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Former senior police officer aiming for meteoric rise to UUP leader

Jon Burrows served as a police officer for 22 years before leaving the PSNI in 2023.

Evening Standard · Jan 15

Jon Burrows moves a step closer to become next Ulster Unionist leader

The UUP confirmed the former senior police officer is the only contender to replace Mike Nesbitt later this month.

Evening Standard · Jan 15

Robbie Butler says he will not stand to be next Ulster Unionist leader

The party’s current deputy leader said he had received support, but would not be putting his name forward to replace Mike Nesbitt.

Evening Standard · Jan 15

In Pictures: Cold water courage to start the new year as swimmers dive into 2026

Inflatables, selfies and creative costumes helped take the edge off as swimmers gathered on UK beaches for the chilly tradition.

Evening Standard · Jan 1

Plan expected to increase target number of PSNI officers

It comes as officer numbers dropped to 6,190 last summer.

Evening Standard · Jan 1

Ulster University professor made OBE delighted that hard work recognised

Professor of personalised medicine Tara Moore has been honoured for her work into DNA research.

Evening Standard · Dec 29, 2025

Vice-chancellor says CBE highlights success of Ulster University

Professor Paul Bartholomew said the honour is ‘a great privilege’.

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2025

NI house builders warn of ‘bleak’ future because of crumbling wastewater network

A representative body has warned that some companies are already planning to wind up operations because of an inability to secure water connections.

Evening Standard · Dec 28, 2025

Film location scout draws songwriting inspiration from dramatic Irish landscapes

Robbie Boake toured the island of Ireland for a decade hunting suitable locations for Game Of Thrones.

Evening Standard · Dec 28, 2025

He spent ten years searching for Game of Thrones locations. It inspired a solo music career

Robert Boake was a full-time musician prior to his move into the film industry

The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2025