Lyra McKee’s partner leads rainbow rally demanding same-sex marriage in NI
The partner of murdered journalist Lyra McKee made a public plea for same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland as she addressed a rally of thousands in Belfast.
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Partner of murdered journalist Lyra McKee calls for legalisation of same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland
The UK Government should legalise same-sex marriage in the absence of Stormont power-sharing, Lyra McKee’s partner has said.
Compensation scheme for abuse victims could be included in Stormont talks
The UK Government has added a stalled compensation scheme for abuse victims to the agenda of Stormont’s power-sharing talks.
Stormont talks on restoring power-sharing constructive, Karen Bradley says
The first week of a fresh round of talks to restore power-sharing government in Northern Ireland has been described as “constructive”.
Kielty calls for end to segregated education in Northern Ireland
Paddy Kielty has called for an end to segregation of education along religious lines in Northern Ireland.
Shots fired at house in north Belfast
A family has escaped injury after a number of shots were fired at their home in north Belfast.
Mitchell: Redouble efforts to avoid return to violence in Northern Ireland
Every effort should be made to avoid a return to violence in Northern Ireland, former senator George Mitchell has said.
Stormont deal can be reached, Sinn Fein leader tells PM
A deal to resurrect Stormont can be reached, Theresa May has been told by Sinn Fein.
George Mitchell recalls how three-month mission to NI led to five-year stint
Former US senator George Mitchell has recalled how he thought he was going to Northern Ireland for a few months but stayed for five years.
Plans for Maze prison peace centre ‘set aside’
Plans for a peace centre at the site of the former Maze prison in Northern Ireland have been “set aside”, its developers confirmed.
Personal priority to stop veterans being unfairly prosecuted – Defence Secretary
New Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt has said it is a “personal priority” for her to ensure that service personnel are not unfairly pursued in relation to allegations of historical misbehaviour.