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A computer-generated image of the proposed new civic hub in Newry.

Green legal challenge to council over proposed new civic hub

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart quit the DUP this week to sit as an independent unionist. Pic: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Lockhart wants lawbreaking politicians turfed out of office under 12 month ban

Campaigners for the restoration of services at the South West Acute Hospital in County Fermanagh attend the High Court in Belfast this week

No decision on Enniskillen hospital without further consultation says Trust

Conor Cullen is a solicitor for the Conway judicial review, which seeks to compel the Irish Government to establish a public inquiry into the Omagh bombing (Mícheál Ó Scannáil/PA)

Irish state at fault for not preventing Omagh bomb, says lawyer

Morning View

Editorial: Much to mull after a triple Orange victory

The Royal Courts of Justice will on Thursday hear Thames Valley Police’s bid to restrict access to court documents for the claim. Picture: Yui Mok/PA Wire

First court hearing to take place in Andrew’s legal claim over search warrants

Completing the Drumcree parade seems as far away as ever, without major civil disorder

Letter: Parade ruling an opportunity lost for the Orange Order

The claim is in excess of more than £250 million

Ad Feature Binance faces £250m group action

Drumcree ‘choreographed far too tight, far too dangerous’ – Ahern

Claire Hanna SDLP speaking on Garvaghy Road. Picture: Ronan McGrade

Garvaghy Road: Difference between what's legal and what's right, say SDLP

Ulster Unionist Party leader Jon Burrows

Garvaghy Road protesters should face probe: UUP's Jon Burrows

Breandan Mac Cionnaith from The Garvaghy Road Residents' Coalition speaking to the media outside Belfast High Court where the Court of Appeal has overturned a ban on members of the Portadown District Orange Order from marching on the Garvaghy Road on Sunday

Court of Appeal overturns ban on Orange Order parading down Garvaghy Road

Judge urges Drumcree parties to ‘step back from the abyss’

The Parades Commission has permitted a parade to proceed from Drumcree Church along the Garvaghy Road in Portadown. Pic: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Drumcree: Orange Order parade given the go-ahead to walk down Garvaghy Road

Morning View

Editorial: Drumcree ruling an opportunity for parades quango to regain trust

Left to right. DUP MP Carla Lockhart, Portadown District Grand Master Nigel Dawson, Portadown District Deputy Grand Master Alistair Power and Legal advisor Jamie Bryson leave Andras House on Great Victoria Street, in Belfast City Centre, after meeting the Parades Commission. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye

Drumcree decision ‘opportunity to gain confidence of unionist community’
DUP leader Gavin Robinson was speaking as the body considers an application for the Orange Order to complete its route along the Garvaghy Road.
Rebecca Black

Parties to meet Parades Commission ahead of Drumcree determination

Drumcree Church in Portadown is back in the headlines amid a fresh bid by the Orange Order to complete a 1998 parade. Pic: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Orange Order warn Parades Commission to press on with mediation

Gary Anderson was last seen in the Creggan area of Londonderry on Monday

Details of conditions imposed upon on-the-run prisoner Gary Anderson revealed

Lady Chief Justice Hon Dame Siobhan Keegan

Appointment of three women to senior judicial posts hailed as 'huge milestone'

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons

Criticism of Gordon Lyons over Irish Language strategy 'unwarranted' says judge

Education Minister Paul Givan

Integrated education campaigners have lost their way, Paul Givan says

Onlookers observe police stopping marchers heading towards the Garvaghy Road on the last Sunday before the Twelfth, 2023

'It would be sensible to shun Parades Commission until board goes'

The High Court quashed a decision by the Parades Commission to impose restrictions on the annual Orange Order parade at Drumcree. Pic: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Drumcree: Entire Parades Commission must go - UUP

Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant has said he will not “jump to conclusions” about the future of the Parades Commission after receiving a letter about how the body intends to restore public confidence in its work.

Bryant will ‘not jump to conclusions’ on letter from Parades Commission

Orange men pray during the 25th anniversary Drumcree parade in Portadown, Co. Armagh. Picture date: Sunday July 9, 2023.

Parades Commission member resigns following High Court ruling

The Parades Commission was criticised by a judge for its determination on an Orange Order parade from Drumcree Church in Portadown

Secretary of State must now fire the Parades Commission board says DUP while TU...
DUP figures have demanded that the Secretary of State now dismiss the entire Parades Commission board, after they signalled that they will not resign.
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Morning View

Editorial: Parading chiefs must go after losing cross-community support

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons

Stormont still in breach of Irish language strategy obligations says judge

A ban on Portadown Orangeman making their return parade from a church service at Drumcree has been quashed, after a landmark legal victory against the Parades Commission this week. A fresh application will now be submitted for the walk down the Garvaghy Road, after the previous decision by the quango was ruled unlawful in the High Court in Belfast on Tuesday

Ruth Dudley Edwards: I’m glad to see Orange Order boxing clever on Drumcree

TUV MLA Timothy Gaston (right) with the legal activist Jamie Bryson after a High Court ruling over Drumcree.

Parades Commission needs to 'come clean' on previous cases - TUV

Michael Flatley

Michael Flatley proposes mediation to end legal battle over Lord of the Dance

UUP Health minister Mike Nesbitt paused Northern Ireland's involvement in a puberty blocker trial in February. Pic: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

UUP won't support NI involvement in controversial puberty blocker trial

Féile an Phobail had cancelled an event by a women's rights group, citing transgender equality in its reasoning. Pic: Féile an Phobail

Féile claim 'vindication' as women's rights event moved to alternative venue

Phelim McAleer, originally from Beragh, Co Tyrone, is a journalist/producer based in Los Angeles @PhelimMcAleer

Dublin Airport Authority settles defamation lawsuit with journalist

Rugby bodies are being sued by former players who claim they suffered brain injuries during their careers

Call to dismiss rugby players’ claims

Deputy Chief Constable Bobby Singleton. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

PSNI chief claims Pride decision was 'hardest thing' in 25 year policing career

Enoch Burke, former history and German teacher was dismissed from Wilson’s Hospital School in May after a lengthy dispute with the institution.

Enoch Burke owes 208,000 euro in fines for defying court orders

The Drumcree issue must be determined properly applying the law as it now stands, in particular a crucial new European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) judgment of June 2, 2026 (Serbian Chinese Friendship Society FDH v Serbia)

Jamie Bryson: Drumcree isn’t finished – the law is on our side

06/07/2014: Portadown District Secretary David Jones addresses the PSNI at Drumcree Church (Photo - Aidan O'Reilly/Pacemaker Press)

Court case 'could have impact on parades across Northern Ireland': Orangeman

The bonfire on Meridi Street was ultimately lit last July

Judge rules Jamie Bryson has no right to challenge bonfire decision

An image of what the new centre could look like

Legal challenge to Newry's new civic centre passes first stage

Jamie Bryson.

Legal bid to halt controversial 11th night bonfire is dropped

Eugene Reavey alleged security force collusion in the murder of his three brothers in January 1976. Pic: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Eugene Reavey receives £400,000 in damages as collusion case settled

Jamie Bryson

Jamie Bryson to intervene in legal action over controversial bonfire

The sandy beret of the SAS sitting on the end of a rifle (photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images); the SAS Regimental Association has spoken out strongly against the Labour government's Northern Ireland Troubles Bill

Minister quitting shows Labour legacy plans 'not fit for purpose' - SAS veterans

Jamie Bryson at an earlier court hearing

Grand Central Station Irish signs plan could cost up to £3m court is told

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons

Judgment reserved in latest challenge to delay on Irish language strategy

Omniplex Cinema

Omniplex cinemas to challenge business rates revaluation decision

A trans rights protest.

Legal action over landmark biological sex ruling in NI to be heard in December

The High Court in Belfast.

No discrimination in male couple fertility treatment funding refusal

Peter McCabe and his daughter Jeanitta

Co Down man shot in IRA 'punishment' attack wins right to claim victims payment

Enoch Burke has repeatedly argued the direction was unconstitutional and went against his right to express his religious beliefs.

Enoch Burke officially sacked after appeals panel upholds school’s decision

Sebastian Bond

Co Antrim couple refused court appeal over loss of Tattle Life payout

The High Court has been told that officials from Dr Caoimhe Archibald's economy department said “resourcing remains a major issue” for an Irish language strategy. Pic: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Sinn Fein departments 'delaying Irish language strategy over costs', court hears

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