All articles by CLAIRE SIMPSON

Peter Robinson: Northern Ireland 'was not initially meant to be a permanent state'

Northern Ireland news 16 Jan, 2021

Former first minister Peter Robinson has said that Northern Ireland was not initially intended to be a permanent state.

Church of Ireland apologises for 'stigmatising unmarried women and their children'

Northern Ireland news 16 Jan, 2021

THE Church of Ireland has apologised for its role in stigmatising unmarried women and children across the island over decades.

Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell has roots in Co Down

World news 15 Jan, 2021

US President Donald Trump's fate partly rests in the hands of a man who can trace his roots back to Co Down.

Northern motorists 'should have green card requirement in Republic waived'

Northern Ireland news 15 Jan, 2021

MOTORISTS in Northern Ireland need the European Union to swiftly waive the requirement for them to carry green cards when travelling in the Republic, a councillor has said.

Women in mother and baby homes in north 'experienced the same treatment as those in the Republic'

Northern Ireland news 14 Jan, 2021

WOMEN in mother and baby homes in Northern Ireland experienced the same treatment as those in the Republic, deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill has said.

Boris Johnson claims Brexit 'teething problems' can be fixed as Ian Paisley says Northern Ireland 'screwed over'