Pure genius: Queen applauded for efforts pouring pint of Guinness Camilla was meeting local businesses in the village of Royal Hillsborough in Northern Ireland on Wednesday. Evening Standard · May 20
Devolution in Northern Ireland has been ‘disastrous’ – Police Federation chief Liam Kelly went on to claim London and Belfast are ‘passing the parcel of blame in a game of unedifying brinkmanship’. Evening Standard · May 20
‘VIP’ treatment for Charles at Northern Ireland community cinema Charles visited the town of Newcastle during his second day in Ulster. Evening Standard · May 20
Demand for officially integrated schools ‘varies’ across Northern Ireland – report The report is set to be the first in a series of annual studies monitoring data. Evening Standard · May 19
Queen meets therapy dog on visit to school in Northern Ireland Fane Street Primary School has children representing 45 different countries. Evening Standard · May 19
King and Queen tour parts of Titanic Quarter during Northern Ireland visit A stone’s throw from where the famous Titanic was built, they met organisers and performers who will entertain thousands of people this August. Evening Standard · May 19
A new Ireland is an alternative to a Reform-led UK – Stormont Opposition Matthew O’Toole said a Reform Government will have a ‘seismic consequence’ for the people of Northern Ireland. Evening Standard · May 18
How to watch 'Carl Frampton: On Probation' online from anywhere – stream hard-hitting docuseries for FREE A former boxing champion explores the little-known probation world. Here's how to watch 'Carl Frampton: On Probation' on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from anywhere. Tom’s Guide · May 18
Westminster ‘chaos’ turning people off Union, Sinn Fein Stormont minister says Caoimhe Archibald, the Sinn Fein Economy Minister, said it ‘does not matter’ who is Prime Minister for people in Northern Ireland. The Independent UK · May 17
Stormont leaders concerned by Labour ‘distraction’ amid budget talks request Ministers in Northern Ireland have yet to agree a budget for the current financial year. The Independent UK · May 15
More than just a critical blow to Keir Starmer and Labour, local votes signal a dis-United Kingdom Local elections in Britain on May 7, 2026 – in which the ruling Labour Party suffered deep losses – revealed tectonic shifts. The Conversation · May 15
Large majority in Northern Ireland see Brexit as a failure, poll suggests The poll indicates a majority of people in Northern Ireland believe Brexit has made the break-up of the UK more likely. Evening Standard · May 14
Gloria Hunniford ‘delighted’ to receive Freedom of the City of London As well as her TV work, she is known for setting up the Caron Keating Foundation in memory of her daughter, who died from breast cancer in 2004. Evening Standard · May 14
Westminster ‘chaos’ underlines need to ‘break shackles’, says O’Neill Stormont’s First Minister met in London with the SNP and Plaid Cymru following their election victories in Scotland and Wales. Evening Standard · May 14
The Conversation · May 13 Other countries can learn from the UK’s successful shift to fortnightly bin collections The government has recently introduced simpler rules on recycling in England, planning to end the confusion of different types of waste being collected in different postcodes. Scotland and Northern Ireland already operate (or are updating) their own devolved recycling laws that are equivalent to England’s simpler recycling system.
The Guardian - UK · May 12 Tony Worthington obituary Labour MP who served as a Northern Ireland minister in the run-up to the Good Friday agreement and was active on behalf of asbestos victims
Evening Standard · May 12 Hospitality is Northern Ireland’s ‘Cinderella’ industry, says Bill Wolsey Beannchor Group owner Bill Wolsey said hospitality plays a huge role in the economy but is neglected.
Evening Standard · May 11 Northern Ireland needs supportive first minister not abolition – Little-Pengelly Emma Little-Pengelly was speaking after Michelle O’Neill hailed the triumph of nationalist parties in Scotland and Wales as a seismic political shift.
Evening Standard · May 11 NI First Minister excited by ‘seismic political shift’ across UK Michelle O’Neill was speaking after nationalists were elected in Scotland and Wales.
The Guardian - US · May 10 Research sheds light on GI’s murder of seven-year-old girl in Northern Ireland in 1944 William Harrison, a US soldier stationed in the region, was convicted and hanged for the murder of Patsy Wylie
The Guardian - UK · May 9 Swinney keen to work with fellow nationalist devolved leaders in UK SNP leader wants to ensure voices of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland ‘are heard loud and clear’
The Conversation · May 8 Fenian: the anti-Irish history behind Kneecap’s defiant new album title Irish hip-hop group Kneecap recently released their latest album, called “Fenian”.
Evening Standard · May 7 ‘Strong confidence and mutual trust’ between UK and Irish governments – Martin Taoiseach Micheal Martin was speaking after being pressed over the UK’s handling of dealing with Northern Ireland’s troubled past.
The Independent UK · May 7 Do I need photo ID to vote in the local elections 2026? Here’s what will be accepted Voter ID has been mandatory for certain UK elections since May 2023, including today’s local election on 7 May, following the Elections Act 2022. Accepted forms of photographic identification include UK passports, UK or Northern Ireland driving licences, a Blue Badge, Older Person’s Bus Pass, Disabled Person’s Bus Pass, Freedom…
Evening Standard · May 6 Coldest May night in five years recorded with more unsettled weather on way Temperatures have tumbled from highs of more than 25C last week.