Conor Macauley

Northern Correspondent

Photo of Freddie Scappaticci with a building in the background

Top IRA agent Stakeknife 'protected' by British handlers

A top British spy at the heart of the IRA was flown out of Northern Ireland on holiday on a military aircraft by his army handlers when they knew he was wanted by police for conspiracy to murder, it has emerged.

Ulster • 09 Dec 25

No evidence of collusion in Dublin-Monaghan bombings

A major report dealing with some of the most controversial aspects of the Troubles has found no evidence of collusion on the part of the British state in the 1974 Dublin-Monaghan bombings.

Ireland • 09 Dec 25

Robinson gives evidence at Belfast NAMA trial

Northern Ireland's former First Minister has given evidence to the NAMA trial in Belfast.

Business • 08 Dec 25

A copy of the newly published joint framework report addressing the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles on display

Call for more clarity from UK govt on NI legacy changes

MPs have called for greater clarity from the UK government over its planned changes to legacy proposals for Northern Ireland.

Ulster • 01 Dec 25

Three black and white cows stand in a field

Suspected case of bluetongue identified in cattle in NI

A suspected case of Bluetongue virus has been identified in cattle in Northern Ireland.

Ulster • 30 Nov 25

Scene of a two-vehicle road traffic collision at Derrylin Road, Enniskillen

Two men die after crash between bus and car in Fermanagh

Two men were killed in a collision involving a bus and a car in Co Fermanagh, the PSNI has said.

Ulster • 30 Nov 25

Man charged with attempted murder of PSNI officer

A 21-year-old man has appeared in court in Northern Ireland, charged with the attempted murder of a police officer.

Northern Ireland • 29 Nov 25

The man will appear at Dungannon Magistrates' Court in the morning

Man due in court over attempted murder of police officer

A 21-year-old man is due in court in the morning, charged with the attempted murder of a police officer.

Ulster • 28 Nov 25

Northern Ireland charity warns of baby grand piano scam

A leading charity which offers music therapies to victims of Northern Ireland's Troubles has told how it was almost scammed out of cash by a fake offer of a baby grand piano.

Ulster • 28 Nov 25

The alleged offences occurred in the Ballymena area in 2020.

Man extradited from Spain to NI due in court

A 45-year-old man extradited from Spain to Northern Ireland yesterday is due in court this morning on charges of sexual activity with a child.

Courts • 28 Nov 25