Lagan Valley5 hrs agoFormer Sinn Féin MLA and IRA prisoner Paul Butler diesHe had confessed to the 1974 murder of 50-year-old reserve RUC constable John Rodgers but later went into politics.5 hrs ago16 Aug 2026Abandoned car in Lagan partly removed after decades in water The Department for Infrastructure said the car had been in the Lagan River near Lisburn for decades.16 Aug 202611 Aug 2026Car dumped in Lagan needs to be 'addressed once and for all'Assembly member Robbie Bulter says he is concerned by the wider neglect of the river.11 Aug 20267 Aug 2025DUP defends deputy first minister's Wimbledon tripAlmost £1,000 was spent on flights and accommodation when Emma Little-Pengelly and her husband attended the tournament.7 Aug 202519 Jun 2025Cervical screening saved my life - NI assembly memberMichelle Guy says she hopes to encourage women to get smear tests after the cancer was caught despite her having no symptoms.19 Jun 202527 Mar 2025Death and rape threats among abuse suffered by politiciansSome MLAs are considering leaving elected politics over the abuse they and their families face, BBC News NI understands.27 Mar 20258 Jul 2024New MPs mean four new MLAs and a councillorThe general election results mean that there will be four new MLAs and one new councillor in Northern Ireland. 8 Jul 202424 May 2024Jonathan Buckley to stand in Lagan Valley for DUPJonathan Buckley is currently the MLA for Upper Bann.24 May 202422 May 2024Donaldson solicitor confirms MP will not contest electionIn March, the former DUP leader was charged with rape and 10 other historical sex offences. 22 May 2024...
