8 h. ago Stormont to ‘work out implications for Northern Ireland’ of benefits shake

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons said he had concerns but warned Stormont does not have the resources to mitigate all the changes.

Events

9 h. ago Localised memorials for institutional abuse survivors being considered – O’Neill

Michelle O’Neill confirmed a plaque will be installed at Stormont, but said there may be more memorialisations.

Events

10 h. ago Michelle O’Neill ‘proud’ of stance in staying away from Washington

Northern Ireland’s First Minister has been criticised for not going to Washington while Irish leaders visited ahead of St Patrick’s Day.

Politics

10 h. ago What do I need to score to get Pip disability payments? How are they changing and what is happening to Universal Credit? All your questions answered as Labour slashes £5billion off welfare budget

Personal Independence Payment (Pip) is a tax-free benefit in England, Wales and Northern Ireland aimed at helping the disabled with the increased cost of living associated with their conditions.

Economics

10 h. ago Northern Ireland’s First Minister expresses concern over benefits shake

Michelle O’Neill said she intends to raise the issue with the London government.

Politics

11 h. ago What are PIP disability payments, how are they changing and how will you be affected? All your questions answered as Labour slashes £5billion off the welfare budget

Personal Independence Payment (Pip) is a tax-free benefit in England, Wales and Northern Ireland aimed at helping the disabled with the increased cost of living associated with their conditions.

Economics

12 h. ago Flat in tragic Titanic designer's family home is for sale: Birthplace of hero immortalised in 1997 film boasts 'breathtaking' entrance hall.. and hefty price tag

The flat in Ardara House in County Down, Northern Ireland , which was divided into six apartments in 1984, boasts a 'breathtaking' entrance hall and renovated kitchen.

Society

33 h. ago Thousands line streets of Belfast for colourful St Patrick’s Day parade

The parade was led out of the grounds of City Hall by Lord Mayor Micky Murray.

Politics

36 h. ago Rory McIlroy defeats JJ Spaun in playoff to win The Players Championship

Northern Irishman wins ‘fifth major’ for second timeAmerican opponent found water in three-hole deciderRory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrated St Patrick’s Day by winning a three-hole aggregate playoff against JJ Spaun to capture his second title at The Players Championship on Monday morning.McIlroy took a one-shot lead when he birdied the par-five 16th hole, and the task of protecting that advantage became much easier when Spaun hit his tee shot over the famed island green at the par-three 17th and into the water. Continue reading...

Sport

38 h. ago Jonathan Anderson to leave Loewe as fashion houses’ creative upheaval continues

Designer’s departure comes days after announcement that Demna is to join Gucci from BalenciagaA dizzying round of designer musical-chairs in the fashion industry has picked up pace with the announcement that Jonathan Anderson is exiting Loewe.The 40-year-old designer from Magherafelt, Northern Ireland, transformed Loewe during his 11-year tenure from a sleepy Spanish handbag house into the hottest ticket of Paris fashion week. Continue reading...

Politics

59 h. ago Wes Streeting warns of mental health 'overdiagnosis' as he defends DWP benefit shake

The Government is understood to have dropped plans to freeze the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) from upcoming reforms designed to reduce the size of the welfare bill

Events

63 h. ago Michelle O’Neill Washington boycott was a big mistake – Taoiseach

Micheal Martin said the Sinn Fein decision was ‘not in the best interests of the people of Northern Ireland’.

Politics

63 h. ago ‘Castlemen’ suited up as historical Fort Guard to be restored to full strength

The Hillsborough Fort Guard carries out ceremonial duties at Hillsborough Castle, the royal residence in Northern Ireland.

Politics

3 d. ago The slow road north by Rosie Schaap: Widow who found love again...in a lockdown village

When her husband died at 38, Rosie was bereft and lost. But when she swapped New York for Northern Ireland she managed to find happiness again

Politics

3 d. ago Ireland would benefit if UK strikes favourable economic deal with US – Taoiseach

Micheal Martin said it was still ‘early days’ for any potential agreement between Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump.

Economics

4 d. ago Police investigate potential Islamist terror link to stabbing in Belfast

An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident two weeks ago.

Events

4 d. ago Endo the Battle: ‘I travelled over 2,000 miles for endometriosis care

It took me 20 years to get a diagnosis of endometriosis - and I had to travel from Northern Ireland to England to get it.

Events

5 d. ago EU needs ‘strategic approach’ over alcohol tariff dispute, Martin says

Irish premier Micheal Martin has called for the EU to adopt a ‘strategic approach’ around US tariffs.

Politics

5 d. ago Casement Park rebuild not being held back because of me – communities minister

The Stormont Executive committed to redevelop Casement Park in 2011.

Politics

5 d. ago Former RUC officer to be prosecuted for murder after ombudsman probe

The charges relate to an incident in Northern Ireland.

Events