Northern Ireland abortion law a breach of human rights commitments, court rules
Northern Ireland’s strict abortion law breaches the UK’s human rights commitments, the High Court in Belfast has ruled.
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Cheers as Harland and Wolff workers return to work
Harland and Wolff employees have returned to work after the sale of the closure-threatened shipyard.
Harland and Wolff shipyard saved in £6m rescue deal
A closure-threatened Belfast shipyard famed for building the Titanic has been saved.
Laid off Wrightbus workers ‘face struggle to house families’
Wrightbus workers face a struggle to house their families, one former employee has said.
Belfast Court of Appeal dismisses Brexit strategy legal challenge
The Court of Appeal in Belfast has dismissed an application that the UK Government’s Brexit policy will damage the Northern Ireland peace process.
Family of delivery driver shot dead in Belfast to keep fighting for justice
The mother of a pizza delivery driver shot dead in Belfast has vowed to keep fighting for justice.
Aberdeen airport hit back at Which? survey naming it Scotland’s worst airport for fifth year in a row
Bosses at Aberdeen International Airport have today slammed a survey calling it the worst in Scotland.
Protesters bid to ‘stop the coup’ in Belfast demo against Parliament suspension
Anti-Brexit activists gathered outside City Hall in Belfast to protest against the suspension of Parliament.
Amber Rudd silent on decision to suspend Parliament
Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd has remained tight-lipped on her views of the decision to suspend Parliament on a visit to Belfast.
Man appears in court accused of child grooming offence
A man has appeared in court in Belfast accused of trying to meet a child after a grooming attempt.
Harland and Wolff shipyard should be renationalised, say unions
The UK Government has been urged to support the unpaid workforce at the closure-threatened Harland and Wolff shipyard while potential rescue bids are firmed up.
‘Paramilitary-style shooting’ in Belfast condemned
An attack on a man in Belfast described as a “paramilitary-style shooting” has been condemned.
Bidders for Harland and Wolff shipyard valid and credible, MP says
Two bids to buy Belfast’s struggling shipyard are “valid and credible”, the local MP has said.
Police should have acted earlier on Belfast bonfire: Gerry Adams
Police should have intervened earlier in a bonfire dispute that ended in violent clashes in a republican neighbourhood in Belfast, Gerry Adams has said.
Administrators allow extra week to explore bids for Harland and Wolff
Several potential bidders have expressed an interest in buying crisis-hit Belfast shipyard Harland and Wolff, its administrators have said.
Teenager critical after stabbing at Belfast bonfire site
An 18-year-old man is in a critical condition in hospital after being stabbed at the site of a controversial bonfire in Belfast.
Police withdraw from Belfast bonfire site amid fears over public safety
Police retreated from a confrontation at a Belfast bonfire site over concerns innocent bystanders could be hurt, a senior commander has said.
Belfast violence which left police hurt ‘probably orchestrated by dissidents’
Violence which injured three police officers in Northern Ireland was probably orchestrated by dissident republicans, a senior police commander said.
Harland and Wolff workers ‘dig in’ as firm goes into administration
Workers at the Harland and Wolff shipyard are fighting on to save it, even as the historic firm enters administration.
Carl Frampton forced to cancel Philadelphia bout after ‘freak accident’
A “freak accident” has forced Belfast boxer Carl Frampton to pull out of his scheduled bout against Emmanuel Dominguez.
Uncertain future for Belfast shipyard which built the Titanic
The Belfast shipyard which built the “unsinkable” Titanic faces an uncertain future.
Man appears in court accused of killing mourner in car crash
A man was bundled out of court after hurling abuse and accusations at a defendant accused of causing the death of a funeral mourner in Northern Ireland.
Harland and Wolff workers vote to continue occupation of shipyard
Workers at a closure-threatened shipyard in Belfast have voted to continue their occupation of the site.
Elderly man dies after stolen car hits pedestrians outside Belfast cemetery
A 70-year-old man has died after a stolen car hit pedestrians outside Belfast City Cemetery, the PSNI has confirmed.
Mourners injured as car hits pedestrians outside Belfast cemetery
Three people attending a funeral have been injured after a car hit pedestrians outside Belfast City Cemetery.
Two injured as car hits pedestrians outside Belfast cemetery
Two men have been injured after a car hit pedestrians outside Belfast City Cemetery, police said.
Belfast mayor receives first Pride flag which will fly from City Hall
Belfast Lord Mayor John Finucane has received the first Pride flag that will fly from City Hall.
Smith requests review of decision to remove Queen portrait from Stormont House
Northern Ireland Secretary Julian Smith has requested an internal review of a decision to remove a portrait of the Queen from Stormont House.
Harland and Wolff workers urge councillors to save ‘iconic’ Belfast shipyard
Belfast shipyard workers have made impassioned appeals to save their industry as they addressed an emergency council meeting on the threatened closure of the famous Harland and Wolff yard.
BBC insists impartiality will be maintained as staff attend Belfast Pride
BBC Northern Ireland has moved to address controversy around staff members attending Belfast Pride by insisting the broadcaster is not participating corporately.