Photos: Arlene Foster takes Brexit break to join GAWA in Dublin 

Arlene Foster has taken some respite from the chaos of the ongoing Brexit wranglings to support Northern Ireland in their clash against the Republic of Ireland.

[Photos] Arlene Foster joins GAWA in Dublin as Northern Ireland take on Republic 

SNP Westminser leader asks: 'Why can't Scotland stay in single market when Northern Ireland can?' 

The leader of the SNP in Westminster has pushed the Prime Minister on why Scotland has not received the same treatment as Northern Ireland in the draft Brexit agreement.

Robin Swann 'cheap in the extreme' in attacks on DUP, says Ian Paisley in call for unionist unity 

The DUP's Ian Paisley has hit out at attacks on his party by Ulster Unionist, describing criticism from party leader Robin Swann "cheap in the extreme".

Theresa May: There will be no Brexit deal without Irish backstop 

Prime Minister Theresa May has said that no Brexit deal can be agreed with the European Union that doesn't include a backstop agreement to stop a hard Brexit in Ireland.

DUP councillor accused of sexual assault told colleague he would 'grope anything', court told 

A DUP councillor charged with sexually assaulting a nursing colleague allegedly told her he would "grope anything", a court heard on Thursday.

TD Peadar Toibin quits Sinn Fein over abortion row - 'I will now help build a new 32-county movement' 

Meath TD Peadar Toibin has resigned from Sinn Fein after 21 years as a member, claiming he has been “censored” by party chiefs.

'Northern Ireland has been sold out' - Labour MP Hoey reacts to Brexit draft deal 

DUP MP Nigel Dodds has accused Theresa May of breaking promises on the future of Northern Ireland in her Brexit deal, while Labour MP Kate Hoey said the Prime Minister had "sold out" the people of the province.

Senior Northern Ireland politicians meeting Taoiseach for Brexit talks 

A group of Northern Ireland politicians are meeting with the Taoiseach in Dublin to discuss the draft Brexit deal.

DUP compares Brexit threat to Northern Ireland to IRA campaign 

DUP Brexit spokesman Sammy Wilson made clear his anger on the draft agreement, saying his party could not support it.

Northern Ireland Office minister resigns over draft Brexit deal 

A minister at the Northern Ireland Office has resigned in protest over Theresa May's draft Brexit deal.

Man charged over Narrow Water memorial attack 

A 44-year-old man is to appear in court over an attack on the Narrow Water memorial to soldiers killed in an IRA ambush.

Brexit draft agreement: Read entire 585 page document 

Varadkar says draft agreement could have economic benefits for Northern Ireland 

Irish leader Leo Varadkar has said the draft Brexit agreement could present economic benefits for Northern Irish business.

Brexit draft agreement: What has been agreed on Northern Ireland to avoid a hard border 

The EU has published the much anticipated draft agreement text.

Tory MPs urged by Rees-Mogg to reject May’s Brexit plan 

Theresa May’s Brexit plan is “profoundly undemocratic” and would lock the UK into the EU’s rules, the leader of the influential European Research Group of Tories has said as he urged colleagues to reject the blueprint.

Brexit: Irish border traders concern for future as deal looms 

Traders living on both sides of the Irish border remain sceptical of what life will look like after the United Kingdom leaves the European Union.

Brexit: How does Prime Minister get deal through Parliament? 

The Prime Minister will require a simple majority of the 650 MPs to vote in favour of her deal when it is put before Parliament.

DUP MP Sammy Wilson criticised for ‘punishment beating’ Brexit comparison 

A senior DUP MP has faced criticism for comparing the draft Brexit deal to a “punishment beating”.

Civil servants told to stop including DUP in Brexit emails as partnership with Conservatives crumbles 

Civil servants have been told to remove DUP contacts from planning emails which the Northern Irish party would previously have been looped in to.

Locals in port town of Larne ‘have switched off’ from Brexit debate 

The people of a port town which hosts one of the main ferry crossings between Northern Ireland and Britain have “switched off” from the Brexit debate, locals claim.

EU to convene emergency summit before end of November to consider Brexit deal: Varadkar 

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said EU leaders may now convene an emergency summit before the end of November to consider the draft Brexit deal.

DUP warns it will oppose any Brexit deal ‘which weakens Union’ 

The Democratic Unionist Party has warned Theresa May it will oppose any Brexit agreement that “weakens the Union” between Britain and Northern Ireland.

May faces Cabinet showdown as Brexiteers condemn deal with Brussels 

Cabinet ministers have been urged to reject Theresa May’s Brexit plan when they gather for a crunch showdown on Wednesday.

Brexit breakthrough: UK handcuffed to EU with Brussels holding the keys and Northern Ireland dependent on Dublin, says DUP's Arlene Foster 

DUP leader Arlene Foster says the UK would be shackled to the EU without a clean exit and Northern Ireland dependent on Dublin should trade barriers be placed in the Irish Sea.

Brexit breakthrough: Facts behind draft withdrawal agreement 

Here are some of the questions being asked about the draft agreement which Downing Street says has been reached by negotiators in Brussels.

Brexit breakthrough: Hard sell for Prime Minister to satisfy all sides ... Cabinet must tell May UK can't be split: DUP reactions to draft agreement 

DUP deputy leader Nigel Dodds said the Prime Minister had a "hard sell" on her hands to convince all sides to back her agreement with the EU.

Irish Government calls reports of Brexit breakthrough ‘speculation’ 

The Irish Government has dismissed reports of a breakthrough in the Brexit negotiations as “speculation”.

May faces Brexiteer fury as Cabinet prepares to consider deal 

Theresa May faced a Brexiteer backlash as her Cabinet began consideration of a deal with Brussels.

White flags have gone up: Brexit deal a betrayal of the union and handing Dublin power over Northern Ireland - Johnson and Rees-Mogg slam draft text 

Hardline Brexiteers Jacob Rees-Mogg and Boris Johnson have described the draft agreement between the EU and the UK as a "betrayal of the union" and of handing more power to Dublin than London for governing Northern Ireland in some aspects.

Brexit deal text agreed, Irish border solution found, Cabinet to meet to consider next steps 

Negotiators from the EU and UK have agreed a Brexit withdrawal agreement text which avoids a hard border on the island of Ireland, it has been reported.

DUP to back Labour's vote on Brexit legal advice 

The DUP is set to back a Labour motion which could force the Government to publish the legal advice it has received on Brexit, including on how it will deal with the issue of the backstop.

Stephen Farry: May made a mistake framing backstop in constitutional terms 

Yesterday I joined with the other Northern Ireland Remain parties to stand up for the interests of this region. It is crucial the real voice of this region is heard, and the concerns and interests of people and business are taken into account.

Chris Moncrieff: Can the Tory party ever recover from damage sustained over Brexit? 

The Conservative Party has never in its history been in such a state of turmoil and civil war as is the case today over Brexit. The question is now legitimately being asked whether it can ever recover fully from the horrendous political damage it is inflicting on itself. People do not vote for parties which are scratching their own eyes out.

Patients waiting in corridors, no beds, exhausted nurses, doctors on verge of tears: Woman's 13-hour wait in 'crisis' Northern Ireland A&E 

A young woman has vented her frustration after her mother was forced to spend 13-hours in pain in a "crisis" Northern Ireland A&E.

Sinn Fein could influence Brexit outcome... if they took their seats instead of engaging in stunt politics: DUP 

Sinn Fein could influence how Brexit unfolded in Parliament if they took their seats and stopped engaging in "stunt politics," the DUP said.

I won’t agree a Brexit deal that compromises referendum result, says May 

Theresa May has warned that she will not sign up to a Brexit “agreement at any cost” as she said “significant” issues continue to block the path to a deal with Brussels.

Police attacked after Remembrance Sunday church-goers pelted with fireworks 

Remembrance Sunday church-goers were pelted with fireworks and responding police attacked in an incident described as "senseless and shameful".

Hopes fade of Brexit breakthrough - 'substantial issues still to be overcome' on Irish border 

Hopes that Theresa May’s Cabinet might sign off a Brexit deal on Tuesday appear to have been dashed, as both the EU and UK sides said issues remain to be settled.

Senior republican figure Bobby Storey under threat from 'criminal elements' 

A second senior republican has been told by police he is under threat from "criminal elements".

Further £1.1m funding for Belfast city centre in wake of Primark fire 

A further £1.1m has been awarded to Belfast city centre to help with the recovery from the Primark fire.

SDLP MLA Claire Hanna slams Jeremy Corbyn over 'crushing failure of leadership' on Brexit 

An SDLP MLA has slammed Jermey Corybn over a "crushing failure of leadership" after the Labour Party leader rejected a second referendum on Brexit.

Editor's Viewpoint: Remembrance must transcend tribalism 

The centenary of the Armistice of November 11, 1918, was commemorated with great sensitivity and dignity across Northern Ireland and further afield, as our long search for a permanent peace continues.

Alex Kane: Why, until the dysfunction in both branches of government is sorted out, there's no point in bringing back the Executive 

When the last talks process broke down in February there was a general feeling that the relationships between the parties couldn't get any worse. Well, judging by the reaction after Karen Bradley gathered them together a couple of weeks ago we were all wrong. The relationships have got worse. Much worse.

I won't back Brexit deal if it risks Union warns DUP's Wilson 

DUP and Conservative Brexiteer MPs came together yesterday to step up pressure on the Prime Minister over her faltering Brexit strategy.

Convicted rapist was member of UVF-linked government-funded justice group 

A convicted gang rapist sat on the management committee of a government-funded group set up to help the vulnerable.

Threat issued against Sinn Fein MLA Pat Sheehan - 'I won't be deterred' 

Sinn Fein MLA Pat Sheehan has said that the PSNI has informed him that a "criminal element" has issued a threat against him.

Sinn Fein nominate representatives to policing board with meetings to resume next month 

Sinn Fein have nominated three representatives to the Northern Ireland Policing Board with meetings set to resume next month.

Arlene Foster: PM's Brexit plan could see Northern Ireland separate from UK over next decade 

DUP leader Arlene Foster has said that Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit plan could cause Northern Ireland to separate from the rest of the United Kingdom over the next decade.

Lack of Northern Ireland representation 'unfortunate', says Varadkar after British Irish meeting 

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said it is "very unfortunate" Northern Ireland was not represented at a major meeting which drew together many of the main stakeholders in Britain's exit from the European Union.