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  • Vincent Kearney

    Vincent Kearney

    Northern Editor

    Jeffrey Donaldson pictured as he arrived at Newry Magistrates' Court

    Jeffrey Donaldson sent for trial on sex offence charges

    A judge has ruled that there is sufficient evidence for former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to face trial on 18 sex offence charges, including one count of rape.

    Courts • 03 Jul 24
    The former DUP leader will appear in court in Co Down tomorrow (file photo)

    Jeffrey Donaldson facing additional sex offence charges

    Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson will face additional sex offence charges when he appears in court in Co Down tomorrow.

    Courts • 02 Jul 24
    Campaigners in Belfast protested against the Legacy Act last year

    The controversial issue uniting NI's political parties

    One issue unites all Northern Ireland's political parties as they battle for votes in the British general election being held on Thursday.

    UK Election 2024 • 04 Jul 24
    Mickey Brady has held the seat for Sinn Féin since 2015, but he is stepping down

    Newry and Armagh - a new face is guaranteed

    No matter the outcome of this contest there will be a new MP for the constituency.

    Ulster • 04 Jul 24
    The main challenger to John Finucane is DUP candidate Phillip Brett

    North Belfast - Finucane the favourite to retain seat

    Sinn Féin's John Finucane became the first nationalist to win the seat when he defeated the DUP's Nigel Dodds, who had held it for 18 years. It was a devastating blow for the DUP.

    UK Election 2024 • 04 Jul 24
    The DUP's Gregory Campbell could become the longest serving MP in Northern Ireland

    East Londonderry - Outsider to record breaker?

    Outgoing MP Gregory Campbell of the DUP is not from East Londonderry, to give the constituency he has represented since 2001 its official title.

    Ulster • 04 Jul 24
    The DUP's Jim Shannon is seeking to be elected for the fifth time

    Strangford - Will boundary changes damage the DUP vote?

    This has been viewed as a shoo-in for the DUP for the past two decades but is expected to be a more competitive contest this time around.

    Ulster • 04 Jul 24
    Sinn Féin's Órfhlaith Begley is the incumbent, winning with a majority of 7,478 over the DUP's Thomas Buchanan in 2019

    West Tyrone - It's all about the battle for second

    This is the youngest Westminster constituency in Northern Ireland, having been created in 1997, and one of the most predictable.

    Ulster • 04 Jul 24
    Sammy Wilson has held a seat in East Antrim for the last 19 years (file image)

    East Antrim - Focus is on the battle for second place

    It will be a real shock if the DUP's Sammy Wilson does not retain a seat he has held since 2005.

    Ulster • 04 Jul 24
    It is a week in which defeat for one party leader could help another make history

    UK election could herald a new political dawn in NI

    This is yet another defining week for politics in Northern Ireland. A week in which defeat for one party leader could help another make history.

    UK Election 2024 • 04 Jul 24
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