4 h. ago Almost 200 schools in Northern Ireland remain closed amid icy conditions

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins paid tribute to gritting teams working on the road network.

Politics

44 h. ago Co Down traffic warden left with horror injuries in 'appalling assault'

The victim has sustained a number of facial injuries and a deep laceration after the horrific incident in Newcastle, Northern Ireland, police have said

Events

5 d. ago Legacy of Troubles a ‘millstone round neck of police in Northern Ireland’

Police Federation chairman Liam Kelly said the legacy of the past needs to be ‘firmly gripped’ by the Government.

Events

5 d. ago Call to roll out Tasers across PSNI as attacks on officers spiral

Police Federation for Northern Ireland chief Liam Kelly said he wants to see officers able to better protect themselves.

Events

2 w. ago Stormont Executive agrees to set aside £119m for PSNI data breach payouts

The Executive is also understood to be continuing to discuss plans for its first multi-year budget in more than a decade.

Economics

2 w. ago Government wins Supreme Court challenge over disclosure of sensitive material

The ruling could have implications for a number of Troubles deaths involving state secrecy.

Politics

3 w. ago Concern voiced as next phase of Omagh Bombing Inquiry hearings delayed

The next public hearings, due to start on March 9 2026, have been delayed around issues of disclosure of evidence.

Events

3 w. ago Charity Commission opens inquiry into Presbyterian Church over safeguarding

It comes after ‘serious and significant failings’ were found in central safeguarding functions from 2009 to 2022.

Events

3 w. ago Man remanded in custody charged in connection with mosque burning plot

Connor Pollock, 38, from Ballynahinch, Co Down, appeared in court on Thursday facing three terror charges.

Events

3 w. ago Failure to name Stakeknife ‘slightly ludicrous’, Justice Minister says

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn insisted that identifying agents risks ‘jeopardising’ national security,

Politics

4 w. ago Late release of MI5 Stakeknife files a ‘significant failure’, report says

The final report of Operation Kenova said that MI5 had ‘earlier and greater knowledge’ of Stakeknife than it had at first stated.

Events