The Latest Breaking News from Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland ‘underfunding is blackmail bid to restore Stormont’, peers told

There was ‘a nod and wink’ that cash would follow if the DUP was to end its powersharing boycott, a veteran politician said.

The Independent UK · May 23, 2023

Restore power-sharing before Stormont gets more funding, Northern Ireland secretary Chris Heaton-Harris says

Chris Heaton-Harris also said Sinn Féin becoming the largest party is a "general question for unionism"

Belfast Live · May 23, 2023

People in NI sent ‘clear message’ they want return to powersharing – Taoiseach

Leo Varadkar said he and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak would do all they could to help restore the devolved institutions in Belfast.

The Independent UK · May 23, 2023

Miss Northern Ireland 2023: Kaitlyn Clarke crowned with title

28 finalists competed for the title at the Europa Hotel on Monday night

Belfast Live · May 23, 2023

Northern Ireland mental health crisis set to get worse, Audit Office report warns

Spiralling waiting lists and staff vacancies signs of an underfunded sector

Belfast Live · May 22, 2023

Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland review – civil war rages before your very eyes

From women howling with grief to teenage soldiers, this documentary about the Troubles is full of grim footage but manages to shape it into a deeply human, lyrical and profound story

The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2023

Ards and North Down Council leading NI fight against obesity

Obesity levels and associated illness in the borough is greater than the NI average

Belfast Live · May 22, 2023

Curious Kids: who was the first person to speak English?

Who was the first person to speak English? – Grace, aged eight, Belfast, Northern Ireland

The Conversation · May 22, 2023

Vera Pauw reacts to landmark announcement, as Aviva Stadium is set to host historic fixture

The Aviva Stadium will host the Ireland WNT for the first time when Northern Ireland visit in September.

Irish Mirror · May 22, 2023

Co Tyrone woman on living with coeliac disease after long Covid misdiagnosis

A Co Tyrone woman has opened up on the impact coeliac disease has had on her, after originally having been misdiagnosed as having long Covid. Laura McGrath, from Strabane, is one of thousands of people in Northern Ireland who suffer from the diseas

Belfast Live · May 22, 2023