NewsNewsN. IrelandN. Ireland PoliticsExecutive urged to ringfence £15m for voluntary groupsOrganisations face hundreds of job losses when the UK Shared Prosperity Fund is replaced by the Local Growth Fund in April.6 hrs agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsSinn Féin opposes BBC involvement in new Belfast attractionThe £100m development, entitled Belfast Stories, is due to open by 2030.7 hrs agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsDeputy FM briefed on situation for people from NI in Middle EastEmma Little-Pengelly attended the meeting along with the first ministers of Scotland and Wales.4 days agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsEpstein never stayed at Hillsborough Castle, record searches showIt follows a call for a "full review" by the DUP MP Carla Lockhart that the late convicted paedophile visited the Castle on at least one occasion.5 days agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsMiddle East briefings give NI 'a seat at the table' says MPEastwood was responding after Michelle O'Neill refused to join a second Cabinet Office briefing.1 day agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsO'Neill refuses to join second briefing on Middle East conflictFirst Minister Michelle O'Neill says she fundamentally disagrees with the government's approach to join a "reckless war".2 days agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsExtra Stormont funding in Spring Statement for public servicesThe NI Executive is to receive an additional £380m for public services over the next three years, the Treasury has said.1 day agoNorthern Ireland PoliticsChoice between cinema or pub causing headache for finance ministerA cinema chain says it is taking legal action after John O'Dowd's recent U-turn on business rates.Sinn Féin will not attend White House for St Patrick's DayIt is the second year Sinn Féin has boycotted St Patrick's Day events at the White House.Nesbitt decision to halt puberty blockers trial is 'disgraceful' - O'NeillThe health minister defends his decision to suspend NI from taking part in the UK-wide trial after a review of gender identity services from Dr Hilary Cass.Sinn Féin MLA says he will not seek re-election Delargy says he and his family will be moving away from the city early next year as a reason for the move.Troubles bill debate is 'veterans vs victims', warns commissionerThe commissioner also says the Executive Office is yet to respond to proposals for a bereavement payment scheme.