PM urges people to ‘work calmly’ after Drumcree parade is given go-ahead Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald has described the decision as ‘utterly reckless’. Evening Standard · Sep 25
Son of Gerry Hutch appears in court following extradition Jason Murphy, also known as Jason Hutch, faces a single charge in terms of facilitating organised crime. Evening Standard · Sep 10
Historic cannon welcomed home to Carrickfergus Castle after restoration work Two cannon were removed from the Co Antrim castle last July for restoration work by the Department for Communities. Evening Standard · Sep 7
More than 1.6 million people estimated to have attended Fleadh in Belfast The first Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in the Northern Ireland capital has been hailed as a ‘watershed moment’ Evening Standard · Aug 10
Belfast’s first Fleadh ‘so joyful’ in a city that was once ‘so dark’ The first Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann to take place in the Northern Ireland capital drew visitors from across the world. Evening Standard · Aug 9
Success of Belfast Fleadh ‘a dream come true’ for organisers Visitor numbers were estimated to have topped one million by Friday evening ahead of final weekend of festivities. Evening Standard · Aug 8
Rebecca Black relishing 'mysterious' new romance Rebecca Black has opened up about her new, "mysterious" romance. BANG Premier · Jul 24
Rebecca Black admits to being inspired by 'showgirl-ism' Rebecca Black has opened up about her music inspirations. BANG Premier · Jul 1
Rebecca Black welcomes 'unhinged pop star energy' Pop star Rebecca Black has revealed her admiration of Fergie. BANG Premier · Jun 30
I dived into my digital past to revisit my most cringe teenage moments – and realised how lucky I am to not be young and online today Twenty years ago I briefly became the victim of a viral pile-on – all because of a silly YouTube video. But I’m glad I had the chance to embarrass myself and move on. Are today’s teens so fortunate? The Guardian - UK · Jun 20
Starmer condemns Belfast stabbing attack as ‘horrific’ and ‘abhorrent’ Graphic video footage is circulating online appearing to show the violent incident unfold on Kinnaird Avenue in the north of the city. Evening Standard · Jun 9
Arrest after man seriously injured in Belfast stabbing The incident took place on Monday evening in the Kinnaird Avenue area of the city. Evening Standard · Jun 9
Stormont Executive ‘taking steps in right direction’ despite £1bn hole in budget First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly said a budget cannot be agreed on the current funding settlement. Evening Standard · May 27
Royal Air Force Poseidon plane boosts Northern Ireland search and rescue capabilities The plane’s on-board systems can pinpoint the location of people in distress at sea The Independent UK · Apr 26
Evening Standard · Apr 26 Island of Ireland in ‘absolutely critical position’ amid tensions with Russia Brigadier Piers Ashfield was speaking as the RAF brought a P-8 Poseidon to Northern Ireland for a joint exercise with the Coastguard and RNLI.
Evening Standard · Apr 26 Maritime search and rescue boosted as RAF patrol plane brought in The RAF brought the P-8 Poseidon to Northern Ireland for a joint exercise with the Coastguard and RNLI across the north coast.
Evening Standard · Apr 1 UK Government response urged to UN concern over surveillance of solicitors The McCullough Review in 2025 confirmed instances of police monitoring journalists’ and solicitors’ phone data in Northern Ireland.
BANG Premier · Mar 31 Friday singer Rebecca Black promises new music is 'heavier' than ever Friday hitmaker Rebecca Black is working on the follow-up to 2025 album SALVATION.
Evening Standard · Mar 24 O’Neill and Little-Pengelly ‘shoulder to shoulder’ despite speaking separately The First and deputy First Minister spoke to media separately on tackling violence against women and girls.
Evening Standard · Mar 7 Former Irish president condemns US ‘attacks on truth’ during women’s day rally Mary Robinson said the current US administration is ‘flooding the atmosphere with lies to confuse’.
Salon · Feb 16 Rebecca Black started the ragebait era Fifteen years ago, the singer-songwriter showed the web loved nothing more than a pile-on
Evening Standard · Jan 14 ‘More flexibility and funding needed from London’ to secure Stormont budget First Minister Michelle O’Neill also pressed Secretary of State Hilary Benn over legacy proposals during a meeting in Belfast on Wednesday.
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025 Appeal to European Court being considered after ruling over Troubles disclosures It comes after Government won an appeal which prevents a coroner in Northern Ireland disclosing certain sensitive material at a Troubles inquest.
Evening Standard · Nov 1, 2025 Sinn Fein confirms it will back no-confidence motion in Education Minister DUP leader Gavin Robinson said Paul Givan is ‘going nowhere’.
Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2025 Stormont declared ‘crime scene’ over environmental crisis at Lough Neagh The symbolic arrest of an ‘MLA’ was also staged at the front of Parliament Buildings in Belfast by environmental activists.