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NI paedophile jailed for ‘brazen’ breach of sex order, then freed pending appeal
A paedophile who breached his sexual offences prevention order (SOPO) “within hours” of a court appearance was sentenced today.
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Risk of Belfast ‘grinding to a halt’ due to traffic disruption
There is a risk that roadworks in Belfast will lead to the city centre “grinding to a halt”, MLAs have heard.
Home Secretary grilled on use of Treasury reserves to fund asylum hotels
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has declined to rule out using Treasury reserves to pay for emergency asylum accommodation, as she vowed to “end the use of hotels”.
Former MLA co-opted back onto council after losing seat
Rosemary Barton lost her seat on Fermanagh and Omagh District Council in 2023
Steven Spielberg and Spike Lee among recipients of National Medals of Arts
Filmmakers Steven Spielberg, Spike Lee and Ken Burns – and singers Missy Elliott and Queen Latifah – are among 20 recipients of National Medals of Arts, which will be formally presented by President Joe Biden at a White House ceremony.
Outdoor activity firm fined £10,000 after boy, 12, drowned in river
An outdoor activity company has been fined £10,000 for breaching health and safety legislation after a 12-year-old boy drowned in a river.
Lyra McKee murder trial told PSNI officer broke "every rule in the book" over suspect's ID
Peter Cavanagh was identified in a process his lawyer has questioned
Man dies in road crash in Co Cork
A man in his 20s has died following a road crash in Co Cork.
Judge gave warning after ex-home secretary’s ‘regrettable’ tweets ahead of trial
A top judge warned of contempt of court dangers after prosecutors said former home secretary Suella Braverman made “regrettable” comments that indirectly criticised the charging decision of a firearms officer ahead of his murder trial.
Prosecutions for murder or manslaughter after deaths following police contact
There have been 12 cases where a police officer has been charged with murder or manslaughter following a death in custody or following police contact since 1990, according to the charity Inquest.
Disgraced breast surgeon must give evidence at inquests of 62 of his patients
Rogue breast surgeon Ian Paterson must give evidence at inquests into the deaths of 62 of his patients, a coroner has ruled, after the disgraced doctor launched a last-minute bid to have his witness summons revoked.
In Pictures: St Andrews’ students soap up the fun of Raisin Monday
Students gathered at the University of St Andrews in Fife to take part in the annual Raisin Monday foam fight.
NI Social workers announce strike action over 'unsafe staffing levels'
NIPSA has said that unsafe levels of staff is putting vulnerable children and social workers at risk
Police marksman cleared of shooting murder of Chris Kaba
The police marksman who fatally shot Chris Kaba has been cleared of his murder.
Decision to bring murder charge sparked anger among armed officers
The murder charge brought against Martyn Blake sparked fury among firearms officers with dozens downing tools in apparent protest and the Army being put on standby to plug the gap.
Rosaleen Connors missing person appeal as 16-year-old last seen two weeks ago
She was last seen in East Belfast on October 7
Police officer in Lyra McKee murder probe accused of ‘breaking every rule in the book’ over IDing of suspects
A police officer involved in the Lyra McKee murder investigation was today accused of "breaking every rule in the book" regarding the identification of suspects.
Government accused of ‘betraying’ Troubles victims
“We’re not going to stand for it, we’re here for an inquest and we’re not going to stop until we get one.”
Police increasingly concerned for Belfast teen missing for two weeks
Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the wellbeing of a missing teenager from east Belfast who has not been seen for two weeks.
O’Neill ‘happy’ to be quizzed at Stormont committee over Sinn Fein controversies
Michelle O’Neill has said she is “more than happy” to be questioned at a Stormont committee this week over Sinn Fein’s handling of recent controversies.