The Open is a wonderful good news story for Northern Ireland

Notwithstanding Rory McIlroy's dreadful first round, The Open Championship, which began yesterday at Royal Portrush, can be declared a resounding success.

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Unacceptable that grieving family has to battle for answers

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PSNI need to put the UVF out of business

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Michael Maguire can look back on role with satisfaction

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Jeremy Corbyn needs to review his Brexit strategy

Boris Johnson adds veterans to his list of pledges

13 Jul, 2019

Boris Johnson has made a raft of pledges on his way to Number 10, from tax cuts for the wealthy to requiring immigrants to learn English.

Threats to bonfire removal contractors appalling

12 Jul, 2019

While it is evident considerable progress has been made this year in regard to contentious bonfires, the stand off at Avoniel Leisure Centre in Belfast shows that sinister elements are still trying to bring their malign influence to bear.

Sensitive issues should be matter for devolved structures

11 Jul, 2019

Tuesday marked a seismic shift at Westminster, as MPs who had largely steered clear of devolved matters in Northern Ireland voted in favour of liberalisation of our abortion and same-sex marriage laws.

Opinion: Sir Anthony Hart's plan needs urgent implementation

10 Jul, 2019

Retired judge Sir Anthony Hart provided an outstanding act of public service through his chairmanship of the biggest child abuse inquiry ever held in the UK.

Warnings on no deal Brexit need to be taken seriously

09 Jul, 2019

With Boris Johnson firmly in the lead in the Tory leadership contest concerns are growing over a no deal Brexit and the drastic steps he is prepared to take to ensure the UK leaves the EU on October 31.

Opinion: Bonfires and flags cause avoidable tensions

08 Jul, 2019

It is depressing that entirely unnecessary tensions over developments connected to flags and bonfires almost inevitably surface in the approach to the July 12 period.

Victory for families seeking truth about Glenanne Gang

06 Jul, 2019

The Court of Appeal ruling yesterday was a significant step forward for families determined to uncover the full truth about alleged state collusion in relation to the murderous activities of the notorious Glenanne Gang.

Karen Bradley has failed to bring sense of drive or energy to talks

05 Jul, 2019

While expectations are never particularly high when it comes to securing a political breakthrough in Northern Ireland, there had been hopes that the shocking murder of Lyra McKee would provide fresh impetus to the stalled talks process.

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