Conor Macauley

Northern Correspondent

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn said both sides had made a lot of progress

Govts close to agreeing mechanism on Troubles legacy

The British and Irish governments are close to agreeing a mechanism on dealing with the legacy of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, according to Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn.

Ulster • 03 Sep 25

Politicians condemn series of racist attacks in Belfast

Politicians have condemned a series of racist and sectarian attacks in Belfast which they said had left some families barricading themselves into their own homes.

Ulster • 03 Sep 25

Police are at a scene at Marian Park in Downpatrick

Murder inquiry after man found dead in Downpatrick house

Police in Downpatrick have begun a murder inquiry after a man was found dead in a house in the Co Down town.

Ulster • 10 Aug 25

Palestinian flags are held at a protest in Derry

Arrest of woman, 74, at Belfast rally criticised

A 74-year-old woman, who was arrested in Belfast for wearing a T-shirt expressing support for the banned organisation Palestine Action, has been released from police custody.

Ulster • 10 Aug 25

Floral tributes near the home of Vanessa Whyte

NI murders the visible tip of massive iceberg of abuse

Since 2020, 28 women in Northern Ireland have been murdered by partners, former partners or family members. The murders are just the visible tip of a massive iceberg of physical and psychological abuse against women.

Analysis and Comment • 11 Aug 25

Over 100 attend protest in Derry for Gaza and Palestine

More than a hundred people joined a protest at the city's Guildhall in Derry, in support of the people of Gaza and Palestine.

Derry • 10 Aug 25

woman stands near sign for the police service of northern ireland

Investigation after device explodes outside Derry house

An investigation is under way by the PSNI after a device exploded outside a house in Co Derry last night.

Ulster • 08 Aug 25

Members of the PSNI stand for a photocall to launch its ethnic minorities plan

PSNI launches plan to build trust with ethnic minorities

The PSNI has launched a plan to build greater trust with black and ethnic minority communities in Northern Ireland.

Ulster • 08 Aug 25

Playwright Charlotte McCurry and Director Paula McFetridge at Julie's mural

Play on Belfast girl killed by plastic bullet to premiere

A play about the fatal shooting of a young girl by British soldiers - written and performed by her niece - will premier at a festival in west Belfast.

Ulster • 06 Aug 25

Emergency services at the scene of an arson attack in Tyrone

PSNI say death of woman in Tyrone car fire not suspicious

Police have said the death of a woman, who was found beside a burning car in Co Tyrone at the weekend, is not believed to be suspicious.

Ulster • 04 Aug 25