Two men arrested over murder in Belfast
Two men have been arrested following the murder of an East Belfast community worker.
Northern Ireland
All you need to know about the backstop – and its possible alternatives
The controversial backstop will be on the agenda when Theresa May heads to Brussels after MPs backed an amendment to replace the plan with “alternative arrangements”.
Stormont Assembly members rake in more than £10m since collapse of powersharing
Stormont Assembly members have received more than £10 million in salaries and other contributions since powersharing collapsed.
Development could be halted by deteriorating sewers
Housing and office development will be halted across large parts of Northern Ireland by further deterioration in the sewers, builders have warned.
UK will be ‘less safe’ with no-deal Brexit, warns ex-MI5 chief
Britain will be “less safe” if it leaves the EU without a deal with Brussels, a former head of MI5 has warned.
DUP must see the benefits of May’s Brexit deal, Northern Irish groups urge
The DUP have been urged to “see the benefits” of the Prime Minister’s Brexit deal for Northern Ireland by a delegation from the country’s business, farming, trade union, community and voluntary sectors.
Man murdered in ‘horrific’ attack in Belfast named
The victim of a “horrific” murder in a busy street in Belfast has been named locally as Ian Ogle.
‘Cheeky’ escapee red panda saw chance to explore, says Belfast zookeeper
An escapee red panda recaptured on a Belfast driveway is a cheeky explorer, her relieved zookeeper has admitted.
Northern Irish groups visiting Westminster with plea to avoid no-deal Brexit
Representatives from Northern Ireland’s business, farming, trade union, community and voluntary sectors are travelling to London to urge political party leaders to avoid a no-deal Brexit.
University professor claims DUP ‘self-harming’ Northern Ireland
A university professor has accused the Democratic Unionist Party of “running around Europe” attempting to self-harm Northern Ireland.
Get back to work, protesters tell Northern Ireland Assembly members
Hundreds of people have gathered at Stormont to protest over the ongoing lack of devolved government in Northern Ireland.
Sex assault victim, 12, forced to travel to England for abortion, MPs told
A 12-year-old victim of sexual assault in Northern Ireland had to travel to England under police escort for an abortion, MPs have been told.
NI doctors not referring women for abortions in GB due to legal uncertainty
Doctors in Northern Ireland are not referring women for abortions in Great Britain because the step has not been tested in court, the country’s chief medical officer has said.
Peace rally held in Londonderry after paramilitary attacks
Over a hundred people turned out in Londonderry on Friday for a rally for peace after days of security alerts linked to paramilitary groups.
Women and Equalities Committee visit Northern Ireland on abortion
The House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee visited Northern Ireland on Thursday to speak to campaigners on both sides of the abortion debate.
Man charged with controlling prostitution
A man has been charged with controlling prostitution for gain and trafficking within the UK for exploitation.
Irish citizens in NI ‘could become second-class citizens’ after Brexit
People in Northern Ireland who identify as Irish could become “second-class citizens” post-Brexit, human rights groups have claimed.
12 abortions carried out in Northern Ireland last year
Twelve abortions were carried out in Northern Ireland last year, official statistics show.
Snow causes traffic disruption across Northern Ireland
Wintry weather has caused disruption across Northern Ireland with snow and sleet falling through the day.
Watchdog proposes investigation into ‘significant’ tally of welfare complaints
A public services watchdog has proposed an investigation into the “significant” number of complaints about welfare reform in Northern Ireland.
Soldier who died from suspected suicide ‘feeling down after Afghanistan deaths’
A soldier who died from suspected suicide in Northern Ireland was “feeling down” after the deaths of colleagues in Afghanistan, witness testimony before an inquest disclosed.
Childcare group fears closure due to Stormont impasse
A childcare group which helped catapult parents into education and well-paid jobs faces closure if funding is not renewed because of the Stormont impasse.
Under-threat childcare centre ‘transforms lives’ of users
A voluntary childcare organisation has helped transform the lives of some of its users.
Belfast site named after women who campaigned against plastic bullets
An area of west Belfast where a prominent police station once stood has been named after two local women who campaigned against the use of plastic bullets.
Fall in number of patients waiting more than 12 hours at A&E in Northern Ireland
Excessive waits in emergency departments in Northern Ireland have decreased this winter despite more people attending for treatment, figures indicate.
NI cancer charity ‘helped bereaved children go on with life’
A Northern Irish cancer charity gave children who lost their mother the skills and resilience to go on, their father has said.
UK motorists driving in EU to need ‘Green Card’ if there is a no-deal Brexit
Millions of UK motorists wanting to drive in the EU will need to arrange extra documentation in the event of a no-deal Brexit, insurers have warned.
Auditor: Demand for food banks could increase with 2020 welfare reforms
Demand for food banks could increase in 2020 when welfare changes are introduced, the Northern Ireland Audit Office has warned.
Homeless 20 times more likely to die from drug misuse
Homeless people are 20 times more likely to die from drug misuse, health authorities in Northern Ireland said.
EU ‘in no mood’ to renegotiate Brexit deal, says Irish Foreign Minister
Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney says the EU is no “no mood” to change the Withdrawal Agreement significantly after Theresa May’s defeat in Westminster on Tuesday.