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Family of man shot dead in Derry secure financial settlement from MoD

The family of a man shot dead by the British Army in 1971 have secured a financial settlement from the Ministry of Defence. Billy McGreanery, 41, was shot at the junction of Eastway, Lonemoor Road and Westland Street in Derry, late in the evening of ...

14 Nov 2024 at 11:55

Local News

Preparation works underway at Derry acorn site

Work has begun on the initial site clearance at the old British Ministry of Defence site at St Columb's Park in advance of the wider Acorn Farm regeneration project funded by the UK Levelling Up Fund and Derry City and Strabane District Council. ...

09 Jul 2022 at 14:51

Local News

Some potential witnesses for SAS shooting inquest of County Derry man ‘yet to be identified’

Some former soldiers who may be called to give evidence at the inquest of a man shot by the SAS have yet to be identified, a coroner has been told. Francis Bradley, 20, was killed by soldiers in disputed circumstances near Toomebridge, Co Derry,...

01 Feb 2023 at 18:53

Local News

Court: Inquest into SAS shooting of two Derry men adjourned

The inquest into the deaths of two Derry men shot dead by the SAS in disputed circumstances in the grounds of Gransha Hospital on December 6 1984 has been adjourned due to the failure of the British Ministry of Defence to comply with their ...

17 Apr 2023 at 13:18

Northern Ireland

Armed forces see increase in members referred to Prevent for far right activity

Figures disclosed by the Ministry of Defence have revealed that 40 soldiers, sailors and air personnel have been referred to the terrorism prevention programme since 2019. Half of the personnel were referred due to concerns about extreme ...

03 Oct 2022 at 13:08

National News

Inquest into 1997 shooting of GAA official Sean Brown to open in March

The first stage of an inquest into the fatal shooting of a GAA official in Co Derry 26 years ago is set to open next month. Sean Brown, 61, was abducted in Bellaghy by loyalist terrorists and shot dead in May 1997. He was taken by a ...

22 Feb 2023 at 17:22

Northern Ireland

Chinook disaster families ‘disgusted’ after PM rejects inquiry calls

Families of the 1994 Chinook disaster victims have said they will “see the UK Government in court” after the Prime Minister rejected calls for a judge-led inquiry. A total of 25 senior intelligence experts and four special forces ...

08 Aug 2025 at 09:24

Northern Ireland

Some potential witnesses for SAS shooting inquest ‘yet to be identified’

01 Feb 2023 at 17:47

Northern Ireland

Former defence secretary expresses ‘very deep concerns’ over Chinook crash

Former defence secretary Sir Liam Fox has said he has “very deep concerns” about the circumstances surrounding the 1994 RAF Chinook helicopter crash and is committed to a full investigation. Twenty-five intelligence ...

22 Aug 2025 at 15:26

Northern Ireland

Son of Chinook 1994 helicopter crash victim visits memorial and asks for answers

The son of a victim of the RAF 1994 Chinook helicopter crash is calling on the Prime Minister to intervene and allow a public inquiry after visiting the site of the disaster. RAF Chinook ZD576 was carrying 25 ...

06 Jul 2025 at 15:24

Northern Ireland

Belfast weapons factory receives contract to produce anti-tank missiles

A Belfast weapons factory has received a contract to produce anti-tank missiles for the British Army. It follows a recent announcement from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) around future anti-tank missile ...

21 Dec 2022 at 14:45

Local News

Military medics will be deployed to hospitals across the north to support 'fatigued' staff

Sixty armed forces medics are to be deployed in hospitals in Northern Ireland after the Health Minister’s latest request for military assistance was approved. The Ministry of Defence said its ...

31 Jan 2022 at 17:32

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