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Lidl reveals name of its first-ever pub set to open in Co Down

Lidl reveals name of its first-ever pub set to open in Co Down

Fri, 29 May, 2026

The pub is set to open in Dundonald in Co Down next month.
Thursday’s briefing: Glasner leaves on a high and Barcelona agree Gordon deal

Thursday’s briefing: Glasner leaves on a high and Barcelona agree Gordon deal

Thu, 28 May, 2026

FIFA were asked to explain their World Cup ticket pricing by legal chiefs in the United States.
Michael O’Neill extends stay as Northern Ireland manager with new four-year deal

Michael O’Neill extends stay as Northern Ireland manager with new four-year deal

Wed, 27 May, 2026

The draw with Wales in March was his 104th match in charge.
Plea for information as first dig to find Disappeared victim begins

Plea for information as first dig to find Disappeared victim begins

Tue, 26 May, 2026

Seamus Maguire is thought to have been killed and secretly buried by republican paramilitaries between 1973 and 1976.
Charles and Camilla tour parts of Titanic Quarter during Northern Ireland visit

Charles and Camilla tour parts of Titanic Quarter during Northern Ireland visit

Tue, 19 May, 2026

A stone’s throw from where the famous Titanic was built, they met organisers and performers who will entertain thousands of people this August.
Michelle O’Neill urged to ensure removal of clip targeting DUP MLA

Michelle O’Neill urged to ensure removal of clip targeting DUP MLA

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Pam Cameron said the video posted by the youth branch of Sinn Féin is a ‘misrepresentation of the facts’.
DUP ‘anti-Irish’ and work against national identity, Michelle O'Neill claims

DUP ‘anti-Irish’ and work against national identity, Michelle O'Neill claims

Fri, 15 May, 2026

Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly said Sinn Féin was targeting the DUP’s ministers at Stormont.
Pair questioned over 1988 backpacker murder may join new inquest

Pair questioned over 1988 backpacker murder may join new inquest

Fri, 15 May, 2026

The 18-year-old’s death in April 1988 remains one of Northern Ireland’s most high-profile unsolved murders.
Fianna Fáil ‘made a difference’ in housing, Taoiseach says

Fianna Fáil ‘made a difference’ in housing, Taoiseach says

Tue, 12 May, 2026

Micheál Martin said his party had historically made ‘very significant achievements’ in housing.
Review warns of ‘toxic’ culture in Troubles legacy investigation body

Review warns of ‘toxic’ culture in Troubles legacy investigation body

Mon, 11 May, 2026

Declan Morgan, chief commissioner of the ICRIR, said he is ‘deeply sorry that this has happened on my watch’.
Sinn Féin has no intention of being reckless with powersharing – McDonald

Sinn Féin has no intention of being reckless with powersharing – McDonald

Thu, 07 May, 2026

Sinn Féin president Mary-Lou McDonald said the party will ‘not be goaded into kneejerk reactions’.
What the papers say: Tuesday’s front pages

What the papers say: Tuesday’s front pages

Tue, 05 May, 2026

Tuesday's front pages focus on a range of stories, from an increase in money laundering to the Taoiseach saying Ireland should look at nuclear power. 
Sinn Féin says Bobby Sands statue ‘is going nowhere’ at anniversary event

Sinn Féin says Bobby Sands statue ‘is going nowhere’ at anniversary event

Sun, 03 May, 2026

It then emerged that it had been erected without planning permission, although Belfast City Council had not previously taken any action.
Man arrested after cocaine worth estimated £1m seized in Co Tyrone

Man arrested after cocaine worth estimated £1m seized in Co Tyrone

Sat, 02 May, 2026

Police said the arrest came as a result of the forensic examination of two mobile phones seized from a vehicle stopped in the Markethill area of Co Armagh in January.
Kemi Badenoch apologises for Bloody Sunday clips in social media video

Kemi Badenoch apologises for Bloody Sunday clips in social media video

Sat, 02 May, 2026

The Conservative leader said she did not sign off on the video which was sent out by ‘very young people’.
Conservative Party apologises for Bloody Sunday social media video

Conservative Party apologises for Bloody Sunday social media video

Fri, 01 May, 2026

The Northern Ireland Troubles Bill was designed to repeal and replace the controversial Legacy Act introduced by the previous Conservative government.
Use of Bloody Sunday footage in Kemi Badenoch video ‘disgusting’, says SDLP MP

Use of Bloody Sunday footage in Kemi Badenoch video ‘disgusting’, says SDLP MP

Fri, 01 May, 2026

Colum Eastwood criticised the use of footage from Bloody Sunday in a video posted online by the Conservative leader.
DUP leader challenges Sinn Féin over public support for police

DUP leader challenges Sinn Féin over public support for police

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Gavin Robinson was speaking after a dissident republican attack on a police station in Co Antrim.

61-year-old killed in motorbike collision in Co Tyrone

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Patrick Deery was pronounced dead at the scene.

Tipperary teenager killed and child left in critical condition after Belfast road crash

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

The collision occurred at Nutts Corner on Sunday morning.

Tories to vote against carrying over Northern Ireland Troubles Bill

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

The legislation would repeal and replace the controversial Legacy Act introduced by the previous Conservative government
Explosive device in car outside Belfast police station ‘sent to kill officers’

Explosive device in car outside Belfast police station ‘sent to kill officers’

Sun, 26 Apr, 2026

Homes in the area have been evacuated and a cordon is in place in Dunmurry.
Security alert after car ‘explosion’ outside Belfast police station

Security alert after car ‘explosion’ outside Belfast police station

Sun, 26 Apr, 2026

The incident occurred outside a PSNI facility in Dunmurry, on the outskirts of Belfast.
‘Powerhouse’ journalist Jim McDowell remembered after death aged 76

‘Powerhouse’ journalist Jim McDowell remembered after death aged 76

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

McDowell was northern editor of the Sunday World for 25 years.
Michelle O’Neill says Irish unity poll by 2030 is ‘very conceivable’

Michelle O’Neill says Irish unity poll by 2030 is ‘very conceivable’

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

The Sinn Féin vice president described unity as the ‘big idea’ of her generation.
Strategy to end violence against women and girls ‘making a real difference’

Strategy to end violence against women and girls ‘making a real difference’

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Michelle O’Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly were attending the launch of the seven-year strategy’s second delivery plan.
Keir Starmer urged to include ‘deep dive’ into ombudsman appointment in vetting review

Keir Starmer urged to include ‘deep dive’ into ombudsman appointment in vetting review

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

DUP leader Gavin Robinson claimed that Marie Anderson had been appointed to the role of police ombudsman in 2019 ‘despite security concerns’.
Stormont in talks with London for ‘proper financial package’ for NI

Stormont in talks with London for ‘proper financial package’ for NI

Sun, 19 Apr, 2026

Finance Minister John O’Dowd said he expects a ‘significant cost of living crisis’ amid rising energy costs.
Hope Street actor Finnian Garbutt dies aged 28

Hope Street actor Finnian Garbutt dies aged 28

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

The Co Down man, 28, had starred in he last three series of the show – which is filmed in Northern Ireland.

Man injured after house and three vehicles set alight in Co Antrim

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

Police said substantial damage was caused to the house and vehicles.
Teenager injured in hit and run while cycling in Larne

Teenager injured in hit and run while cycling in Larne

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Police are continuing to investigate and are appealing for witnesses to the collision to come forward.
Republicans hold annual Easter parade in Derry

Republicans hold annual Easter parade in Derry

Mon, 06 Apr, 2026

A police helicopter monitored the procession overhead, but while there was no visible presence on the ground, the PSNI have said they had “evidence-gathering resources” in place.
Northern Ireland's Education Authority making ‘positive progress’ after cyber attack

Northern Ireland's Education Authority making ‘positive progress’ after cyber attack

Sat, 04 Apr, 2026

An IT system used by pupils in Northern Ireland was impacted.
Cyber attack hits IT system for Northern Ireland schools

Cyber attack hits IT system for Northern Ireland schools

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

The EA said it was taking the incident “very seriously” and apologised for the impact on pupils who may be preparing for exams over the Easter break.
Man set to appear in court in Dublin following NI extradition request

Man set to appear in court in Dublin following NI extradition request

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

An Garda Síochána and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) have been jointly investigating the murder.

PSNI chief: Investigators face triple workload amid violence against women

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

Officers in the major investigation team are handling over three times the cases recommended, the Chief Constable said.
Lurgan bomb attempt ‘timely reminder’ of terror threat to police – Jon Boutcher

Lurgan bomb attempt ‘timely reminder’ of terror threat to police – Jon Boutcher

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

He condemned those who carried out the attack as ‘cowards’ and said dissident republican groups ‘have no support and nothing to offer’.
Two arrested following petrol bomb attack on house

Two arrested following petrol bomb attack on house

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

A woman was rescued from a house in Saintfield following the attack in the early hours of Wednesday.
Taoiseach and Tánaiste say Lurgan attack attempt was ‘appalling’ and ‘deeply chilling’

Taoiseach and Tánaiste say Lurgan attack attempt was ‘appalling’ and ‘deeply chilling’

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Micheál Martin and Simon Harris have condemned the attempted proxy bomb attack in Lurgan on Monday.
Roads safety message issued as crash death numbers double 2025 figure

Roads safety message issued as crash death numbers double 2025 figure

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Some 20 people had died in Northern Ireland in road collisions by March 31st, compared to 10 by the same date in 2025.
Tánaiste describes proxy bomb attempt in Lurgan as ‘deeply chilling’

Tánaiste describes proxy bomb attempt in Lurgan as ‘deeply chilling’

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

A food delivery driver was hijacked and forced to transport a bomb to Lurgan police station on Monday night.
Arnold Schwarzenegger back in Belfast as he receives honorary degree

Arnold Schwarzenegger back in Belfast as he receives honorary degree

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

Schwarzenegger, 78, said it was ‘unbelievable’ to be back in the city 60 years after his first visit.
Police given more time to question man over Portadown murder

Police given more time to question man over Portadown murder

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026

Rolandas Kvederis, 49, was pronounced dead at the scene in Ranfurley Road on Thursday night.

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