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Witch hunt against former soldiers continues, says military veterans group

A military veteran has backed a government Bill to end court cases around Northern Ireland’s troubled past as a former soldier was convicted for the manslaughter of a man 34 years ago. David Holden was found guilty of the manslaughter of Aidan ...

25 Nov 2022 at 16:00

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Born in Unionist West Belfast into a ‘socio-political economic basket case’

“I believe the Derry Model as it is called now is excellent. It has produced outcomes which are recognised not just here in Ireland but globally. Just think about what the Derry Model has been used for, the Bloody Sunday Inquiry; public ...

25 Jun 2023 at 13:45

Northern Ireland

‘Legacy Bill will finally provide answers for many Troubles families’

The Government’s proposed legacy Bill “will finally provide answers” for many victims, survivors and families bereaved during the Troubles in Northern Ireland, Chris Heaton-Harris has said. As the controversial legislation is set to ...

18 Jul 2023 at 09:17

Northern Ireland

Welfare scheme extended to all Northern Ireland veterans of UK forces

The Veterans Welfare Service (VWS) being extended to all UK armed forces in Northern Ireland is the “most important day” for veterans in the region, the Veterans Commissioner has said. The Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland ...

20 Oct 2023 at 14:57

Northern Ireland

MPs overturn attempts to remove immunity clause from Troubles legacy Bill

The UK Government has overturned attempts to remove the conditional immunity provision from legislation designed to deal with the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles. The House of Lords had voted to strip out the contentious ...

18 Jul 2023 at 18:42

Northern Ireland

Johnny Mercer returns as veterans’ minister in Sunak reshuffle

Johnny Mercer is returning to Government, after being appointed to his former role of veterans’ minister by Rishi Sunak. Mr Mercer, who was in recent weeks was a vocal critic Liz Truss’s mini-budget, was sacked as veterans’ ...

25 Oct 2022 at 22:22

Derry News

I haven't gone away, you know

Veteran civil rights campaigner Eamonn McCann will continue to be a ‘thorn in the side of the political establishment’ despite stepping down as a councillor. Those closest to him insist that the renowned orator will again ...

04 Mar 2021 at 21:09

Northern Ireland

Beacons to be lit on UK’s highest peaks to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day

Teams of climbers are to scale all four of the UK’s highest peaks and light beacons in commemoration of D-Day. On June 6, the 80th anniversary of D-Day, teams will scale Ben Nevis in Scotland, Scafell Pike in England, ...

29 May 2024 at 16:46

Pictures & Videos

IN PICTURES: Funeral of Derry veteran Republican Gerry McCartney

Former comrades of the late veteran republican Gerry McCartney, carrying his coffin, draped in the Irish tricolour, from the Creggan Republican monument, on Monday. (Photos - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics) The wife and ...

13 Feb 2024 at 10:38

Northern Ireland

Kinahan says he cannot provide voice for veterans as he quits commissioner role

Northern Ireland’s Veterans Commissioner Danny Kinahan has resigned, saying he “cannot provide the independent voice that veterans require”. Mr Kinahan, a former Ulster Unionist MP and a veteran himself, said he ...

05 Sept 2024 at 20:58

Northern Ireland

Unionist parties pledge support for new Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner

Unionist parties have pledged their support for Northern Ireland’s next Veterans Commissioner David Johnstone. Secretary of State Hilary Benn announced Mr Johnstone’s appointment on Wednesday to lead the ...

18 Dec 2024 at 19:39

Northern Ireland

Hopes for new NI Veterans Commissioner to be appointed by the end of the year

Hilary Benn has said he hopes a new Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland will be appointed before the end of the year. Former commissioner Danny Kinahan resigned in September saying he was unable ...

19 Nov 2024 at 17:42

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