N. Ireland

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Use of character references in sex offence cases to be reviewed

The use of character references in certain cases has been debated in Northern Ireland for some time.

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Northern Ireland Politics

Julie McGeehan and Colette McKane outside Laganside Courts in Belfast.

Kimmins orders officials to 'get on with job' of A5 upgrade after court ruling

Appeal court judges overturn a decision that blocked work starting on one of NI's biggest road projects.

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Northern Ireland

Justin McNulty still a 'valued member', says SDLP leader

Claire Hanna says she still sees a role for McNulty after he lost a candidate selection contest.

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Northern Ireland

'No plonkers' - Stormont speaker's warning to MLAs

The Stormont speaker says assembly members should avoid calling each other "bigot", "banshee", "plonkers" and "dopey".

5 days ago

Northern Ireland Politics

John O'Dowd. He has short white hair and beard, wearing a black blazer, light blue shirt and tie. Blue NI executive branding is behind him.

'Room for improvement' on offer of extra £1.5bn for NI, says O'Dowd

Ministers want more details on the government's offer of extra cash for Stormont, says John O'Dowd.

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Northern Ireland

Andrew Muir, with short grey hair, wearing glasses, a blue shirt, black tie and navy suit.

Stormont no-confidence motion in agriculture minister fails

It received 32 votes in favour, but 38 MLAs voted against the proposal.

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Northern Ireland Politics

Michelle O'Neill, who has long, blonde hair tied back and wears glasses and a black jacket over a white round-neck top. She is speaking into a microphone on a lectern.

First minister rejects call to resign over Drumcree row

Facing questions in the Stormont assembly, O'Neill said she was "proud" to stand with the residents and "will continue to stand with them".

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Northern Ireland

Sir Chris Bryant is the secretary of state. He is a man with light hair wearing a navy suit and red and blue tie with a white shirt.

NI secretary instructs officials to consider budget 'contingency plans'

Last week, Sir Chris Bryant said the deal of £1.5bn over three years was the "final offer" and had given parties a deadline of Thursday.

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Talks on Drumcree parading dispute end without agreement

Sir Chris Bryant spoke of his disappointment that the parties failed to reach agreement after talks at Hillsborough Castle.

Justin McNulty, a man with fair hair and a dark blue jacket.

SDLP deselects MLA Justin McNulty as Newry and Armagh assembly candidate

Crossmaglen councillor Pete Byrne won the vote at a selection convention in Newry on Thursday night.

Jon Boutcher is looking over the top of his glasses which have a black frame. He has short, white hair. He is wearing a shirt with epaulettes on the shoulders and a black tie.

Drumcree policing operation has cost £3m so far, says Boutcher

Chief Constable Jon Boutcher warns of the consequences and cost "if they get it wrong".

Carla Lockhart has long blonde hair. She is wearing a black top and a silver chain.

Drumcree resolution document not acceptable, says DUP MP

The comments from Carla Lockhart came as the Garvaghy Road Residents' Coalition (GRRC) held out the prospect of an arrangement to resolve the dispute.