Tommie Gorman

Northern Editor

Boris gets one over on the EU

The UK are currently World Vaccinator champions leaving the EU in the shade, with Team Boris vaccinating more than three times the population of the Republic of Ireland so far.

Analysis and Comment • 16 Feb 21

Post-Brexit world poses challenges for unionism

"Let them eat cake" is the inflammatory remark attributed to Marie-Antoinette, Queen of France over two hundred years ago.

Analysis and Comment • 07 Feb 21

Inspections on produce arriving into Northern Ireland from Britain are required under the post-Brexit trade protocol

Inspection staff at Larne return to work after threats

Local authority staff who suspended their inspection work at Larne Port in Co Antrim earlier this week after claims of intimidation are returning to work this evening.

Ulster • 05 Feb 21

Arlene Foster and Conor Murphy were speaking in Dungannon

Foster says NI Protocol should be scrapped

The DUP leader Arlene Foster has said she believes the Northern Ireland Protocol should be scrapped but there is a need to examine the problems it is causing in a calm way.

Regional • 04 Feb 21

There has been growing opposition to the Northern Ireland Protocol in the unionist community

DUP aims to undermine Northern Ireland Protocol

The DUP has announced it will attempt to unite unionism to campaign against the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Brexit • 03 Feb 21

NI has more pressing issues than a border poll

Two issues have emerged in Northern Ireland - travel arrangements amid the pandemic and pressure for a border poll, writes Tommie Gorman.

Northern Ireland • 24 Jan 21

At present there are 810 confirmed coronavirus patients in hospitals in Northern Ireland.

12 Covid-19 deaths and 670 cases in Northern Ireland

There have been twelve more coronavirus-related deaths recorded by the Department of Health in Northern Ireland.

Coronavirus • 23 Jan 21

Arvalee Special School has remained open throughout the pandemic

Tyrone school offers special kind of hope

Many special schools remain open in Northern Ireland despite tough coronavirus restrictions.

Coronavirus • 21 Jan 21

Michelle O'Neill said her party's priority was to save lives

Sinn Féin's O'Neill to back British Army assistance

Sinn Fein's leader in Northern Ireland, Michelle O'Neill, has indicated she will support the use of British military personnel in the battle against the Covid-19 virus.

Coronavirus • 20 Jan 21

The former Police Ombudsman in Northern Ireland Nuala O'Loan

Call for UK govt to fund payments for Troubles victims

A former Police Ombudsman in Northern Ireland has called on the British government to fund the cost of payments for victims of the Troubles.

Northern Ireland • 20 Jan 21