Rebecca Black

UK

‘Community horrified and afraid’ after knife attack, says Lilian Seenoi-Barr

However, the former mayor of Londonderry and SDLP politician said they are reassured by the solidarity shown previously.
9 Jun 2026
UK

Family of Katie Simpson ‘have taken heart’ from report findings

Solicitor Kevin Winters described a difficult day for the family of the murdered showjumper.
5 May 2026
UK

Veterans not looking for immunity, but a fair process – commissioner

David Johnstone called for a fair and balanced process to deal with Northern Ireland’s troubled past.
1 May 2026
UK

Two soldiers ‘lost control’ in fatal shootings in Belfast 50 years ago – coroner

A Catholic priest, a father-of-six and two teenagers were unarmed and posed no risk when they were shot dead, an inquest has found.
30 Apr 2026
UK

Springhill ‘proof legacy inquests can deliver truth for families’

One relative has contended the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery cannot deliver for families.
30 Apr 2026
UK

Coroner delivering findings on fatal shootings involving British Army

Former Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams is among those watching on following an inquest into the shootings at Springhill in 1972.
30 Apr 2026
UK

Coroner set to deliver findings on fatal shootings involving Army

Five people, including a priest and three teenagers, died in the incident at Springhill in west Belfast in 1972.
30 Apr 2026
UK

Supporting PSNI ‘must be unequivocal’, says Justice Minister

Naomi Long was speaking after Chief Constable Jon Boutcher called for all political parties to show support for police.
29 Apr 2026
UK

Joint police and Stormont safety call after ‘catastrophic’ weekend of road deaths

Five people died in road crashes at the weekend, bringing toll for this year to 29, double that of this time last year.
29 Apr 2026
UK

First postbox featuring King’s cypher installed in Northern Ireland

The postbox, at 25 York Road in Belfast, is also the first of 600 solar-powered parcel postboxes being installed in the UK.
29 Apr 2026
UK

Special moment hailed with passing of Northern Ireland Sign Language Bill

Campaigners described a long journey to the legislation that includes the provision of free sign language classes to deaf children and their families
28 Apr 2026
UK

Former teacher jailed over abuse of pupils at Belfast school in 1970s

William Lloyd-Lavery, 77, of Richmond Avenue, Lisburn, has been sentenced to two years in prison.
28 Apr 2026
UK

Minister appeals for anyone with information on wildfires to speak to police

The call comes after blazes broke out across the Mourne Mountains at the weekend.
28 Apr 2026
UK

Future of former Maze prison site ‘very much a live issue’ – O’Neill

First Minister Michelle O’Neill said she wants to see political agreement to develop the site.
27 Apr 2026
UK

Firefighting operations to continue in Mourne Mountains across the week

Almost 100 firefighters were involved in tackling wildfires in the region on Monday.
27 Apr 2026
Politics

Government has lost confidence of Troubles victims and veterans – Robinson

DUP leader Gavin Robinson was speaking ahead of a vote on the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill in the House of Commons.
27 Apr 2026
Politics

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.
27 Apr 2026
Politics

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.
27 Apr 2026
UK

Mother to walk in the steps of medics who spotted rare conditions in her twins

Ciara Bowe, 44, from Cork was 16 weeks into her pregnancy when twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome was spotted.
19 Apr 2026
UK

Publication of 1926 census records ‘allows us to step back in time’ – Taoiseach

The publication came after three years of work on more than 750,000 individual household and enumerator returns.
18 Apr 2026
UK

We must all work together to protect democracy, says Catherine Connolly

The president was addressing an international democracy conference in Spain during her first overseas trip.
18 Apr 2026