13/06/2025

NI Secures Additional £600m For Public Services

Finance Minister John O'Dowd has announced a significant agreement with the UK Treasury, which will deliver an additional £600 million for public services in Northern Ireland. This latest allocation brings the total addition
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al funding secured through negotiations with the Treasury to £1.3 billion.

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13 June 2025
NI Secures Additional £600m For Public Services
Finance Minister John O'Dowd has announced a significant agreement with the UK Treasury, which will deliver an additional £600 million for public services in Northern Ireland. This latest allocation brings the total additional funding secured through negotiations with the Treasury to £1.3 billion.
13 June 2025
GAA Welcomes £50m UK Govt Boost For Casement Park
A significant £50 million contribution from the UK Government towards the redevelopment of Belfast-based principle Gaelic games stadium, Casement Park, has been welcomed by the GAA.
13 June 2025
Further Arrests In Ballymena Disorder As Three Charged With Riot
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has made further arrests following a third consecutive night of disorder in Ballymena, as three individuals charged in connection with Tuesday's unrest appeared in court today.
13 June 2025
Belfast's 'Bank Of Ideas' Reopens For Voting On Community Projects
The Belfast City Council's 'Bank of Ideas' is set to reopen its doors for a public voting day at City Hall on Sunday, 29 June, inviting residents of all ages to decide which creative projects will receive funding for their local communities.
13 June 2025
Woman Charged Following Fatal Collision In Bushmills
A 66-year-old woman has been charged with causing death by careless driving following a fatal road traffic collision in the Causeway Road area of Bushmills on Wednesday 11 June, which resulted in the death of an American citizen. The deceased has been identified as Allison Eichner, a woman in her 40's from Connecticut, USA.
13 June 2025
Report Finds 'Significant Increase' In Healthcare Safety Concerns
The first annual report from Northern Ireland's Yellow Card Centre indicates a substantial increase in reports of suspected safety concerns associated with healthcare products, reflecting growing public and professional engagement with the reporting scheme.
13 June 2025
Traffic Disruption Expected In Carrickfergus For Royal Landings Events
Road users are advised to anticipate significant traffic disruption and road closures in Carrickfergus tomorrow, Saturday, 14 June 2025, due to the annual Carrickfergus Royal Landings events.
13 June 2025
NI Pensioners To Receive Winter Fuel Payments
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has confirmed that pensioners in Northern Ireland will receive the Winter Fuel Payment this year, following a recent government reversal on eligibility restrictions.
13 June 2025
Local Services Guide: From Locksmiths To Gardeners - How To Choose
Choosing the right local service provider isn't always easy. Whether you're locked out of your flat or your garden needs a major overhaul, making the wrong choice can waste your time and money. From personal recommendations to online reviews, there are various ways people try to find trustworthy help.
13 June 2025
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SDLP Refers Communities Minister Gordon Lyons to Standards Commissioner Over Larne Leisure Centre Post SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA has formally referred Communities Minister Gordon Lyons to the Assembly's Standards Commissioner.