog mauls child' headlines "I would rather 20 phone calls from people complaining of not being able to bring their dog to an event rather than the headline 'dog mauls child at council run event'." Belfast Live · Mar 30, 2023
The Guardian view on Northern Ireland: violence in a political vacuum Editorial: This week’s heightened threat level is umbilically connected to the continued absence of democratic government The Guardian - UK · Mar 30, 2023
Belfast Live · Mar 30, 2023 'Cuts will have a devastating impact on low income families' says food bank worker Paul Doherty is supporting 500 homes each week across West Belfast
Belfast Live · Mar 30, 2023 Fort George: Land sale for 'health hub' at former army base draws mixed reaction from Derry MLAs Fort George in Derry was an army barracks until 2001
The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2023 Heaton-Harris: We must not take peace for granted in Northern Ireland The Northern Ireland Secretary’s remarks came as MPs held a debate ahead of the Good Friday Agreement’s 25th anniversary.
The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2023 Brexiteer compares NI politicians who accept Sunak deal to Nazi collaborators Returning to Stormont would mean ‘collaboration’ with EU as ‘colonial government’, says Kate Hoey
The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2023 DUP move to block plank of NI Brexit deal overwhelmingly rejected by peers Politicians returning to Stormont under the revamped pact would be like Nazi collaborators in wartime France, Baroness Hoey said.
Belfast Live · Mar 29, 2023 MLAs returning to Stormont would be like collaborators says Baroness Kate Hoey The former Labour MP is a firm supporter of Brexit
Belfast Live · Mar 29, 2023 Belfast Gaeltacht residents "disappointed" after Irish street sign decision halted At least nine members of Belfast Council called in a decision to sign the Gaeltacht
Belfast Live · Mar 28, 2023 Belfast Council to direct £220,000 underspend to antisocial behaviour in parks Council committee chooses parks over glass recycling for windfall
The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2023 Orange Order rejects Windsor Framework as basis for powersharing return The order made the decision in a meeting at the weekend.
Reuters · Mar 28, 2023 Northern Ireland's Orange Order says new Brexit deal needs improvement Northern Ireland's influential Orange Order said it had voted unanimously to oppose any return of devolved government in the British province unless substantial improvements are made to a reworked post-Brexit deal with the European Union.
France 24 · Mar 28, 2023 UK raises Northern Ireland terror threat rating to 'severe' ahead of Biden visit The UK government raised the terror threat level in Northern Ireland to "severe" on Tuesday, ahead of an expected visit by US President Joe Biden to mark the 25th anniversary of a landmark peace accord.