Vincent Kearney

Northern Editor

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

PSNI chief says no direction for officers to remove guns

The Chief Constable of the PSNI has rejected claims that some officers have been forced to remove their guns before attending meetings in Sinn Féin offices and some public meetings in west Belfast and Derry.

Ulster • 07 Nov 25

Man, 21, charged with murder of Jordan Webb in Co Down

A 21-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a man in Co Down.

Ulster • 06 Nov 25

Natalie McNally murder trial adjourned until next year

The trial of a man charged with the murder of a pregnant woman in Co Armagh a week before Christmas three years ago has been adjourned until next year.

Ulster • 05 Nov 25

Families of the victims of Bloody Sunday at Belfast Crown Court for the Solider F verdict

Soldier F verdicts 'nightmare' for Bloody Sunday families

This is a nightmare outcome for the Bloody Sunday families. After more than half a century of campaigning for justice for their loved ones, the only former British soldier to be charged in connection with the killings has been acquitted.

Analysis and Comment • 23 Oct 25

Supporters of Soldier F (right) and family members of Bloody Sunday victims (left) arrive at Belfast Crown Court

Soldier F cleared of two murders on Bloody Sunday

A former British paratrooper has been found not guilty at Belfast Crown Court of committing two murders and five attempted murders on Bloody Sunday in Derry in 1972.

Ulster • 23 Oct 25

'Staggering shortfall' in NI energy saving efforts

A strategy for energy savings to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Northern Ireland to net zero by 2050 has achieved just 1% of its target in the past four years, according to a new report.

Ulster • 21 Oct 25

Jeffrey Donaldson has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences (File image)

Trial of Jeffrey and Eleanor Donaldson to be delayed

The trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Eleanor Donaldson, who are both accused of sexual offences, has been postponed for a second time due to her continuing ill health.

Ulster • 20 Oct 25

Homeowners in Co Down battle to prevent flooding

People living in some streets at the foot of the Mourne Mountains in Co Down battled to prevent their homes being flooded after heavy overnight rain.

Ireland • 19 Oct 25

Composite image showing Irish presidential candidates Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys

Connolly eyes FF voters, Humphreys coy on party's backing

Independent TD Catherine Connolly has asked Fianna Fáil members to vote for her in the presidential election, while Heather Humphreys has declined to say if she will meet the Taoiseach to seek Fianna Fáil's backing.

Presidential Election • 06 Oct 25

PSNI arrests thousands under new domestic violence laws

Police in Northern Ireland made more than 5,000 arrests during the past three years under new legislation aimed at tackling violence against women and girls.

Ulster • 27 Sep 25