Conor Macauley

Northern Correspondent

Paul Dunleavy, 89, whose address was given as Glen Road in Belfast, was jailed for 10 years (File image)

Christian Brother given 10 years for abusing children

A Christian Brother, who was a prolific serial sex offender, has been jailed for abusing children for decades in a series of schools in Northern Ireland.

Courts • 28 Nov 24

Joe Lynskey was abducted and killed by the IRA in 1972

New information led to exhumation in Disappeared search

New information prompted the exhumation of human remains from a grave in Co Monaghan as part of a search for one of the Disappeared.

Ulster • 27 Nov 24

John Rodgers (L) and Thomas Spence disappeared after leaving their homes in Belfast on 26 November 1974

Appeal on 50th anniversary of disappearance of two boys

Fifty years after the disappearance of two young boys in west Belfast, the PSNI has issued a fresh appeal for information.

Ulster • 26 Nov 24

'Lost Gaels' was written by Peader Thompson

GAA members killed during Troubles remembered in new book

A book which draws together the stories of more than 90 members of the GAA killed during the Troubles has been published.

Ulster • 18 Nov 24

The PSNI was criticised over its handling of the inquiry into the death of Katie Simpson in 2020

PSNI to review three recorded suicide cases

The PSNI has said its reviewing three cases it recorded as suicide following a critical report into its handling of a sudden death which turned out to be murder.

Regional • 15 Nov 24

Police detain protesters who gathered outside Queen's University Belfast, during a visit from Hillary Clinton

Three charged over unrest during Clinton's Belfast visit

Three men have been charged with offences linked to protests at a university in Belfast which former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was attending

Ulster • 15 Nov 24

Police detain protesters who gathered outside Queen's University Belfast, during a visit from former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

Four arrests at protest during Clinton visit at Queen's

Four men have been arrested following protests at Queen's University Belfast by anti-war protesters.

Ulster • 14 Nov 24

Billy McGreaney's niece and nephew - Marjorie Roddy and Billy McGreanery - hold a picture of their uncle and the letter of apology they received from MoD

Family of Derry man shot in 1971 awarded settlement

The family of a 41-year-old Derry man shot dead by a British soldier in the city in 1971 have been awarded a "significant financial settlement" following a civil action against the British military.

Ulster • 14 Nov 24

Craig Ballentine from Cookstown was detained when he returned to the UAE on holiday (Pic: Detained in Dubai)

Family of Tyrone man concerned over his detention in UAE

The family of a Co Tyrone man have expressed concern after he was detained in Dubai for leaving a negative online review of a dog grooming service that he had once worked for.

Ireland • 13 Nov 24

Assistant Chief Constable Davy Beck apologised to Katie Simpson's family for the shortcomings in the PSNI investigation

Katie Simpson investigation 'not rigorous enough' - PSNI

The PSNI has acknowledged deficiencies in its investigation into the murder of 21-year-old showjumper Katie Simpson.

Crime • 12 Nov 24