The Latest Breaking News from Patricia Smyth

Parade leaves Drumcree after clearance granted in late-night hearing

A ruling by the Parades Commission permitting the Orange Order march was upheld in an ‘unprecedented’ sitting at Belfast High Court.

Evening Standard · Sep 27

Thousands protest after Drumcree parade given clearance in late-night hearing

THOUSANDS of protesters have blocked the predominately nationalist Garvaghy Road in Portadown in a bid to prevent a contentious Orange Order parade…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 27

Orange Order march at Drumcree parade goes ahead after ‘unprecedented’ late-night court hearing

A large crowd gathered to begin the march in heavy rain on Sunday morning

The Independent UK · Sep 27

Judge urges Drumcree parties to ‘step back from the abyss’

High Court judge Justice Patricia Smyth said she urged parties again to reach agreement ‘for the sake of everyone in Northern Ireland’.

Evening Standard · Sep 26

Drumcree legal challenge raises questions over PSNI assessment of parade

Barrister Denise Kiely, representing the residents, said ‘much remains uncertain’ after reading the Parades Commission ruling.

Evening Standard · Sep 26

One of Lyra McKee murder accused ‘part of shooting party’ and ‘stewarded crowd’

Three men have been accused of the murder of the Belfast journalist in 2019.

Evening Standard · Mar 26

Court rejects application to stop trial for murder of journalist Lyra McKee

The New IRA claimed responsibility for the shooting of Ms McKee in Londonderry in April 2019.

Evening Standard · Feb 27

Teacher who had sex with schoolboy a ‘cold, calculating predator’

Judith Evans was jailed for two years at Belfast Crown Court on Friday.

Evening Standard · Mar 14, 2025

Tyrone man handed jail sentence in connection with bid to kill police officer

Gavin Coyle, 46, of Mullaghmore Drive in Omagh, pleaded guilty to IRA membership and providing a car to be used by terrorists.

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023

Lurgan riot accused walk free after judge says they have 'no case to answer'

Judge referenced the “poor quality” of some of the CCTV footage

Belfast Live · Jun 16, 2023