The Latest Breaking News from Liam McBurney

‘Scandal’ of poverty in NI should be top election priority – SDLP leader

Colum Eastwood outlined a series of measures to deal with the cost-of-living crisis as the party published its manifesto.

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2022

Unionists welcome move to refer NI Protocol legal challenge to Supreme Court

Northern Ireland’s Lady Chief Justice Dame Siobhan Keegan has granted leave to appeal a ruling that the post-Brexit trading arrangement is lawful.

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2022

Sinn Fein ‘striking balance between unity push and bread-and-butter issues’

Party president Mary Lou McDonald joined colleagues to launch Sinn Fein’s Assembly election manifesto in Belfast.

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2022

Northern Ireland boss Kenny Shiels claims ‘women are more emotional than men’

Shiels was speaking after his side’s 5-0 thrashing by England in front of a bumper 15,348 crowd at Windsor Park.

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2022

Sarina Wiegman cautions against over-confidence ahead of the Euros

Wiegman is well aware England will be faced with much more resilient backlines at Euro 2022.

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2022

Ukrainian who fled war volunteers at new help centre for refugees arriving in NI

Galyna Valvenkina left her home in Zhytomyr, west of Kyiv, 10 days after the Russian invasion.

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2022

Doug Beattie disappointed that ‘traitor’ remarks at rally were not challenged

An election poster of the UUP leader with a noose around his neck was left outside the meeting which protested against the Northern Ireland Protocol.

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2022

Excitement tinged with sadness at premiere for final series of Derry Girls

Some of the stars as well as creator Lisa McGee turned out for the event at the Omniplex in the city that inspired the show.

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2022

Cost-of-living crisis main focus for Stormont election, Sinn Fein leader says

The DUP has said a Sinn Fein victory in next month’s Assembly election would lead to years of disputes over the calling of a border poll.

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2022

UUP chief concedes he will lose votes after pulling out of anti-protocol rallies

Doug Beattie was commenting after his constituency office was vandalised hours after he announced his party would no longer participate in the demos.

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2022