NewsNewsN. IrelandN. Ireland PoliticsSDLP had no plan for life 'after Hume and Mallon'Bríd Rodgers speaks of her sadness at the decline in SDLP votes as she looks back on her career. 6 hrs agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsNew 155-bed children's hospital gets green lightThe hospital, set within Belfast's Royal Victoria, is expected to be open in 2030 at a cost of £671m.20 hrs agoNorthern IrelandPolitical parties banned from some NI Pride eventsSome LGBTQ+ festival organisers in NI say they do not want political parties attending their events.7 days agoNorthern IrelandO'Neill and Little-Pengelly to meet King at WindsorExecutive ministers will visit Windsor Castle alongside the leaders of the other devolved nations.12 Feb 2025Northern Ireland PoliticsSDLP not attending White House St Patrick's Day event over GazaSDLP leader Claire Hanna says the event in the US capital was "largely a glass-clinking and selfie-taking opportunity".11 Feb 2025Northern Ireland PoliticsNew 155-bed children's hospital gets green lightThe hospital, set within Belfast's Royal Victoria, is expected to be open in 2030 at a cost of £671m.20 hrs agoNorthern IrelandCommunities minister introduces bill in sign language Members of the deaf community were in the gallery as the minister introduced the Sign Language Bill.2 days agoNorthern Ireland Politics£200,000 support scheme for Sandy Row tradersBusinesses have raised concerns over footfall due to the closure of Boyne Bridge in the city.4 days agoNorthern IrelandPolitical parties banned from some NI Pride eventsSome LGBTQ+ festival organisers in NI say they do not want political parties attending their events.7 days agoNorthern IrelandMPs clash over Clonoe inquest rulingMPs in the Commons have clashed over an inquest ruled SAS soldiers weren't justified in killing IRA men.11 Feb 2025Northern Ireland Politics'Shocking' attacks on police condemned by chief constablePolice say nine officers were injured after being attacked in Londonderry and Strabane over the weekend.10 Feb 2025Northern Ireland PoliticsAoife Finnegan to replace Conor Murphy as MLAFinnegan, from Crossmaglen, has served as a Sinn Féin councillor for the Slieve Gullion area of Newry, Mourne and Down council since 2020.9 Feb 2025Northern Ireland PoliticsStalemate around teacher pay deal 'regrettable'Language surrounding a pay deal for teachers has been unhelpful, the education committee chair says.9 Feb 2025Northern IrelandPublic services get £17m boost to cover storm costsAllocations include £3m for school repairs, £4m for health service repairs and £1m for extra policing.6 Feb 2025Northern Ireland PoliticsFeatures and analysisDUP-Sinn Féin in dispute over cross-border fundingEmma Little-Pengelly says a Sinn Féin proposal to change funding for north-south bodies "breaks the balance" between governments.3 Feb 2025Northern Ireland PoliticsStormont returned a year ago - so what's changed?Twelve months on from the return of devolution, has Stormont managed any real delivery?3 Feb 2025Northern Ireland Politics'Massive' MLA pay rises unlikely under new plans - LongA new bill proposes setting up an independent board to set MLA pay and pension entitlements.5 Feb 2025Northern Ireland PoliticsConor Murphy quits Stormont after being elected to the SeanadConor Murphy secures one of the 60 seats available with the support of Sinn Féin TDs.3 Feb 2025Northern Ireland PoliticsIncreasing student loan borrowing will 'change lives'The amount Northern Irish students can borrow towards their living costs is to rise by over £1,000.31 Jan 2025Northern Ireland