Omagh PAC public inquiry into gold mine proposals from Dalradian: DUP MP lauds opportunity for 'hundreds of well paid ...

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com  and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now DUP MP Sammy Wilson says it would be "madness" to turn down an opportunity to open a gold mine in Co Tyrone which could create hundreds of well paid jobs. …

FOI reveals low numbers of Catholic pupils at some integrated schools - as DUP say many controlled schools 'more diverse'...

Statistics on integrated education uncovered by the News Letter highlight that “the vast majority of our schools” draw pupils from diverse backgrounds – and should be judged on the standard of education not the sign outside the door, a DUP MLA says. …

Ulster University changes images on campaign after DUP MP complains about ‘excessive’ GAA theme

Windsor Framework review must be honest assessment of problems – DUP

An independent review of how the Windsor Framework is functioning must be an honest assessment rather than an exercise in “papering over” problems, DUP leader Gavin Robinson has said. The Government announced this week that former Northern Ireland and …

DUP slams Alliance Party's 'double standards' on parental choice

​The DUP has accused the Alliance Party of hypocrisy over its emphasis on parental choice in the row over Paul Givan’s rejection of integrated status for two schools in Bangor. The party’s education spokesperson David Brooks has contrasted that with …

Most residents back home after fold fire

Most residents have returned to their homes following a fire at a fold in Sydenham, in east Belfast, on Saturday evening, a housing association has said. Two people had to be rescued from a flat while three people were also led to safety from neighbouring …

‘Endgame’ for flying flags in the north

A new law aimed at restricting the flying of flags is likely to mark the “endgame” for a controversial feature of life in ­Northern Ireland, according to a leading academic. Professor Dominic Bryan, an anthropologist specialising in conflict and symbols, …

Sinn Féin 'call in' Belfast Armed Forces Covenant decision after knife-edge vote

Sinn Féin will 'call in' a controversial decision for Belfast to sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant, after a DUP motion passed on a knife edge at City Hall due to a casting vote by the Alliance Lord Mayor. There were dramatic scenes during a …

Ards and North Down borough to trial extended evening hours for household recycling centres

Ards and North Down is set to expand its Household Recycling Centre opening hours in a trial set for this summer. Elected representatives at Ards and North Down Council this week voted for a four month try-out with an expanded service in the evenings from …

Lisburn Half Marathon route change will be 'easier on ageing legs'

The Lisburn Half Marathon event has been rerouted with a DUP councillor delighted his "traditional route" has been shortened by a yard. The annual June time event along with the 10k and fun run, attracts over 6,000 participants as one of the key …