The Latest Breaking News from Northern Ireland

Rowers raising funds for charity stop in Northern Ireland to shelter from storm

One of the crew said the conditions are beyond tough and that at one point, he had a distress flare in his hand ‘ready to go’.

Evening Standard · Mar 10

More possible victims identified as ex-police officer accused of rape in Northern Ireland

Police ombudsman says scale of investigation now clearer after ‘significant amount of digital evidence’ seized

The Guardian - UK · Mar 10

Two deaths reported to drugs regulator over possible link to weight-loss jabs

More than 500 adverse drug reaction reports were made between 2024 to 2025 in Northern Ireland

The Independent UK · Mar 9

‘Worm moon’ to be visible to skygazers in the UK on Tuesday

Clear skies are forecast in Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England, offering a chance to see the full moon.

Evening Standard · Mar 3

NI ‘least energy secure’ part of UK, MLAs warned amid surging oil prices

The majority of households (61%) in Northern Ireland use oil as their primary method of household heating, compared to just 5% across the UK.

Evening Standard · Mar 3

‘Disappointing’ NI First Minister not at UK briefings on Iran – Little-Pengelly

Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O’Neill said she ‘will not be part of any briefing by the British government on their military operations’.

Evening Standard · Mar 2

First Minister says UK made ‘absolutely the wrong call’ on Iran involvement

DUP leader Gavin Robinson said the UK ‘should have been involved earlier’.

Evening Standard · Mar 2

No record of Jeffrey Epstein staying at Hillsborough Castle, according to trawl

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn said records of visits to Hillsborough Castle are ‘disposed of’ after three to six years.

Evening Standard · Feb 27

Police and MI5 waged campaign of illegal interference against BBC journalist, tribunal told

Former Northern Ireland correspondent Vincent Kearney subjected to ‘unprecedented’ surveillance, says lawyer

The Guardian - UK · Feb 25

Epstein claims cast shadow over legacy of Northern Ireland peacemakers Clinton and Mitchell

Former US president’s part in ending the Troubles threatened by fallout from Epstein scandal, which has tainted his former envoy, George Mitchell

The Guardian - UK · Feb 24