Ulster

Exterior view of Dungannon Magistrates' Court

Man accused of boiling water attack remanded in custody

A 34-year-old man accused of assaulting another man at Strabane Magistrates' Court has been remanded in custody.

File photo dated 16/03/26 of DUP leader Gavin Robinson

Gavin says other NI parties 'making it worse' for people

DUP leader Gavin Robinson has said other parties in the power-sharing Executive are "making it worse" for people who are struggling to deal with the cost-of-living crisis.

Ulster • 18 Apr

The hearse carrying the coffin of Clannad singer Moya Brennan arrives at the church

Brennan's music 'spoke the language of every heart'

The funeral mass for musician Moya Brennan in Gaoth Dobhair, Co Donegal, heard her music belonged to all as it spoke the language of every heart.

Ulster • 18 Apr

A view of Coleraine Magistrates' Court, Northern Ireland, where a pensioner and teenager are due in court charged with stealing a fire engine from Larne fire station in Co Antrim and embarking on a drive of destruction that ended when it ploughed into sev

Victim had 'nose bitten off' in attack, court told

A man has appeared in court in Northern Ireland accused of inflicting grievous bodily harm by biting off a victim's nose.

Courts • 17 Apr

Man, 53, in court over £1.4m cocaine seizure in Co Down

A 53-year-old man has appeared in court charged in connection with a £1.4 million cocaine seizure in Co Down.

Ulster • 17 Apr

woman stands near sign for the police service of northern ireland

Man held after pouring boiling water over man in court

Police have made an arrest after boiling water was poured over a man in a Co Tyrone courthouse

Ulster • 17 Apr

Aerial drone view of Boyne viaduct in drogheda spanning over river Boyne in early evening hours.

Five towns added to tax relief scheme tackling vacancy

Drogheda and Dundalk are among five new towns officially added to a tax relief scheme aimed at tackling vacancy and dereliction.

Ireland • 17 Apr

A report stated that, in 2025, some 1,032 excess deaths were associated with waits of 12 or more hours in EDs while awaiting admission (stock image)

NI Executive urged over 'catastrophe' in hospital EDs

The Northern Ireland Executive has been urged to address the "catastrophe" unfolding in Northern Ireland's hospital emergency departments (EDs).

Ulster • 17 Apr

A general view of Strabane Magistrates' Court,

Man suffers burn injury after incident at Strabane court

A man has been treated in hospital for burn injuries following an incident at a court in Co Tyrone.

Ulster • 16 Apr

Judgment reserved in trial regarding Lyra McKee's death

Almost two years after it started, judgment has been reserved in a non-jury trial regarding the death of journalist Lyra McKee.

Courts • 17 Apr

Man due in court after £1.4m of drugs seized in Co Down

A 53-year-old man will appear in court tomorrow after the seizure of £1.4 million of drugs in Co Down.

Ulster • 16 Apr

Police numbers 'insufficient' to clear crowds for search

There were "insufficient numbers" of police to clear the public from areas being searched for Noah Donohoe, the inquest into his death has heard.

Ulster • 16 Apr

NI Executive demands meeting with British PM over budget

The Northern Ireland Executive has demanded a meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to reinforce the perilous position of Stormont's budget.

Ulster • 16 Apr

Gardaí remain in hospital after patrol car ramming

An Garda Síochána has said a search for the driver of a car that rammed a garda patrol car in Co Monaghan has been stood down, but they are following a definite line of inquiry.

Ireland • 16 Apr

Stock image of newborn baby in a hospital setting

Noah, Grace most popular baby names in NI last year

Noah and Grace were the most popular names for babies born in Northern Ireland in 2025.

Ulster • 16 Apr

Nearly 800 deaths a year from accidents in NI

Nearly 800 people died and 10,000 were injured as a result of accidents in Northern Ireland in 2023/24, statistics have shown.

Ulster • 16 Apr

Teenager arrested after several school IT systems hacked

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested by police investigating the hacking of IT systems at a number of schools in Northern Ireland.

Ulster • 15 Apr

Ulster University to cut 450 jobs amid funding pressures

Northern Ireland's biggest university is to make around 450 staff redundant. Ulster University, which has more than 30,000 students, employs 3,100 staff across its campuses in Belfast, Jordanstown, Coleraine and Derry.

Ulster • 15 Apr

UK Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn arrives at Downing Street

NI legacy body has governance issues, review finds

A contested legacy body in Northern Ireland has issues around governance and culture, according to a review co-commissioned by the British government.

Ulster • 15 Apr

Selina Casey founded the White Butterfly Foundation after her own experience of miscarriage.

Paid leave after miscarriage in NI a 'welcome step'

New laws granting paid leave after miscarriage have been welcomed as a significant step for bereaved parents in Northern Ireland. Campaigners say the change will give families vital time to grieve and begin to shift workplace attitudes.

Ulster • 15 Apr

Patrick and Bernie Connolly both pleaded guilty at Monaghan District Court to engaging in an act of animal cruelty at their home last year

Monaghan couple sentenced over cruelty to neighbour's cat

A couple from Co Monaghan who captured their neighbour's cat and tied it in a bag, before leaving it at a lake, have each been given three month prison sentences.

Ulster • 15 Apr

Moya Brennan photographed November 2016 by her husband

Irish musician Moya Brennan dies aged 73

Moya Brennan, best known as the lead singer of the Grammy and BAFTA-winning group Clannad, died peacefully yesterday, surrounded by her family, at the age of 73.

Music • 14 Apr

Vehicles on Sydenham by-pass in Belfast, as the National Fuel Protest against rising fuel prices continues. Picture date: Tuesday April 14, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

PSNI issues fines and cautions over NI fuel protests

A number of people have been issued with fines for driving offences and others cautioned for public order offences during fuel protests in Northern Ireland.

Ulster • 14 Apr

people cheer and raise their arms in the air in celebration

McIlroy's home town celebrates historic Masters win

Rory McIlroy's home village is celebrating his US Masters win in style with locals queuing at a bakery to buy biscuits emblazoned with his image.

Ulster • 13 Apr

A Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service vehicle

Large fire in Newtownards brought under control

The large fire at a number of sheds at Corries Meats on the Crossnamuckley Road, Newtownards has now been brought under control.

Regional • 12 Apr

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Man accused of boiling water attack remanded in custody

Gavin says other NI parties 'making it worse' for people

Brennan's music 'spoke the language of every heart'

Victim had 'nose bitten off' in attack, court told

Man, 53, in court over £1.4m cocaine seizure in Co Down

Man held after pouring boiling water over man in court

Five towns added to tax relief scheme tackling vacancy

NI Executive urged over 'catastrophe' in hospital EDs

Man suffers burn injury after incident at Strabane court

Judgment reserved in trial regarding Lyra McKee's death

Man due in court after £1.4m of drugs seized in Co Down

Police numbers 'insufficient' to clear crowds for search

NI Executive demands meeting with British PM over budget

Gardaí remain in hospital after patrol car ramming

Noah, Grace most popular baby names in NI last year

Nearly 800 deaths a year from accidents in NI

Teenager arrested after several school IT systems hacked

Ulster University to cut 450 jobs amid funding pressures

NI legacy body has governance issues, review finds

Paid leave after miscarriage in NI a 'welcome step'

Monaghan couple sentenced over cruelty to neighbour's cat

Irish musician Moya Brennan dies aged 73

PSNI issues fines and cautions over NI fuel protests

McIlroy's home town celebrates historic Masters win

Large fire in Newtownards brought under control