PSNI Chief Constable apologises to two solicitors following surveillance Darragh Mackin and Peter Corrigan of Phoenix Law said privacy is not a price they should have to pay for doing their jobs. The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2025
Concern after review finds police in NI tried to identify journalists’ sources Amnesty International has said the report ‘exposes a disturbing pattern of unlawful covert surveillance of journalists’. Evening Standard · Sep 24, 2025
Donal MacIntyre criticises PSNI’s ‘bungling’ covert operation against him The social media activities of the reporter were subject to surveillance in 2023 as he investigated the death of a Belfast schoolboy. Evening Standard · Sep 24, 2025
PSNI’s use of covert surveillance on journalists ‘not systemic’, review finds But the McCullough Review has identified more than 20 attempts made by the police service to identify journalists’ sources. Evening Standard · Sep 24, 2025
Report into police surveillance of journalists and lawyers to be published The PSNI commissioned the independent review amid allegations of police spying on reporters, solicitors and NGOs in Northern Ireland. Evening Standard · Sep 24, 2025
Two children vanished together almost 60 years ago. Police are still searching for the Lost Boys Their cases were among those highlighted in the recent 2023 documentary 'Lost Boys' The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2025
Legacy framework must include more funding for police – Boutcher The PSNI Chief Constable said the force is currently spending £24 million a year on legacy investigations. Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2025
MI5 admits it ‘unlawfully’ obtained data from ex-BBC journalist Vincent Kearney complained to the Investigatory Powers Tribunal. Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2025
Daughter of man murdered in Loyalist feud ‘disappointed’ at progress to inquest Work is ongoing in preparation for an inquest into the deaths of John Coulter and Robert Mahood. Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2025
Race hate crimes reach record levels in Northern Ireland Amnesty International described the surge in racist incidents and crimes as ‘shameful’ and called on politicians to act. Evening Standard · Aug 28, 2025
Man in court over murder of Stephen Brannigan and attack on priest in church The suspect did not speak other than to confirm he understood the charges. Evening Standard · Aug 13, 2025
Two men charged over attempted murder of police officer in Omagh John Caldwell, then a DCI in the PSNI, was shot several times in Northern Ireland in 2023 The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2025
Two arrested in investigation into attempted murder of senior police officer Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell was seriously injured after being shot in Co Tyrone in February 2023. Evening Standard · Aug 11, 2025
Woman wearing Palestine Action T-shirt arrested in Belfast Belfast West MLA Gerry Carroll called on Executive ministers to ‘speak up for the right to protest’. Evening Standard · Aug 9, 2025
Evening Standard · Aug 6, 2025 Drag artist at library event says she is victim of ‘false accusations online’ Lady Portia Di’Monte said the event at Holywood Arches Library on Friday had included a reading from The Chronicles of Narnia and Dear Zoo.
The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025 Police officer sacked for sending racist and sexualised WhatsApp messages The messages, sent while on duty, contained material which was also sectarian, racist and homophobic
Evening Standard · Jul 31, 2025 Police officer dismissed for sending racist and sexualised WhatsApp messages The messages, sent while on duty, contained material which was also sectarian, racist and homophobic
Evening Standard · Jul 29, 2025 Mother and two children murdered in Maguiresbridge to be buried together Those attending the funeral of Vanessa Whyte and her children in Co Clare on Saturday have been asked to wear bright colours.
Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2025 10,000 CCTV exhibits and 1,800 devices submitted to Cyber Crime Centre this year They relate to a range of alleged offences from human trafficking, drugs, murder and offences of a sexual nature.
Evening Standard · Jul 23, 2025 Murder victim’s brother welcomes apology personally delivered by police chief Eugene Thompson’s brother Paul was killed by loyalist paramilitaries in 1994.
Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2025 Officers considering legal action against Police Scotland over Trump visit plans The Scottish Police Federation said health and safety standards are being breached by the force.
The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2025 Why Donald Trump Scotland visit could lead to legal action from police officers The Scottish Police Federation said health and safety standards are being breached by the force
Evening Standard · Jul 10, 2025 Police will not assist in removal of contentious bonfire in Belfast Concerns have been raised over the bonfire, which is on a site which contains asbestos and is close to an electricity substation.
Evening Standard · Jul 10, 2025 Little-Pengelly urges people to stop playing politics over Belfast bonfire Sinn Fein has said it is ‘unthinkable’ that the fire can be allowed to go ahead on Friday.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2025 Belfast police refuse to help dismantle loyalist bonfire on site containing asbestos Sinn Féin has said failing to tear down pyre would be victory for mob rule, but PSNI says intervention carries more risk