Sinn Fein knows it needs to change, but it must also keep grassroots onside
Sinn Fein’s strength in harnessing the republican vote was always as an all-island party with unity as its core message.
Sectarian double killer among Loyalist Community Council delegation that met DUP’s Paul Givan
The Loyalist Community Council delegation that recently met DUP Education Minister Paul Givan included double sectarian murderer Bobby Rodgers.
Vacant units, graffiti and footfall decline, but here’s how new blood is helping heart of Belfast city centre
Every city has rhythms and Stephen, who works for one of Belfast’s tour companies, says the city centre hits a diminuendo when without some routine visitors.
Disappointment at inaction on NI report commissioned to save the high street
A retail leader has expressed disappointment at inaction from the Executive following a High Street Task Force report on the shopping sector delivered more than two years ago.
63% of NI crime victims feel their case wasn’t investigated properly
Just 7% of crime victims believe that Northern Ireland’s justice system can deliver for them, a survey has found. Nearly two-thirds (63%) said police did not investigate their case properly…
Latest scandal shows Sinn Fein learned nothing, says IRA abuse victim after party press officers quit
A woman abused by an IRA man has said Sinn Fein have learned nothing after two party press officers quit following revelations they had provided job references for a colleague…
Two new weather warnings come into force with ‘float your car’ alert
Heavy rain is set to continue as two fresh weather warnings come into force on Monday, potentially bringing more flooding and travel disruption. Yellow rain warnings have been issued by…
Carlow seeks feedback on 20 million euro upgrades
A 20 million euro redevelopment of Carlow town centre has been unveiled, which planners say is designed to support businesses and modern living. Among the changes are a glass-and-timber covered…
Barbra Streisand remembers A Star Is Born co-star Kris Kristofferson after death
Grammy-winning singer and actor Kris Kristofferson has been remembered as “something special” by his A Star Is Born co-star Barbra Streisand, following his death aged 88. The US country music…
‘Damning report’ on how Bristol Waste repeatedly failed to collect bins after changes
A “damning report” has shown how Bristol Waste repeatedly failed to collect rubbish and recycling after route changes. Three parts of the city in particular have been hit the most…