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# Northern Ireland

July
July 2023
PSNI issue fresh appeal for missing man Dean Patton
Dean Patton went missing in Portrush, Co Antrim, 11 years ago.
Looking back at the Drumcree dispute 25 years on, as the DUP attempts to reignite debate
The Drumcree Dispute brought violence and horror on Northern Ireland for years that ultimately resulted in the death of three young boys.
12 July: One person hospitalised and O'Neill says effigy-burners should 'catch themselves on'
Last night, the majority of an estimated 250 bonfires were lit in loyalist communities across the region.
DUP MP wants House of Commons to congratulate loyalists on 210ft tall bonfire
Sammy Wilson shared the text of the motion in a tweet, in which he called the bonfire “an amazing feat of engineering”.
Poster of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar burned on loyalist bonfire in Tyrone
The pyre in Moygashel previously garnered attention online after a boat was placed on it.
By yesterday evening, a banner reading “Good Friday Agreement? That ship has sailed” had been added to the side of the boat.
The bonfire was lit around 11pm following a parade and an address by loyalist activist Jamie Bryson.
UUP leader Doug Beattie said it is "not acceptable" and is "childish and promotes hate".
Three men arrested by police investigating attempted murder of DCI John Caldwell
They werre arrested in Derry today in connection with the claim of responsibility made following the attack.
Three men charged in investigation into attempted murder of DCI John Caldwell
The men are expected to appear before Dungannon Magistrates Court via videolink this morning.
PSNI detective John Caldwell thanks his 'fantastic family' four months after murder attempt
Caldwell was shot by dissident republicans as he was loading footballs into his car with his son.
June
June 2023
Man arrested in connection with attempted child abduction in Lurgan
The PSNI said that the child has been returned to its mother thanks to the swift actions taken by the public and local officers.
Attack on woman in Derry being investigated as hate crime by PSNI
The victim was left with bruising on her chest and arms, and other injuries.
Pat McCormick: Five sentenced in connection to murder of father of four from Co Down
Pat McCormick’s body was discovered in a lake after a six week search.
Stepfather jailed for ‘brutal, merciless and outrageous’ murder of five-year-old
Nadia Zofia Kalinowska died after she was found with multiple injuries at her family home in Newtownabbey in December 2019.
Chris Heaton-Harris insists controversial Troubles legacy bill complies with human rights
Amnesty International and the Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Rights have both expressed concern about the bill.
Joe Kennedy: US businesses still interested in Northern Ireland, despite Stormont collapse
Kennedy is the US Special Envoy for Northern Ireland.
Irish government to fund new €44.5 million building in Ulster University's Derry campus
It’s part of a €56 million investment in several cross-border projects and initiatives.
Northern Ireland stunned by last-minute Kazakhstan winner
Substitute Abat Aimbetov grabbed the decisive goal in the dying minutes.
British Government refuse to pause NI legacy Bill despite opposition from victims groups
British minister Jonathan Caine defended the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill.
UK government publishes changes to controversial Troubles legacy bill
The bill would halt future civil cases and inquests linked to killings during the conflict.
Man pleads guilty to murder of three members of the same family in fire in Co Fermanagh
Denise Gossett and her children Roman, Sabrina and Morgana were killed in a fire at their home in 2018.
Man who streamed Michaela McAreavey video loses unfair dismissal tribunal
Andrew McDade lost his job as a lorry driver after the clip from the livestream sparked outrage last May.
Northern Irish man sentenced to four years in prison for Image Based Sexual Abuse
The man sent intimate images of the women to their relatives or employers and made three death threats.
Man arrested in Belfast over Cork assault
He was detained under an international warrant.
Man refused bail over charges in connection with taxi ‘threat’ video
Video footage of the incident was widely shared on social media.
Man charged after video emerges appearing to show taxi driver threaten passenger with gun
The driver told the passenger ‘you are f****** lucky I’m not taking your knees out’ while appearing to hold a gun to his head.
May
May 2023
Ex-BBC NI presenter ‘bullied’ after raising concern over role being changed, tribunal hears
Donna Traynor is taking an industrial tribunal against the BBC and its Northern Ireland director Adam Smyth.
‘Personal element’ to attack on PSNI detective, court hears, as seven men are charged
The seven have been remanded in custody.
Seven men charged with attempted murder of PSNI Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell
Detective Caldwell was shot multiple times at a sports centre in Omagh on 22 February.
Talk of additional funding for Stormont 'significant', says Tánaiste
The Stormont parties have said they will need at least £1 billion of extra funding from the British government to manage budget pressures in a future Executive.
11 arrested in relation to attempted murder of PSNI Detective John Caldwell
The people arrested are aged between 21 and 72, and include nine men and two women.
King Charles III thanks Armagh for warm welcome on second day of visit to Northern Ireland
‘I do hope you have great success in the future,’ Charles told the crowd of people gathered in Market Theatre Square.
PSNI detective John Caldwell makes first public appearance since attack at King Charles event
Charles and Camilla arrived at Hazelbank Park in Co Antrim to cheers from waiting members of the public this afternoon.
Donaldson confirms more financial support for Northern Ireland is part of talks with UK Govt
The region is facing cuts in the latest budget in the absence of locally elected ministers.
Kenya's 'Derry Girl', a schoolboy, and an openly-gay 'Scouser': The changing faces of NI politics
Among the notable candidates to be elected was the SDLP’s Lilian Seenoi-Barr, who became the first black person to be elected to any office in Northern Ireland.
Ireland Women's National Team to play at Aviva Stadium for the first time
The Nations League fixture with Northern Ireland in September will break new ground.
DUP says Sinn Féin's NI election success case of 'turning nationalist vote into republican vote'
The DUP leader rejected the suggestion that there was any movement towards a united Ireland after the council elections.
Sinn Féin's O'Neill puts pressure on British and Irish governments over Stormont
Sinn Fein emerged as the largest party in the local government elections this week.
Sinn Féin largest party in Northern Ireland local Government as DUP trails behind
Sinn Féin are currently in the lead with 132 seats, ahead of the DUP’s 114.
Sinn Féin storming ahead in historic Northern Ireland local election
If Sinn Féin continues its winning streak, it will be the first time a nationalist party has had the most council seats in Northern Ireland.
Flagship shows off air as BBC Northern Ireland journalists go on strike on count day
Election coverage is due to resume tomorrow following the strike action.
Man arrested as PSNI probe fraud claims involving person posing as priest
The arrest follows an investigation by the PSNI in Northern Ireland.