Former Sinn Féin driver named as spy

"A former driver for Sinn Féin has been revealed to be an informer for the British intelligence services. Sinn Féin says it is not surprised by the revelation. The man who used to work with Gerry Adams and other senior party figures is believed to have left his home in...

Rodgers Gets City's Top Civic Job

"Ulster Unionist Jim Rodgers has been elected as Belfast's new lord mayor. Mr Rodgers, a councillor for the Victoria Ward, was previously the city's civic head in 2001. He succeeds the SDLP's Pat McCarthy in the post. He pledged to do what was best for the city and its...

Paisley: SF decision a step forward

"Sinn Fein's decision to get involved in policing is a step forward, the Rev Ian Paisley has acknowledged. But the Democratic Unionist leader insisted the republicans have to deliver co-operation with the police on the ground if there is to be political progress at...

Sinn Fein meets for crucial police talks

"Sinn Fein's national executive has met for crucial talks on whether to hold a party conference at the end of the month, where a historic debate on support for policing will take place. The motion being put forward by Gerry Adams is to convene an Ard Fheis in Dublin on...

Police ombudsman 'may access MI5 files'

"Northern Ireland's Police Ombudsman could be given access to sensitive files held by the security services, Tony Blair has said. Tony Blair Tony Blair is trying to resolve the deadlock over republican support for policing In a written statement to MPs designed to help...

Extremist 'plotted to kill Sinn Fein leaders' - Melbourne Herald Sun

" From correspondents in Belfast Article from: AAP Font size: + - Send this article: Print Email A CONVICTED Loyalist paramilitary killer has appeared in court charged with trying to murder two leading Republicans in an attack on the Northern Ireland Assembly. Michael Stone,...