Conor Macauley

Northern Correspondent

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A knife seized by the PSNI following an attack in Derry

Hunting knife used in attack on police officers in Derry

Police in Northern Ireland are investigating the attempted murder of one of their officers in Derry last night.

Ulster • 27 Nov 25

A large portrait of a man wearing ceremonial mayor robes can be seen on a white wall.

Son of Assembly deputy speaker denies portrait damage

A son of the Sinn Féin deputy speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly has denied any involvement in damaging a portrait of a former unionist Lord Mayor of Belfast.

Ulster • 27 Nov 25

Stormont has an in-year overspend of £400m this year (file image)

UK's extra £370m will have little impact - NI minister

Northern Ireland is to get an extra £370m (€422m) as a result of the UK budget announcement at Westminster, but its impact will be limited, it has been claimed.

Ulster • 26 Nov 25

Eric Guiney and his 14-year-old son Desmond died after their milk delivery lorry was attacked by stone throwers in north Belfast in May 1981

Witness appeal into 1981 death of milkman and son in NI

A legacy body is seeking witnesses to the death of a milkman and his son during rioting linked to the 1981 hunger strikes.

Ulster • 25 Nov 25

Watchdog to investigate sewage discharge in Belfast Lough

The UK's top environmental watchdog is to investigate whether bodies regulating the discharge of raw sewage into Belfast Lough are acting within the law.

Ulster • 25 Nov 25

Former SF employee not prosecuted over damage to portrait

A former Sinn Féin employee will not be prosecuted over damage to a portrait of a former unionist mayor of Belfast.

Ulster • 24 Nov 25

A general view before the UEFA Conference League Play-off Round second leg match between Linfield and Shelbourne at the Clearer Twist National Football Stadium at Windsor Park in Belfast

Linfield FC cancels sponsorship deal with sex offender

One of Northern Ireland's biggest football clubs has cancelled a sponsorship deal with a convicted sex offender after a backlash from fans.

Ulster • 22 Nov 25

Dr Trevor Gribben speaking in front of media

Presbyterian Church to hold meeting following resignation

The Presbyterian Church in Ireland is to hold a special meeting of its ruling body following the resignation of its leader earlier this week.

Ireland • 16 Nov 25

Assembly Buildings Belfast, HQ of Presbyterian Church

Presbyterian Church under real pressure over safeguarding

Latest census figures show around 22,000 Presbyterians in the Irish Republic predominately in the border counties and Dublin. The numbers in Northern Ireland stand at 316,000. It is a faith with significant reach, though obviously not all are churchgoers.

Analysis and Comment • 16 Nov 25

The PSNI said it wanted to ensure mechanisms are in place to support any victim who wishes to make disclosures

PSNI in talks with Presbyterian Church over safeguarding

The PSNI says it is actively engaged in discussions with the Presbyterian Church in Ireland to ensure any victim who wishes to make a disclosure about abuse can do so.

Ulster • 13 Nov 25