Vincent Kearney

Northern Editor

BALLYMENA, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 11: PSNI officers in riot gear respond to a third night of civil unrest on June 11, 2025 in Ballymena, Northern Ireland. Violence broke out in Ballymena on Monday following a peaceful protest by the local community again

Mother and teen daughter appear in court over NI riots

A mother and her teenage daughter have appeared in court facing charges arising from rioting in Ballymena last week.

Ulster • 16 Jun

There have been 14 fire attacks on 5G masts across west Belfast since 2023 (file image)

Investigation into fire attacks on 5G masts in Belfast

Police in Belfast are investigating the latest in a series of fire attacks on 5G masts in the city. Since January 2023, there have been 14 of such attacks across west Belfast.

Ulster • 08 Jun

The Quoile flows west of Downpatrick and flooded the town in 2023 after heavy rainfall and high tides

Downpatrick flood prevention scheme could cost £22.5m

A £22.5 million flood prevention scheme has been recommended for the town of Downpatrick in Co Down, which was devastated by flood waters in the autumn of 2023.

Ulster • 08 Jun

The incident happened at Leprino, a cheese factory near the village of Magheralin

Five given treatment after cheese factory chemical spill

Five people were treated in hospital following a chemical incident at a factory in Co Down.

Ulster • 07 Jun

Sentencing the defendants, the judge said they had acted deliberately and had been 'entirely motivated by financial gain'

Two jailed for role in 'industrial scale' illegal dumping

Two company directors in Northern Ireland have been jailed for their roles in running one of the largest illegal dumps in Europe.

Courts • 07 Jun

Man charged with murder of his mother, 71, in Belfast

A man has been remanded in custody after being charged with murdering his mother in Belfast.

Ulster • 05 Jun

Donaldson case to be reviewed following medical reports

A judge in the case of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Eleanor on historical sexual offences will review it later this month after receiving medical reports.

Courts • 05 Jun

Sean Brown was abducted and murdered by loyalists in 1997

SF urge British govt to abide by Sean Brown inquiry order

Sinn Féin has again urged the British government to abide by court rulings ordering a public inquiry into the murder of GAA official Sean Brown in 1997.

Ulster • 04 Jun

The estimated cost of the redevelopment of Casement Park stands at £250m (€296.9m)

British govt must deliver Casement Park funding - O'Neill

Northern Ireland's First Minister Michelle O'Neill has said the British government must deliver on its commitment to provide substantial funding to help rebuild Casement Park, the home of Antrim GAA, in west Belfast.

Ireland • 04 Jun

Officers responded to a call about an incident at a house in the Shore Road area

Murder investigation as woman, 71, found dead in Belfast

Police in Northern Ireland have begun a murder investigation following the death of a woman in north Belfast.

Ulster • 03 Jun