Interviews completed for Northern Ireland’s new police chief Bobby Singleton and Jon Boutcher have been shortlisted in the race to succeed Simon Byrne as the region’s top officer. The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023
DUP talks with government ‘have not concluded’ – Sir Jeffrey Donaldson The DUP leader said his party will be meeting the government later this week, adding that gaps remain. The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023
Momentum on restoring powersharing in Northern Ireland ‘seems to have ebbed’ Powersharing is unable to function in Northern Ireland without the support of the region’s largest unionist and nationalist parties. The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023
BBC Scotland slammed for 'misleading' use of a Northern Ireland bonfire image THE BBC has corrected an article after an image caption placed an Eleventh Night bonfire from 2021 in Northern Ireland as a November 5 bonfire in… The National (Scotland) · Nov 4, 2023
Extending powersharing deadlock into 2024 is ‘unthinkable’, says McDonald The Sinn Fein party president claims the public’s patience with the DUP blockade of Stormont has ‘worn out’. The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023
Britain bans prosecution of past Catholic and Protestant killings in Northern Ireland Twenty-five years after a Northern Ireland peace agreement, a controversial new law bans prosecution of crimes dating to the Troubles. Supporters deem it reconciliation. Victims see denial of justice. WEKU · Nov 3, 2023
Police investigating Hamas ‘fighter’ image have received a number of reports PSNI interim chief constable Jon Boutcher had suggested earlier on Thursday the image could have been AI-generated. The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023
Rivers in parts of Northern Ireland reach record levels after days of heavy rain Areas of counties Down, Antrim and Armagh have been dealing with serious flooding. The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023
Donaldson says he cannot be certain Stormont will return by end of year The DUP leader has repeated that ‘significant’ gaps remain between the UK Government and his party’s position. The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023
12,000 sandbags deployed as areas of Northern Ireland hit by flooding Newry city is among the worst affected with an estimated 80 businesses counting the cost of flood damage. The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023
Olympic champion Mary Peters: ‘I feel the terrible loss of life in the name of sport’ The former pentathlon gold medallist tells Donald McRae of the death threat and horror of Munich 1972, the Troubles, and promoting Belfast The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2023
Artists receive grants to create projects showcasing work for new audiences The Major Individual Awards of £15,000 are being presented by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
Sections of Newry under water as flooding hits Northern Ireland The banks of the city’s canal burst after a night of relentless rain across counties Down, Armagh and Antrim. The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
Storm Ciarán - latest: ‘Danger to life’ warning issued as England and Wales brace for 70mph winds Five ‘yellow’ warnings will be in place as 70mph winds and heavy rainfall to batter UK The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023 Daera ‘acting to mitigate’ as workers at ports and meat factories strike Workers are staging their action over pay.
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023 Flooding hits parts of Northern Ireland as amber warning comes into effect The latest heavy rain has come before Storm Ciaran, which is expected to batter the UK and Ireland later this week.
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023 ‘Significant disruption’ expected as port and meat factory workers walk out Around 260 members of the Nipsa union are taking part in the five-day action over pay, including at ports in Belfast, Larne and Warrenpoint.
The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023 On a literary trail in the U.K. Sebastian Faulks is a celebrated author whose presence is felt in bookstores across England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Belfast. His works, such as Birdsong, Snow Country, The Girl At the Lion d 'Or, Charlotte Gray and The Seventh Son, are prominently displayed in bookstores like Waterstones and Hatchards. His books…
The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2023 UK weather: heavy showers could bring flooding to already soaked areas Southern England, the Highlands and north-east of Scotland and Northern Ireland are likely to be affected
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023 Weather warnings as heavy showers to cause flooding across UK in weekend washout The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for areas in the South of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023 Heavy and thundery showers may cause flooding across UK in weekend washout The weather warnings come as a shopping centre in Hastings was evacuated due to flooding.
The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023 Varadkar cautions against supermajority in any future Irish unity vote The Taoiseach said there is not enough talk to convince people in Northern Ireland “that a united Ireland would be a warm home for them”.
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023 Significant gaps still remain in trade border impasse talks – Donaldson The DUP leader said he would not put a timetable on any deal with the Government.
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023 Joe Kennedy III hails Queen’s as a ‘home away from home’ as he opens SU building The visit came as the US special envoy led a business delegation on a four day visit to Northern Ireland.
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023 Use US trade delegation visit as spur to bring Stormont back – O’Neill The delegation of US business leaders met political leaders in Northern Ireland on Thursday.