#Northern Ireland
Men blackmailed after using escort website in Northern Ireland
A 31-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of five counts of blackmail.
British government's approach to Northern Ireland protocol condemned by MPs
The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee said businesses had been left in the dark.
Youths throw petrol bombs at NI police for second night in a row
A number of petrol bombs were thrown at police on Friday and Saturday, the PSNI said.
Northern Ireland lifts 14-day quarantine rules for dozens of countries
The British government has published its ‘green list’ of countries that don’t require self-isolation after travelling there.
Fáilte Ireland may target Northern Irish visitors to bolster tourism trade
More and more people will be staying on the island for a holiday this summer.
PSNI chief constable requests external police officer to investigate Bobby Storey funeral attendance
The PSNI has previously said that it would review footage taken at the funeral.
No prosecutions following probe into 1988 murder of German backpacker
Inga Maria Hauser disappeared shortly after arriving in Northern Ireland via a ferry from Scotland in April 1988.
Belfast council apologises to families refused entry to crematorium on same day as republican's funeral
It has emerged that eight families were told not to attend the cremation of their loved ones.
'Radio Boyne' and an Ulster Fry: How the Orange Order is celebrating a socially distanced 12 July
The Orange Order has cancelled parades this year because of Covid-19.
PSNI to review footage amid criticism of high number of attendees at funeral of senior republican
Sinn Féin’s Mary Lou McDonald, Michelle O’Neill and Gerry Adams attended the funeral of Bobby Storey today.
Rory McIlroy taking couple of weeks off in bid to eliminate ‘dumb mistakes’
The world number one finished joint 11th after a final-round 67 at the Travelers Championship.
'Completely out of character': Search continues for missing 14-year-old Noah Donohoe
The teenager may have sustained a head injury when he fell off his bike.
Questions remain over NI-ROI 'secret' emails and a non-existent PPE order for Northern Ireland
The DUP’s Paul Frew has asked that two email threads are released to see why a promise for PPE was made, but was never delivered.
Abortion guidelines for Northern Ireland approved by MPs in House of Commons
Abortion is now legal in all circumstances in Northern Ireland in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.
'Northern Ireland is a pilot project': About the UK's staggered custom checks plan
In a strange turn of events, because of the Protocol the North will have post-Brexit checks six months before Great Britain.
Citizenship campaigner Emma DeSouza interested in possible Seanad seat
DeSouza was involved in a legal battle with the UK Home Office until last month.
People living alone in Northern Ireland can reunite with families today
It means an isolated grandparent will be able to see their grandchildren again, or partners separated by the pandemic can meet up.
McEntee says NI protocol is 'vague and lacking in detail on customs' as deadline looms
The Brexit transition period is due to end on 31 December.
All shops in Northern Ireland are allowed to re-open today
From Monday, a much broader range of retailers in England will also open their doors.
375 women travelled from Ireland to UK for abortions in 2019 - an 87% decrease on 2018
More than 1,000 females travelled from Northern Ireland to England or Wales for an abortion last year.
Bombardier reveals plans for 400 job losses at Belfast plant
The Canadian plane maker says Covid-19 has forced it to resize its business.
As shops reopen in the Republic, most are remaining closed in Northern Ireland
Retail NI Chief Executive Glyn Roberts has urged ministers to set a date for the remaining retail shops to reopen.
Arlene Foster says she fears Brexit trade talks ‘are not going particularly well’
The NI First Minister said she wants to see a trade deal agreed.
Businesses call for detail on Northern Ireland protocol from British government
A Brexit working group of NI businesses said more details were needed to help prepare for 1 January 2021.
Only three weeks to finalise plans for Brexit checks at ports, warns senior official
The UK government’s Brexit deal means checks are needed at ports in Northern Ireland.
'Shameful stand-off' preventing Troubles victims receiving compensation, advocate warns
Victims Commissioner Judith Thompson said the treatment of victims by the authorities was “cruel, callous and insulting”.
DUP motion on abortion passed by Northern Ireland Assembly
The motion doesn’t impact or change Northern Ireland’s abortion legislation.
Sinn Féin to oppose DUP's motion against abortion in cases of non-fatal disabilities
The motion “rejects the imposition of abortion legislation which extends to all non-fatal disabilities, including Down’s syndrome”.
NI parties deadlocked over whether to extend Brexit transition period
The idea was backed by Sinn Féin and the Alliance Party, but opposed by the DUP and UUP.
Hotels in Northern Ireland to reopen from 20 July, economy minister says
The 20 July date covers guesthouses, guest accommodation, B&Bs, hotels and hostels.
No new Covid-19 deaths reported in Northern Ireland
This is the first time since the pandemic took hold in late March that the daily figure has been zero.
No customs infrastructure, but some checks: The UK's conflicted plan for the Northern Ireland Protocol
Here’s what happened with Brexit this week.
Emma DeSouza drops legal challenge after change to immigration laws
DeSouza said she will continue to campaign for full recognition of Irish citizenship in NI.
The UK's Protocol plan: 'Unfettered access' from NI to GB, and 'light-touch' checks from GB to NI
Unfettered access to GB from NI, and declaration on goods from GB to Northern Ireland.
'Deeply alarming': NI leaders condemn dissident threats against Belfast journalists
The letter was published in the Belfast Telegraph, Irish News and News Letter newspapers yesterday.
Killer whales spotted swimming alongside boat in Co Down
The killer whales were spotted in Strangford Lough.
UK government says those born in the North to be treated as EU citizens for certain immigration purposes
Spouses of those born in the North can apply for official EEA residence permits.
Gerry Adams: 'It's up to the UK government now to address the cases of other internees'
Gerry Adams welcomes the UK Supreme Court quashing today of his conviction for attempted Maze Prison escapes in the 1970s.
UK Supreme Court quashes Gerry Adams' 1970s convictions for attempted Maze Prison escapes
Adams attempted to escape from the Maze on Christmas Eve 1973 and again in July 1974.
Mother and daughter die in Antrim crash involving a quad bike and tractor
A second young girl is in a critical condition.
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