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The shutters are down at Ian Paisley's constituency office

Mixed reaction in Ballymena as Paisley loses seat

The Paisley political dynasty that has been in place in North Antrim for 54 years has now come to an end.

Ballymena-based Wrightbus was placed into administration last month with the loss of 1,200 jobs

Rescue bid for Ballymena's Wrightbus flounders

The future of troubled bus builder Wrightbus appears bleak today after last ditch efforts to sell the company hit the rocks.

Business • 10 Oct 19

Ian Paisley survived Westminster's first ever recall petition last year

Watchdog urged to re-investigate Paisley holiday claim

A British parliamentary standards watchdog has been urged to re-investigate Ian Paisley after another series of claims about luxury foreign holidays.

Ulster • 26 Jun 19

Ian Paisley survived the House of Commons' first ever recall petition

Paisley recall result not affected by number of centres

Opening more voting centres for Ian Paisley's parliamentary recall petition would not have altered the result, the UK's Electoral Commission has found.

UK • 05 Nov 18

The suspension without pay will begin on 4 September

Ian Paisley recall petition opens in North Antrim

The first recall petition - which could see a by-election held in the North Antrim constituency - has been opened.

Ulster • 08 Aug 18

Ian Paisley vowed to fight for his seat if he faced a by-election

Paisley suspended from House of Commons and DUP

The DUP's Ian Paisley is to be suspended from the House of Commons for 30 sitting days from 4 September following a major breach of parliamentary rules, MPs have confirmed.

Politics • 24 Jul 18

Ian Paisley apologised yesterday for retweeting Katie Hopkins' tweet

Paisley apologises for retweeting anti-Muslim comment

Islamic representatives in Northern Ireland have welcomed Ian Paisley's apology for retweeting a controversial remark on Ramadan by right-wing commentator Katie Hopkins.

News • 03 Apr 18

Chain of Stormont events could not have been predicted

Sometimes we don't twig the significance of an event until it has passed. And the circumstances or even a lesser version of them will never be created again.

Analysis and Comment • 25 Mar 18

The DUP's influence reached its peak in Phase One of the Brexit talks

Tommie Gorman: Whither now the DUP?

With Phase One of the Brexit negotiations put to bed, Tommie Gorman ponders what is next for the DUP.

Brexit • 09 Feb 18

Ian Paisley's funeral was attended by immediate family members only

Details of Paisley memorial service announced

Details of a public memorial service for former first minister of Northern Ireland Ian Paisley have been released, with the event to be held on 19 October in Belfast.

Ireland • 25 Sep 14

Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams signs the book of condolence for Ian Paisley in Berlfast

Tributes paid to Ian Paisley in Stormont

Northern Ireland's First Minister Peter Robinson has paid tribute to the late Ian Paisley as the undisputed leader of unionism, while Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has signed a book of condolence in Belfast.

News • 15 Sep 14

Ian Richard Kyle Paisley was born on 6 April 1926

Ian Paisley - An Obituary

Ian Paisley was probably the most fiery, uncompromising and bellicose Ulster politician throughout the Troubles.

News • 12 Sep 14

Ian Paisley was known for his outspoken views and statements

Ian Paisley's most notable quotes

Ian Paisley was known for statements and here are some of his most notable quotes.

News • 12 Sep 14

Ian Paisley said the bombings were brought about by a 'ridiculous attitude to Northern Ireland'

Paisley blames Irish govt for 1974 bombings

Ian Paisley has accused the Irish government of provoking the Dublin and Monaghan bombings in 1974 in which 33 people were killed.

News • 10 Jan 14

Ian Paisley is pictured with President Michael D Higgins at an event in Belfast last month

Paisley in hospital for 'necessary tests'

Former Northern Ireland First Minister and DUP leader Ian Paisley has been admitted to hospital in Belfast.

News • 29 Dec 13

Ian Paisley said a referendum would be a waste of time and energy

Paisley labels NI border poll a 'waste of time'

Former Northern Ireland first minister and former DUP leader Reverend Ian Paisley has put on record his opposition to holding a referendum about Northern Ireland's future in the UK.

News • 28 Jan 13

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