The Latest Breaking News from Northern Ireland

Longest serving daily newspaper editor in UK and Ireland prepares to step down

Noel Doran has been at the helm of the Northern Ireland-based Irish News for 25 years.

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023

Murphy and Bailey say sad farewell to little dog who inspired successful business

He helped inspire a growing generation of dog friendly businesses in Northern Ireland and set a trend for many to follow. But today the dog world has said goodbye to Murphy Goodfellow Breene, a special little dog who passed away on Wednesday, June 2

Belfast Live · Jun 29, 2023

Return of devolved government at Stormont is not inevitable, Donaldson warns

Stormont party leaders have held their weekly meeting to discuss the restoration of the powersharing institutions.

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023

Warren Feeney reiterates Glentoran's stance on any Conor McMenamin deal

St Mirren ready to 'move on' after having bid turned down for Northern Ireland international

Belfast Live · Jun 29, 2023

Belfast spot named Northern Ireland Pub and Bar of the Year

Six NI venues were previously named the best in their county and battled for the regional title

Belfast Live · Jun 29, 2023

NI secretary Chris Heaton-Harris' sweary reply to claims budget cuts are bid to pressure DUP

He was responding to a councillor who challenged the Secretary of State on the impact of cuts to children and young people's services

Belfast Live · Jun 28, 2023

Irish government asks UK for Omagh bomb inquiry terms of reference

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris announced in February that there would be an independent inquiry into the fatal explosion.

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023

Northern Ireland's best and worst places for food hygiene ratings revealed

NI has the highest rating of all regions in the UK

Belfast Live · Jun 28, 2023

Teaching of contraception and abortion access in Northern Ireland cleared by MPs

Updates to sex education in Northern Ireland will go ahead after an attempt by the DUP to halt the changes failed in the House of Commons. Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris announced earlier this month that he planned to update require

Belfast Live · Jun 28, 2023

Leading Co Derry surgeon reflects on five years at the helm of medical body dealing with Covid, waiting lists and Stormont

Professor Mark Taylor is stepping down as NI director of the Royal College of Surgeons

Belfast Live · Jun 28, 2023