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HISTORICAL FACTS: 7 | History Defined

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

Sir Declan Morgan, chief commissioner of the ICRIR, said he is ‘deeply sorry that this has happened on my watch’.

Evening Standard · May 11

DfI should have looked at practical means to stop culvert access, inquest told

Belfast Coroner’s Court is examining questions around the death of Belfast schoolboy Noah Donohoe in 2020.

Evening Standard · May 11

NI First Minister excited by ‘seismic political shift’ across UK

Michelle O’Neill was speaking after nationalists were elected in Scotland and Wales.

Evening Standard · May 11

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‘Strong confidence and mutual trust’ between UK and Irish governments – Martin

Taoiseach Micheal Martin was speaking after being pressed over the UK’s handling of dealing with Northern Ireland’s troubled past.

Evening Standard · May 7

‘Window of opportunity’ for Stormont reform before next election, Martin told

However DUP leader Gavin Robinson said the challenge was the willingness of people to work together.

Evening Standard · May 7

Taoiseach pressed on Ireland’s interstate case against UK over NI legacy

Sinn Fein welcomed the case ‘remaining live’, while the DUP called it ‘a disgrace’.

Evening Standard · May 7

Chief constable says political ‘sniping’ over support for police must end

Jon Boutcher urged party leaders to ‘come together to advocate for policing together’.

Evening Standard · May 7

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PSNI doing everything it can to ‘root out’ misogyny in force – Jon Boutcher

The Chief Constable updated the Policing Board following the publication of an independent review into the death of showjumper Katie Simpson in 2020.

Evening Standard · May 7

PSNI apologises for ‘unacceptable failings’ in Katie Simpson investigation

The report cited ‘systematic failures’ and also criticised other bodies.

Evening Standard · May 5

Simpson review highlights ‘same characteristics’ as Sarah Everard murder probe

Katie Simpson, 21, died six days after being admitted to hospital in Londonderry in 2020.

Evening Standard · May 5

Family of Katie Simpson ‘have taken heart’ from report findings

Solicitor Kevin Winters described a difficult day for the family of the murdered showjumper.

Evening Standard · May 5

Springhill ‘proof legacy inquests can deliver truth for families’

One relative has contended the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery cannot deliver for families.

Evening Standard · Apr 30

Coroner delivering findings on fatal shootings involving British Army

Former Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams is among those watching on following an inquest into the shootings at Springhill in 1972.

Evening Standard · Apr 30

Expert ‘quite certain’ of public risk at culvert where Noah Donohoe was found

The inquest into the death of the schoolboy, which is being heard before a jury, is in its 13th week.

Evening Standard · Apr 29

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Evening Standard · Apr 28

Former teacher jailed over abuse of pupils at Belfast school in 1970s

William Lloyd-Lavery, 77, of Richmond Avenue, Lisburn, has been sentenced to two years in prison.

Evening Standard · Apr 27

Man denies his hand is in photograph found on Noah Donohoe’s phone

The inquest into the death of the Belfast schoolboy has entered its 13th week.

Evening Standard · Apr 24

‘Most likely’ Noah Donohoe entered tunnel through bars of culvert entrance

Belfast Coroner’s Court heard evidence from engineering experts on Friday.

Evening Standard · Apr 23

Man who stole Noah Donohoe’s rucksack says he ‘never had’ schoolboy’s coat

Daryl Paul said he was ‘upset’ by ‘untrue’ rumours about him and said he and his family had received threats.

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Evening Standard · Apr 22

UK Government ‘don’t get it’ over NI funding, Michelle O’Neill says

The First Minister said she would ‘unapologetically’ continue to make the case to the Treasury for extra resources.

The Independent UK · Apr 22

Woman told police ‘rumour’ Noah Donohoe was injected with heroin, inquest hears

The inquest at Belfast Coroner’s Court into Noah’s death, which is being heard with a jury, is in its 12th week.

Evening Standard · Apr 21

Stormont leaders call for answers over vetting of former police ombudsman

Gavin Robinson suggested there were security concerns around the appointment of Marie Anderson.

The Independent UK · Apr 21

Parts of Treasury review ‘absolutely preposterous’, says Little-Pengelly

Northern Ireland’s political leaders have been sharply critical of the Treasury exercise.

Evening Standard · Apr 20

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

DUP leader Gavin Robinson claimed that Marie Anderson had been appointed to the role of police ombudsman in 2019 ‘despite security concerns’.

Evening Standard · Apr 13

Decisions on fuel costs must come from Westminster, not Stormont, O’Neill says

The First Minister was responding to criticism that the powersharing Executive had not taken action to respond to rising costs.

Evening Standard · Apr 13

Rory McIlroy’s home club celebrates back-to-back Masters champion

McIlroy’s hometown Holywood Golf Club in Co Down erupted in cheers as he tapped in to seal a one-shot victory.

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