Decision was unanimously ratified by the North’s Policing Board

Simon Byrne, former head of Cheshire Constabulary, replaces George Hamilton

Interviews for top Northern Ireland policing post to succeed George Hamilton next week

Former Taoiseach to deliver first lecture on the peace process and Brexit

Calls for safeguards came after remarks from Sinn Féin leader on PSNI chief constable replacement

NI Equality Commission insists next police chief must be recruited in ‘non-discriminatory way’

Police Federation warns more money may be required in event of hard exit from EU

Northern Secretary’s commitment for Westminster to act in absence of Stormont

Just six members of board still in situ from full-strength group comprising 19 members

With life expectancy growing, many of us will live for decades after our retirement, These over-50s entrepreneurs decided to start new careers later in life

Police permitted to march in uniform at Pride event for first time this year

Assistant Chief Constable Will Kerr dealt with issues such as flags protests and parading

Weapons discovered in Lurgan woods a ‘significant and successful find’, PSNI says

Ombudsman recommends that four officers should be disciplined after constable lost leg