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Judge warns those involved in Ballymena violence will be dealt with ‘robustly’

Three teenagers appeared in court on rioting offences.

Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2025

Three teenagers charged following violence in Ballymena

The three, aged 15, 17 and 18, are set to appear before Ballymena Magistrates’ Court later.

Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2025

Three nights of disorder ‘not what Northern Ireland is about’ – Benn

The Secretary of State and local political leaders have urged the violence focused on Ballymena, Co Antrim, to stop.

Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2025

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N Ireland hit by third night of ‘racist’ violence, main flashpoint calmer

Rioters set fire to a leisure centre hosting people who fled anti-immigrant violence in the town of Ballymena.

Al Jazeera · Jun 12, 2025

Police come under attack during third night of disorder in Ballymena

Elsewhere, a leisure centre in Larne was set on fire.

Evening Standard · Jun 11, 2025

Fire at leisure centre on third night of disorder in Northern Ireland

A fire broke out at Larne Leisure Centre following vandalism at the facility, amid several nights of disorder in Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard · Jun 11, 2025

PSNI request support from UK colleagues to deal with Ballymena violence

Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson said the force would be bringing extra officers, vehicles and equipment to areas where unrest has flared.

Evening Standard · Jun 11, 2025

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UK Government’s £50m pledge for Casement Park an enormous step forward – O’Neill

Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly responded by stating that sport across Northern Ireland is ‘crying out for financial support’.

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025

PM ‘utterly condemns’ second night of violence after 17 officers injured in NI

Stormont ministers have made an urgent appeal for calm.

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025

Appeal for calm after second night of violence in Northern Ireland

Seventeen police officers have been injured following a second night of sustained violence in Ballymena, the Police Service…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 11, 2025

Stormont ministers make joint appeal for end to violence in Ballymena

Seventeen police officers were injured following a second night of sustained violence in Ballymena on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Jun 11, 2025

Hillsborough ‘Castlemen’ parade at full strength for first time since 1890

The Hillsborough Fort Guard was created in the 17th century when a royal warrant was first issued by Charles II.

Evening Standard · May 31, 2025

Gordon Lyons to attend first GAA match as Stormont Communities Minister

The DUP MLA will attend a match after an invitation from the Ulster Council of the GAA.

The Independent UK · May 22, 2025

Emma Little-Pengelly tells of fear after receiving online death threat

The DUP minister received support from a number of MLAs at ministerial question time as she revealed the abuse.

The Independent UK · May 12, 2025

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The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2025

Pope represented ‘best of human values’, says O’Neill as Stormont pays tribute

MLAs had their first opportunity to pay tribute to Francis in the Northern Ireland Assembly as they returned on Monday after the Easter break.

Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2025

O’Neill praises Pope’s commitment to peace as she confirms funeral attendance

The Sinn Fein vice president has cut short a family holiday to attend Pope Francis’s funeral in Rome.

Evening Standard · Apr 21, 2025

NI leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis as ‘strong, determined leader’

DUP leader Gavin Robinson said Pope Francis was held ‘in deep affection by many in Northern Ireland’.

Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2025

President and political leaders hail McIlroy’s thrilling Masters victory

Michael D Higgins said the Holywood golfer’s achievement was ‘truly outstanding’.

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Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2025

Firms in Northern Ireland anxious about Trump tariffs, O’Neill says

Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly said it was important that any retaliatory EU tariffs on the US did not penalise Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2025

Design work on Irish language station signs halted due to potential legal action

Infrastricture Minister Liz Kimmins gave the go-ahead for the signage last week, but it has led to a row among Stormont Executive ministers.

Evening Standard · Apr 1, 2025

Legal duty to bring Irish language signs decision to Executive – Little-Pengelly

Controversy has flared after Sinn Fein minister Liz Kimmins announced dual language signage will be installed at Belfast’s Grand Central Station.

Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2025

Questions about language signage at station legitimate, says Little-Pengelly

The DUP is questioning the projected £145,000 cost of installing Irish language signage at Belfast Grand Central Station.

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2025

Michelle O’Neill ‘proud’ of stance in staying away from Washington

Northern Ireland’s First Minister has been criticised for not going to Washington while Irish leaders visited ahead of St Patrick’s Day.

Evening Standard · Mar 16, 2025

Michelle O’Neill Washington boycott was a big mistake – Taoiseach

Micheal Martin said the Sinn Fein decision was ‘not in the best interests of the people of Northern Ireland’.

Evening Standard · Mar 14, 2025

Gordon Lyons commits to attending GAA match amid criticism

Sport falls within the responsibilities of the DUP minister’s Department of Communities.

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