New breed of terrorist emerging after Lyra McKee killing, PSNI warns
A new breed of terrorist is coming through the ranks in Northern Ireland, the detective leading the hunt for Lyra McKee’s killers said.
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Journalist of ‘courage and integrity’ remembered by colleagues
A journalist shot dead by dissident republicans in Londonderry was a person of courage and integrity, her colleagues said.
US speaker expresses sadness at murder of journalist but also hopes for future
A senior US politician has expressed sadness at the murder of a journalist in Northern Ireland but urged the region to look forward.
Lyra McKee: Tributes paid to journalist killed during Londonderry disorder
Tributes have been paid to a 29-year-old journalist who was shot dead during unrest in Londonderry.
US diplomat who brokered Belfast Agreement to be honoured
A US diplomat is set to receive an award in Belfast for brokering the 1998 peace accord.
Two arrested over damage to election posters
Two men have been arrested in Co Down over damage to election posters. The men, aged 17 and 22, were arrested in the Lurgan Road area of Dromore on Wednesday. They were arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage.
Former prison turned tourist attraction launches Troubles tour
A former prison turned tourist attraction in Belfast has launched a new Troubles themed tour.
House gutted in suspected arson attack
A house has been gutted following a suspected arson attack in Co Antrim.
Anger and disappointment as Bradley urged to act on stalled abuse victim payouts
Historic abuse victims in Northern Ireland have accused the Government of ignoring its moral duty after a legal bid to secure stalled compensation payouts failed.
Judge rules failure to compensate victims of historical abuse not unlawful
Northern Ireland Secretary Karen Bradley’s ongoing failure to compensate victims of historical abuse in the absence of a Stormont executive is not unlawful, a High Court judge in Belfast has ruled.
Controlled schools becoming more diverse, says support council chief
New figures show the largest education sector in Northern Ireland is open to all, a support council chief has claimed.
Farm subsidies ‘could halve by 2030 due to Brexit’
Farm subsidies in Northern Ireland could halve by 2030 due to Brexit, an industry expert has warned.
Derry Girls renewed for third series
Lisa McGee’s hit comedy Derry Girls will return to Channel 4 for a third series.
Former para to protest in Dundee over soldier accused of killing civilians on Bloody Sunday
A former paratrooper is to protest in Dundee over the trial of a 70-year-old soldier alleged to have killed civilians during the Troubles in Northern Ireland.
EU chief negotiator says goal is to protect peace and single market
The EU chief negotiator says, in the event of a no-deal Brexit, the EU’s goal is to protect peace in Ireland and the single market.
Karen Bradley lacks deep appreciation of Irish politics, says Sinn Fein leader
Northern Ireland Secretary Karen Bradley does not have a “deep appreciation” of Irish politics, the leader of Sinn Fein has claimed.
Leading charity calls for new approach to addiction
A new approach must be adopted to tackle addiction in Northern Ireland, a leading addiction charity has said.
Leading charity calls for new approach to addiction
A new approach must be adopted to tackle addiction in Northern Ireland, a leading addiction charity has said.
Leading charity calls for new approach to addiction
A new approach must be adopted to tackle addiction in Northern Ireland, a leading addiction charity has said.
England climb to fourth in FIFA world rankings
England have climbed one place to fourth in FIFA’s latest world rankings after their crushing Euro 2020 qualifying victories over the Czech Republic and Montenegro.