NewsN. IrelandN. Ireland PoliticsWhy will £100 heating oil payments not be paid until the summer? The scheme announced on Thursday has many stages to go through before becoming law.17 hrs agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsNew Sunday Politics studio means more choice for audienceThe programme will be broadcast live on BBC One NI and for the first time on Radio Ulster and Foyle.22 hrs agoNorthern IrelandDUP MLA stepping down due to 'significant' mental health issues The Foyle MLA says he has been "suffering from a bout of ill-health" but now sees a "glimmer of light in what has been a very dark tunnel".9 Apr 2026Northern Ireland PoliticsBobby Sands statue to stay in west BelfastThe statue of Sands was erected in the Twinbrook area to mark 44 years since his death.8 Apr 2026Northern IrelandMinisters approve £100 oil payment for lower income householdsIt's understood the Executive has pledged £19m to go along with the £17m already set aside for the scheme.1 day agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsMLA targeted in misogynistic online attacks after one day in the jobOn Monday, it was confirmed that Julie Middleton had replaced her husband Gary as the DUP assembly member for Foyle.4 days agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsJulie Middleton replaces husband as Foyle MLAGary Middleton announced last week that he was resigning from the Northern Ireland Assembly to deal with "significant" mental health challenges.5 days agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsStormont canteen renovation almost £200k over budgetMore than half-a-million pounds was spent on a refurbishment of the Stormont assembly canteen when it was renovated last summer. Dissident groups still have 'capacity and desire' to attack policeNaomi Long says despite their small numbers those involved are "wedded" to destruction and violence.Second Sinn Féin assembly member won't seek re-electionMaolíosa McHugh has been a representative for the West Tyrone constituency since 2019.Plan for Irish street sign near Stormont is voted downA survey of the street showed that, under council rules, there was the necessary support for the sign – 15% or more .MLAs in favour of motion regarding special school summer schemesThe schemes were initially scrapped by the EA due to a lack of health care provision for children taking part.
