The Latest Breaking News from Northern Ireland

Claims NI peace deal stops UK leaving ECHR ‘entirely groundless’ – think tank

The Policy Exchange claims public debate on human rights law reform had been ‘distorted’.

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2025

‘Our name is dirt’: how stigma of kneecapping haunts one Northern Ireland family

Rap trio Kneecap may be subverting the word, but the psychological wounds are still raw for victims of shootings and their families

The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2025

UK’s largest lake faces environmental crisis as rescue plans stall

Toxic algae cases in Northern Ireland’s Lough Neagh have tripled since last year, as local fishers’ incomes plummet

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2025

Farage has no right to ‘tear up’ Good Friday Agreement – Hanna

But DUP MP Sammy Wilson has backed the Reform UK leader’s plans to renegotiate the peace deal.

Evening Standard · Aug 27, 2025

Nigel Farage's bid to scrap human rights law could 'accelerate the end of the Union'

NIGEL Farage’s plan to scrap human rights protections could “accelerate the end of the Union” due to implications for the Good Friday…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 27, 2025

Farage ‘hasn’t got the faintest idea’ of consequences of leaving ECHR, says Benn

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn said jeopardising the Good Friday Agreement would be ‘dangerously irresponsible’.

Evening Standard · Aug 26, 2025

Poundland saved from administration with store closures announced

Poundland is to push ahead with more store closures after receiving court approval for a major restructuring plan

The National (Scotland) · Aug 26, 2025

Kneecap Cancel US Tour, Citing UK Court Hearing In Terrorism Case

The Irish rap group Kneecap has cancelled a planned tour in the United States, citing a UK court hearing in a case one of its members is facing for allegedly supporting Hezbollah.

International Business Times · Aug 26, 2025

Warmest August bank holiday Monday ever for Wales and Northern Ireland

The remnants of Hurricane Erin are set to bring rain and wind to the west of the UK.

Evening Standard · Aug 25, 2025

'I was a Unionist and active Scottish Tory. Now I campaign for Irish unity'

BEN Collins grew up in a strongly pro-Unionist and pro-British background in East Belfast.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 23, 2025