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Historic shift: Irish nationalist appointed as Northern Ireland's First Minister

In a significant development, Northern Ireland has appointed an Irish nationalist as the First Minister, marking a historic shift in the region's politics.

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Government accused of ‘economic blackmail’ as NI misses out on Levelling Up cash

Northern Ireland projects were awarded £120 million in the first two rounds of the fund.

The Independent UK

Irish politicians condemn Suella Braverman after Ulster comments

Home secretary Suella Braverman compared the Ulster demonstrations to the pro-Palestine marches she said were run by ‘Islamist haters’

The Independent UK

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Braverman clarifies Northern Ireland comments amid angry criticism

Home secretary criticised for likening pro-Palestine protests in London to sectarian marches

The Guardian - UK

Home Secretary accused of ‘deliberately stoking division’ with NI comments

Suella Braverman said alleged reports that organisers of Saturday’s march were linked to Hamas were ‘disturbingly reminiscent of Ulster’.

The Independent UK

Chris Heaton-Harris pledges ‘support where possible’ for flood-hit communities

The Northern Ireland Secretary said the recent floods have been ‘devastating for those affected’.

The Independent UK

Leadership of PSNI is not at war with itself, senior officer tells MPs

The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee heard Deputy Chief Constable Mark Hamilton is to appear before a meeting of the Police Federation on Wednesday.

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Call for investigation after claims BBC 'planted' staff in studio audiences

THERE are calls for the BBC to launch an investigation into claims members of staff were planted into the audience of a Northern Irish TV show.

The National (Scotland)

Orange Order praised for respect shown to Derry minor team after All-Ireland win

The Moneymore District Lodge delayed their parade on Sunday after the Derry All-Ireland winning team passed through the town following their big win.

Irish Mirror

SDLP member praises Orange Order for respect shown to Derry minor GAA team

The Moneymore District Lodge delayed their parade on Sunday as the Derry team passed through the town after their All-Ireland MFC Final win over Monaghan

Belfast Live

South Belfast Village organisation gets almost £50,000 despite not meeting criteria

Elected rep says councillors "were informed by the PSNI there could be a risk of violence if the funding was not awarded in this way"

Belfast Live

Family rooms at hospital ICU, removed during covid, due to be restored says MLA

The rooms were reorganised during the pandemic to increase clinical space, says SDLP MLA

Belfast Live

SDLP's Claire Hanna says boundary changes cement South Belfast as 'most diverse' constituency

Claire Hanna has kicked off campaigning in new areas joining her constituency ahead of the next Westminster election due in 2024

Belfast Live

NI secretary Chris Heaton-Harris' sweary reply to claims budget cuts are bid to pressure DUP

He was responding to a councillor who challenged the Secretary of State on the impact of cuts to children and young people's services

Belfast Live

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Irish government rules out setting up NI passport office, following SDLP request

Micheal Martin wrote to Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan following a request for a passport office to be based in the North West

Belfast Live

2023 All-Ireland SFC: Special bus services from Tyrone and Derry for quarter-finals welcomed

SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan said Translink had agreed to his proposals for a special service

Belfast Live

Campaign to make period products free to all in Northern Ireland moves a step closer

A public consultation has been opened on the plans

Belfast Live

Boris Johnson: How Northern Ireland MPs voted on partygate report

With 354 votes in favour, MPs endorsed sanctions against Boris Johnson recommended by the committee

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Belfast Live

East Belfast Irish street sign application sparks Council row over dual language policy

In North Belfast one resident was concerned "about their property depreciating in value should the signage be erected"

Belfast Live

State agencies accused of ‘deliberately delaying’ information over GAA official's murder

Man was abducted and killed by loyalists at Bellaghy Wolfe Tones Club in May 1997

Belfast Live

The new faces dominating the top positions on Northern Ireland's councils for the coming year

The new appointments come just weeks after May's council elections

Belfast Live

Derry and Strabane to have no unionist Mayor for first time in decades

Election results gave Sinn Fein three of four terms as Mayor, with SDLP getting one

Belfast Live

Belfast Green councillor Áine Groogan becomes Deputy Mayor

Councillor Áine Groogan says the council has to "catch ourselves on" on "binary politics"

Belfast Live

Council mayors in Northern Ireland spend thousands of pounds on clothes

The expenditure included suits, shirts, dresses, shoes and trainers

Belfast Live

Alliance's Naomi Long says 'anomaly' in Derry and Strabane election count prompted legal challenge

The party has lodged an election petition with the High Court in Belfast which could result in a recount

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