loyalist paramilitaries
Alex Kane: Why are loyalist paramilitaries still recruiting – and why do they still exist?
On March 24 1972, William Whitelaw was appointed Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, after Brian Faulkner’s cabinet had refused to accept that security policy would be transferred from Stormont to Westminster.
Newtownards protest expected over loyalist feud gang intimidation
It follows a High Court decision to refuse bail to five men who removed UDA signs from a housing estate
Loyalist paramilitary flags outside Tesco creating a 'chill factor' for shoppers
A UDA and other loyalist flags appeared outside Tesco Newtownbreda in recent days
Tom Kelly: As loyalist paramilitaries run amok, where is the bravery and leadership in unionism?
There is an old saying: “If it waddles like a duck and quacks like a duck, it’s a duck.” And so it is with the DNA in paramilitarism
Anger in Newtownards as masked gang roam streets after week of attacks
AFTER a week of negative headlines for north Down, there were fresh concerns in Newtownards over reports of masked men gathering outside the courthouse and a nearby housing estate.
Tom Kelly: Loyalism needs another David Ervine, not today's empty vessels
Forgive my bluntness. Last week, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland announced that he may consider a loyalist talks proposal.