The Latest Breaking News from Northern Ireland

Concern over ‘worrying’ picture around Northern Ireland’s listed buildings

Just over 60% of listed buildings are thought to be in a very good, good or average condition, according to research.

Evening Standard · May 6, 2025

Eastwood set to challenge decision to prosecute him over Gaza march involvement

The Foyle MP and former SDLP leader appeared in court in his native Londonderry on Tuesday to face a charge related to the event last February.

Evening Standard · May 6, 2025

Former SDLP leader Eastwood due in court on charge linked to pro-Gaza rally

The charge is brought under legislation on how public parades and processions are governed in Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard · May 5, 2025

Court of Appeal affirms ruling on public inquiry in Sean Brown case

The Appeal Court judges said the order compelling Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn to establish an inquiry would come into effect on June 2.

The Independent UK · May 2, 2025

Victims urge boycott of new Troubles legacy body during protest at its office

The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery was established as part of the last government’s contentious Legacy Act.

Evening Standard · May 1, 2025

Sean Brown’s family criticise Government move over public inquiry ruling

The GAA official was murdered by loyalists in 1997.

The Independent UK · May 1, 2025

‘Let UK-wide smacking ban be murdered 10-year-old Sara Sharif’s legacy’

Smacking is illegal in Wales and Scotland but there remains a legal defence in England and Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025

Withdrawal of critical veterinary medicines could have ‘severe impact’ on NI

A grace period on the movement of animal medicines between Great Britain and Northern Ireland is due to expire at the end of the year.

Evening Standard · Apr 30, 2025

A Northern Ireland-style referendum deal would fail Scotland

WE in the Aberdeen Independence Movement have said it before, and we’ll say it again – calling for a Northern Ireland-style deal on holding a…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 30, 2025

Gerry Adams suffered ‘unjustified’ attack through BBC allegation, court hears

The former Sinn Fein president entered the witness box on the first day of his defamation case against the BBC.

Evening Standard · Apr 29, 2025