Important that mediation talks over Drumcree continue – Robinson DUP leader Gavin Robinson also welcomed that a criminal investigation is under way into potential law breaking around the impasse. Evening Standard · Oct 2
Northern Ireland announces new driving licence laws for young drivers: All you need to know about GDL scheme A new graduated driver licensing scheme will be rolled out in Northern Ireland on October 1, 2026. This initiative mandates a six-month learning phase for novice drivers before attempting their practical test. Drivers under the age of 24 will also have nighttime restrictions on young passengers, alongside a doubled duration… The Economic Times · Oct 2
Race crime in Northern Ireland ‘escalating out of all proportion’ There was a peak in figures after a stabbing attack in north Belfast in June. Evening Standard · Oct 2
Drumcree talks break up without agreement on fifth day of standoff Dispute over march will go to legal appeal on Monday after talks hosted by Northern Ireland secretary end The Guardian - UK · Oct 2
Latest talks on Drumcree standoff end without agreement Justice Minister Naomi Long urged the Orange Order to ‘do the right thing’ and not march, describing many feeling ‘despair’ at the situation. Evening Standard · Oct 2
Drumcree talks end without agreement Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant described the the situation as being between a ‘rock and a hard place’ The Independent UK · Oct 1
Drumcree talks continue as appeal postponed Talks aimed at resolving the Drumcree parade dispute are resuming on Thursday evening. The Independent UK · Oct 1
NI Secretary instructs officials to consider ‘contingency plans’ around budget Sir Chris Bryant acknowledged the situation at Drumcree but said time is already ‘long past’ a budget should have been agreed for this financial year. Evening Standard · Oct 1
Northern Ireland Secretary to return to Hillsborough for Drumcree talks Talks involving the Orange Order and the Garvaghy Road Residents Coalition are to resume on Thursday evening. 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
Proposed deal to resolve Drumcree dispute ‘not acceptable’, says DUP MP Earlier, a representative of the Garvaghy Road residents said they would sign up to the deal proposed by the NI Secretary if the Orange Order did. Evening Standard · Sep 30
DUP’s Robinson claims Sinn Féin is trying to ‘goad’ him into collapsing Stormont Gavin Robinson warned that ‘all options’ remain open to his party in its response to Sinn Féin members attending an unlawful protest in Portadown. Evening Standard · Sep 30
Drumcree standoff continues after Orange Order says it will ‘not surrender’ to proposed deal Unionists spurn NI secretary’s attempt to resolve impasse after nationalists block controversial Garvaghy Road march The Guardian - UK · Sep 30
Garvaghy Road residents say they will accept Drumcree deal if Orange Order do Another day of meetings to resolve the contentious parading dispute have taken place. The Independent UK · Sep 30
Evening Standard · Sep 30 Mob rule must not be allowed to win, PSNI chief warns in Drumcree parade dispute Jon Boutcher said he would continue to seek a way to facilitate an Orange Order march down the predominantly nationalist Garvaghy Road in Portadown.
Evening Standard · Sep 30 Bryant ‘left in no doubt’ law must be applied over Drumcree parade – Orangeman The Northern Ireland Secretary has been meeting with the Orange Order and Garvaghy residents at Hillsborough Castle.
The Independent UK · Sep 30 Latest round of talks to break Drumcree impasse gets under way Delegations from the Orange Order and Garvaghy Road residents are at Hillsborough Castle.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 30 Mediation over Drumcree parade is ‘dead in the water’, say nationalists Northern Ireland secretary holding talks with both sides as Garvaghy Road group launches fresh legal challenge
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Evening Standard · Sep 30 Further talks to be held in bid to break Drumcree parade dispute Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant hosted the Orange Order and Garvaghy Road residents at Hillsborough Castle on Tuesday.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 29 Blue Lights review – TV’s most thrilling cop show turns up the heat This Northern Ireland-set police drama has never felt like this before … Race riots, organised crime and institutional politics bring it bang up to date
Evening Standard · Sep 29 Garvaghy Road residents launch fresh legal bid to stop parade Lawyers for the Garvaghy Road Residents Coalition have issued a fresh legal bid to prevent the Drumcree march.
Evening Standard · Sep 29 Bryant urges all sides to ‘double down on compromise’ over Drumcree dispute An Irish minister has said she believes an international mediator will be appointed to intervene in the parading stand-off.
Evening Standard · Sep 29 Drumcree stalemate enters third day with further talks expected Orange Order members remain at Drumcree Church in Portadown.
France 24 · Sep 28 Nations League: Italy rebound in Turkey as France snatch late win in Belgium Italy bounced back in style on Monday, thumping Turkey 4-1 in the rain to revive their Nations League campaign, while France edged Belgium 1-0 in Brussels with a late winner from Michael Olise. Elsewhere, Sweden beat Poland 3-1, Bosnia and Herzegovina overcame Romania 4-2, and Northern Ireland held Hungary to…