N. Ireland

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Politician condemns social media threats made against him

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said it received a report of threatening online messages made to a local elected representative and investigating are ongoing.

2 days ago

Northern Ireland Politics

A close-up image of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. He is an older man with short white hair. He is wearing a dark blue suit jacket, a white shirt and a pale green and yellow patterned tie. He is looking away from the camera with a neutral expression on his face.

Councillor who wanted Andrew plaque 'reinstated' backs removal

The plaque had marked Mountbatten-Windsor planting a tree in 2009 to commemorate the city's 400th anniversary.

5 days ago

Northern Ireland Politics

US politicians attend Gordon Lyons' event to celebrate NI links

More than 200 people attended the event organised by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons.

19 Mar 2026

Northern Ireland Politics

Trump's merger comments were 'clearly a joke', Little-Pengelly says

Little-Pengelly met with Trump at the White House on St Patrick's Day.

18 Mar 2026

Northern Ireland

In a supermarket, a brown haired woman carefully inspects the label on a vodka bottle in the alcoholic beverage aisle, deciding on her purchase.

Alcohol minimum pricing 'no longer deliverable' before next election

Mike Nesbitt described it as a "missed opportunity", saying that an agreement could not be secured.

6 days ago

Northern Ireland Politics

TUV leader Jim Allister is an older man with fair hair. He is wearing a dark jacket and tie which is black with white spots and a white shirt. There is a badge on his left lapel which is red with white lettering. He is standing in front of a beige background.

Stormont is dysfunctionalism on stilts, says TUV leader

The party's annual conference is being held in Cookstown, County Tyrone.

21 Mar 2026

Northern Ireland Politics

Gavin Robinson stands beside Robert Jenrick as the two smile in a photo together. Robinson is a middle aged man with short, white hair and he is wearing glasses as well as a light gray suit jacket, a white shirt and a blue patterned tie. On his right is Jenrick, who is wearing a zip up hoodie underneath a dark grey suit jacket. The two are stood in front of a mural of King Charles III.

'Love many, trust few' - NI parties still pursue Westminster dalliances

The DUP have hosted Robert Jenrick this week, it's the latest link between NI parties and Westminster.

21 Mar 2026

Northern Ireland Politics

Martin and Trump are sitting next to each other in a room with a fire place, a bust of a head and a glass vase. Martin's hands are up as he talks.

Irish PM dodges potential St Patrick's Day bruises at Trump meeting

BBC News NI political editor Enda McClafferty looks at how Micheál Martin fared against Donald Trump during their St Patrick's Day meeting.

Gordon Lyons is wearing a black and white tuxedo suit. His bow tie and jacket are black. His shirt is white. The background is dark and blurred. He's looking away from the camera.

Sinn Féin shirking responsibilities on oil bills, says Lyons

The communities minister was giving his reaction to the £17m support package announced by the UK government.

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Minister clashes with committee chair over energy bill support

It came as the Caoimhe Archibald was called before a special meeting of the economy committee following confusion last week over the support package.

The American flag flies at half-mast on the north lawn of the White House. The building is in the neoclassical style, with a row of four large white columns supporting a covered entrance. Between the flag and the house there is a stretch of well-groomed grass.

NI delegation arrives in Washington for St Patrick's Day

Four Stormont Ministers have arrived in Washington ahead of the St Patrick's Day celebrations this week.

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Alliance leader says Stormont role 'should not be taken for granted'

Continued participation in Stormont's power-sharing government remains a "balance", she told her party's annual conference.