The Irish Times view on the riots in Ballymena: unequivocal political response essential . Far-right activists have been opportunistically using social media to stoke tensions and foment race riots.

Earlier this month, there were several nights of violent disorder in towns across Northern Ireland. Violence flared in Ballymena on Monday evening after a peaceful protest in response to news that ...

Paul Frew tells Assembly "some eateries can’t get chefs now, given that the workers have had to flee and go home" ...

At least 60 households contacted the Housing Executive in fear during the recent racially-motivated disorder with 18 ...

You don’t make a valid point on Immigration Policy by throwing a petrol bomb at the Police. The rank-and-file officers who serve in the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) do a difficult and ...

A protester stokes a barricade fire in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, as people protest over an alleged sexual assault in the Co Antrim town, Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

It’s devastating watching my hometown descend into molotov cocktails and police lining the streets – all in the name of wanting to ‘protect women and girls’ ...

Violent scenes broke out in Ballymena last Monday after an alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl at the weekend. Following a peaceful protest, there were attacks on the homes of some ...

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) deployed riot police, fired plastic baton rounds, and used water cannons as well as dog units as part of its response to the disorder.

A 29-year-old man has been charged with riotous behaviour after being arrested during disorder in Ballymena on Monday night.. The man, who is due to appear before Ballymena Magistrates’ Court on ...