northern ireland
Benn challenges Stormont to reform public services and balance books
The NI Secretary delivered a speech in Belfast to mark the first anniversary of the return of devolved government to the region.
NI men announce home friendlies against Switzerland and Iceland
Michael O'Neill's men will renew rivalries with the Swiss, who controversially beat them in a 2018 World Cup play-off
ATM withdrawals fall by 6% in one year, figures show
Northern Ireland remains the most ‘cash heavy’ part of the UK while ATM use was lowest last year in the South West of England, network Link said.
Population figures: Number of pensioners in Northern Ireland expected to increase by half over next 25 years
NISRA said the north’s population is projected to be 1.93 million by 2047
Storm Éowyn: British government working hard to support Northern Ireland, says Hilary Benn
Approximately 60,000 customers remain without electricity across Northern Ireland.
Stormont leaders urge network provider to compensate customers without power
First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly called on NIE Networks to make goodwill payments to those cut off.
First and deputy First Ministers pause to remember holocaust
Michelle O’Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly attended an event to remember millions of victims and survivors at Belfast City Hall.
Storm Éowyn: Man dies after tree falls on his car in Co Donegal
The incident happened at around 5.30am at Feddyglass in Raphoe, in the north-west of the Republic.
Northern Ireland in ‘eye of the storm’ as red alert brings ‘threat to life’ amid Storm Éowyn
Police said Friday is expected to see the strongest winds in the region since the Boxing Day storm in 1998 which caused widespread disruption.
Storm Eowyn breaks Irish wind speed records
A wind speed of 114mph brought by Storm Eowyn has been recorded in Ireland, the fastest since records began, Irish forecaster Met Eireann said.