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‘Where are the foreigners?’: does a facile explanation lie behind Ballymena’s outbreak of hate?

Northern Ireland faces stark questions over the racism, xenophobia and intolerance that has forced families from abroad to flee

The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2025

‘No crisis at Stormont’, First Minister Michelle O’Neill insists

It comes after Ms O’Neill called for Communities Minister Gordon Lyons to resign over a social media post.

Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2025

Police come under attack for fourth night in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland’s police chief said ‘bigots and racists’ behind earlier nights of unrest in the region would be arrested.

Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2025

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‘Stop this violence’ plea as disorder continues in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland’s police chief said the victim’s family was ‘mortified’ by the disorder

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025

PSNI chief warns rioters ‘we will arrest you’

Forty-one officers have been injured in the unrest, which had resulted in 15 arrests by Thursday evening.

Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2025

Lyons should consider his position over social media post – Michelle O’Neill

Mr Lyons has faced criticism over a social media post about the location of migrant families who fled their homes.

Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2025

Michelle O’Neill accuses DUP minister of inflaming racial tensions on social media

Gordon Lyons rejects calls to resign after posting information about leisure centre hours before it was set on fire

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2025

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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

Lyons insists he will not resign following criticism of social media post

Masked youths attacked the Larne Leisure Centre on Wednesday night and set it on fire.

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025

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

Minister to be referred to standards commissioner following Larne fire

A fire broke out at Larne Leisure centre following vandalism at the facility on the third night of disorder in Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard · Jun 11, 2025

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Evening Standard · Jun 9, 2025

Winter fuel payment should be restored for NI pensioners – Lyons

Around 250,000 pensioners in NI were affected when the payment was cut last year in a cost-saving measure by the new Labour government.

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2025

Stormont minister calls for terminally ill to be allowed state pension early

Figures from charity Marie Curie show that around 111,000 people die in poverty each year in the UK.

Evening Standard · Jun 4, 2025

Future of formerly at-risk tower house dating to 1800s secured

Culmore Fort has been converted for community use and is set to accommodate mental health support for young people.

Evening Standard · May 27, 2025

O’Neill ‘determined to see Casement Park over the line’

A funding decision is expected by the UK government following next month’s spending review.

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Evening Standard · May 24, 2025

DUP minister vows commitment to all sports as he attends first senior GAA game

Gordon Lyons had faced criticism for his failure to attend a senior GAA match in the first 15 months of his tenure as sports minister.

The Independent UK · May 22, 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 21, 2025

Stormont Communities Minister calls for full restoration of winter fuel payment

Gordon Lyons welcomed the statement by Sir Keir Starmer on Wednesday but said it did not go far enough.

Evening Standard · May 19, 2025

UK and Irish governments should ‘consider their actions’ over Kneecap funding

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons said the actions of the the band amounted the ‘glorification of terrorism’.

Evening Standard · May 6, 2025

Concern over ‘worrying’ picture around Northern Ireland’s listed buildings

Just over 60% of listed buildings are thought to be in a very good, good or average condition, according to research.

Evening Standard · Apr 12, 2025

Thousands march to derelict Casement Park to demand its redevelopment

A rally heard calls to end the long delays around rebuilding the gaelic games venue in west Belfast.

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2025

Stormont to ‘work out implications for Northern Ireland’ of benefits shake-up

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons said he had concerns but warned Stormont does not have the resources to mitigate all the changes.

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