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Conor Neeson

Belfast

Journalist at BBC

Senior journalist @BBCNewsNI digital I Ulster University graduate I Scuba diver and dog walker extraordinaire

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  • 2 weeks ago | aol.com | Conor Neeson

    The BBC has confirmed that it will not be appealing Gerry Adams' libel case victory. The former Sinn Féin leader sued the corporation over a 2016 BBC Northern Ireland Spotlight story and online article on the murder of British agent Denis Donaldson. Last month, a jury found Mr Adams, 76, was defamed when it was alleged by an anonymous contributor that he sanctioned the 2006 killing and awarded him €100,000 (£84,000) in damages.

  • 2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Conor Neeson

    Conor Neeson - BBC News NIFri, June 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM UTC1 min readThe former Sinn Féin leader was awarded €100,000 (£84,000) in damages following a trial last month [PA Media]The BBC has confirmed that it will not be appealing Gerry Adams' libel case victory. The former Sinn Féin leader sued the corporation over a 2016 BBC Northern Ireland Spotlight story and online article on the murder of British agent Denis Donaldson.

  • 2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Conor Neeson

    BBC will not appeal Gerry Adams' libel case victory PA MediaThe former Sinn Féin leader was awarded €100,000 (£84,000) in damages following a trial last monthThe BBC has confirmed that it will not be appealing Gerry Adams' libel case victory. The former Sinn Féin leader sued the corporation over a 2016 BBC Northern Ireland Spotlight story and online article on the murder of British agent Denis Donaldson.

  • 1 month ago | bbc.com | Conor Neeson

    Public needle bin 'not a silver bullet' for drugs issueBBCBrian Smyth said Belfast City Council workers are lifting hundreds of used needles each monthA proposed trial to install a waste needle bin in Belfast city centre is not a "silver bullet" but one step to dealing with drugs issues in the city, a councillor has said. Brian Smyth was speaking ahead of a Belfast City Council vote on Thursday on whether or not to install the bin in the council-owned car park on Little Donegall Street.

  • Apr 23, 2024 | yahoo.com | Conor Neeson

    Alliance Party assembly member (MLA) Patrick Brown has resigned his South Down seat, the party has said. Announcing the news on Tuesday evening, a spokesperson said Mr Brown's resignation was due to "personal reasons". They thanked Mr Brown for his service and wished him "well in his future endeavours". Mr Brown said: "It has been an honour to represent local people and help them on important issues."He said he was proud of his track record and remained committed to the party's values.

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Conor Neeson
Conor Neeson @ConorNeeson
10 Nov 24

RT @BBCNewsNI: 🗳️ A general election in the Republic of Ireland has been called for Friday 29 November. Here's what to expect: https://t.co…

Conor Neeson
Conor Neeson @ConorNeeson
8 Apr 24

RT @BBCNewsNI: Watch: #DUP interim leader Gavin Robinson is live on BBC Talkback at 12 midday. Click here to watch the interview https://t.…

Conor Neeson
Conor Neeson @ConorNeeson
24 Mar 24

RT @BBCNewsNI: UPDATE: Five people have died in separate road crashes in County Armagh and in Newry in County Down. https://t.co/sI9E5H0htA