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Starmer confident Troubles Bill will not bring ‘vexatious prosecutions’

Keir Starmer has said he is “absolutely confident” the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill will not lead to vexatious prosecutions of former soldiers amid a threat of legal action from veterans over the planned reforms.

Hit thriller Line Of Duty is returning to the BBC for a seventh series (World Productions/Steffan Hill/PA)

culture

Everything we know about Line Of Duty returning for a seventh series

PSNI Assistant Chief Constable Davy Beck and Commissioner Designate for Victims of Crime Geraldine Hanna (Jonathan McCambridge/PA)

court and crime

PSNI launch criminal probe into Presbyterian Church after safeguarding failures

Fine Gael Agricultural and Rural Development Conference

news

Government 'concern’ at three bird flu outbreaks early in high risk period

Slovakia v Northern Ireland - 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifying - Kosicka Futbalova Arena

soccer

Northern Ireland suffer late defeat in Slovakia but clinch World Cup play-off

Additional funding for Garda in Dublin announced

court and crime

Attack on mosque in Galway was ‘imminent’, gardai tell court

Alexander McCartney court case

PSNI ‘did not have capacity’ to manage risk posed by catfish killer Alexander McCartney

Hugh Hume said it was clear that PSNI teams tasked with detecting and investigating online child sexual abuse by Alexander McCartney were under-resourced and under pressure

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

Project Vigilant initiative

Man, 24, who died Coleraine crash named locally

Emergency services attended but the man died at the scen

Sat, 08 Nov, 2025

Michaela McAreavey funeral

Simon Harris meets with Michaela McAreavey family ahead of anniversary

Mr Harris said he would also ask British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper to support the family’s quest for 'truth and justice'

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

PSNI stock

Two people arrested after attack on woman in her home

Two people have been arrested after an attack on a woman in her own home in west Belfast. Police said shortly before 5. 30am, it was reported that a man and a woman, armed with a knife and a hammer, entered a house in the Springfield Avenue area.

Sun, 02 Nov, 2025

Soldier F court case

Government footing Soldier F defence bill ‘flies in face of Cameron’s apology’

Mickey McKinney, whose brother was one of those killed in the shootings in Derry in 1972, described as “hurtful” learning that the UK Government paid more than £4 million to defend Soldier F.

Thu, 30 Oct, 2025

The Open 2025 - Day One - Royal Portrush

Appointment of Irish and Ulster Scots language commissioners welcomed

All appointees will take up their posts on November 13 for a period of five years, Ms O’Neill and Ms Little-Pengelly announced in a written ministerial statement to the Assembly

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

Police Stock

Baby threatened with broken glass during Belfast carjacking

A baby was threatened with broken glass during a vehicle hijacking in Belfast city centre. A PSNI spokesperson: “It was reported that a delivery driver had exited his vehicle, a white Vauxhall Agila, in the Donegall Place area at around 3.

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025

Soldier F court case

Verdict expected in Soldier F trial over Bloody Sunday murders

Some 13 people were shot dead by the Parachute Regiment on that day.

Thu, 23 Oct, 2025

First Asian hornet nest discovered in Northern Ireland removed

First Asian hornet nest discovered in Northern Ireland removed

An Asian hornet nest discovered in the Dundonald area of Belfast has been removed.

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

Irish presidential election

Extreme weather and other emergencies ‘know no borders’, Taoiseach says

The 30th plenary meeting of the North South Ministerial Council, a body set up after the Good Friday Agreement, will take place at Farmleigh House.

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Ryder Cup - Day One - Bethpage Black Course

Shane Lowry: Delhi car horns not as off-putting as Ryder Cup crowd in New York

His bogey-free eight-under 64 saw him overtake long-time clubhouse leader Keita Nakajima by a stroke.

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025

Northern Ireland v Germany - 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers - Group A - Clearer Twist National Stadium at Windsor Park

Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill disappointed after ‘sore loss’ to Germany

Woltemade netted the winner as a below-par Germany side left Windsor Park with three points that keep them top of Group A.

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

Bellator 275 - 3Arena

Conor McGregor accepts 18-month ban for UFC anti-doping violation

McGregor has not fought since July 2021 when he suffered a badly broken leg in a fight against Dustin Poirier.

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Soldier F court case

Soldier F trial hears claims paratrooper opened fire on Bloody Sunday

Soldier F, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is accused of the murders of James Wray and William McKinney

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

House of Guinness premiere - London

Anthony Boyle: Say Nothing inspired family discussions on the Troubles

The series won four gongs at the Irish Film and Television Academy awards earlier in the year, with Boyle, 31, who played Brendan Hughes, taking home the rising star prize

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Soldier F court case

Soldier F trial hears of ‘pandemonium’ on Bloody Sunday

Soldier F sits in the courtroom at Belfast Crown Court behind a curtain during each day of the trial which began last month

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

‘So much more to unite than divide us’ – Heather Humphreys

‘So much more to unite than divide us’ – Heather Humphreys

Ms Humphreys spent the day in the Northern Ireland capital after the number of candidates shrank to two following the withdrawal of former Dublin football manager Jim Gavin

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

Haughey's papers received by university

Martin Mansergh showed ‘boundless commitment to very end’, funeral told

Martin Mansergh was a key figure during the Northern Ireland peace process, before joining Fianna Fáil and becoming a senator and TD

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

Ryder Cup - Day Two - Bethpage Black Course

Ryder Cup abuse of European players ‘crossed the line’ – PGA of America chief

European players were on the receiving end of heckling and abuse on their way to a 15-13 win at Bethpage Black in New York last week.

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

Summer weather June 20th 2022

Belfast City Council votes through policy to promote Irish language

It also includes a pledge for the council to adopt a dual-language approach to signage at all its facilities.

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

Labour Party conference 2025

British leaders ‘in discussion’ with Government over 'Brit-card' scheme

It is expected to be subject to consultation and may require legislation.

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

Alfred Dunhill Links Championship - Day Two - Friday October 4th

Hollywood star Bill Murray golfs through Ireland in new series

The series will see Murray, who has Irish roots, joined by celebrity friends and long-time golfing companion Tom Coyne as they tee off around the Emerald Isle.

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

Ryder Cup - Day Two - Bethpage Black Course

Rory McIlroy aims expletive at American fans and asks for respect at Ryder Cup

McIlroy hit back at American supporters after being subjected to heckling.

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

Ryder Cup - Day One - Bethpage Black Course

Rory McIlroy appears to make offensive gesture towards the crowd at Ryder Cup

It is currently not known what provoked the gesture.

Fri, 26 Sep, 2025

New museum in Derry will ‘honour heritage and history’

New museum in Derry will ‘honour heritage and history’

Junior ministers Joanne Bunting and Aisling Reilly have welcomed the start of construction work on the €17m Derry North Atlantic (DNA) Museum at Ebrington Square

Thu, 25 Sep, 2025

Soldier F court case

Judge rules that ‘decisive’ statement evidence can be heard in Soldier F trial

A judge has ruled that key hearsay evidence in the trial of a former British paratrooper accused of two murders on Bloody Sunday can be admitted as evidence in his trial.

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Police Stock

PSNI’s use of covert surveillance on journalists ‘not systemic’, review finds

However, the McCullough Review has identified more than 20 attempts made by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) to identify journalists’ sources

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

President Trump state visit to UK

First Minister O'Neill tells politicians not to ‘sell your soul’ by sipping champagne with Donald Trump

The North's First Minister Michelle O'Neillhas said political leaders should not “sell their soul” by sipping champagne with Donald Trump amid a humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

Ireland v England - Third Men's International Twenty20 - Malahide Cricket Club

England clinch T20 series win over Ireland

Ireland's total of 154 for eight was never likely to be enough in Malahide

Sun, 21 Sep, 2025

Northern Ireland Troubles framework

Sinn Féin to set out position over presidential contest

The republican party has so far refused to clarify whether it will run its own candidate in the contest or support independent Catherine Connolly

Sat, 20 Sep, 2025

British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference

Governments to publish framework to deal with legacy of Northern Ireland Troubles

The new framework will raise expectations that the Irish Government is moving closer to dropping its interstate legal case against the UK

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

Kneecap address Donald Trump's UK state visit during rousing Wembley Arena gig

Kneecap address Donald Trump's UK state visit during rousing Wembley Arena gig

Thursday’s concert coincided with the final day of the US president’s visit, a week after Mr Starmer met with Israel president Isaac Herzog at Number 10

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

Police Stock

Police launch murder probe after man found with fatal injuries in Lisburn

The man died in hospital on Monday following an incident in the Wardsborough Road area of the city

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

Soldier F court case

Bloody Sunday shootings ‘unjustified and gratuitous’, soldier F murder trial told

Soldier F’s long-awaited trial began at Belfast Crown Court on Monday

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

Soldier F court case

Family of Bloody Sunday victim hails ‘momentous day’ as Soldier F trial begins

The long-awaited trial of the former paratrooper accused of two murders in Derry on January 30 1972 began at Belfast Crown Court on Monday morning

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

Laganside court

Long-awaited trial of former soldier accused of Bloody Sunday murders to begin

Soldier F, who cannot be identified, is accused of murdering James Wray and William McKinney when members of the Parachute Regiment shot dead 13 civil rights protesters on the streets of Derry on January 30 1972.

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

Irish presidential election

Heather Humphreys recalls attending Orange Order parades at campaign launch

Ms Humphreys launched her campaign in her home county of Monaghan on Saturday, close to the border with Northern Ireland.

Sat, 13 Sep, 2025

IVF figures

Almost half of babies born in Northern Ireland in 2026 to be asked to join study

Almost half of all babies born in Northern Ireland in 2026 will be invited to take part in a landmark UK-wide study.

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Man remanded in custody accused of murdering Chrissy Burns in Co Armagh

Man remanded in custody accused of murdering Chrissy Burns in Co Armagh

Mr Burns, 40, was originally from the Warrenpoint area in Co Down

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

Northern Ireland v Switzerland - International Friendly - National Football Stadium at Windsor Park

Michael O’Neill rues mistakes in Northern Ireland’s defence after Germany defeat

But a defensive mix-up allowed Germany substitute Nadiem Amiri to put them back in front in the 69th minute before Florian Wirtz’s free-kick – three minutes later – put it to bed.

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

Pro-Palestine march

Thousands attend pro-Palestine rallies across the country

Protests were held in Belfast, Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford, Carlow and Navan, organised by the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC)

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference

New Troubles legacy framework 'effectively there', says Tánaiste

Simon Harris said the two Governments are 'on the verge' of developing a framework that will be compliant with the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR), as he criticised 'dangerous rhetoric' around the international treaty.

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

Police Stock

Man arrested on suspicion of murder in Armagh

Police and the ambulance service attended an incident in Cusher Green area of Mountnorris following a report at approximately 11.30am on Thursday

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

PSNI stock

Man suffers serious injuries following attack by masked gang in Derry

A man has suffered serious injuries after he was reportedly attacked by a group of nine masked men in Derry. Police are appealing for information about the assault which occurred at about midnight on Friday.

Sat, 30 Aug, 2025