The Latest Breaking News from Liam McBurney

Inexperienced Northern Ireland to face familiar foes – talking points

Northern Ireland have not enjoyed recent meetings with Switzerland.

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025

Northern Ireland’s wait for World Cup qualifiers to start suits Michael O’Neill

Northern Ireland’s campaign does not start until September.

The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2025

In Pictures: Pints and parades as revellers say ‘slainte’ to St Patrick

The patron saint of Ireland is celebrated on March 17.

Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2025

NI Assembly calls on Irish Government to start inquiry into Omagh bomb

The bomb killed 29 people, including a woman who was pregnant with twins, in the worst single atrocity in the Troubles in Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard · Mar 11, 2025

Coroner warns of scrambler bike danger in inquest for boy, nine, killed in crash

Charlie Joyce died in hospital hours after colliding with another scrambler bike in Ballymena in June 2022.

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025

Three out of 10,000 failed vetting over social media behaviour – PSNI chief

Chief Constable Jon Boutcher addressed concerns raised by Sinn Fein’s Gerry Kelly about PSNI applicants reportedly being rejected for political views.

Evening Standard · Mar 6, 2025

PSNI considers appearance on fly-on-the-wall documentary

Chief Constable Jon Boutcher said he hopes the footage will help attract more to join the PSNI.

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2025

Starmer urges renewed efforts on legacy as MP condemns Clonoe ambush ruling

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer declined to comment specifically on the findings of the Clonoe inquest, saying he has not ‘seen the details’.

Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2025

Benn: Northern Ireland economy not being crippled by post-Brexit arrangements

The Northern Ireland Secretary acknowledged the Windsor Framework is ‘not perfect’.

Evening Standard · Mar 4, 2025

Order for 5,000 missiles for Ukraine hugely significant for Belfast – Robinson

The DUP leader described the heated Oval Office encounter between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky as ‘appalling’ and ‘destructive’.

Evening Standard · Mar 3, 2025