Date for Stormont Assembly election to be confirmed 'soon' says NIO minister Steve Baker There has been continuing uncertainty over the UK government's plans since the deadline passed for restoring Stormont Belfast Live · Nov 2, 2022
Alliance representative for Newry and Armagh quits party The Alliance Party declined to comment Belfast Live · Nov 2, 2022
Former UUP MLA Rosemary Barton tipped to replace retiring councillor in Co Tyrone It follows a number of other former MLAs being co-opted to councils since May's Assembly election Belfast Live · Nov 2, 2022
Legacy of powersharing vacuum before Covid hit ‘will be examined by UK inquiry’ Wednesday’s preliminary hearing in London marked the beginning of the Northern Ireland-focused module of the UK-wide inquiry. The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022
Ireland’s Call: Navigating Brexit by Stephen Collins review – how Dublin got Brussels on side Though a forensic study of the Brexit negotiations from an Irish perspective might sound dry, it is anything but The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2022
Ards and North Down Council Chief blocks DUP attempt to stop Protocol checks in borough The council votes to list its Protocol checks after policy of non-implementation deemed "inadmissable" Belfast Live · Nov 2, 2022
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson repeats claim heart surgeries were delayed by protocol The Southern Health Trust said cardiac equipment parts could not be secured from the UK or Ireland in August. The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2022
DUP's Jeffrey Donaldson 'stands by' claim that Brexit NI Protocol delayed heart surgery Sir Jeffrey Donaldson faced questions after a health trust last week said there was "no substance" to his allegation Belfast Live · Nov 1, 2022
Heaton-Harris to set out next steps in ‘due course’ amid election uncertainty The Northern Ireland Secretary has faced criticism from Stormont parties to failing to provide clarity on whether he will call an election. The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2022
Northern Ireland secretary to provide a further update on next steps 'in due course' Chris Heaton-Harris was commenting after meeting with Stormont leaders in Belfast earlier today amid election uncertainty Belfast Live · Nov 1, 2022
Antrim and Newtownabbey 'betrayed' by MP Paul Girvan's fracking vote says councillor The council has now voted against oil and gas exploration, extraction or fracking Belfast Live · Nov 1, 2022
DUP councillor facing standards watchdog probe over remarks about asylum seekers A complaint was made to the council standards watchdog and the remarks have been referred for investigation Belfast Live · Nov 1, 2022
‘Legitimate basis’ to discuss reforming governance system in Northern Ireland Micheal Martin said there should be a move towards a more ‘normal government’ and ‘opposition-style politics’ in the region. The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2022
Sinn Fein and DUP accuse Heaton-Harris of providing no clarity on election Alliance Party leader Naomi Long said that the Northern Ireland Secretary was ‘taking time to reflect’ before making any decision on an election. The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2022
Belfast Live · Nov 1, 2022 'No clarity' from Northern Ireland secretary on snap Assembly election, Stormont parties say Sinn Fein vice-president Michelle O'Neill said she remains "none the wiser" as to whether the Secretary of State will call an election
Belfast Live · Nov 1, 2022 Northern Ireland Office responds to Loyalist Communities Council warning letter The group warned of "dire consequences" if Stormont's collapse led to joint authority between the British and Irish governments
Belfast Live · Nov 1, 2022 Dozens of Stormont questions go unanswered after caretaker ministers removed from office MLAs are no longer able submit formal questions to Stormont departments after the deadline passed to restore power-sharing
Belfast Live · Oct 31, 2022 Bitter Newtownards versus Bangor row over Pipe Band competition splits DUP and council The cost of the event at Newtownards was twice that at Bangor
Belfast Live · Oct 31, 2022 DUP urged to end engagement with Loyalist Communities Council after warning letter The group warned of "dire consequences" if Stormont's collapse led to joint authority between the British and Irish governments
The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2022 Northern Ireland power-sharing system not fit for purpose, says Irish PM Micheál Martin says electoral system ‘should not be one that constantly reinforces polarisation’
The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2022 Government must follow through on threat to call NI election – Sinn Fein Conor Murphy spoke out after Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris failed to set a date for a new poll on Friday.
Belfast Live · Oct 30, 2022 Magherafelt Orange Hall fire condemned as police launch investigation Emergency services attended the scene of the blaze at the premises on the Aghagaskin Road on Sunday evening, which has been widely condemned
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2022 Northern Ireland Secretary to hold talks with Stormont party leaders Chris Heaton-Harris is to meet Sinn Fein, the DUP, Alliance and the UUP on Tuesday.
Belfast Live · Oct 30, 2022 DUP has 'no official position' on fracking says Edwin Poots after DUP MPs voted against UK ban Jim Shannon and Paul Girvan sided with the Conservatives to vote again a Labour motion to ban fracking
The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2022 DUP ‘hiding behind’ Northern Ireland protocol, says Michelle O’Neill Sinn Féin’s first minister designate lambasts DUP for ‘denying’ election result as leader Jeffrey Donaldson says issue is protocol