Three jailed over Edward Meenan murder

Tributes paid to Co Tyrone man Michael Morgan

Court rules the exclusively Christian-focused religious education taught at primary schools is unlawful

Co Antrim man jailed for two years for rape and sexual assault of his niece

Woman claims she was approached by MI5 officers dressed in PSNI uniforms

Man (27) remanded into custody accused of two stabbings in Belfast

Nadene Caldwell part of Northern Ireland Women's earthshaking involvement in Euros

Man (48) 'addicted' to accessing child pornography sentenced to two years on probation

Co Armagh vice-principal tried to cover up exam cheating by writing letters 'threatening colleagues with IRA'

Vice-principal ‘threatened colleagues with IRA’

Latest

Planning permission for Dublin’s Metrolink connecting Swords to Dublin Airport set to be lodged in September

Lack of budget risks sabotaging health service reform, Robin Swann warns

Activists protest over Spain’s San Fermin bull run festival

Translink reassures councillors over future of Larne to Belfast train service

Planning application submitted for Ballyronan housing development

Alleged Chinese police database hack ‘leaks data of one billion people’

Northern Ireland news

Court rules the exclusively Christian-focused religious education taught at primary schools is unlawful

THE exclusively Christian-focused religious education taught at primary schools in Northern Ireland is unlawful, a High Court judge has ruled.

Topics

Man (48) 'addicted' to accessing child pornography sentenced to two years on probation

A MAN living in north Belfast told police he was "addicted'' to accessing child pornography, a court heard.
Tributes paid to Co Tyrone man Michael Morgan

THE funeral of a Co Tyrone man who died suddenly at work will take place tomorrow.
Co Antrim man jailed for two years for rape and sexual assault of his niece

A CO Antrim man has been jailed for two years for the rape and sexual assault of his niece.
Man (27) remanded into custody accused of two stabbings in Belfast

A 27-year-old man has been remanded into custody accused of two stabbing incidents in Belfast city centre.

Republic of Ireland news

Planning permission for Dublin's Metrolink connecting Swords to Dublin Airport set to be lodged in September

The project is set to cost in the region of 9.5 billion euro and take up to 12 years to complete.

Topics

Eamon De Valera firearm from his 1919 US visit donated to National Museum of Ireland

A GUN given to Éamon de Valera for personal protection during his time fundraising for the newly founded Irish Republic in the US has been donated to the National Museum of Ireland.
Dublin Airport says its plan to handle the summer surge is working

The airport authority issued an update to say that its improvements ahead of the summer period had “achieved their desired result”.
Sinn Féin increasing division by pushing for Irish unity poll, Sammy Wilson says

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard said preparations should begin for a referendum.
Sammy Wilson: Sinn Féin is increasing division by pushing for Irish unity poll

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard said preparations should begin for a referendum.

Healthcare news

Lack of budget risks sabotaging health service reform, Robin Swann warns

A multi-year budget which would have prioritised health spending could not be progressed when institutions at Stormont collapsed.

Topics

Older and vulnerable likely to be offered autumn booster against Covid variants

Professor Ian Young said he believed Northern Ireland was approaching the peak of another Covid wave.
Virology expert warns that new waves of Covid-19 expected every few months

A VIROLOGY expert based in Dublin has warned that new waves of Covid-19 can be expected every few months and it is "not going to be seasonal".
Lateral flow testing extended until July 31 amid rise in Covid cases

LATERAL flow testing in Northern Ireland has been extended until July 31 amid a rise in Covid cases.
Surge in Covid infections in north as lateral flow testing extended

COVID infections are surging with one in 25 people in Northern Ireland hit by the virus last week. Covid-19 cases across the UK have also jumped by more than half a million in a week, driven by Omicron variants. In Northern Ireland,...

Magazine

Ex-BBC radio presenter stalked former colleagues and Jeremy Vine, court told

Prosecutors allege that Alex Belfield caused alarm and distress to eight victims after his contract with BBC Radio Leeds was not renewed in 2011.

Topics

Friends co-creator discusses use of pronouns and lack of diversity in sitcom

Marta Kauffman has said she now strives to create inclusive and diverse workplaces.
Exercise at the weekend as good as activity during the week, study suggests

Researchers say the findings are important for people with fewer opportunities for daily or regular physical activity during their working week.
Match Girls' Strike of 1888 commemorated with blue plaque in east London

In July 1888 around 1,400 of the Bryant and May match factory's female workforce walked out in protest.
Dean McCullough and Vicky Hawkesworth to take over Radio 1 daytime slot

The pair will take over from Scott Mills and Chris Stark.

Sport

Live Blog: Women's Euro 2022

Retirement broke his fighting heart... A final toast to the Poleglasser James Tennyson

IT HAD been coming for a while but when the moment of truth finally arrived and he had to accept that his day was done, it broke James Tennyson’s fighting heart.
Nadene Caldwell part of Northern Ireland Women's earthshaking involvement in Euros

PUTTING trophies on the mantelpiece was Nadene Caldwell's aim; knocking ornaments off her neighbours was the unintended consequence.
Linfield go into Champions League qualifying battle against New Saints

Uefa Champions League first qualifying round, first leg: The New Saints v Linfield (tonight, 7pm) LINFIELD manager David Healy is convinced the fact the Blues are starting their European campaign against a side also in the middle of pre-season preparations is a big plus.
Galway defeat was turning point in our season says Derry boss Rory Gallagher

THE calm nature of how Derry dealt with their home Allianz League defeat to Galway helped turn their season insists manager Rory Gallagher.

Opinion

Nuala McCann: Pope's visit to Galway put me off open-air festivals

A friend posts a picture for us; pint in hand, lightly toasted by a warm sun - Is that the pyramid stage in the background? There is something gloriously pagan about golden light glinting off the hills of Glastonbury.

Topics

Fionnuala O Connor: Politics here is stuck, waiting for The End of Boris

There has been name-calling and telephone calls saying 'you need to watch yourself', according to Stephen Kelly.
Editorial: Mother and baby home survivors failed again

WHEN an expert panel set out its recommendations to finally address what went on behind closed doors over many decades in mother and baby homes, Magdalene laundries and workhouses in Northern Ireland, it appealed for the plans to be acted on "without delay".
British government has basically gone rogue

After surviving the night of the blond knives we are now seeing the gradual demise of Boris Johnson.
Surge

Business

Chris Ross: Breaking the deadlock in partner disputes

WORKING in partnership with other partners, directors and shareholders has many advantages for businesses, but what happens when disputes arise between these parties and how can they be resolved? Shareholder disputes can arise in a number of situations: 1.

Topics

Clare Stokes: Businesses have more funding options than ever before

IT'S no secret that the Northern Ireland funding landscape has been evolving for many years and continues to do so today.
Mark McAllister: Good work – what's that?

IN a recent article regarding us not quite being back in the 1970s I posed the question – ‘what is good work?’ It’s an interesting question – yet it’s somewhat vague and invites thousands of different answers.
Carole Callender: Tech industry needs to engineer a way to close the gender gap

BELFAST is one of the best cities in the UK to work in tech.
Paul Carson: Challenges of climate emergency hampered due to lack of Executive

OVER the past few months, it has been my honour to be deputy chair of Renewable NI, an organisation which mirrors my own passion for renewable energy, and the benefits which it can bring to us all, for generations to come.

Life

Planning permission for Dublin's Metrolink connecting Swords to Dublin Airport set to be lodged in September

The project is set to cost in the region of 9.5 billion euro and take up to 12 years to complete.

Topics

Court rules the exclusively Christian-focused religious education taught at primary schools is unlawful

THE exclusively Christian-focused religious education taught at primary schools in Northern Ireland is unlawful, a High Court judge has ruled.
Challenge your children to some physical activity this summer

WITH so much extra free time and the long bright evenings, summer months present a perfect opportunity to introduce children to new physical activities, sports and hobbies that they can enjoy alone, with friends or with the whole family.
Bonfire season can only cement traditional divisions

BONFIRE season starts next week.
Covid surge 'hitting pubs and restaurants struggling with costs and staff shortages'

THE latest Covid surge is hitting pubs and restaurants already struggling with soaring costs and staff shortages, the chief executive of Hospitality Ulster has warned.

Environment

Calls for action as residents face misery over 'mountains of waste' in south Belfast

THERE were calls for action last night as residents face misery over "mountains of waste" being dumped near their homes in south Belfast.

Topics

Anne Hailes: Hedgehogs need our help

EAMONN Holmes may not know it but he has given a boost to hedgehogs all over the country.
What bees that play football could teach us about memory

HOW to make memories more robust is an area of huge scientific interest - with bees providing surprising insights.
Major fish kill following suspected slurry spill

THOUSANDS of fish have been killed at a Co Tyrone river following a suspected slurry spill.
Dog owners urged to keep pets on lead around rivers and ponds due to increased algae risk

DOG owners are being urged to keep their pets on a lead around rivers and ponds due to an increased algae risk.

Holidays&Travel

Planning permission for Dublin's Metrolink connecting Swords to Dublin Airport set to be lodged in September

The project is set to cost in the region of 9.5 billion euro and take up to 12 years to complete.

Topics

Aer Lingus customers set for more travel chaos with further flights cancelled

AER Lingus customers are set to face more travel chaos today with the cancellation of another three return flights from Dublin.
Travel: Wine, waterfalls and street food – why Portland needs a spot on your travel wish-list right now

THE JURY'S out on whether jetlag remedies really work.
Covid spike leads to further Aer Lingus flight cancellations

A COVID spike among staff has forced Aer Lingus to cancel several flights.
Go somewhere new, do something different - plenty of options for outdoor family fun this summer

AS we approach the summer holidays, entertaining your kids becomes a full-time job.

Irish language

Bilingual road signs planned for west Belfast

PLANNING is underway for the provision of bilingual road traffic signs in west Belfast.

Topics

Calls for education minister to do more to 'encourage and facilitate' Irish medium education

SINN Féin's Pat Sheehan last night called on the education minister to do more to "encourage and facilitate" Irish medium education in Northern Ireland.
The seven deadly sins of those we are forced to share cars with
Story of the 'fadgies' to be retold at an event in Co Louth

THE story of the original 'fadgies' - an Irish speaking community who created the first urban Gaeltacht in west Belfast - is to be retold at an event in Co Louth.
Aineolas, séanadh agus dímheas ar an Ghaeilge á léiriú i dTeach na dTiarnaí

Arts

Musical telling the life story of John Hume awarded £50,000 grant

The grant is one of 66 awarded by the Arts Council of NI.

Topics

Belfast-born Man Booker Prize winner Anna Burns awarded honorary degree by QUB

MAN Booker Prize winner Anna Burns was yesterday awarded an honorary degree by Queen's University Belfast.
Journalist tells of shock after evacuation from Harry Styles gig in Copenhagen

A JOURNALIST from Northern Ireland has told of the moment she was evacuated from a Harry Styles gig in Copenhagen following a mass shooting nearby.
Michael Longley: Belfast poet wins €250,000 prize

BELFAST-BORN poet Michael Longley has won a €250,000 (£216,000) European arts award.
Floella Benjamin: I still get asked, ‘What are you doing here?'

FROM Windrush child to TV presenter and life peer sitting in the House of Lords, Baroness Floella Benjamin is a testament to the power of positive thinking.