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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 13 | History Defined

Kenova report reveals Stakeknife was taken on holiday while wanted by police

It also details how the Army’s agent in the IRA was handed tens of thousands of pounds.

Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2025

Did Thatcher know about Stakeknife? asks sister of murdered man

Moira Todd’s brother Eugene Simons was disappeared by Stakeknife’s unit in the Provisional IRA in 1981.

Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2025

Late release of MI5 Stakeknife files a ‘significant failure’, report says

The final report of Operation Kenova said that MI5 had ‘earlier and greater knowledge’ of Stakeknife than it had at first stated.

Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2025

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Belfast man warns of danger of ‘hidden addiction’ to over-the-counter medication

At one stage, Michael Main’s weight dropped to four stone after he became addicted to drugs he started taking for migraines.

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025

Unionists unite to force cross-community vote on bid for EU ‘observer status’

Sinn Fein is behind the bid at Stormont to address the ‘democratic deficit’ left by Brexit.

Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2025

Zelensky says Ireland ‘one of few countries that knows the price of freedom’

Irish premier Micheal Martin told the Ukrainian leader that Ireland would support Ukraine ‘for as long as it takes’.

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2025

Ireland will back Ukraine ‘for as long as it takes’, Martin tells Zelensky

The Ukrainian president has made his first official visit to the country, meeting the Taoiseach and Irish president separately in Dublin.

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2025

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Dublin needs to ‘step up’ over legacy investigations, MPs say

The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee has published a report into new legislation aimed at addressing the legacy of the Troubles.

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025

Police investigating attack on officers with hunting knife as attempted murder

PSNI deputy chief constable Bobby Singleton has revealed details of the incident in Londonderry.

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2025

Five men killed in Co Tyrone rail tragedy remembered 75 years on

Family members and friends were among those who gathered for the service in Omagh on Monday.

Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2025

‘No words to express this sorrow’: Funerals held for two Dundalk crash victims

Hundreds of mourners gathered for the funerals of Alan McCluskey in Co Meath, and Dylan Commins in Co Louth.

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2025

‘Incomprehension’ at death of young man in Dundalk crash, mourners told

Alan McCluskey, 23, was one of the five young people who died in a car crash in Co Louth at the weekend.

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2025

Harris takes finance post in Irish Cabinet reshuffle

Ireland’s deputy premier Simon Harris has assumed the position as Finance Minister in a Cabinet reshuffle prompted by a high-profile resignation.

Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2025

Last-gasp Troy Parrott hat-trick earns Republic of Ireland a World Cup play-off spot

The in-form AZ Alkmaar striker scored his fifth goal in two games for Ireland to seal a thrilling 3-2 win deep in stoppage time

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2025

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Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2025

Presbyterian Church has ‘work to do’ to regain trust after safeguarding failures

The Presbyterian Church in Ireland announced this week that moderator Rev Trevor Gribben is to stand down.

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo sent off as Troy Parrott’s brace earns Ireland famous victory over Portugal

Ireland head for Hungary on Sunday knowing victory would secure runners-up spot in Group F.

Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2025

Presbyterian Church raised concerns with PSNI after child sex offence conviction

The Church has been called upon to provide more clarity around ‘serious failings’ in safeguarding.

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025

No progress in Donaldsons’ trial before ‘genuine medical issues’ are explored

Judge Paul Ramsey told Newry Crown Court he hoped to have a clearer picture early next year as to when the trial can ‘finally get under way’.

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Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2025

Lack of clarity around Presbyterian Church safeguarding failures, says Lyons

Moderator Rev Trevor Gribben is to stand down after stating people have been harmed and others placed at risk because of the failings in the Church.

Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2025

Bid to force Education Minister Givan from office over Israel trip fails

Paul Givan called the no-confidence motion against him a ‘calculated attempt to drive a unionist minister from office’.

Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2025

No direction for police to remove personal protection weapons – Boutcher

The PSNI Chief Constable addressed the monthly meeting of the Policing Board in Belfast.

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025

Scrutiny of social media post is matter for NI Civil Service head, Assembly told

Finance Minister John O’Dowd was speaking after Paul Givan said he had been given him a ‘clean bill of health’.

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025

Signatures secured for no-confidence motion in Stormont Education Minister

Paul Givan has come under fire over a visit to Israel last week, during which he told officials to publicise a visit to a school in Jerusalem.

Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2025

Department’s social media post on Israel trip ‘strictly non-political’ – Givan

The Stormont Education Minister defended asking his department to publicise his visit to a school in Israel amid calls for him to resign.

Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2025

Prayers said for Troubles Disappeared who remain missing

Families of those secretly killed and buried by paramilitaries during the Troubles took part in their annual silent walk at Stormont.

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