MORE than 200 people have been arrested in Northern Ireland over the past year as part of what officials describe as its largest-ever operation targeting illegal working. Between October 2024 and September 2025, Immigration Enforcement teams detained 214 people suspected of working illegally in Northern Ireland, a 168% increase from the previous year. They also carried out 168 … [Read more...] about Record number of illegal workers arrested in Northern Ireland amid crackdown
Viable device discovered during security alert in West Belfast
A VIABLE device was discovered during a security alert in West Belfast last night. The incident, in the Glenalina Gardens area, saw residents evacuated from their homes. PSNI officers issued a security alert for the area while their search got underway. They eventually uncovered a “suspicious object”. “Police officers carrying out a search in the Glenalina Gardens area of … [Read more...] about Viable device discovered during security alert in West Belfast
‘Shameful’: Tourists reportedly subjected to racist abuse and assaulted by four people in Belfast
FOUR people have been arrested after two tourists were reportedly subjected to racist abuse during an assault in Belfast. The incident happened in the Royal Avenue area of the city centre at around 11pm last night. Police described the incident as 'shameful', adding that the matter is being treated as a racially-motivated hate crime. CCTV operators observed two men, later … [Read more...] about ‘Shameful’: Tourists reportedly subjected to racist abuse and assaulted by four people in Belfast
RTÉ’s 2024 report reveals executives make up majority of top earners
RTÉ’s latest annual report shows that senior management now take up most top spots once filled by high-profile presenters. The disclosure comes as the broadcaster continues to rebuild public trust following financial controversies and management upheaval in recent years. For 2024, long-time Liveline presenter Joe Duffy emerged as RTÉ’s highest earner, receiving €351,000 through … [Read more...] about RTÉ’s 2024 report reveals executives make up majority of top earners
Northern Ireland appoints first Irish language and Ulster-Scots commissioners
NORTHERN IRELAND has formally appointed its first ever Irish language and Ulster-Scots commissioners. Pól Deeds, deputy chief executive of the cross-border language body Foras na Gaeilge, has been named as the inaugural Irish Language Commissioner. Lee Reynolds, a former DUP councillor and adviser to ex-First Minister Arlene Foster, will serve as Commissioner for the … [Read more...] about Northern Ireland appoints first Irish language and Ulster-Scots commissioners