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David Young
UK
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.
By
David Young
9 Jun 2026
UK
Man who murdered pregnant girlfriend Natalie McNally jailed for 31 years
Natalie McNally, 32, had been 15 weeks pregnant when she was subjected to what judge Mr Justice Kinney described as a ‘brutal and frenzied attack’.
By
David Young
3 Jun 2026
UK
Sex offences trial of former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson due to commence
The 63-year-old denies a total of 18 alleged historical offences.
By
David Young
26 May 2026
UK
King creates a stir baking ‘VIP dessert’ at community hub
Charles was accompanied by the Queen on the tour of the Warehouse centre in Newtownards, Co Down.
By
David Young
21 May 2026
UK
Eleanor Donaldson ruled unfit to stand trial in historical sexual offences case
Donaldson has denied charges of aiding and abetting her husband and former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, who is himself charged with 18 offences.
By
David Young
20 May 2026
UK
Queen meets therapy dog on visit to school in Northern Ireland
Fane Street Primary School has children representing 45 different countries.
By
David Young
19 May 2026
Politics
Stormont leaders concerned by Labour ‘distraction’ amid budget talks request
Ministers in Northern Ireland have yet to agree a budget for the current financial year.
By
David Young
15 May 2026
Politics
Prospect of three nationalist FMs shows UK has ‘fundamentally’ changed – Swinney
The SNP leader said the ‘Celtic fringe’ was set to become ‘centre stage’ following Thursday’s elections.
By
David Young
9 May 2026
Politics
Two transgender MSPs elected to Holyrood in first for Scottish parliament
Dr Q Manivannan and Iris Duane secured regional list seats for the Scottish Green Party.
By
David Young
8 May 2026
Politics
Scottish Lib Dem leader hails ‘incredible’ results as party picks up new seats
The Lib Dems have bettered their previous tally of MSPs.
By
David Young
8 May 2026
Politics
Lib Dems set to take ‘big step forward’ in Scotland, Cole-Hamilton predicts
As the votes continue to be counted, he said the results will deliver ‘good day’ for the party.
By
David Young
8 May 2026
Politics
Scottish Lib Dems poised for ‘massive leap forward’, Cole-Hamilton insists
The party is targeting 10 constituency seats and also hoping to make gains on the regional list.
By
David Young
6 May 2026
UK
Judge says it remains his ‘expectation’ that Donaldson trial begins on May 26
The trial of the ex-DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Lady Eleanor Donaldson has been delayed twice due to medical issues related to her.
By
David Young
5 May 2026
UK
Security alert after car ‘explosion’ outside police station
The incident occurred outside a PSNI facility in Dunmurry, on the outskirts of Belfast.
By
David Young
26 Apr 2026
Politics
Mandelson vetting scandal ‘raises serious judgment questions’ about PM – O’Neill
The Northern Ireland First Minister was asked if she believed Sir Keir Starmer had taken sufficient accountability over recent revelations.
By
David Young
21 Apr 2026
Politics
Stormont leaders call for answers over vetting of former police ombudsman
Gavin Robinson suggested there were security concerns around the appointment of Marie Anderson.
By
David Young
21 Apr 2026
UK
Murder investigation launched after death of man in Portadown
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the man, who was aged in his 40s, died following an incident in Portadown on Thursday night.
By
David Young
27 Mar 2026
UK
Full probe into sex claims against ex-officer ‘essential’ for public trust
PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher welcomed the investigation being carried out by the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland.
By
David Young
11 Mar 2026
UK
Statue of Queen Victoria in hospital complex vandalised in paint attack
Republican group Lasair Dhearg claimed responsibility for the incident in a social media post.
By
David Young
27 Feb 2026
UK
Plan for 300 US jobs pulled amid ‘concern’ over NI minister’s political stance
A DUP MLA has claimed that Cantor Fitzgerald may have halted the planned investment due to policy positions adopted by Sinn Fein’s Economy minister.
By
David Young
21 Jan 2026
UK
Major changes to Troubles laws would need UK and Irish approval, says minister
Ireland’s Foreign Affairs minister was commenting after Sir Keir Starmer suggested new veterans’ protections may be added to draft legislation.
By
David Young
7 Jan 2026
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