The Latest Breaking News from Northern Ireland

Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales record warmest day of the year in heatwave

It was hot in England as well, with highs of 33.1C, but no records were broken.

Evening Standard · Jul 12, 2025

UK Government must deliver promise on unfettered trade – Little-Pengelly

The deputy First Minister delivered the main address at an Orange Order parade in Lisburn.

Evening Standard · Jul 12, 2025

Tens of thousands take part in Twelfth celebrations in scorching temperatures

Traditional Orange Order parades have been taking place across Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard · Jul 12, 2025

Tens of thousands take to streets for annual July 12 Orange Order parades

The loyal order parades come after the burning of bonfires at hundreds of sites across the region as part of the annual festivities.

Evening Standard · Jul 12, 2025

Loyalist bonfire on site with asbestos lit despite warnings

Elsewhere, effigies of the Irish rap group Kneecap, Irish flags and sectarian slogans were burned on pyres across Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard · Jul 12, 2025

Pallets are the backbone of global trade but supplies are threatened by theft, loss – and giant bonfires

Pallets don’t usually make headlines. But amid fresh controversy around the traditional July bonfires held in Northern Ireland this year, they’ve suddenly become a talking point. Wooden pallets used in these bonfires are popular due to their stacking ability, and also their colours – which include the red, white and…

The Conversation · Jul 11, 2025

Northern Ireland police investigate burning of lifesize models of refugees

Burning of boat containing dark-skinned mannequins in lifejackets in Moygashel draws widespread condemnation

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2025

Effigy of migrant boat burns on top of Northern Ireland bonfire

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The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025

Life-size mannequins in migrant boat burn on Northern Ireland bonfire

A bonfire topped with an effigy of migrants in a boat has been lit in Co Tyrone, Northern Ireland, prompting a hate incident investigation.

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025

Anger after effigy of migrants in boat set on fire in Northern Ireland bonfire

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The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025