Lord Murphy to conduct review into Windsor Framework The annoncement was made following a vote by the Stormont Assembly to extend post-Brexit trading arrangements for the region for another four years. Evening Standard · Jan 9, 2025
Temperatures forecast to plummet to -20C in parts of the UK A new amber warning for snow has also been issued for the south-west of England, joining those for northern Scotland and Northern Ireland The Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 2025
Wes Streeting confuses DUP man with SNP MP in major blunder HEALTH Secretary Wes Streeting was caught in a humiliating blunder when he responded to a Northern Irish Unionist MP with a rant about the SNP. The National (Scotland) · Jan 8, 2025
UK weather: new amber weather warning for snow issued for south-west England – as it happened Met Office warns of travel disruption as sub-zero temperatures expected nationwide, with lows of -16C The Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 2025
‘Tortuous search’ for Belfast man John George ends after body found in Spain The father of two was reported missing after he failed to board his flight home to Belfast before Christmas. Evening Standard · Jan 7, 2025
NI tourism risks return to pre-peace deal patterns due to ETA, warns minister Conor Murphy has urged the UK government to offer an exemption to international visitors travelling across the Irish border into Northern Ireland. The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2025
Former nuclear bunker set for new lease of life as archive The Northern Ireland Regional War Room was built in 1952 to co-ordinate the response to a nuclear attack. The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2025
Sean Brown’s family criticises decision to appeal over public inquiry ruling The Northern Ireland Office confirmed that an appeal of the ruling was lodged earlier this week. Evening Standard · Jan 3, 2025
Ice warning for parts of UK as temperatures drop following floods The warning indicates there could be some difficult travel conditions across Scotland, Northern Ireland, North Wales stretching down to the Midlands. Evening Standard · Jan 2, 2025
Call for water rates to be considered by Stormont to help algae-hit Lough Neagh An alarm bell was sounded over the state of waste water infrastructure in Northern Ireland and the impact on waterways. The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2024
Hugo Duncan dedicates MBE honour to late mother who raised him on her own The country music singer and BBC Radio Ulster presenter says he his proud his contribution to the entertainment industry has been recognised. The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2024
Gold medallist Scott hopes to encourage girls to stay in sport after MBE honour The 25-year-old rower from Coleraine in Northern Ireland was part of the Team GB women’s quadruples sculls crew that won at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2024
Jazz trumpeter tells of ‘special feeling’ at MBE honour Dr Linley Hamilton is recognised for services to the music industry in Northern Ireland. Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2024
Charity stalwart says honour is spark for him to raise more money Ivan Black, 62, has been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire for services to charitable fundraising in Northern Ireland. The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2024
Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2024 Northern Ireland ambulance chief praises dedicated colleagues as he is made OBE Michael Bloomfield has worked for 37 years in the public sector.
The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2024 Callaghan takes pride in rise in young girls playing football as she is made MBE The Cliftonville star captained the Northern Ireland women’s team at its first international tournament in 2022.
The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2024 Radio host, Olympic champion and football star among NI honours recipients Hugo Duncan, Hannah Scott and Marissa Callaghan have all become MBEs in the New Year Honours.
The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2024 Cliftonville defender Michael Newberry dies suddenly at age of 27 The Northern Ireland youth international began his career at Newcastle
The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2024 Oscar-nominated Kneecap caps off ‘remarkable year’ for NI film industry Stars Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer are among the talent set to film productions in the region in 2025.
Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2024 Society ‘can and must do better’ to end violence against women, says O’Neill The Northern Ireland First Minister expressed her horror at the murder of seven women in the region in 2024.
The National (Scotland) · Dec 30, 2024 Late Queen dismissed 'silly' Orange Order marches, state papers say QUEEN Elizabeth expressed relief that Northern Ireland’s “silly marching business” was quieter than expected when the then Irish ambassador to…
The Guardian - UK · Dec 30, 2024 Disgruntled police in Northern Ireland responsible for IRA leaks after Good Friday agreement Newly released Irish archives include leaks from UK government and RUC’s attempts to undermine Sinn Féin
Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2024 Cross-border bridge was considered in 1975 at cost of £500,000 Newly released files show that the cost to Northern Ireland of the bridge from Warrenpoint to Omeath would have been £200,000.
Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2024 Ireland blamed Northern Ireland Office for ‘damaging leaks’, records show The confidential briefing note is part of the tranche of documents made public by the Irish National Archive.
Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2024 DUP minister rejected suggestion licensing laws could be relaxed for jubilee Stormont minister Maurice Morrow told an official he would not raise the issue with the Northern Ireland Executive.