Veteran soldier avoids jail for 1988 Troubles killing
A former soldier has been given a suspended sentence for killing a man at an Army checkpoint in Northern Ireland more than 30 years ago.David Jonathan Holden, 53, was sentenced to three years at Belfast Crown Court, but judge Mr
Decision due on public inquiry into Omagh bombing
A decision on whether to order a public inquiry into the 1998 Omagh bombing is expected to be announced later by the Government.Relatives of victims of the atrocity have been advised that Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris is set to
Government set to announce decision on Omagh bomb inquiry
The Government is expected to announce on Thursday whether it will order a public inquiry into the 1998 Omagh bomb.A spokesperson for the Government told the PA news agency that an announcement would be made “imminently”.It is understood bereaved relatives
What the papers say – February 1
The nation’s papers are led by the biggest day of industrial action in a decade.The Guardian and The Independent report hundreds of thousands of workers – including teachers – will strike on Wednesday in disputes over pay, jobs and conditions.The
Line Of Duty’s Adrian Dunbar surprises music venue crowd with Elvis rendition
Line Of Duty star Adrian Dunbar has delighted fans with a rendition of an Elvis Presley classic at a music venue in London.The 64-year-old actor, who played Superintendent Ted Hastings in the hit police drama, sang That’s All Right when
Latest powersharing deadline in Northern Ireland passes without a breakthrough
The latest deadline to restore powersharing in Northern Ireland has passed with the devolved institutions in Belfast still in cold storage.The UK government has once again assumed a legal duty to call a snap Assembly election in the region within
Solving protocol impasse can solve powersharing deadlock, Heaton-Harris insists
The Northern Ireland Secretary has expressed hope that a breakthrough on EU/UK talks on Irish Sea trade can deliver a solution that facilitates the return of Stormont powersharing.Chris Heaton-Harris was commenting as another deadline to form a ministerial executive was
Netflix to release first-ever Welsh language TV show
Netflix has revealed it is releasing its first-ever Welsh language TV show on its platform.The global streaming service said it has bought the licence for Dal y Mellt – a gritty crime thriller which follows a group of misfits as
Music organisations share ‘grave concerns’ over future of BBC Introducing
A collection of music organisations have shared their “grave concerns” with the BBC over the future of the broadcaster’s platform to support up and coming musical talent, BBC Introducing.In a letter to the BBC’s chairman, Richard Sharp, a group of
Irish president praises Pope Benedict’s ‘steadfast interest’ in Northern Ireland
Irish President Michael D Higgins has led tributes to former Pope Benedict, praising his “steadfast interest in peace in Northern Ireland”.Mr Higgins said Catholics around the world will have learned “with sadness” of the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.The