Bloody Sunday Soldier F hearing set to be held in Belfast amid security fears
The first major hearing in the case against an Army veteran facing Bloody Sunday murder charges is set to take place in Belfast because of security fears.
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Action sought on ‘industry-wide’ problem of lorry drivers staying in cabs at sea
An investigation has identified an “industry-wide” issue of lorry drivers ignoring international regulations and putting lives at risk by staying in their cabs at sea.
Irish premier calls for ‘level playing field’ over Brexit negotiations
Irish premier Leo Varadkar has said that there has to be a level playing field in the Brexit negotiations to ensure the single market and customs union are “not diluted”.
PM: We will legislate to prevent ‘unfair prosecutions’ over Troubles killings
The Government “will legislate” to make sure no-one who served in the armed forces suffers “vexatious or unfair prosecution” for historic cases where no new evidence has been provided, the Prime Minister has said.
What issues will dominate the 2020 Irish General Election campaign?
As the start of the 2020 General Election campaign gets under way, two major issues are expected to dominate political battle.
No Laff-ing matter – red-faced Black Cats blow it with flute tweet
Sunderland have described a social media post about new signing Kyle Lafferty which inadvertently referred to loyalist pipe bands as a “genuine mistake”.
PM urged to keep funding windfall promise to support powersharing
The Prime Minister has been urged to keep his word and deliver a multibillion pound funding windfall to support the restoration of powersharing in Northern Ireland.
Johnson hails ‘wonderful compromise’ of powersharing during Stormont visit
The Prime Minister has hailed the “wonderful” compromise that triggered the return of powersharing in Northern Ireland.
Stormont legacy mechanisms about finding truth, not apportioning blame – Coveney
Legacy mechanisms to deal with Northern Ireland’s troubled past are about establishing the truth, not apportioning blame, Simon Coveney has said.
Back in business: Stormont assembly reassembles after three years in limbo
Political deadlock in Northern Ireland ended yesterday when unionist and nationalist parties restored a power-sharing coalition.
Stormont ministers appointed as powersharing returns to NI
Ministers have been appointed to Stormont’s coalition executive after powersharing returned to Northern Ireland.