Vincent Kearney

Northern Editor

Ulster Unionist MLA Jon Burrows on steps of Parliament Buildings, Stormont

New leader Jon Burrows seeks to steady the UUP ship

Former PSNI officer Jon Burrows joins a former British Army officer and submarine commander in the ranks of those who have enlisted to try to refloat the once mighty Ulster Unionist ship.

Ulster • 31 Jan

Michael Flatley outside Belfast High Court

Flatley wins case which sought to block show involvement

The Lord of the Dance Show creator Michael Flatley has beaten a legal bid to block his involvement in upcoming productions of the show.

Courts • 29 Jan

Flatley faked millionaire lifestyle in Monaco, court told

Lord of the Dance show creator Michael Flatley faked the lifestyle of a millionaire in Monaco using other people's money because he did not have the financial means to do so, a court in Belfast has been told.

Courts • 29 Jan

Natalie McNally murder trial to get under way next month

The trial of a man charged with the murder of a pregnant woman in Co Armagh a week before Christmas in 2022 is due to get under way next month after barristers involved in the case exempted it from strike action.

Regional • 28 Jan

Donohoe told friend of 'having ups and downs' - inquest

Belfast teenager Noah Donohoe told friends he was struggling with mental health issues and had been "in denial" just days before he disappeared, an inquest into his death has been told.

Ulster • 26 Jan

Richard Halleron, a journalist and experienced farmer in south Antrim

Campaign aims to reduce farm deaths and injuries in NI

A major new campaign has been launched aimed at reducing the number of work-related deaths and injuries among older farmers in Northern Ireland.

Ulster • 18 Jan

A photo of Laurelhill Community College in Lisburn

NI school suspends 19 boys for 'disruptive behaviour'

A Northern Ireland school principal has suspended 19 boys for "disruptive and disrespectful behaviour" that has led to some substitute teachers refusing to teach there and a number of female teachers having to go home because they were so upset.

Ulster • 16 Jan

Undated handout family photo issued by PSNI of Ralph Anthony Singco and his wife, Cathrene Kith Quinones Singco

Repatriation bid after couple, unborn child die in crash

Friends of a young family who were killed in a road crash in Co Antrim, have launched a fundraising campaign to repatriate their bodies home to the Philippines.

Ulster • 16 Jan

PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher during a meeting of the Policing Board

Naming Stakeknife would help PSNI recruitment - Boutcher

The Chief Constable of the PSNI has said the British Government should officially name the IRA agent known as Stakeknife to help combat nationalist distrust in policing.

Regional • 14 Jan

A rally in support of domestic abuse victims at Stormont

1,400 domestic abuse calls to PSNI over Christmas period

The Police Service of Northern Ireland received more than 1,400 domestic abuse calls during the two-week Christmas and New Year holiday period, according to new figures.

Ulster • 12 Jan