Finucane recap - Three state agents involved in murder of Pat Finucane. Brian Nelson (British Military Intelligence) admitted targeting solicitor, Billy Stobie (RUC Special Branch) admitted providing murder weapon, Ken Barret (RUC Special Branch) admitted carrying out murder.

Public Inquiry into murder of Pat Finucane will reopen today with Inquiry counsel Matthew Hill outlining open source material about what is already known about allegations of state collusion in the Belfast solicitor's 1989 murder. #FinucaneInquiry #detail.tv

Salmon and water supplies could be at risk from Sperrins mine waste facility, inquiry hears By @shaunacorr.bsky.social

Salmon and water supplies could be at risk from Sperrins mine waste facility, inquiry hears

Objectors to the proposed Sperrins gold mine said a Stormont department is failing to properly assess the potential risks

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More than 93% of unionist parades went ahead without any restrictions over the past decade. Of the 22,679 notified unionist parades that took place between April 2016 and March 2026, only 1,454 (6.4%) had any conditions imposed on them by the Parades Commission. By @lukejbutterly.bsky.social

More than 93% of unionist parades go ahead without restriction

There were 26 times as many unionist parades (2,507) than republican marches (96) in 2025/26

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A Stormont department spent almost £400,000 on a gold mine report, but submitted it too late for it to be included as evidence at a public inquiry, it can be revealed. By @shaunacorr.bsky.social

Stormont department spent £400,000 on gold mine report rejected as late evidence by Sperrins inquiry

This is the second time Stormont officials failed to submit documentation to the inquriy on time

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Concerns have been raised about why members of a US right-wing extremist group were granted visas to visit the UK. The Proud Boys, who toured Belfast after the June riots, are most known for their attack on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Belfast visit by US far-right figures raises questions over UK visa rules

The 'Proud Boys' are most known for their role in the attack on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021

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One in seven arrested during Ballymena riots has since been reported to the PSNI for domestic abuse.

14 of those arrested during Ballymena riots have since been reported for domestic abuse

Police data consistently shows that many of those arrested for their involvement in racist violence had a history of domestic violence

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New research finds widespread suspicion among Northern Ireland journalists that they have been subject to police surveillance, writes @cianoconcubhair.bsky.social

Journalists in Northern Ireland fear surveillance is undermining democracy - report

New research finds widespread suspicion among Northern Ireland journalists that they have been subject to police surveillance

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Young children in England were referred to an anti-terror programme over fears they supported dissident republican extremism. But the Home Office admitted they have no guidance explaining the meaning of republican extremism, nor what speech or conduct should trigger a referral.

Children in England referred to anti-terror programme over republican extremism fears

The 'Prevent' strategy has been criticised for failing to stop attacks and for curtailing free speech

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Objectors argued the proposed mine's artificial lighting would be damaging to the welfare of local residents, ‘dark sky’ tourism, and the wider local economy

Dalradian rejects claims proposed Sperrins mine would create harmful light pollution

Objectors argued the proposed mine's artificial lighting would be damaging to the welfare of local residents, ‘dark sky’ tourism, and the wider local economy

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Following our story, this far-right group that was raising funds for 'vigilantes' has been banned from Tiktok. A spokesperson for the social media company said the Knights Templar International account "breach[ed] our rules against hate speech".

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Far-right loyalist Jim Dowson fundraising for ‘vigilante’ groups in Scotland New by @karingoodwin.bsky.social

Two prominent journalists are advising fellow media professionals not to accept any offers of personal meetings with PSNI Chief Jon Boutcher regarding spying operations against them. Their warning follows the latest revelations that the PSNI spied on former BBC journalist Barney Rowan in 2006.

Journalists warn against PSNI chief's offers amid spying allegations

Their warning follows the latest revelations that the PSNI spied on former BBC journalists Barney Rowan and Vincent Kearney in 2006

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Loyalist killer and a former UVF member attend violent anti-immigration demonstration in Glasgow

Loyalist killer and a former UVF member attend violent anti-immigration demonstration in Glasgow

Glen Kane and Mark Sinclair have attended a number of anti-immigration protests in Northern Ireland and beyond

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A far-right activist in Northern Ireland is raising funds to buy equipment for Scottish “night patrol” groups accused of targeting migrants. New investigation by The Detail and @theferret.scot

Far-right loyalist Jim Dowson fundraising for ‘vigilante’ groups in Scotland

Dowson led flag protests at Belfast City Hall in 2012 and now fronts a Christian nationalist organisation

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The Department for Communities has failed to issue any message of support during Pride celebrations under the current minister since 2023. The absence of any references the LGBTQIA+ community or Pride comes despite the department, led by Gordon Lyons, maintaining an active social media presence.

Department of Communities silent on Pride under Gordon Lyon over last three years

The department responsible for LGBTQIA+ policy in the north has failed to issue any message of support during Pride celebrations since 2023

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Migrant rights groups across Northern Ireland are being targeted by far-right organisations, according to a new report by @humanrightsfirst.org. Some organisations said they no longer publicly advertise their services as a result of the threats and intimidation

Groups supporting migrants in Northern Ireland face harassment and intimidation

Some organisations said they no longer publicly advertise their services as a result of the targeting

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Around 90% of Northern Ireland families flagged as potential benefit cheats were in fact legitimate claimants, The Detail can reveal. HMRC used faulty Home Office travel data to incorrectly suggest hundreds of families had emigrated and were fraudulently claiming the support from abroad.

Around 90% of NI parents were wrongly targeted in HMRC child benefit fraud crackdown

Hundreds of parents were targeted in a controversial anti-fraud crackdown last year

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Moy Park farms spread 20 times as much poultry manure on Northern Irish fields as the major meat producer promised environmental authorities. The revelations are contained in a major report which tracks the growth of agri-food industries alongside declining water quality. ✍️ @shaunacorr.bsky.social

Moy Park farms spread 20 times more poultry manure on Northern Irish fields than agreed with environmental authorities

Around 138 million chickens are slaughtered in Northern Ireland every year

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Large amounts of asbestos found at hundreds of sites across Northern Ireland in recent years - including 120 tonnes at controversial bonfire site

Revealed: Hundreds of tonnes of asbestos found across 224 locations in NI since 2018

Around 120 tonnes of asbestos was removed from a controversial bonfire site in Belfast

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There will be "16 explosions a day" at the proposed Dalradian gold mine in the Sperrins, an inquiry has heard. @shaunacorr.bsky.social reports.

16 explosions a day at proposed Sperrins mine, inquiry hears

Dalradian says underground "firings" would take place during two daily blasting windows

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Across Northern Ireland, families have spent decades challenging flawed investigations, withheld evidence and official silence. @mollyquell.bsky.social speaks with families who turned to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg in search of accountability.

From South Armagh to Strasbourg: the long fight for justice after the Troubles

Across Northern Ireland, families have spent decades challenging flawed investigations

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Belfast City Council was warned of threats to HMOs in June 2025 - a year before the recent racist attacks By @lukejbutterly.bsky.social

Belfast City Council warned of threats to HMOs a year before racist attacks

Officials were aware of threats against properties housing migrants in June 2025

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As racist attacks spread across Belfast, volunteers and neighbours stepped in to get families to safety, filling a vacuum left by state institutions, writes Chloë Trew (@ppr-org.bsky.social)

Comment: When Belfast burned, it was ordinary people who came to the rescue

Volunteers and neighbours stepped in to get families to safety

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The Lough Neagh Partnership recommended that stakeholders enter negotiations over the future ownership of Lough Neagh before carrying out fundamental due diligence. They advised waiting until the Earl of Shaftesbury "is ready to proceed with the transfer of ownership”. By @tommygreene.bsky.social

Lough Neagh management body recommended entering ownership talks before due diligence, emails reveal

One environmental researcher said it would like going into negotiations “completely blind”

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Geraldine Finucane arrives at the public inquiry into her husband's murder. She says that after more than 37 years of waiting she hopes there will be no more delays @thedetailtv.bsky.social

Pat Finucane public inquiry formally opens today after 37-year campaign for answers

Pat Finucane public inquiry formally opens after 37-year campaign for answers

But full evidential hearings are not anticipated until Spring 2027

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‘The facts are the facts’: Ex-Ombudsman stands over Loughinisland collusion finding 10 years on

‘The facts are the facts’: Ex-Ombudsman stands over Loughinisland collusion finding 10 years on

Dr Michael Maguire says he had “no concerns” about using the term collusion in his investigation into the 1994 killings

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Fermanagh priest Father Joe McVeigh claimed that the Pope “would be totally opposed to the destruction of a sacred place” to mine gold. @shaunacorr.bsky.social reports from the Sperrins inquiry

The Pope ‘would be totally opposed’ to Sperrins gold mine, priest claims at public inquiry

Dalradian said the mine’s impact on peatland archaeology would be "negligible"

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Reporter @shaunacorr.bsky.social is back at the Dalradian gold mine inquiry again this morning Catch up on all of our coverage so far:

Sperrins public inquiry

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Join us for a special screening of acclaimed investigative documentary 'No Stone Unturned' on Friday 12 June. The event will feature a talk by Dr. Michael Maguire on his landmark Police Ombudsman report, and a post-film discussion with the journalists behind the film and relatives of the victims.

Docs Ireland: No Stone Unturned + discussion showing at Queen's Film Theatre, Belfast.

A murder mystery that reveals the kind of secrets which governments keep. In 1994, six people were gunned down as they watched the World Cup in a small pub in Loughinisland, Co. Down.

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