Delivery driver forced at gunpoint to take object to police station Ulster Unionist Party leader Jon Burrows has said the incident ‘bears all the hallmarks of a terrorist attack’ The Independent UK · Mar 31
First Minister ‘wrong’ to stay away from Washington DC, Lyons says Communities Minister Gordon Lyons said all should show up to speak up for Northern Ireland in the United States on St Patrick’s Day. Evening Standard · Mar 17
First Minister concerned after police officer names appear on NI courts website The officers sought compensation after a major data breach in 2023. Evening Standard · Feb 4
Armstrong to lead initiative to attract more women into UUP Diana Armstrong, who was ratified in the deputy leadership role on Saturday, is currently the party’s only female MLA. Evening Standard · Jan 31
Burrows makes party unity plea as he denies having ‘difficult meeting’ The new UUP leader addressed rumours of dissent among his team of MLAs. Evening Standard · Jan 31
Former senior police officer has enjoyed meteoric rise to UUP leadership Jon Burrows formerly served as a senior police officer in Northern Ireland. Evening Standard · Jan 31
Open University transformation ‘to Northern Ireland’s third university’ hailed John D’Arcy said he felt like the right time to go after 15 years at the helm of the Open University in Northern Ireland. Evening Standard · Jan 18
Politics needs to reconnect with ordinary people – UUP leader-elect Jon Burrows Mr Burrows emerged as the sole candidate to follow current leader Mike Nesbitt following the closing of nominations on Friday evening. Evening Standard · Jan 16
Former senior police officer aiming for meteoric rise to UUP leader Jon Burrows served as a police officer for 22 years before leaving the PSNI in 2023. Evening Standard · Jan 15
Jon Burrows moves a step closer to become next Ulster Unionist leader The UUP confirmed the former senior police officer is the only contender to replace Mike Nesbitt later this month. Evening Standard · Jan 15
Robbie Butler says he will not stand to be next Ulster Unionist leader The party’s current deputy leader said he had received support, but would not be putting his name forward to replace Mike Nesbitt. Evening Standard · Jan 15
Burrows ‘hopes for a contest’ for the UUP leadership The former senior police officer is currently the only confirmed candidate to succeed Mike Nesbitt as UUP leader. Evening Standard · Jan 8
Former senior police officer Jon Burrows confirms UUP leadership bid Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Diana Armstrong said she will run to become the next deputy leader of the party. Evening Standard · Jan 8
‘Shut up’ and ‘grow up’ not appropriate language for Assembly chamber – Speaker Edwin Poots said he has noted an increase in ill-tempered debate in recent weeks. Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2025 Bailey the support dog freed from Northern Irish prison after public outcry Cocker spaniel was being kept full-time in Magilligan prison but is now in family home after ‘free Bailey’ campaign
Evening Standard · Sep 10, 2025 Education Minister urged to reveal legal advice on removing transgender guidance Paul Givan was urged to reinstate the guidance in a joint statement issued by a number of organisations.
Evening Standard · Jul 29, 2025 Former senior police officer selected to fill UUP Assembly seat The vacancy was created by the resignation of Colin Crawford earlier this year.