The Latest Breaking News from Northern Ireland

Irish border poll ‘not top of my list of priorities’, says Bryant

Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant said he will not be starting a poll this week, this month or this year.

The Independent UK · Jul 31

New NI Secretary arrives with a ‘check list’ rather than a ‘cheque book’

Sir Chris Bryant was speaking as Stormont parties are still without agreement on a budget for the administration.

The Independent UK · Jul 31

Decision time for ministers over ‘fairer’ funding for Northern Ireland – O’Dowd

Stormont Finance Minister John O’Dowd was speaking ahead of new Secretary of State Sir Chris Bryant meeting the parties later.

Evening Standard · Jul 31

Gerry Kelly Dead at 77: Fans Revisit Rory McIlroy's 'I Chip Air Balls' Interview With TV Legend

Gerry Kelly, a cherished Northern Ireland broadcaster, has passed away at 77. Known for his iconic TV moments, including a young Rory McIlroy interview, Kelly's legacy continues to inspire.

International Business Times UK · Jul 26

Stephen Gethins on what Gibraltar deal proves about Scotland in the EU

A UK-EU deal which has ended border controls between Remain-voting Gibraltar and Spain shows there would be no need for a hard border between an…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 26

Andy Burnham takes swipe at 'London-based voices' on first day in No10 North HQ to push devolution revolution

‘No10 North is as much for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland as it is for the regions of England,’ says the new Prime Minister

Evening Standard · Jul 24

Irish police foil suspected dissident republican car bomb near Northern Ireland border

Irish police have arrested a man and a woman after intercepting what they described as a "highly sophisticated" car bomb believed to be linked to dissident republican groups.

Euronews · Jul 24

‘No doubt’ PSNI and MI5 surveillance extended to other journalists, says Kearney

RTÉ northern editor Vincent Kearney said there was no way he was the only journalist in Northern Ireland being targeted in this fashion.

Evening Standard · Jul 23

Princess Royal meets air cadets as she celebrates milestone anniversary

Anne planted an Irish yew tree during a visit to the Castle Archdale Museum.

Evening Standard · Jul 23

Princess Anne pays respects at graves of Northern Ireland’s WWII dead

Anne also planted an Irish yew tree and met with young people from the RAF Air Cadets

The Independent UK · Jul 23