The Latest Breaking News from Northern Ireland

A&E overcrowding linked to ‘550 deaths every week’, warns study

Analysis of more than 19,000 patients reveals that overcrowding in emergency departments ‘increases risk of death’

The Independent UK · Sep 24

Overcrowding in UK’s A&E departments ‘increases risk of death’

Around 550 deaths every week across all of England, Wales and Northern Ireland may be caused by overcrowding in emergency departments, a study found.

Evening Standard · Sep 24

Sir Chris Bryant warns he will set Stormont budget if Executive fails to

He said: ‘I think now it’s time for the political leaders in Northern Ireland to go ‘all right, we’ve got to live within our means’.’

Evening Standard · Sep 24

Fancy a pint … at Lidl? The bizarre battle over Northern Ireland’s stifled nightlife

The country’s licensing laws mean the supermarket has opened a pub so it can sell alcohol, while campaigners are fighting to help other venues open and get people dancing

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22

Pressure mounts on air traffic control boss after latest disruption

Flights were delayed in Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England amid an air traffic control issue on Monday.

Evening Standard · Sep 21

In 2009, Granville Ecopark began its planning process for food-waste anaerobic digestion; it now has capacity to export 4.8 MWe of renewable electricity to Northern Ireland’s grid

Granville Ecopark in Dungannon, Northern Ireland, uses food waste in enhanced anaerobic digestion to produce biogas and renewable electricity. The facility has capacity to export 4.8 MWe of renewable electricity to Northern Ireland’s local grid, while excess biogas can be converted into biomethane for renewable heat and power.

The Economic Times · Sep 21

Delays at UK's Manchester Airport over air traffic control failure

Flights in and out of Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England were disrupted on Monday following a technical issue affecting air traffic control systems.

The Times of India · Sep 21

Airlines urge action after UK flights delayed and cancelled again

Nats says fault at Prestwick has been ‘fixed’ after airports in Scotland, northern England and Northern Ireland are hit

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21

Legacy framework will be a ‘step forward’ in reconciliation, Taoiseach says

The Irish premier discussed efforts to deal with the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles during a meeting with Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

Evening Standard · Sep 18

Reform UK pledges immigration spot checks and £10,000 fines at Irish border

The party says it will bring in immigration officers to carry out checks of buses and trains crossing between north and south.

Evening Standard · Sep 18