POLICE have issued an anniversary appeal over a man who went missing 20 years ago today. Martin Kelly was last seen on New Year’s Day in 2006 in Belfast, where he had watched a football match at a bar with friends. He hasn’t been seen since. The Co. Down native, who hailed from Holywood, was 21 years old at the time. Martin Kelly was last seen 20 years ago today (Image: via … [Read more...] about Anniversary appeal for information on man who disappeared 20 years ago today
NI Secretary pledges to ‘work closely’ with Irish Government to implement Troubles commitments
NORTHERN Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn has pledged to ‘work closely’ with the Irish Government this year to implement commitments related to the legacy of the Troubles. In a New Year statement Mr Benn highlighted the impact of the Good Friday Agreement and the relative peace being experienced in the North as a result of it. “Since the Good Friday Agreement was signed almost … [Read more...] about NI Secretary pledges to ‘work closely’ with Irish Government to implement Troubles commitments
Ireland’s EU presidency will be a ‘whole of country effort’
IRELAND’S EU presidency will be a ‘whole of country’ effort, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee. The nation takes up the presidency in six months’ time, taking over from Cyprus who took over the role today from the outgoing presidency holders Denmark. The Irish Government has been preparing for their impending role for a number of months already, with Minister … [Read more...] about Ireland’s EU presidency will be a ‘whole of country effort’
Call for NI Executive to make ‘doing their job’ their New Year’s resolution
POLITICAL ‘in-fighting’ must be brought to an end in Northern Ireland this year, the SDLP’s Claire Hanna has said. The party leader called on the Northern Ireland Exeucitve to make “doing its job” its New Year’s resolution for 2026. “2025 has been a tough year for many in Northern Ireland,” Ms Hanna said in a New Year’s Day message. “Public services have continued to decline … [Read more...] about Call for NI Executive to make ‘doing their job’ their New Year’s resolution
Northern Ireland’s chief nursing officer ‘delighted’ to be recognised in New Year Honours list
NORTHERN Ireland's Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) has been named in the New Year’s Honours list. Professor Maria McIlgorm was awarded an Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to nursing and midwifery in King Charles’ list for 2026. The Belfast native has 40 years of experience in nursing, having worked at settings across England and Scotland as well as in Northern … [Read more...] about Northern Ireland’s chief nursing officer ‘delighted’ to be recognised in New Year Honours list