Windsor Framework implementation confirms Irish Sea border, DUP MP says Sammy Wilson said his party would not return to Stormont to implement the deal agreed between the UK and the EU. The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023
New NI anonymity laws ‘would have prevented reporting of Savile allegations’ The Society of Editors described new laws in Northern Ireland as an ‘affront to justice’. The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023
Government working intensely to get Stormont up and running – Sunak Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill said patience had run out with the DUP’s blockade of the powersharing institutions. The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023
Remnants of rain from Storm Agnes trigger yellow weather warning for South Wales Remnants of the storm will bring heavy rain to parts of South Wales as the storm works its way out into the North Sea. The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023
Public banned from attending serious sexual offences trials in Northern Ireland under new laws The laws, arising from a review by Sir John Gillen, come into force on Thursday The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023
Storm Agnes hits UK with gale force winds, floods and power outages The first named storm of the season drummed up a high of 79mph winds in Capel Curig, a village in Wales, on Wednesday evening. The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023
Storm Agnes causes damage to buildings, floods and blocked roads across Ireland The Republic and Northern Ireland saw travel disruption with fallen trees blocking roads and flights and ferries also being affected. The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023
‘Worst conditions still to come’ as Storm Agnes hits UK Weather warnings are in force as the first named storm of the season pushes across the UK and Ireland. The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023
Process begins to appoint temporary chief constable to PSNI Former chief constable Simon Byrne resigned earlier this month following a string of controversies. The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023
Family of dead para launch legal challenge to Northern Ireland legacy legislation The law, which is preventing an investigation into the murder of Pte Tony Harrison in 1991, is a breach of the ECHR, his family argue The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2023
Arsenal midfielder Katie McCabe inspires Republic of Ireland to Nations League victory Katie McCabe had a hand in all three Republic of Ireland goals during their 3-0 win over Northern Ireland The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2023
Northern Ireland libraries can no longer afford to buy books A funding shortfall means the country’s library service will operate with reduced hours, and is ‘unable to purchase new books or take requests at present’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2023
Heaton-Harris orders civil servants to seek views on ways to raise revenue Options include water charges, prescription fees, and increasing university tuition fees. The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023
Series of legal challenges to Legacy Act to be mentioned at Belfast High Court A number of judicial review challenges are being taken by relatives of people killed in Northern Ireland’s Troubles The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023 National World journalists in Northern Ireland join strike action Staff at the News Letter newspaper in Belfast were among colleagues who took to the picket lines on Monday.
The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2023 Environmentalists hold ‘wake’ for Lough Neagh over toxic algae bloom Campaigners dressed in black and carried a makeshift coffin.
The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2023 Government must deliver something ‘seismic’ to convince DUP on a Stormont return Former party leader Edwin Poots said the current offer on the table was nowhere near enough.
The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023 Families of Troubles victims launch legal challenges to Legacy Bill The families have lodged judicial review proceedings challenging its compatibility with international human rights standards.
The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023 Varadkar criticises ‘double standards’ applied to Irish and UK ministers Leo Varadkar spoke out at his party’s think-in event in Limerick.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2023 Northern lights may be visible in many parts of UK Met Office forecasts display in skies of Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England
The National (Scotland) · Sep 14, 2023 Scotland's approach to child poverty scores major praise from Northern Ireland A CHILDREN’S charity manager in Northern Ireland has called for the country to follow in Scotland’s footsteps and introduce policy emulating the…
The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023 Northern Ireland-wide investment zone ‘very interesting idea’, says minister The issue was raised with Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch during Commons questions.
The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023 Northern Ireland could become for UK/EU what Hong Kong was for Asia – Gove The Levelling Up Secretary made his remarks as he closed an investment conference in Belfast.
The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023 10 best walking holidays in the UK for an active staycation From hiking the Scottish Highlands to climbing in the Cotswolds, here are some of the best routes to ramble in the British Isles
The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023 DUP leader blasts Taoiseach’s ‘megaphone diplomacy’ over Northern Ireland NI political representatives are attending the NI Investment Summit.