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Two men accused of holding “elevated positions” within the New IRA were both released on bail today after it emerged their trial may not be held until 2025.

A Co Tyrone man who has spent more than three years behind bars charged with directing dissident republican terrorism is to be released on bail, a High Court judge ruled today.

THREE people facing dissident terrorist charges have lost a legal battle against having their bank accounts frozen.

Joseph pleaded guilty to assault causing grievous bodily harm without intent.  On Thursday (January 29) at Peterborough Crown Court, Joseph was ordered to complete an additional six months in prison on top of his existing sentence.  DC Shelly Reeve said: “Joseph’s behaviour on that day was despicable. He attacked someone who was simply trying to do his job.  “Staff were under increased pressure due to the earlier incident which led to the lockdown and to attack one of them in this way ...

BBC News Published image captionBusinesses such as restaurants, cafes and hotels, can reopen but "drink-only" pubs must stay shut Business owners in Londonderry have given mixed reactions to non-essential retail and some hospitality and leisure sectors being allowed to reopen. Restaurants, cafes and other venues serving food can continue trading but pubs not serving food must remain shut. One Londonderry publican said even if he could reopen his drink-only pub, he is not convinced he would. Mi...

Northern Ireland restaurant owner "distraught" after learning he cant reopen premises 24 hours before opening time "[Staff] have probably been buying Christmas presents online for their kids knowing that they would be working this next fortnight in order to pay for those presents and now they cant" The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Want the biggest politics stories sent to you every week? Simply sign up here and well do the restInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again lat...