Arlene Foster denies cost controls not introduced for RHI scheme because it 'benefited DUP...
Arlene Foster has dismissed suggestions cost controls were not introduced in to the lucrative RHI scheme because it was “benefiting DUP voters”.
Almost every other person in Northern Ireland city 'out of work' - MLA calls for action and...
SDLP leader Colum Eastwood has warned something needs to be done to prevent an exodus from Northern Ireland describing latest claims of "full employment" as a "nonsense" given almost every other person in Londonderry is out of work.
Live RHI inquiry: Foster rejects suggestion RHI scheme was to benefit DUP voters
Arlene Foster has returned to the RHI inquiry to give her fourth day of evidence about the botched renewable heating scheme.
RHI inquiry: Arlene Foster 'shocked' ministerial decisions were not being recorded
DUP leader Arlene Foster has dismissed a claim by the head of the civil service that notes of ministerial meetings were not taken due to concerns about freedom of information requests.
DUP's Nigel Dodds calls for end to 'Wild West' of social media to tackle online trolls
DUP deputy leader Nigel Dodds has called for steps to be taken to end the “wild west culture of anything goes” on some social media platforms.
DUP adviser Andrew Crawford apologises for sending internal RHI documents to relative
A former special adviser to DUP leader Arlene Foster has apologised for sending internal documents about the RHI to his cousin.
SDLP leadership backs renaming of Raymond McCreesh park
The SDLP has said its councillors should propose the renaming of Raymond McCreesh park if "the matter is not resolved in the coming weeks".
DUP adviser Andrew Crawford tells inquiry he didn't realise RHI scheme produced 'burn-to-...
A former special adviser to DUP leader Arlene Foster has said at no stage did he realise the RHI scheme allowed people to profit from the botched green energy scheme.
DUP MPs back Theresa May in 'nonsense' vote over Parliament role in Syrian air strikes
DUP MPs have backed Prime Minister Theresa May in parliamentary vote - described by the MP who proposed the motion as "nonsense" - on her decision to launch air strikes on Syria without parliamentary approval.
Watchdog probes Paisley's DUP dinner with Gove - council paid £1,500 for table
Details of a Northern Ireland council taking a table at a DUP dinner hosted by Ian Paisley are being examined, it has been reported.
Chris Moncrieff: Theresa May was right to attack Syria without approval of parliament
The Prime Minister has been facing prolonged and angry criticism for not involving parliament in the decision for the UK to join the USA and France in air attacks on Syria, following President Assad's alleged illegal use of chemical warfare on his own people as the...
British Government placing DUP deal above power-sharing: Sinn Fein's McDonald
Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald has hit out at Theresa May's Government for putting its deal with the DUP ahead of restoring power-sharing.
DUP 'delighted to replace me and has candidate lined up' says Jim Wells over spat with party
DUP MLA Jim Wells has continued his public spat with the DUP over claims the leadership pledged to reinstate him as health minister, saying the party would be "delighted" to replace him and he is aware a candidate has been lined up for his seat.
I can take political debate but abuse unacceptable: MLA Carla Lockhart calls on...
A DUP MLA has said that while she can take robust political debate on social media, personal abuse she, her party leader and others have been subject to has gone too far.
Email 'reassurance' I was coming back as minister, claims DUP's Jim Wells
DUP MLA Jim Wells claims an email from his former party leader Peter Robinson demonstrates there was a commitment for him to return to the Executive as health minister.
SDLP MLA 'disgusted and furious' after campaigner verbally abused while putting up...
A SDLP MLA has said he is “disgusted and furious” after a volunteer who was putting up posters for the party was verbally abused in Omagh.
DUP backs Theresa May's decision to authorise air strikes in Syria
The DUP has backed Prime Minister Theresa May’s decision to authorise air strikes in Syria.
Top US aide Sullivan calls for return of Northern Ireland devolution
A senior member of the American government has urged Northern Ireland's politicians to sort out a deal to restore powersharing.
Northern Ireland council's 'wee-for-free' scheme aims to flush out new business
Ever been so desperate to spend a penny but only had the option of dipping into your wallet to use the closest shop's facilities?
I'm astonished this is all you have to say: PSNI chief Hamilton scolds peer over 'Derry'...
The PSNI chief constable has hit back at a Northern Ireland peer who criticised a senior police officer for using the term "Derry" in a press conference.
Arlene Foster: Bid to control RHI costs was not ‘burning issue’ in Northern Ireland
Arlene Foster has told the RHI public inquiry she was directly alerted to a bid to control costs of the Great Britain scheme, but insisted it was not a “burning issue” in Northern Ireland.
Arlene Foster 'not aware' RHI scheme was £200m more expensive than alternative - how day...
Arlene Foster has told an inquiry that she was not aware the RHI scheme was £200m more expensive than an alternative scheme that she rejected.
BBC urges viewers to wait to hear former Northern Ireland MP Enoch Powell programme...
The BBC has defended broadcasting in full former Northern Ireland MP Enoch Powell's controversial “rivers of blood” speech urging listeners to “wait before judging it”.
Arlene Foster: Energy was not my favourite brief, ex-minister tells RHI inquiry
Energy was not Arlene Foster’s favourite brief during her time at the Department for Enterprise, Trade and Investment, the RHI Inquiry has heard.
Belfast will be in prime location to attract more business: Council defends £80k spend on...
Belfast City Council has defended requesting an extra £20k on a French Riviera trip that has already cost the taxpayer £60,000.
BBC urges viewers to wait to hear Enoch Powell programme before judging it
The BBC has said listeners should “wait to hear the programme before they judge it” after Lord Andrew Adonis asked Ofcom to intervene and instruct the broadcaster not to transmit Enoch Powell’s “rivers of blood” speech.
New dissident republican group will take encouragement from Gerry Adams...
A DUP MP said a new dissident republican group threatening to attack police and drug dealers will take encouragement from recent comments by former Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams who said violence can still be justified in achieving political means in...
Peter Robinson: 'I never fought with Martin McGuinness and if he'd been healthy things...
Former First Minister Peter Robinson has said that he and former Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness never had a severe falling out with each other when they worked in government together.
Poll: Should Belfast council spend £80k for French Riviera investment trip?
Belfast council wants an additional £20k to fund a £80k trip to the French Riviera, it emerged last night.
Jolene Bunting defence of anti-Islamic leaflet delivered to Belfast homes 'atrocious'
Heated words were exchanged at a meeting of Belfast City Council after a councillor appeared to defend a “racist” leaflet drop that police are treating as a hate crime.
Councillors not giving up on Belfast/Derry European Capital of Culture bid
Councillors have not given up their fight to see Belfast, Derry and Strabane be jointly crowned European Capital of Culture 2023.
Alliance Party defends leader Naomi Long's rugby rape trial tweet
The Alliance party has defended a tweet by leader Naomi Long which threatened to collapse the rape trial of the two Ireland and Ulster rugby players Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding.
Arlene Foster sought to delay closure of flawed RHI scheme
Arlene Foster has confirmed she sought to keep a flawed green energy scheme in Northern Ireland open for several weeks.
Rugby rape trial reporting restrictions lifted - 'This is the end' says judge
Reporting restrictions that were imposed by a Crown Court judge presiding over the trial of two Ireland and Ulster rugby players accused of rape were lifted on Wednesday.
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Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has given evidence before US Congress about false information on the platform and its role in the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
Five in running for Barry McElduff West Tyrone Westminster seat
Five candidates are contesting the West Tyrone by-election.
Bill Clinton urges Belfast to ensure next generation is free to enjoy peace
Bill Clinton accepted the freedom of Belfast with a plea to its citizens to ensure the next generation is free to enjoy peace.
I’m sad and angry at Northern Ireland politics, says architect of Good Friday Agreement
One of those who negotiated the Good Friday Agreement has said he is sad and angry at the state of politics in Northern Ireland.
Our home is your home: President Bill Clinton and Senator George Mitchell receive Freedom...
Former US President Bill Clinton and Senator George Mitchell have been made Freemen of the City of Belfast in a ceremony to mark the 20th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, with the Lord Mayor of Belfast telling them "our home is your home".
I am furious about Brexit, says Donald Tusk
European Council President Donald Tusk has said Brexit makes him furious.
Northern Ireland politicians sweeping issues under the carpet: Wife of IRA bombing victim...
Politicians have swept the victims' issue under the carpet, a teacher whose husband was badly injured in an IRA bombing said.
Architects of Good Friday Agreement mark anniversary at Queen's University Belfast
The architects of the Good Friday Agreement have appeared together at an event to mark the 20th anniversary of the historic deal.
UUP selects councillor Chris Smyth for West Tyrone by-election
The Ulster Unionists have nominated Omagh councillor Chris Smyth to contest the upcoming West Tyrone by-election.
Pro-cannabis party CISTA steps aside after SDLP backs medicinal use
A party supporting the legalisation of cannabis has announced it will not run a candidate in the West Tyrone by-election after the SDLP announced its support for legalising medicinal cannabis.
Theresa May to lead National Security Council meeting on ‘barbaric’ Syria attack
Theresa May will speak to Donald Trump and lead a meeting of the National Security Council to discuss the suspected chemical attack in Syria.
'Prisoners release a heavy price, but price worth paying' for peace says PSNI Chief Constable
PSNI Chief Constable George Hamilton has said that the release of prisoners following the Good Friday Agreement was a 'heavy price, but a price worth paying' for peace.
Good Friday Agreement at 20: We created a positive narrative for change... and steadily...
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Staff names withheld in Belfast council report on storing bonfire material
Belfast City Council has approved and published its report into its controversial storage of materials for a loyalist bonfire — with the names of the staff involved removed.
Bid to rename Raymond McCreesh children's play park fails
A challenge to change the name of the controversial Raymond McCreesh play park in Newry has been defeated.
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Voters in Northern Ireland have to stop punishing politicians who compromise, former US president Bill Clinton has said.
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