Drumcree talks continue as appeal postponed Talks aimed at resolving the Drumcree parade dispute are resuming on Thursday evening. The Independent UK · Oct 1
‘No change in our position’ vows Mac Cionnaith ahead of Drumcree talks Secretary of State Sir Chris Bryant is due to host talks at Hillsborough Castle on Thursday evening. Evening Standard · Oct 1
PSNI says it is working to ensure Finucane inquiry has access to sensitive files Assistant Chief Constable Anthony McNally described a positive relationship with the probe into the murder of the solicitor. Evening Standard · Oct 1
Sinn Fein Policing Board member investigated over alleged conduct breach Deirdre Hargey was permitted to remain in the meeting on Thursday. Evening Standard · Oct 1
Cost of policing Drumcree dispute £3m so far, says chief constable Chief Constable Jon Boutcher answered questions at the Policing Board on day five of the parading dispute. Evening Standard · Oct 1
Northern Ireland Chief Constable set to face questions amid Drumcree stand-off Talks involving the Orange Order and the Garvaghy Road Residents Coalition are expected to continue. Evening Standard · Oct 1
Parties raise further questions over latest Jeffrey Donaldson allegations The former DUP leader was convicted last month of 18 sex offences. Evening Standard · Jul 7
Lord Mayor of Belfast receives death threats amid violent disorder Sinn Féin’s Róis-Máire Donnelly was installed as Belfast’s first citizen at the start of June. Evening Standard · Jun 10
UUP will not back no-confidence motion in Education Minister over Israel trip Sinn Fein and the SDLP have said they will support the motion against Paul Givan. The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2025
Sinn Fein confirms it will back no-confidence motion in Education Minister DUP leader Gavin Robinson said Paul Givan is ‘going nowhere’. Evening Standard · Nov 1, 2025
Housing Executive rents set to rise from April, Stormont department announces The increase will see the average weekly rent for tenants rise from £69.49 to £74.35 Belfast Live · Feb 21, 2023
Belfast City Council branded 'tone deaf' over spending on events to unveil mayor portraits A selection of food, wines, beers and soft drinks were served to guests during a banqueting hall reception Belfast Live · Dec 21, 2022
Antrim All-Ireland winners honoured with civic reception at Stormont The Saffrons won the All-Ireland Premier Junior Camogie title in August while the Antrim Ladies footballers also secured the Junior Football Championship crown this summer Belfast Live · Oct 12, 2022
Housing Executive workers say thousands of jobs left undone as strike enters ninth week Strikers stage protest at Titanic Belfast where senior staff holding awards ceremony Belfast Live · Oct 10, 2022
Belfast Live · Oct 5, 2022 Long-delayed £40,000 portraits of Sinn Fein Belfast lord mayors to be unveiled The DUP said a civic reception was "inappropriate at a time when we are trying to encourage others to show restraint"
Belfast Live · Sep 30, 2022 Work begins on new £1m facilities at Dungannon GAA club Almost £1million in Neighbourhood Renewal Funding has been provided by the Department for Communities for the development
The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2022 Stormont minister welcomes largest increase in Living Wage Finance Minister Conor Murphy welcomed the rise to £10.90 amid the rising cost of living.
The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2022 Taskforce set up in bid to deliver energy bill discount in Northern Ireland UK Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi met Stormont Economy Minister Gordon Lyons and Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey in Belfast last week.
Belfast Live · Aug 9, 2022 Chancellor 'absolutely committed' to £400 energy bill discount for Northern Ireland An "equivalent" to the scheme being rolled out in Great Britain to ease cost-of-living pressures will be delivered "as soon as possible"
The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2022 ‘Workaround’ sought to ensure NI consumers will not miss out on £400 energy support Deirdre Hargey said the easiest way to get the money to families was to have an Executive at Stormont.
Belfast Live · Aug 1, 2022 Co Armagh community groups voice concerns over cost of living crisis with Stormont minister The groups highlighted how the cost of living crisis has affected their organisations and the communities they serve
Belfast Live · Jul 19, 2022 MLA says Stormont ministers 'squandered' public money on court dispute over Belfast bonfire The ministers have insisted they acted to stand against threats of violence and anti-social behaviour
Belfast Live · Jul 14, 2022 Northern Ireland cost-of-living payments begin to roll out It will be paid in two instalments
Belfast Live · Jul 11, 2022 St Columb’s Park improvements will "be of immense benefit to residents and visitors" The project has improved the park's access route and the physical connectivity to local communities and the city centre
Belfast Live · Jun 17, 2022 Cost of Living crisis: Public urged to make sure they're getting all benefits they're entitled to Last year the service supported 9,000 people in accessing £42million in unclaimed benefits