The Latest Breaking News from Northern Ireland

Storm Chandra set to hit UK as more weather warnings come into force

Forecasters say flooding and travel disruption are likely in some places.

Evening Standard · Jan 27

UK weather map: Where heavy rain is expected to hit after Storm Chandra flooding

Storm Chandra continues to cause chaos as two weather warnings issued for rain on Friday and another on Saturday

The Independent UK · Jan 26

Storm Chandra to bring ‘very strong winds’ to Ireland

Storm Chandra is forecast to bring gusts of up to 70 mph (112kmh) to parts of the island of Ireland this week.

Evening Standard · Jan 26

‘Troubles’ themed board game where players can play as IRA condemned by survivors’ group

A survivor group spokesperson asked how the families of 9/11 victims might feel if a similar board game were created about the terror attack

The Independent UK · Jan 23

‘Target mainland’: planned Troubles board game condemned in Northern Ireland

By turning conflict into entertainment US games company is ignoring its living legacy, says victims rights’ group

The Guardian - UK · Jan 23

Axing Troubles immunity from Legacy Act a ‘down payment on trust’ – Hilary Benn

The Northern Ireland Secretary said his goal with legacy legislation is to ‘create a system that everyone in Northern Ireland can have confidence in’.

Evening Standard · Jan 22

Michelle O’Neill says Keir Starmer ‘got it wrong’ on Northern Ireland funding

‘To tell us to get on with it isn’t good enough,’ the Northern Ireland First Minister said after an East-West Council meeting.

Evening Standard · Jan 22

Weather warnings issued as heavy rain brings threat of flooding

The Met Office has issued rain warnings for parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and the south west of England on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Jan 22

Met office issues series of weather alerts as heavy rain to bring flooding

Drivers have been warned to take care and the Met Office said power cuts are possible

The Independent UK · Jan 22

UK’s property value hotspots of last year revealed by study

Zoopla said around half of the UK’s homes saw increases in value in 2025.

Evening Standard · Jan 22