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TUV challenges BBC Northern Ireland’s sycophantic promotion of Kneecap
TUV leader Jim Allister MP accuses BBC Northern Ireland of sycophantic promotion of Kneecap after an unbylined article on the group's Féile concert. He says it omits the context of the Glastonbury controversy and the IRA victims, and breaches the BBC's impartiality guidelines.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: BBC Northern Ireland article on Kneecap's Féile concert Original release: TUV challenges BBC Northern Ireland’s sycophantic promotion of Kneecap (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Clarity and leadership needed on puberty blockers trial: Dodds
DUP MLA Diane Dodds says children from Northern Ireland should not be included in a Kings College London puberty blocker trial and calls on the Health Minister to state his position after nearly six months of delayed Assembly question answers. She also asks whether the UUP, led by Mike Nesbitt…
Health Issue: Kings College London puberty blocker trial and Northern Ireland participation Original release: Clarity and leadership needed on puberty blockers trial: Dodds (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Green councillor Anthony Flynn pledges clean water and better transport in North Down Assembly bid
Green Party NI announces Councillor Anthony Flynn as its North Down candidate for the 2027 Assembly election, pledging action on water quality, public transport, town centres, health waiting lists, animal welfare and Stormont reform.
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Original release: Green councillor Anthony Flynn pledges clean water and better transport in North Down Assembly bid (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 30 August 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Whyte: Repeat of Belfast roadworks gridlock must be avoided
SDLP North Belfast Councillor Carl Whyte calls on the Infrastructure Minister and her department to run a public awareness campaign before M3 Lagan Bridge maintenance begins on 14 August. He also wants extra public transport and a joint DfI and police traffic plan to avoid a repeat of past gridlock.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: M3 Lagan Bridge maintenance closures from 14 August Original release: Whyte: Repeat of Belfast roadworks gridlock must be avoided (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Belfast Harbour setting the pace for leadership, says Burrows
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA praises Belfast Harbour Commissioners after a visit alongside fellow MLAs, citing their £1.3 billion investment programme, 760-plus businesses on site, and plans for 3,500 homes. He also commends their 1% reinvestment of operating profit into local communities.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Original release: Belfast Harbour setting the pace for leadership, says Burrows (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Following second attack on Belfast memorial to IRA murder victims TUV ask where’s the condemnation from Sinn Fein?
TUV deputy leader Councillor Ron McDowell condemns a second attack on the Belfast memorial to Jimmy McCurrie and Bobby Neill, two Protestant civilians killed by the IRA in 1970, and asks why Sinn Fein and others have not condemned it.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Second attack on Belfast memorial to IRA murder victims Original release: Following second attack on Belfast memorial to IRA murder victims TUV ask where’s the condemnation from Sinn Fein? (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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DAERA Minister Concedes Mobuoy Superdump Health Impact Assessment
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin says DAERA Minister Andrew Muir agreed to support a health impact assessment for residents near the Mobuoy superdump, but concerns over remediation timetable, strategy and funding remain. Harkin says he will follow up with the Minister and officials.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Mobuoy superdump health impact assessment agreed by DAERA Minister Original release: DAERA Minister Concedes Mobuoy Superdump Health Impact Assessment (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 13 August 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Anderson interview a window into an evil mind
TUV party secretary Ann McClure condemns a BBC interview with former Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson, calling it an insight into an evil mind, and accuses Dublin of hypocrisy over legacy while sheltering IRA figures who fled across the border.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Martina Anderson BBC interview on terrorism and abortion remarks Original release: Anderson interview a window into an evil mind (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Butler urges new Secretary of State to champion Northern Ireland's role in UK food and energy security
UUP agriculture spokesperson Robbie Butler urges the incoming Secretary of State, Sir Chris Bryant, to champion Northern Ireland's farming and agri-food sector, citing its economic weight, rural reliance and role in UK food exports. He also calls for faster investment in anaerobic digestion and…
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Issue: Secretary of State Sir Chris Bryant's meeting with Northern Ireland delegation in Hillsborough Original release: Butler urges new Secretary of State to champion Northern Ireland's role in UK food and energy security (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: If nobody qualifies, what is Continuing Healthcare actually for?
SDLP MLA Colin McGrath says Assembly Question figures show no applicant across five years of Continuing Healthcare assessments in Health and Social Care Trusts was found eligible for funding. He asks the Department of Health to explain why the scheme appears inaccessible and what action it will…
Health Issue: Continuing Healthcare zero eligibility figures from Assembly Question Original release: McGrath: If nobody qualifies, what is Continuing Healthcare actually for? (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance representatives condemn racially motivated vandalism of homes in Holywood
Alliance North Down’s MLA Andrew Muir and Alderman Martin McRandal condemned two hate‑crime attacks on homes in Holywood’s Church Green and Church Road, urging anyone with information to contact the PSNI and stressing the community’s inclusive values.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Racist vandalism of homes in Holywood Original release: Alliance representatives condemn racially motivated vandalism of homes in Holywood (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Ambassadors’ briefing highlights extent of current the crisis in Cuba – Kearney
Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney MLA says the US blockade and an oil import ban have worsened a humanitarian crisis in Cuba, with electricity cut to around four hours daily, and calls on the US to end the blockade and engage in dialogue.
International affairs Health Original release: Ambassadors’ briefing highlights extent of current the crisis in Cuba – Kearney (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin's double standards on illegal banners exposed
UUP Councillor Victor Warrington accuses Sinn Féin councillors of hypocrisy after they voted down his proposal to send the Infrastructure Minister photographic evidence of an Easter commemoration banner on a DfI road sign in Erne West. He calls for the Minister to receive the evidence and state…
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Fermanagh and Omagh council vote on Easter banner photographic evidence Original release: Sinn Féin's double standards on illegal banners exposed (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 18 August 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Paul Murphy Calls for Charges against Palestine Solidarity Activists for Actions to Disrupt Genocide to be Dropped
Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD, calls for charges against Palestine solidarity activists over actions at Collins Aerospace in Cork and Shannon Airport to be dropped, naming party members Kellie McConnell and Badhbh Ní Chathasaigh. He says they face punitive bail conditions and urges the…
Justice and policing International affairs Issue: Charges against Palestine solidarity activists over Cork and Shannon actions Original release: Paul Murphy Calls for Charges against Palestine Solidarity Activists for Actions to Disrupt Genocide to be Dropped (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 13 August 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Disgraceful attack on memorial to Jimmy McCurrie and Bobby Neill
TUV Deputy Leader Councillor Ron McDowell condemns an attack on a memorial to Jimmy McCurrie and Bobby Neill, two Protestant civilians he says were murdered by the IRA in 1970. He appeals for anyone with information to contact police.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Attack on memorial to Jimmy McCurrie and Bobby Neill Original release: Disgraceful attack on memorial to Jimmy McCurrie and Bobby Neill (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Butler: Children should never have to witness violence in their own homes
UUP MLA for Lagan Valley Robbie Butler responds to PSNI figures showing nearly 56,000 Operation Encompass referrals to schools, calling the numbers a sobering reminder of hidden victims of domestic abuse. He says children should not have to witness violence at home and urges wider support for…
Justice and policing Education Issue: PSNI Operation Encompass referral figures for domestic abuse Original release: Butler: Children should never have to witness violence in their own homes (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Burrows calls for tougher laws and sentencing powers in care abuse cases
UUP Leader and North Antrim MLA Jon Burrows calls for tougher laws, a review of the maximum sentence and a power for the DPP to refer such cases to the Court of Appeal, after the non-custodial sentence in the Corvan care abuse case.
Justice and policing Health Issue: Ciara Corvan care abuse sentence and DPP Court of Appeal referral limits Original release: Burrows calls for tougher laws and sentencing powers in care abuse cases (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 19 August 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Bail decision in alleged bomb plot beggars belief
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston says it is staggering that a person charged over an alleged Semtex bomb plot near Carrickmacross has been granted bail. He calls for a full explanation of the court's decision and asks whether the explosives came from old PIRA stock.
Justice and policing Issue: Bail granted in alleged Semtex bomb plot case Original release: Bail decision in alleged bomb plot beggars belief (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Additional Late-Night Enterprise Services for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Welcomed – Hughes
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes welcomes Translink's confirmed extra late-night Enterprise trains on the Belfast to Dublin line during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, saying they will ease evening travel for visitors along the route. He says the boost supports a major cultural event and calls for public…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Translink extra late-night Enterprise services for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Original release: Additional Late-Night Enterprise Services for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Welcomed – Hughes (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Incident in New Lodge deeply concerning – Ni Chuilín
Carál ni Chuilín MLA says the serious incident in New Lodge last night is deeply concerning, leaving residents shocked and distressed. She stresses that such behaviour has no place, calls for those responsible to be held accountable and will keep engaging with the community and affected families.
Justice and policing Issue: New Lodge incident Original release: Incident in New Lodge deeply concerning – Ni Chuilín (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)