The Latest Breaking News from Northern Ireland

Government to ‘consider’ ruling in response to calls to name Stakeknife

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn said the ruling on Wednesday had ‘wide-ranging implications’

Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025

Government wins Supreme Court challenge over disclosure of sensitive material

The ruling could have implications for a number of Troubles deaths involving state secrecy.

Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025

Government urged to go further than Windsor Framework review recommendations

Unionists have argued the review led by Lord Murphy failed to address ‘fundamental problems’ with the framework.

Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2025

MI5 has ‘blind spot’ over Northern Ireland Troubles, Boutcher says

The Chief Constable faced questions at the Policing Board following the publication of the Operation Kenova report into the agent Stakeknife.

Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2025

What’s the safest way to walk home at night? We’ve created an AI-powered app that shows you

In the historic walled city of Derry (also known as Londonderry) in Northern Ireland, the night-time economy is vibrant. But like many urban centres, it presents safety challenges for those trying to get home. At night, a volunteer group known as the Inner City Assistance Team (iCat) often patrols the…

The Conversation · Dec 11, 2025

Storm Bram: ‘Very dangerous’ winds cause travel disruption and power outages

Gusts of up to 119kmh (74mph) were recorded amid general wind speeds of up to 78kmh (48.5mph) at 1pm at the weather station at Sherkin Island.

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025

Kenova report reveals Stakeknife was taken on holiday while wanted by police

It also details how the Army’s agent in the IRA was handed tens of thousands of pounds.

Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2025

Failure to name Stakeknife ‘slightly ludicrous’, Justice Minister says

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn insisted that identifying agents risks ‘jeopardising’ national security,

Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2025

UK's MI5 accused of concealing the truth over 'Stakeknife' agent who killed for the IRA

Official investigation strongly criticised how the UK's intelligence agency MI5 handled the double agent during the Troubles in Northern Ireland.

Euronews · Dec 9, 2025

Storm Bram: Tens of thousands without power amid dangerous winds

The entire island of Ireland was placed under weather advisories as forecasting agencies upgraded their warnings on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2025