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The Latest Breaking News from Northern Ireland

Robbie Butler says he will not stand to be next Ulster Unionist leader

The party’s current deputy leader said he had received support, but would not be putting his name forward to replace Mike Nesbitt.

Evening Standard

‘More flexibility and funding needed from London’ to secure Stormont budget

First Minister Michelle O’Neill also pressed Secretary of State Hilary Benn over legacy proposals during a meeting in Belfast on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Naming Stakeknife could attract more Catholics into police – Jon Boutcher

The agent was widely believed to be west Belfast man Freddie Scappaticci, who was 77 when he died in 2023.

Evening Standard

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HMRC admits 71% wrongly targeted in child benefit fraud crackdown

Select committee chair accuses UK tax authority of ‘egregious error’ and of causing parents unnecessary ‘pain’

The Guardian - UK

Government’s wildlife targets will be missed in England, watchdog says

Seven out of 10 targets have little likelihood of being met by 2030, Office for Environmental Protection says

The Guardian - UK

Winterwatch heads to Northern Ireland for the first time

The new series will be broadcast live from the shore of Strangford Lough in County Down.

Evening Standard

‘Waves break right on to the bus windscreen’: a car-free trip along County Antrim’s dramatic coast

Three trains, two buses and a ferry take our writer from Essex to Northern Ireland, to enjoy wild swims, whiskey, sandy beaches and the Giant’s Causeway

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Liverpool’s Conor Bradley out for the season with knee injury requiring surgery

The Northern Ireland international was carried off late in Thursday’s draw at Arsenal

The Independent UK

James Nesbitt struggled with Northern Ireland being seen as ‘place of conflict’

The 60-year old actor stars in Netflix’s adaptation of Harlan Coben’s 2019 thriller Run Away.

Evening Standard

Robinson criticises Irish minister’s ‘clear challenge’ to UK on NI Legacy Bill

DUP leader Gavin Robinson was speaking after Helen McEntee said any significant changes to the Bill should have the agreement of both governments.

Evening Standard

NI pastor pays tribute to ‘compassionate’ woman shot by ICE officer in US

Renee Nicole Good was shot dead in Minneapolis as officers were carrying out an immigration crackdown operation.

Evening Standard

Burrows ‘hopes for a contest’ for the UUP leadership

The former senior police officer is currently the only confirmed candidate to succeed Mike Nesbitt as UUP leader.

Evening Standard

Former senior police officer Jon Burrows confirms UUP leadership bid

Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Diana Armstrong said she will run to become the next deputy leader of the party.

Evening Standard

Finally... A Game At Rory McIlroy's Home Club On My Latest Golf Trip To Belfast

Jeremy Ellwood enjoys a mix of courses in and around Northern Ireland’s capital, including a long-overdue maiden game at Holywood Golf Club

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The Independent UK

Drivers warned not to drink at all as limit set to be slashed in England and Wales

Transport minister Lillian Greenwood urges pubgoers to leave cars at home or have an alcohol-free beverage

Evening Standard

NI’s Finance Minister publishes draft budget despite ongoing impasse over plan

The DUP rejected John O’Dowd’s spending proposals as ‘deeply flawed’.

Evening Standard

Almost 200 schools in Northern Ireland remain closed amid icy conditions

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins paid tribute to gritting teams working on the road network.

The Independent UK

Where in the UK saw the coldest night as snow brings school closures and travel chaos

Overnight temperatures plummeted as low as minus 12.5C

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Evening Standard

Temperatures fall to -12.5C in coldest night as snow brings more disruption

Overnight temperatures plummeted as low as minus 12.5C in one Norfolk village.

Evening Standard

Full list of major UK shops closing their doors in 2026

Retailers, banks and charities have confirmed widespread closures

Evening Standard

Fresh weather warnings issued as snow cancels flights and shuts schools

Temperatures dropped to minus 10.9C at Shap in Cumbria overnight, and 52cm of snow was recorded by the Met Office at Tomintoul in Banffshire.

The Independent UK

Every UK bank holiday to add to your calendar in 2026

While Northern Ireland can expect a bank holiday in March, the rest of the UK will have to wait until April for Good Friday

Evening Standard

Criminal barristers to strike indefinitely over NI justice system ‘crisis’

Barristers say fees for legally aided criminal work have not been increased since 2005, making them worth just 50% of their original value.

The Guardian - UK

Ballymena riots six months on: fear, formidable obstacles and official silence

After attacks on immigrants’ homes, groups patrol the streets to intimidate potential victims, who try to keep a low profile

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28 Real Questions From Top IQ Exams In The UK That Only A Few Can Solve – Prove You Can

The eleven-plus (11+) is more than just a test - it’s the gateway to grammar schools and selective secondary schools in England and Northern Ireland. Taken by some students in their final year of primary school, this exam challenges reasoning, math, and English skills, shaping the next step in a…

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