Image of Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill placed on loyalist bonfire The picture was on a bonfire in the Eastvale area of Dungannon, Co Tyrone on Tuesday evening. The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023
Not enough consideration was given to impact of Covid lockdown – Foster The former NI First Minister and DUP leader is giving evidence to the UK Covid Inquiry. The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023
DUP leader urges peaceful and positive July 12 celebrations Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said the burning of flags or election posters on bonfires is a ‘self-inflicted wound’ for unionists. The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023
DUP leader calls for social media companies to ‘do more’ after MP abused Carla Lockhart was targeted after she appeared on the BBC’s Sunday Politics programme. The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023
DUP's Carla Lockhart hits out at online abuse from 'faceless trolls' The Upper Bann MP said she would continue to represent her community despite such personal attacks Belfast Live · Jul 10, 2023
Jeffrey Donaldson says Moygashel bonfire flag burning "wrong" "If people want to earn respect and have respect for their own identity and culture then they have got to show respect for others" Belfast Live · Jul 10, 2023
Overwhelming majority of unionists oppose burning image of Taoiseach – Donaldson Police are investigating an incident at a bonfire in Co Tyrone at the weekend as a ‘hate crime’. The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023
Secretary of State urged to help find resolution to Drumcree dispute Orange Order Grand Secretary Mervyn Gibson insisted the 25-year stand off is not over. The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2023
North Belfast resident "silenced" over Irish language street sign concerns North Belfast resident's street showed almost 40 percent want street sign in Irish Belfast Live · Jul 7, 2023
NI political party websites with the most and least views from Stormont officials Some parties had surprisingly little traffic to their websites from Stormont department officials despite electoral successes Belfast Live · Jul 7, 2023
East Belfast social housing plan recommended for refusal as City Hall officials raise "concerns" Council report states plan's length and massing "is inappropriate to the scale of the street" Belfast Live · Jul 6, 2023
Newry Mourne Down Council calls on Stormont to implement ban conversion therapy "I am asking my fellow councillors to send a clear message, to say we stand in solidarity against this practice and will take any actions we can to see the banning of conversion therapy become a reality." Belfast Live · Jul 6, 2023
DUP cllr blames Brexit for NI workforce shortage as council agrees motion to extend UK visas "It's an excellent motion to be quite honest, for all the horticultural industry, it is Brexit that has caused this problem." Belfast Live · Jul 6, 2023
South Belfast Village organisation gets almost £50,000 despite not meeting criteria Elected rep says councillors "were informed by the PSNI there could be a risk of violence if the funding was not awarded in this way" Belfast Live · Jul 6, 2023
The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023 Daithi Mac Gabhann cuts cake on 75th anniversary of health service The father of the six-year-old, who helped change organ donation laws in Northern Ireland, has thanked the health service for saving his son’s life.
Belfast Live · Jul 4, 2023 South Belfast "suffering" from lack of bonfire diversionary funding, City Hall hears Failure of the Village area to receive £47,745 from controversial fund leads to emergency meeting at City Hall
The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023 Senior doctor calling for Stormont return amid warning of ‘huge stress’ on staff Dr Alan Stout, British Medical Association NI deputy chair, said Northern Ireland needs the Assembly to return this year.
Belfast Live · Jul 3, 2023 UUP MLA Steve Aiken sets up new consultancy business during Stormont's collapse It is the latest example of MLAs seeking other work during the collapse of the devolved institutions
Belfast Live · Jul 3, 2023 SDLP's Claire Hanna says boundary changes cement South Belfast as 'most diverse' constituency Claire Hanna has kicked off campaigning in new areas joining her constituency ahead of the next Westminster election due in 2024
The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023 Cleverly hails ‘close and friendly’ UK-EU ties in Brussels speech James Cleverly credited the ‘level of trust’ between him and Maros Sefcovic as part of the reason the Windsor Framework was secured.
Irish Mirror · Jun 30, 2023 Politician criticised for 'liking' homophobic and anti-transgender tweet DUP councillor Stephen Mountray liked a Tweet reply saying 'there is no such thing as trans' however he has since unliked it
Belfast Live · Jun 29, 2023 DUP councillor criticised for 'liking' homophobic and anti-transgender tweet The tweet was responding to a photo of three Alliance MLAs, including two openly gay representatives, attending an LGBT event
Belfast Live · Jun 29, 2023 DUP MP Sammy Wilson named as member of UK climate-sceptic 'Net Zero Scrutiny Group' The group asked Boris Johnson to end environmental levies on household energy and end the ban on fracking
Belfast Live · Jun 29, 2023 DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson warns return of devolved government at Stormont not inevitable He said there had been a "useful conversation about the preparations for the return of devolved government"
The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023 Return of devolved government at Stormont is not inevitable, Donaldson warns Stormont party leaders have held their weekly meeting to discuss the restoration of the powersharing institutions.