As reported on Newsline today, a report by the Office of the Oversight Commissioner on police reform has concluded that the Patten changes are working. There are twice as many Catholic recruits in the police service as there were in 1999 (now 18%)… more »

The BBC reports today that 17 Irish nationalist/republican Newry & Mourne councillors have been found guilty of discrimination by a court after a case raised by William Frazer, a campaigner for victims of paramilitary violence. The councillors could… more »

Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern's government have been involved in a series of talks with Sinn Fein recently and apparently expects an IRA response to Gerry Adams's pre-election statement in the next few weeks. Bertie Ahern today said "there must be no… more »

The 2 men that were arrested for the McCartney murder last week, later charged with murder and attempted murder, have been remanded in custody until 1st July according to Irish state broadcaster RTE. According to the Press Association report (carried at… more »

I had my first visit to Windsor Park in years yesterday to witness the Germans scrape a lucky 4-1 win against the mighty Norn Irn. It was a good night out, even if my memory of it is a little hazy thanks to a few pre-match drinks in Ryans (great wee pub!… more »

For those of you who aren't aware (where have you been?) Germany are taking on the mighty Northern Ireland in a friendly, tomorrow night at Windsor Park as part of the Irish FA's 125th Anniversary celebrations. The kick-off is at 7:30 PM. I'm not sure… more »

Two men have been arrested this morning in relation to the McCartney murder in January. One arrest took place in Belfast, the other in Birmingham. The two men arrested have been taken to Antrim police station for questioning. Some commentators seem to… more »

Tickets for the upcoming friendly with Germany went on general sale today at a price of £20 each. I've grabbed myself and my 'troops' 4 tickets in the West Stand for this 125th Anniversary match. Tickets are available from the IFA at Windsor Avenue… more »

Following calls at the weekend to publish the latest IMC report (now nearly a month on) on paramilitary activity in Northern Ireland, the government has made the report's findings public today. Among the conclusions are findings that the IRA are still re… more »

Despite today's strike, the BBC still manage to report that 3 sisters in Derby are all proud mothers - at the ages of 12, 14 and 16! Jemma, the youngest of the 3, was the first to give birth in February last year. Weeks later, the other 2 found out they… more »