Finucane inquiry to assess if state forces ‘used UDA as proxy’ to murder lawyer Pat Finucane was shot dead at his family home in north Belfast in 1989 by the Ulster Defence Association. Evening Standard · Sep 15
Top Scottish Reform MSP meets group run by senior member of terrorist paramilitary A TOP Scottish Reform politician posed for photographs with a group run by senior member of a banned terrorist organisation ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 19
McAleese husband’s contacts with UDA took on ‘life of own’, ambassador was told More than 1,100 official files at the Public Record Office in Belfast have been opened to the public under the 20-year rule. The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025
What Belfast’s changing murals can tell us about peace The walls of Belfast in Northern Ireland are more than just brick and mortar. They are canvases for public communication, reflecting the city’s history of conflict and its ongoing journey towards peace. The Conversation · Oct 28, 2025
I’ve researched the politics of flags in Northern Ireland for decades – here’s what England needs to understand Flags – particularly the union flag and the St George’s Cross – continue to appear in towns and cities in England, at times in response to the housing of migrants and asylum seekers in the local area. The Conversation · Sep 12, 2025
Police probe ‘kill 'em all’ banner outside Scottish asylum seeker hotel POLICE have launched a probe into a banner displayed at a far-right protest in Falkirk ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 18, 2025
Andy Tyrie obituary Leader of the UDA, the loyalist paramilitary group, who played a key role in the Ulster Workers’ Council strike of 1974 The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2025
‘Thatcher would have known’: Pat Finucane’s family hope to finally learn truth about his murder Announcement of a public inquiry could expose collusion by those at highest levels of UK government The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2024
Rebus episode 4 recap: Can Rebus save Michael? Rebus crosses a line as he chooses to help rather than arrest his brother. But he doesn't know the full horror... WhatToWatch · May 21, 2024
From the Shankill to the suburbs: How loyalist hardman 'Mad Dog' Johnny Adair brought mayhem to the streets of Greater Manchester After fleeing a bloody feud in Belfast, around 30 die-hard members of the UDA's lethal C Company unit sought refuge in Bolton - mayhem followed in their wake Manchester Evening News · Jul 2, 2023
Simon Hoare: Conservative MP met with loyalists on 'personal' fact-finding mission The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee released a statement about the meetings, which said they were not an attempt to represent the committee Belfast Live · Jun 21, 2023
Senior Tory MP met loyalist paramilitaries on 'personal fact-finding mission' A Conservative MP reportedly met with loyalist paramilitaries in Northern Ireland as a personal fact-finding mission, a Westminster committee has… The National (Scotland) · Jun 21, 2023
MP met with loyalists on ‘personal’ fact-finding mission Simon Hoare told the Belfast Telegraph he had attended meetings in a personal capacity. The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2023
Jamie Bryson defends attending event for UVF man after criticising IRA commemoration The loyalist activist acknowledged he was being "inconsistent, and I'm honest about that" Belfast Live · Jun 19, 2023
Belfast Live · May 22, 2023 PSNI search property linked to UDA investigation A number of items were seized for forensic examination from the property.
Belfast Live · May 11, 2023 DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson defends Belfast election candidate who represented UDA-linked group Sir Jeffrey said he had "no knowledge" of whether the DUP candidate had been involved in a Twitter account which was known for sending trolling and derogatory messages
Belfast Live · Apr 27, 2023 Suspected firearm found in Co Antrim woodland Police believe the gun is linked to the North Antrim UDA
Belfast Live · Apr 24, 2023 DUP silent over Belfast election candidate who represented UDA-linked group He was involved with the Ulster Political Research Group, an advisory body connected to the UDA
The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023 Police detention officer sentenced for terror offence over UDA posts William Lloyd-Hughes posted images of masked men clutching guns in front of Ulster Defence Association flags.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2023 Petrol bombs and punishment beatings: paramilitaries still rooted in Northern Ireland A quarter of a century after the end of the Troubles, paramilitary groups still recruit, march, intimidate and, on occasion, kill
Belfast Live · Apr 6, 2023 Newtownards: PSNI statement after men remove UDA signs from houses "Within 15 minutes, a further crowd of more than 50 people had arrived on foot into Weavers Grange"
Belfast Live · Apr 5, 2023 Man who shone laser beam at a police helicopter jailed The defendant was later located inside a property, apparently asleep on a sofa.
Belfast Live · Apr 5, 2023 Ardoyne police operation linked to funeral last year, PSNI says Two properties searched on Wednesday
Belfast Live · Apr 5, 2023 Ards North Down feud: Police search and seize items from North Belfast property The search was linked to an investigation by the Paramilitary Crime Task Force
Belfast Live · Apr 4, 2023 Ards North Down feud: PSNI seize weapons during searches A "quantity of suspected Class C controlled drugs and a balaclava" also found, police say