The Latest Breaking News from Liam McBurney

DUP leader: Kneecap’s ‘balaclava has slipped’

DUP MP Sammy Wilson also described the rap trio as the ‘musical wing of Sinn Fein’.

Evening Standard · Apr 29, 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.

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 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 25, 2025

Joyous scenes at McIlroy’s hometown club after members endure night of drama

Holywood Golf Club in Co Down erupted as their most famous member finally ended his long wait for a green jacket at Augusta.

Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2025

Ex-soldier Lisa Smith’s terror conviction based on ‘housewife’ role, court told

Lisa Smith is appealing against her conviction for being a member of the so-called Islamic State terror group.

Evening Standard · Apr 10, 2025

Police researchers ‘diverted from inquests and litigation to Omagh bomb probe’

A preliminary hearing before an inquest into the death of Joseph Campbell said this will last for an estimated six months.

The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025

More than 50 firefighters battle blaze in the Mourne Mountains

A firefighting operation is expected to remain in place across Tuesday in the Bloody Bridge area.

Evening Standard · Apr 8, 2025

Ireland accused of ‘wasting seven years’ in Kieran Doherty inquest

A barrister for his family said Ireland has also been found wanting in terms of disclosure in other inquests.

Evening Standard · Apr 8, 2025

Concern over PSNI vehicles fleet, with 20% off road at worst point in 2023

The Auditor General has blamed resourcing issues and capacity constraints.

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2025

People starting wildfires risk being charged with manslaughter – Muir

The Environment Minister visited the Mourne Mountains in Co Down on Monday evening to view the extent of damage caused by recent fires.

Evening Standard · Apr 7, 2025