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The State of Us

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Noah Donohoe
Belfast
Northern Ireland
PSNI
Inquest
Jeffrey Donaldson
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson
BBC
Northwood Road
Orange Order
Parades Commission
Department For Infrastructure
Mental Health
Domestic Violence
CCTV
Belfast, United Kingdom
Kneecap
Noah Donohoe Inquest
Stormont
Blue Lights

Tara Mills and Declan Harvey deliver the detail on news stories in a BBC NI podcast.

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Chloe Mitchell was missing for a week before her remains were found. The 21-year-old was last seen on CCTV in Ballymena near her home in the early hours of a Saturday morning in June 2023. Brandon Rainey denies murdering her and preventing the lawful... more

Chloe Mitchell was missing for a week before her remains were found. The 21-year-old was last seen on CCTV in Ballymena near her home in the early hours of a Saturday morning in June 2023. Brandon Rainey denies murdering her and preventing the lawful... more

A High Court judge dismisses a legal bid to overturn the Secretary of State’s decision banning a contentious Orange Order parade down the mainly nationalist Garvaghy Road in Portadown. In his lengthy judgment Mr Justice Scoffield said the decision, t... more

As a preview to The State of Us live show at the Belfast Media Festival in November Tara Mills and Declan Harvey take an in-depth look at the popularity of court podcasts. Why are people so fascinated with the detail from inside trials and inquests. ... more

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Recent Guests

Mark Simpson
News correspondent, long-time journalist
BBC Northern Ireland
Episode: 22. The sentencing of Jeffrey Donaldson
Nicola McTaggart
Survivor of sexual abuse who has campaigned for changes to the trial of the facts process
Episode: Trial of the facts: A survivor's story
Carla Lockhart
DUP MP
DUP/Member of Parliament
Episode: 7. Back in court
Jamie Bryson
Legal advisor to the Lodge
Orange Order/Lodge
Episode: 7. Back in court
Jim Allister
TV leader
Traditional Unionist Voice
Episode: 7. Back in court
Brendan McKenney
Representative of residents taking the case
Residents' group
Episode: 7. Back in court
Nigel Dawson
Grandmaster of Portadonie Orange Lodge
Portadonie Orange Lodge
Episode: 4. Rules v Reality
Paul Duffy
Sinn Féin Councillor
Sinn Féin
Episode: 4. Rules v Reality
Kevin Sharkey
BBC reporter on the ground in the first days of the search for Noah; contributed reporting on the inquest
BBC
Episode: 80. The verdict explained

Hosts

Tara Mills
Host of The State of Us and The State of Us Podcast, with affiliation to BBC Northern Ireland (The State of Us)
Declan Harvey
Co-host of The State of Us and host/participant in related BBC NI shows, with emphasis on legal and political analysis

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 130 ratings
  • Super!

    Superb - every episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Doctor12345ber
    Ireland4 months ago
  • Brilliant pod

    Great presenters and topics! Refreshing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Podfan213
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Well done

    Love this podcast and the presenters together great chemistry together.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    crazycat68
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Engaging hosts with clear, concise updates on complex cases.
High-quality breakdowns of legal terms and courtroom procedures.
Chemistry between hosts helps digestion of dense news.

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12. The end of the road?
Q: Does this mean that as long as you are Secretary of State that this march will never happen down the Garvaghy Road?
Chris Bryant said he would not predict the future, and urged politicians to work together to address Northern Ireland's problems.
Trial of the facts: A survivor's story
Q: How do they mount a defence?
Lawyers gather evidence and test the prosecution's case, including by cross-examining witnesses, even when the defendant cannot instruct them or conduct a defence personally.
Trial of the facts: A survivor's story
Q: Do you have any sympathy for the notion of a trial of the facts? Or do you think it is unjustifiable in any sense?
McTaggart supports having the process because it mattered to her, but says changes are needed, including more timely fitness assessments and a review of appeal rights.
78. The inquest returns
Q: Paul, could you have ever foreseen being here in September?
No, this is an unprecedented case with a six-month timeline that expanded due to the complexity of evidence and the number of witnesses; the aim remains to reach a careful, comprehensive set of findings.
61. Bodycam footage lost
Q: What about the coat and the witnesses who were never followed up?
The guest explains that there were statements from witnesses and complexities around follow-up, with references to the two constables and the decision-making pressures that may have shaped which leads were pursued.

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Two BBC Northern Ireland hosts react to and contextualize current events, with a strong emphasis on courtroom proceedings, high-profile trials, and inquest coverage. Across episodes, they dissect legal strategies, evidence, and procedural nuances while weaving in family perspectives and public interest, offering concise updates alongside deeper explanations of complex topics. Notable is a consistent focus on live courtroom dynamics, urgent updates from ongoing cases, and a newsroom approach that blends legal detail with accessible commentary, making it useful for listeners who want both situational awareness and thoughtful analysis.

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7. Nigel Dawson
8. Paul Duffy

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