NewsNewsN. IrelandN. Ireland PoliticsDownpatrick flood scheme could cost over £20m A report suggests spending £22.5m would prevent damage that could cost £26m to repair.1 day agoNorthern IrelandBryson 'sent private messages to Sinn Féin' but denies secret dealThe loyalist activist from Donaghadee, County Down, denies a charge of conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office.2 days agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsNI's new mayors get their chains of officeSeveral Northern Ireland councils elect new civic leaders to serve as first citizens for the coming year.5 days agoNorthern Ireland Politics'Not enough space' for civil servants to return to officeThe NI Civil Service is reducing its office estate by 40% by selling buildings and ending leases.29 May 2025Northern IrelandNI leaders condemn sectarian attacks on homesPoliticians call for a strong response after masonry was thrown at homes in north Belfast.28 May 2025Northern IrelandBryson 'sent private messages to Sinn Féin' but denies secret dealThe loyalist activist from Donaghadee, County Down, denies a charge of conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office.2 days agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsGAA 'cautiously optimistic' about funding for CasementNext week the government will lay out funding for the devolved nations for the next three years.3 days agoNorthern IrelandGildernew 'disappointed' at losing Sinn Féin jobThe former Sinn Féin MP remains a member of the party and said her relationship with Michelle O'Neill is "okay".4 days agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsNI's new mayors get their chains of officeSeveral Northern Ireland councils elect new civic leaders to serve as first citizens for the coming year.5 days agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsSinn Féin appoints new HR manager after McMonagle reviewMcMonagle was jailed last year for child sex offences and had worked as a party press officer.28 May 2025Northern Ireland PoliticsHealthcare 'reset' needed to avoid year-on-year funding deficitThere is a £600m deficit in the health budget - a third of which is earmarked for the annual pay award.28 May 2025Northern IrelandSectarian attacks 'a reminder of a dark past', justice minister saysA meeting was held on Tuesday as police patrols are increased after recent sectarian-motivated attacks.27 May 2025Northern IrelandBehaviour of some heart surgeons 'appalling', says ministerA report has detailed a culture of poor behaviour by some heart surgeons at NI's cardiac surgery unit.27 May 2025Northern IrelandDUP communities minister at first senior GAA gameBefore watching the match, Gordon Lyons said he was demonstrating his commitment to all sports in Northern Ireland.24 May 2025Northern Ireland Politics