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.
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’.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
7 Jan 2026