Belfast gets Sinn Fein mayor
News Article 6 June 2002
For the first time Belfast has a republican as its mayor following the investiture of Sinn Fein's Alex Maskey.
Reid holds Belfast riot crisis talks
Press Review 5 June 2002
More unrest in Belfast
News Article 5 June 2002
Tensions remain high in Belfast after another night of unrest.
Ulster warned of 'nightmare' violence
Press Review 4 June 2002
Belfast set for Sinn Fein mayor
News Article 31 May 2002
Sinn Fein's Alex Maskey is set to become the first republican mayor of Belfast after the cross-community Alliance Party gave him their backing.
Deadline nears for Ulster police chief
Press Review 28 May 2002
'No effort spared' in war on Ulster's gangsters
News Article 23 May 2002
The "grip is tightening" on Ulster's gangsters, John Reid said on Thursday.
'Mad dog' released on tight leash
Press Review 16 May 2002
Tories' stance on Northern Ireland a 'disappointment' says PM
News Article 15 May 2002
Tony Blair has told the Commons he is "disappointed" by the Tories' decision to break the cross-party consensus on Northern Ireland.
Peace dividend payout for Ulster
Press Review 3 May 2002
Blair and Brown reveal Ulster investment plan
News Article 2 May 2002
The prime minister and Gordon Brown arrived in Northern Ireland on Thursday to launch a new multi-billion investment scheme.
NI's 'normalisation dividend'
Press Review 1 May 2002
IRA must show commitment to peace says Reid
News Article 1 May 2002
The IRA must make a "wholehearted" commitment to the peace process, the Northern Ireland secretary has warned.
IRA actions give 'cause for concern' say SDLP
News Article 30 April 2002
Sinn Fein has again come under pressure to clarify whether the IRA is observing its ceasefire.
Blair in NI donations row
Press Review 30 April 2002