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2026-09-17 · Evening Standard

Dublin and London ‘directly challenged’ to prepare for Irish unity referendum

🔮 Read More Meanwhile, Ms McDonald said she would welcome Ulster Unionist Party leader Jon Burrows to an Ireland’s Future debate “with open arms”. assertive

2026-09-17 · Evening Standard

I will never be disrespectful to those who want to use Irish, says Robinson

🔮 DUP leader Gavin Robinson has said he will never disrespect those who want to use the Irish language. assertive

2026-09-17 · Evening Standard

DUP aims to broaden appeal with ‘common sense’ approach to Stormont

🔮 “Sinn Féin would have more to show for the last two and half years of government in Northern Ireland if they focused on delivering for their people.” assertive

2026-09-17 · Evening Standard

Unionists will not tolerate egos scuppering 2027 election opportunity – Robinson

🔮 Asked whether he believes his party can top the poll and reclaim the post of first minister, Mr Robinson described a “huge opportunity for the wider unionist community” and called for unionist parties to co-operate. “If 2022 taught us anything it’s that division costs – there are fewer unionists around the Executive table because of division within unionism, and so I believe that in this election in May, unionism can win if it is prepared to co-operate,” he told Press Association. assertive

2026-09-21 · Evening Standard

Long wants to personally apologise as murderer Gary Anderson remains at large

🔮 Those decisions were challenged in the courts and while the decision to refuse leave to Sean Anderson was upheld, the court ordered that Gary Anderson could be temporarily released with conditions attached. assertive

2026-09-21 · Evening Standard

Fear that Garvaghy Road march go-ahead could ‘unravel’ other former flashpoints

🔮 Concern has been expressed that the go-ahead for the first Orange Order parade along the Garvaghy Road in almost 30 years could “unravel” deals at other former flashpoint areas. assertive

2026-09-21 · Evening Standard

TUV leader said he has not been approached over unionist co-operation

🔮 “Almost one third of the DUP Assembly team are MLAs because of TUV transfers, they wouldn’t be here but for TUV transfers, so I take no lessons,” he said. assertive

2026-09-21 · Evening Standard

Questions for Justice Minister Naomi Long over statement to Assembly

2026-09-21 · Evening Standard

Questions for Justice Minister Naomi Long accused of ‘misleading Assembly’

2026-09-21 · Evening Standard

Some flights across Belfast airports and Londonderry hit by ‘technical issue’

🔮 In a statement Belfast City Airport said: “A technical issue being investigated by National Air Traffic Services means there will be disruption to flights arriving and departing from Belfast City Airport. assertive

2026-09-22 · Evening Standard

Police seize 65 e-bikes and e-scooters during weekend crackdown

🔮 A six-year-old was among the children and adults the vehicles were seized from, who are set to face what police described as “a range of criminal justice outcomes”. assertive

2026-09-22 · Evening Standard

Murder of prosecuter Rory O’Kelly ‘was carefully planned by Provisional IRA’

🔮 She said it was a “sacred and transformative” meeting, and she and her brother had been “moved into a space of serenity and light, all anger taken away”. “I would never have expected to know this sort of release,” she said. assertive

2026-09-23 · Evening Standard

Peta offers to help repair Belfast’s Big Fish – in exchange for pro-vegan plaque

🔮 “Adding this plaque could help turn the tide for fish with a message of kindness, a fitting tribute to the sculpture’s creator, John Kindness.” assertive

2026-09-23 · Evening Standard

Drumcree decision ‘opportunity to gain confidence of unionist community’

🔮 The commission is expected to rule later on an application for 60 Orange Order members to take part in a proposed procession on Sunday September 27, after being heavily criticised by unionist politicians last month when a High Court ruling quashed its most recent determination over the march. assertive

2026-09-25 · Evening Standard

£700,000 support to support Northern Ireland’s eel industry

🔮 Eel fishers and hauliers are to receive £700,000 in the closure, which is intended to increase the number of eels reaching maturity and successfully migrating to spawning grounds which will, in turn, support the long-term recovery of the stocks and secure the future of the industry. assertive

2026-09-25 · Evening Standard

Drumcree return parade along Garvaghy Road given green light

🔮 The conditions also include that the parade must disperse from Carleton Street Orange Hall no later than 9.30am, and that only the Portadown District banner may be carried or displayed during the Garvaghy Road section. mixed

2026-09-25 · Evening Standard

DUP hails ‘breakthrough’ on Drumcree parade as Sinn Féin condemns decision

2026-09-25 · Evening Standard

DUP hails ‘breakthrough’ on Drumcree parade as Sinn Féin condemns decision

2026-09-25 · Evening Standard

Orange Order parade decision on Garvaghy Road ‘utterly reckless’ – Sinn Féin

2026-09-26 · Evening Standard

Future collapses of Stormont ‘could potentially gift wrap union to Sinn Fein’

🔮 Read More “So I want to say on behalf of the Ulster Unionist Party we will always stand by victims and we want to give our gratitude, our support and our respect to the victims of Jeffrey Donaldson,” he added. assertive

2026-09-28 · Evening Standard

Protesters disperse after being told of ‘process’ to address Drumcree dispute

🔮 Mr Mac Cionnaith said he had received “commitments” that the parade would not be proceeding down the Garvaghy Road overnight. assertive

2026-09-30 · Evening Standard

English police forces providing pursuit training for Gardai

🔮 Chief Superintendent Brian Sugrue, director of training and development at the Garda College, said just in terms of working with Devon and Cornwall Police they would expect the number of instructors trained to be in single figures by the end of this year. assertive

2026-10-01 · Evening Standard

Raft of rules for new drivers introduced in bid to make roads safer

🔮 “This will better prepare drivers for both the driving test and post-test driving period by helping learners understand how their attitude, personality, behaviour and emotions can affect their driving style. assertive

2026-10-01 · Evening Standard

Sinn Fein has given up on powersharing – Gavin Robinson

🔮 He also said he received assurances from PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher that a criminal investigation was ongoing into “illegal road-blocking” and the frustration of a Parades Commission document, adding that police would begin activity in the next number of days. “The knocks on the doors will come, and the excuses may follow but the law needs to be seen to run, the law needs to apply equally to everyone,” he said. assertive

2026-10-01 · Evening Standard

Northern Ireland Secretary to return to Hillsborough for Drumcree talks

🔮 On Wednesday, after hours of talks around Sir Chris’s proposed paper, Breandan Mac Cionnaith from the residents group said they would back it if the Orange Order did. assertive

2026-10-01 · Evening Standard

Drumcree talks continue as appeal postponed

🔮 I don’t know what time we’ll get back from there yet tonight, it might be possible for us to brief you at that time, but it could be 10pm, it could be 12 o’clock. assertive

2026-10-01 · Evening Standard

Drumcree talks continue as appeal postponed

🔮 I don’t know what time we’ll get back from there yet tonight, it might be possible for us to brief you at that time, but it could be 10pm, it could be 12 o’clock. assertive

2026-10-02 · Evening Standard

Latest talks on Drumcree stand off end without agreement

🔮 Stormont Justice Minister Naomi Long urged Orange Order members to “do the right thing”, saying they had the legal right to complete their march along the Garvaghy Road, but suggested doing so may not be wise. assertive

2026-10-02 · Evening Standard

Bryant calls for calm over the weekend as Drumcree dispute continues

🔮 A fresh legal appeal by the residents is set to be heard in the Court of Appeal on Monday. assertive

2026-10-02 · Evening Standard

Two dead following workplace incident in Co Down

🔮 “Ballygowan Road will remain closed. assertive

2026-10-05 · Evening Standard

DUP challenged to ensure consequences for ‘First Minister of lawlessness’

🔮 The impasse started after the Parades Commission said an Orange Order parade could complete its traditional route along the Garvaghy Road for the first time in almost 30 years. assertive

2026-10-05 · Evening Standard

Stormont budget being set in London would be ‘profound failure’ – O’Toole

🔮 Mr O’Toole, of the SDLP, said it would be a “profound failure of governance by the Executive and UK Government” if a Stormont budget was set in London, adding that it “should not be contemplated”. assertive

2026-10-06 · Evening Standard

Sir Chris Bryant urged to intervene and stop Drumcree parade

🔮 Ms O’Neill added: “The Secretary of State could have stepped in on day one and he has failed to do so thus far. assertive

2026-10-08 · Evening Standard

Suspected Drumcree parading dispute lawbreakers to be interviewed by police

🔮 Chief Constable Jon Boutcher previously made it clear there would be “consequences” for those found to have broken the law. assertive

2026-10-08 · Evening Standard

Suspected Drumcree parading dispute lawbreakers to be interviewed by police

🔮 Chief Constable Jon Boutcher previously made it clear there would be “consequences” for those found to have broken the law. assertive

2026-10-08 · Evening Standard

Northern Ireland cannot risk a second crisis on budget, says Gavin Robinson

🔮 “There is a reality that the Executive is having to deal with, which is a constrained budget, a deficit that is overrunning, and no ability to deal with that in a year,” he said. “So the Secretary of State can pursue a number of avenues, he can understand realistically that £500 million, though welcome, is insufficient, he can force £500 million, or he can take the law into his own hands, or he can deal with an Executive which is asking for constructively a resolution that would at least allow them to try to balance the books, and I think our public need certainty in this.” He added: “I am pleased that the Executive met this week and came to that position that they did. assertive

2026-10-08 · Evening Standard

Irish political parties urge Burnham to intervene over Drumcree parade dispute

🔮 The residents should not be required to remain on vigil around the clock, fearing that community relations and decades of peace and progress could be undone,” they wrote. assertive

2026-10-09 · Evening Standard

First Minister expresses ‘relief’ at Bryant’s decision to stop parade

🔮 “We said from day one, the Secretary of State could step in, he could have stopped this nonsense, he could have put an end to it, but unfortunately he chose not to until the 11th hour assertive

2026-10-10 · Evening Standard

First Minister expresses ‘relief’ at Bryant’s decision to stop parade

🔮 “We said from day one, the Secretary of State could step in, he could have stopped this nonsense, he could have put an end to it, but unfortunately he chose not to until the 11th hour,” she said. assertive

2026-10-10 · Evening Standard

Orange Order seek urgent meetings over parade route ban

🔮 Irish premier Micheál Martin said the decision will come as a “significant relief” to the community on the Garvaghy Road. assertive

2026-10-10 · Evening Standard

Flatley ‘never felt pain like this’ at funeral for his ‘lady of the dance’

🔮 I wasn’t listening, I couldn’t stop staring at her big eyes, perfect face, her warmth, she just exuded love. assertive

2026-10-11 · Evening Standard

Bryant accused of ‘disgraceful appeasement’ by stopping parade

🔮 A legal challenge will be heard on Monday to Sir Chris’ decision to act following a decision by the Parades Commission to allow the Drumcree parade to go along the Garvaghy Road for the first time in almost 30 years. assertive

2026-10-11 · Evening Standard

Forecast that older people will outnumber children next year is ‘wake-up call’

🔮 The number of those aged 65 and over is also forecast to rise by 44.7% by 2049. assertive

2026-10-12 · Evening Standard

Bryant’s decision to halt Drumcree parade to be challenged in court

🔮 He said he took his decision “in the best interests of peace”, adding he had been advised by PSNI chief constable Jon Boutcher that allowing the procession to go ahead could lead to serious injury, disorder and wider unrest. assertive

2026-10-19 · Evening Standard

Renewed appeal for information around murder of Paul Quinn

🔮 “Gardaí continue to seek any information which may assist in identifying and locating it,” they said. assertive

2026-10-21 · Evening Standard

Sinn Féin leaders attend police station for interview over protest participation

🔮 PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher has previously made it clear there would be “consequences” for those found to have broken the law. assertive

2026-10-21 · Evening Standard

Sinn Féin leaders attend police station for interview over protest participation

🔮 PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher has previously made it clear there would be “consequences” for those found to have broken the law. assertive

2026-10-22 · Evening Standard

DUP voices hope of funding gap ‘potentially closing’ to allow budget agreement

🔮 However, Mr Robinson suggested a closing of the funding gap next Wednesday could give Stormont ministers a “fighting chance” to balance its budget. assertive

2026-10-23 · Evening Standard

Unionists angry over Drumcree fallout but must think ‘long-term’ – Robinson

🔮 In a letter to party members, Mr Robinson cautioned that collapsing the Assembly will likely strengthen Sinn Féin. assertive

2026-10-26 · Evening Standard

Michelle O’Neill is going nowhere, Stormont minister Kimmins says

🔮 ” “The people decided who the First Minister of the north is and that’s the way that will remain,” she said. assertive

2026-10-28 · Evening Standard

Judgment expected on challenge to Bryant’s Drumcree parade ban

🔮 However, counsel for Sir Chris countered he could have taken “no other decision” than halting the Drumcree march. mixed

2026-10-28 · Evening Standard

Bryant’s Drumcree parade ban decision ‘lawful’, High Court judge rules

🔮 However, counsel for Sir Chris countered he could have taken “no other decision” than halting the Drumcree march. assertive

2026-10-28 · Evening Standard

Bryant’s Drumcree parade ban decision ‘lawful’, High Court judge rules

🔮 I would encourage civic and political leaders to reflect on this.” assertive

2026-10-31 · The Independent

Man dies after attack at centre housing migrants in Ireland

🔮 “A post-mortem examination will be arranged. assertive

2026-10-31 · Evening Standard

‘We were lucky to be loved by this beautiful man’ Dónal Lunny’s funeral hears

🔮 She recalled walks on the hills when her father echoed the call of the curlew “perfectly, so you couldn’t tell if it was him or the curlew”, and “silly afternoons with our lovely brother, Shane, who should be here with us today”. assertive

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