The Latest Breaking News from Liam McBurney

Co Down community ‘shaken and upset’ after priest attack and death of man

Father John Murray was struck on the head in a brutal attack at St Patrick’s Church in Downpatrick on Sunday.

Evening Standard · Aug 12, 2025

Murder victim was ‘beloved’ father and grandfather, family say

The body of Stephen Brannigan was found at a house in Co Down on Sunday.

Evening Standard · Aug 11, 2025

Barry McIlheney was joyously rock ‘n’ roll, memorial service told

Mr McIlheney, originally from Belfast, died in May at the age of 65.

Evening Standard · Aug 4, 2025

Why a bonfire in Northern Ireland has ignited fierce controversy

Tensions have flared around loyalist bonfires in Northern Ireland as police declare a major incident

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025

Sarah Montgomery death has left ‘deep wound’ on family and community

A service of thanksgiving for Ms Montgomery took place in Donaghadee on Thursday afternoon.

Evening Standard · Jul 10, 2025

Legal action expected over loyalist bonfire sparking concern in Belfast

It is one of an estimated 300 bonfires set to be lit over July 10-11 ahead of the annual Orange Order marches on July 12.

Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2025

Concern after loyalist bonfire in Belfast sited close to electricity substation

NIE Networks have said mitigations will be put in place.

Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2025

No national security attacks recorded in Northern Ireland in 2024

It follows a mixed picture in recent years, with one such attack in 2023 and 2022, none in 2021 and 2020, and five in 2019.

Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2025

Deaths of mother and daughter in road crash an ‘unspeakable tragedy’

A joint funeral was held on Monday for nurse Natalie McLaughlin and her six-year-old daughter Ella.

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2025

Bryson and McKay cleared in Nama trial

Co-accused Thomas O’Hara was also found not guilty by the judge at Belfast Crown Court on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Jul 3, 2025