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The report examines the current economic relationship between both sides of the border

Call for 'immediate' preparations for united Ireland

An all-party committee has called for preparations for a united Ireland to begin "immediately", saying that every Government department should examine the implications of constitutional …

Ireland • 16 Jul

A number of police cars as well as cars belonging to members of the public were damaged

Up to 50 people involved in attacks on PSNI in Belfast

Up to 50 young people were involved in attacks on police in south Belfast involving petrol bombs and paint, the PSNI has said.

Ulster • 16 Jul

Hilary Benn said he wants to be an honest broker who is 'a friend to all' but 'beholden to none'

NI Secretary among those at Fermanagh 12 July parade

Northern Ireland's Secretary of State Hilary Benn has attended a Twelfth of July parade for the first time as part of efforts to build relations …

Ulster • 12 Jul

The Fianna Fáil leader and Hilary Benn discussed a range of issues

Tánaiste holds first official meeting with NI Secretary

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has had his first official meeting with the new Northern Ireland Secretary of State.

Politics • 11 Jul

Study buddies were recognised at the ceremony which took place at QUB's

'Pet-ificates' handed out at Queen's graduation ceremony

Queen's University Belfast has become the first in the UK to recognise the support role of pets in educational attainment.

Ireland • 10 Jul

Twenty-nine people, including a woman pregnant with twins, died in the bombing in 1998

Govt formally approves co-operation with Omagh inquiry

The Cabinet has formally agreed to provide assistance to the UK's inquiry into the Omagh bombing.

Ireland • 09 Jul

Hilary Benn is a veteran parliamentarian and has represented Leeds Central since 1999

Hilary Benn appointed new Northern Ireland Secretary

Hilary Benn has been appointed Northern Ireland Secretary as part of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government.

Ulster • 05 Jul

Ian Paisley Jnr lost a seat held by his family for over five decades

Removal of thorns a silver lining for DUP amid losses

No political party likes to lose a seat, particularly one with iconic symbolism. But the loss of North Antrim comes with two significant strands of …

UK Elections • 06 Jul

Ian Paisley Jnr lost out to TUV leader Jim Allister by 450 votes in North Antrim

DUP calls for Unionist cohesion after damaging defeats

DUP leader Gavin Robinson has appealed for "greater cohesion" among unionists following general election results which saw his party suffer damaging defeats in North Antrim …

UK Election 2024 • 05 Jul

Tim Collins also conceded after midnight as boxes were still being opened in the North Down constituency

Watch: Tim Collins blames interest in 'hedges' for defeat

An Iraq War colonel has blamed people being more interested in "potholes and hedges" than international affairs after failing to secure victory in a Northern …

UK Election 2024 • 05 Jul

Sinn Féin emerges as largest party, Paisley loses seat

Coverage of UK election results and developments in Northern Ireland where there are several constituency battles.

Northern Ireland • 09 Jul

Alliance leader Naomi Long, her husband Michael and their dog Daisy, leave after casting their votes in the 2024 General Election at St Colmcille's Church in east Belfast

Race for votes over as race to count them under way

By the time most people are having breakfast, the Northern Ireland results should be complete. Eighteen of the candidates will enjoy theirs more than the …

UK Elections • 04 Jul

A total of 136 candidates are standing in Northern Ireland's 18 constituencies

First election results expected in NI in early hours

Voting in the UK general election is entering its final hours in Northern Ireland where several constituency battles are too close to call.

Ulster • 05 Jul

Jeffrey Donaldson pictured as he arrived at Newry Magistrates' Court

Jeffrey Donaldson sent for trial on sex offence charges

A judge has ruled that there is sufficient evidence for former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to face trial on 18 sex offence charges, including one …

Courts • 03 Jul

The former DUP leader will appear in court in Co Down tomorrow (file photo)

Jeffrey Donaldson facing additional sex offence charges

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson will face additional sex offence charges when he appears in court in Co Down tomorrow.

Courts • 02 Jul

Campaigners in Belfast protested against the Legacy Act last year

The controversial issue uniting NI's political parties

One issue unites all Northern Ireland's political parties as they battle for votes in the British general election being held on Thursday.

UK Election 2024 • 04 Jul

(L-R) Colum Eastwood, Chris Hazzard, Naomi Long, Gavin Robinson and Robbie Butler took part in the second major TV debate of the general election

NI politicians clash over health funding in TV debate

Northern Ireland politicians clashed on funding for the health service in the second major television debate of the UK's general election campaign.

Northern Ireland • 04 Jul

Recent figures indicate that around 2.3% of the population in Northern Ireland has a gambling problem

Gambling 'a significant public health risk' in NI

Gambling should be recognised as a "major public health risk" in Northern Ireland, a new report has recommended.

Ulster • 24 Jun

Gardaí arrested the man as part of a joint operation with the PSNI (stock photo)

Man arrested over murder of man in Co Armagh in 1979

A man has been arrested in Co Cavan in connection with the murder of a man in Co Armagh 45 years ago.

Ulster • 24 Jun

Constable Robert John McPherson was shot dead in an INLA ambush in July 1975

Two appear in court over 1975 murder of RUC officer

Two men arrested by gardaí in Co Meath and Co Donegal following the murder of an RUC officer in Co Derry almost 50 years ago, …

Ireland • 13 Jun

Legacy campaigners gathered at Belfast's Court of Appeal

UK govt in legal challenge over legacy amnesty ruling

The UK government has begun a legal challenge in an attempt to reinstate one of the most controversial parts of its Troubles legacy law which …

Ireland • 11 Jun

The PSNI arrested a 42-year-old man in connection with the discovery of the device (file photo)

Man released in inquiry into device found in Louth

A man arrested by the PSNI after a suspected explosive device was found in Co Louth has been released.

Ulster • 11 Jun

Naomi Long confirmed that the justice organisations she is responsible for will comply fully with any obligations placed upon them by the Act (File image)

NI Justice Minister restates opposition to Legacy Act

Stormont's Justice Minister Naomi Long has said her opposition to the UK government's Legacy Act remains following a meeting with the new truth recovery commission.

Ulster • 07 Jun

The body of Patricia 'Patsy' Aust was found at a house in Bangor at the weekend (file image)

Man, 85, charged with murdering 81-year-old woman

An 85-year-old man has been remanded in custody charged with murdering an 81-year-old woman in Co Down.

Courts • 04 Jun

Patricia 'Patsy' Aust's body was found inside a house in the Hawthorne Court area of Bangor on Sunday

Man, 85, charged with murder of 81-year-old woman in Down

An 85-year-old man has been charged with the murder of an 81-year-old woman in Co Down.

Ulster • 04 Jun