Liam Tunney

A date has been set for the trial of an asylum seeker accused of a serious knife attack which triggered rioting across Belfast. Hadi Alodid (31) appeared at Belfast Crown Court for arraignment on Friday morning. The defendant stood in the dock with his ar... See more

An Ulster Unionist councillor who has served as special adviser to the Health Minister has been suspended for two months over undeclared interests. Mark Ovens, a councillor on Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, was suspended by the NI Local Government ... See more

Extra: Jeffrey Donaldson given 15 years - but will be out in seven Jeffrey Donaldson received a 15 year sentence in prison for his crimes. He was given 11 years for rape against Victim B and four years for all offences against Victim A, to be served conse... See more

Police have confirmed they are treating threatening emails claiming bombs had been left in Northern Ireland schools as a hoax. Up to 300 schools across Northern Ireland received messages shortly before 9am on Monday warning devices had been placed on the ... See more

A legal challenge over the Northern Ireland Secretary's ban on the Drumcree parade will be heard at the High Court in Belfast. Members of the Orange Order are seeking a judicial review after Sir Chris Bryant halted the parade from going along the Garvaghy... See more