News | Latest Breaking News Stories & Headlines

Stephen Herron complained that police made public the fact it had recommended to the PPS that prosecutions should be pursued

DPP complains to PSNI chief constable over Storey leak

Northern Ireland's Director of Public Prosecutions has complained to the chief constable about a breach of confidentiality over the Bobby Storey funeral case, the Policing Board has heard.

Ulster • 06 May 21

Michelle O'Neill was among mourners at Bobby Storey's funeral

O'Neill will not face prosecution over Storey funeral

Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill will not be prosecuted for alleged breaches of Covid-19 restrictions at the funeral of senior republican Bobby Storey in west Belfast last summer.

Ulster • 30 Mar 21

The independent probe focused on Belfast City Council's handling of events at Roselawn

Council 'not pressurised' over Storey cremation: report

Belfast City Council was not pressured to allow special treatment in the organisation of the cremation of senior republican Bobby Storey, an independent report has found.

Ulster • 18 Feb 21

Council officers have apologised to families denied the same cremation service as Mr Storey on the day of his funeral

Independent investigation into Bobby Storey cremation

Councillors in Belfast have voted in favour of carrying out an independent investigation into the handling of the cremation of veteran republican Bobby Storey at Roselawn Cemetery.

Ulster • 10 Jul 20

Bobby Storey's remains were cremated at Roselawn crematorium in Belfast

Council officials apologise over Bobby Storey cremation

The Chief Executive of Belfast City Council and another senior official have personally apologised for the way the cremation of veteran republican Bobby Storey was handled last week.

Ulster • 08 Jul 20

Bobby Storey's remains were cremated following the ceremony at Milltown Cemetery

Belfast council apologises over crematorium decision

A second row has erupted over the funeral of veteran republican Bobby Storey in Belfast last week.

Ireland • 06 Jul 20

Michelle O'Neill was one of a number of senior Sinn Féin members at the funeral

SF leader says O'Neill should not step aside

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said Michelle O'Neill should not step aside as Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister, and that nobody should be punished for attending the funeral of a friend.

Ireland • 02 Jul 20

Bobby Storey's remains were taken to St Agnes' Church in west Belfast

Funeral for Bobby Storey held in Belfast

A large crowd of mourners gathered in west Belfast today for the funeral of veteran republican Bobby Storey.

Ireland • 30 Jun 20

Michelle O'Neill, Bobby Storey and Gerry Adams on stage at the event

Sinn Féin hold Belfast rally following Adams attack

Hundreds of people have attended a rally in west Belfast to demonstrate support for Gerry Adams and his Sinn Féin colleague Bobby Storey after their homes were attacked by dissident republicans.

Ulster • 16 Jul 18

The PSNI said officers were 'dealing with two incidents at two separate addresses in west Belfast'

Adams thankful no one was hurt in 'serious attack'

Former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has said he is thankful that no one was hurt in a "serious attack" at his house in Belfast last night.

Gerry Adams • 14 Jul 18

Bobby Storey