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Greysteel: Victims of bar attack remembered on 30th anniversary
Seven people were shot dead when Ulster Defence Association (UDA) gunmen attacked the bar in the County Londonderry village in 1993. Another man died later from his injuries. One of the gunmen shouted "trick or treat" before opening fire.
Gerard Lawlor: PSNI 'failings' in 2002 murder case Gerard Lawlor was shot dead as he walked home from a pub in north Belfast. It was one of the first sectarian murders to be investigated by the PSNI. The murder was carried out by the Red Hand Defenders, a cover-name for the Ulster Defence Association (UDA)
Troubles legacy bill: Jim Loughrey's family consider legal challenge Jim Loughrey was shot at his home in County Londonderry by the UDA in 1976. His son, Johnny Loughery, said he has "no confidence" the bill will get their family justice. The bill would end Troubles-era cases and inquests, and offer a conditional amnesty to those accused of killings.
Troubles legacy bill: Jim Loughrey's family consider legal challenge Jim Loughrey was shot at his home in County Londonderry by the UDA in 1976. His son, Johnny Loughery, said he has "no confidence" the bill will get their family justice. The bill would end Troubles-era cases and inquests, and offer a conditional amnesty to those accused of killings.
MP met with loyalists on `personal´ fact-finding mission Simon Hoare, chair of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee, held separate meetings with UDA and UVF figures earlier this month. Mr Hoare told the Belfast Telegraph he had attended the meetings in a personal capacity. Police said earlier this year they were monitoring tensions in loyalist areas following unveiling of Windsor Framework.
Meghalaya: NPP’s Pyniaid Sing Syiem elected unopposed as new CEM of KHADC Pyniaid Sing Syiem was unanimously elected as the new chief executive member (CEM) of the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council. The election for the CEM’s post was held after the three-year-old United Democratic Party (Meghalaya)- led United Democratic Alliance (UDA) lost the floor test in a no-confidence motion.
Meghalaya: NPP’s Pyniaid Sing Syiem elected unopposed as new CEM of KHADC Pyniaid Sing Syiem was unanimously elected as the new chief executive member (CEM) of the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council. The election for the CEM’s post was held after the three-year-old United Democratic Party (Meghalaya)- led United Democratic Alliance (UDA) lost the floor test in a no-confidence motion.
MP met with loyalists on ‘personal’ fact-finding mission Simon Hoare, chair of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee, held separate meetings with UDA and UVF figures earlier this month. Mr Hoare said he had attended the meetings in a personal capacity.
MP met with loyalists on ‘personal’ fact-finding mission Simon Hoare held separate meetings with UDA and UVF figures earlier this month. He is chair of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee. Mr Hoare said he attended the meetings in a personal capacity.
Meghalaya: UDA loses floor test in Khasi Hills autonomous district The ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) of the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) in Meghalaya lost the floor test. KHADC chief executive member (CEM) Titosstarwell Chyne lost the no-confidence motion moved by NPP MDC Bajop Pyngrope on the first day of the monsoon session.
Meghalaya: UDA loses floor test in Khasi Hills autonomous district The ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) of the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) in Meghalaya lost the floor test. KHADC chief executive member (CEM) Titosstarwell Chyne lost the no-confidence motion moved by NPP MDC Bajop Pyngrope. After this development, the path has been cleared for the election of a new executive committee (EC)
UDA boss vows loyalist feud attacks in Newtownards won’t stop until every rival has left UDA feud figure Dickie Barry has vowed that attacks on his rivals will not stop until every one of them has left Newtownards. Irish Times admits it fell victim to ‘deliberate and coordinated deception’ in racist fake tan AI article hoax.
Loyalist feud: Man charged over alleged threat to kill granted bail Ryan Johnston, 29, was granted bail and banned from entering towns. He denies charges of threats to kill and affray in Donaghadee on 31 March. Police have linked the alleged incident to the ongoing feud between rival UDA gangs.
Loyalist feud: Man charged over alleged threat to kill granted bail Ryan Johnston, 29, was granted bail and banned from entering towns. He denies charges of threats to kill and affray in Donaghadee on 31 March. Police have linked the alleged incident to the ongoing feud between rival UDA gangs.
The case against Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch Alleged New IRA Chief granted leave from prison to attend son’s confirmation. King Billy ‘Buckfast rival’ ordered to change branding over sectarian concerns. Housing estate under siege from UDA feud remains under heavy police guard as infighting continues.
School locked down after gang of masked men assembled in Newtownards town Gang of up to 30 men gathered in the town centre before moving towards houses in Weavers Grange. Police attempted to disperse the masked gang as they approached the housing estate. The incident occurred against the back drop of a UDA feud that is ongoing in the Co Down area between two drug gangs.
Ex-loyalist leader and youngest GFA negotiator: ‘Best way to protect Union – work with nationalists so they do Murdered UDA leader’s son recalls sitting down with mortal enemies to talk peace. Garda chief Drew Harris is jeered at by members of the Garda Representative Association in Westport this morning.
Police detention officer sentenced for terror offence over UDA posts William Lloyd-Hughes, 27, from Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, was handed an 18-month community order with two requirements at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London on Wednesday. He previously pleaded guilty to publishing an image of two flags on September 11 2022 “in such a way or in such circumstances as to arouse reasonable suspicion” that he was a “member or supporter” of the banned loyalist Ulster Defence Association (UDA)
Police detention officer sentenced for terror offence... William Lloyd-Hughes, 27, from Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, was handed an 18-month community order with two requirements at Westminster Magistrates’ Court. He previously pleaded guilty to publishing an image of two flags on September 11 2022 “in such a way or in such circumstances as to arouse reasonable suspicion” that he was a “member or supporter” of the banned loyalist Ulster Defence Association (UDA)
Police detention officer sentenced for terror offence over UDA posts William Lloyd-Hughes, 27, from Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, was handed an 18-month community order with two requirements at Westminster Magistrates’ Court. He previously pleaded guilty to publishing an image of two flags “in such a way or in such circumstances as to arouse reasonable suspicion” that he was a “member or supporter” of the banned loyalist Ulster Defence Association (UDA) terror group.
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