The Latest Breaking News from Northern Ireland

Amid the growing local government bankruptcy crisis, as many as half of the local authorities in England and Wales might be forced to cut their green spaces budgets. The situation in Scotland and Northern Ireland is not much better. A survey by the Local Government Association in February 2024 found…

With polls predicting huge losses for the Conservatives and huge gains for Labour, the election campaign so far has focused on the battle between the two biggest parties in Westminster. But the parliamentary dynamics are exceptionally fluid this year. Here’s a summary of where every party in Westminster currently stands…

The authors said that ‘notwithstanding some public commentary that many people from the Republic of Ireland never travel to NI’

Prime minister makes comment after decision by Northern Ireland minister to go ahead with Greek holiday

When Storm Isha hit Northern Ireland and northern Britain in January 2024, wind gusts of almost 100mph caused widespread damage to property. This strong extra-tropical cyclone also influenced both the insurance and energy sectors. Isha resulted in damages which required the insurance industry to pay out approximately €500 million (£427…

Lilian Seenoi-Barr, who arrived from Kenya in 2010, will make history when she receives chain of office in Derry

The election is likely to cause thousands of cancellations by people involved in the campaign and on polling day

You must be registered to vote first if you will be overseas on the big day

Campaign will be a test for two new first ministers and could put fresh pressure on Stormont power sharing