NewsN. IrelandN. Ireland PoliticsButler under 'no illusions' about scale of new job as health ministerThe Lagan Valley MLA is a former UUP deputy leader and has twice considered running for leadership, only to withdraw at the last moment.12 hrs agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsNo time for new minister to fix health service warns top doctorDoctors have warned that there has been an "abject failure of workforce planning".11 hrs agoNorthern Ireland Politics'To lose two leaders is careless' - Wilde takes on Nesbitt v BurrowsBBC News NI health and political correspondents provide analysis on the row between Mike Nesbitt and his UUP leader Jon Burrows and what it means. 2 days agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsDUP MP Jim Shannon charged with common assault of a womanThe incident is alleged to have happened on 1 October 2023.3 days agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsHealth bodies back Nesbitt following resignationMike Nesbitt resigned as health minister amid a row with the UUP leader Jon Burrows.1 day agoNorthern Ireland Politics'I'll announce a new health minister on Thursday,' says Burrows, after Nesbitt row It comes following a clash between the UUP leader and former health minister over withdrawing emergency general surgery services from Causeway Hospital.2 days agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsMike Nesbitt resigns as health minister amid row with UUP leaderThe decision comes following a clash between the pair over withdrawing emergency general surgery services from Causeway Hospital.2 days agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsMuir resignation demand is 'not personal' says UFUThe Ulster Farmers' Union rejects a claim that it is trying to dictate policy after a cattle cull.'Days of the farmers' union dictating policy are over' - MuirThe Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir says he will continue to engage with the Ulster Farmers' Union.Bonfire on main road 'reckless and sectarian', minister saysPolice say they are treating the burning of a range of material on the bonfire as sectarian hate crimesFlag 'calling for police and Protestants to be killed' condemned by MPThe flag, which police are treating as sectarian, has appeared in Bligh's Lane in the Creggan area.Do councillors get paid enough to attract young people to politics?The National Association of Councillors expresses concern that local councils "will not be as effective" unless allowances and conditions improve.
