Northern Ireland News for January 2025 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2025
£75,000 Seized In Newry As Two Men Arrested
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Organised Crime Unit seized a large sum of money during a vehicle stop in Newry today, Monday 13th January. Following a proactive policing ope...
£75,000 Seized In Newry As Two Men Arrested
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Organised Crime Unit seized a large sum of money during a vehicle stop in Newry today, Monday 13th January. Following a proactive policing ope...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2025
Woman Fined Over Possession Of Illegal Weight Loss Medicine
A 33-year-old Co Tyrone woman has been fined £3,300 (plus offender levy) for breaches of the Human Medicines Regulations. Shaunagh McElroy, of Fardross Road, Clogher, appeared at Dungannon Magistrates...
Woman Fined Over Possession Of Illegal Weight Loss Medicine
A 33-year-old Co Tyrone woman has been fined £3,300 (plus offender levy) for breaches of the Human Medicines Regulations. Shaunagh McElroy, of Fardross Road, Clogher, appeared at Dungannon Magistrates...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2025
Other News In Brief
Pedestrian Dies After Collision on Antrim Road A woman in her 70s died yesterday, Monday 13 January, following a collision on Antrim Road, Glengormley. The woman, who was a pedestrian, was ...
Other News In Brief
Pedestrian Dies After Collision on Antrim Road A woman in her 70s died yesterday, Monday 13 January, following a collision on Antrim Road, Glengormley. The woman, who was a pedestrian, was ...
Feature News, Jan 13, 2025
Bitcoin In Belfast – Practical Applications For Locals And Tourists
Belfast is progressively integrating Bitcoin, giving more practical opportunities for residents and visitors to incorporate crypto into daily life. With emerging retail and community projects, the cit...
Bitcoin In Belfast – Practical Applications For Locals And Tourists
Belfast is progressively integrating Bitcoin, giving more practical opportunities for residents and visitors to incorporate crypto into daily life. With emerging retail and community projects, the cit...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2025
Police Respond To Almost 1,300 Domestic Abuse Calls
Police in Northern Ireland have reported a decrease in the number of calls received relating to domestic abuse incidents over the Christmas period. Figures released by the Police Service of Northern I...
Police Respond To Almost 1,300 Domestic Abuse Calls
Police in Northern Ireland have reported a decrease in the number of calls received relating to domestic abuse incidents over the Christmas period. Figures released by the Police Service of Northern I...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2025
£1.9m Boost For Northern Ireland's Cyber Security Skills
A range of projects across Northern Ireland will benefit from a £1.9 million investment to bolster the UK's cyber defences and address the growing skills gap in the cyber security sector. Announced b...
£1.9m Boost For Northern Ireland's Cyber Security Skills
A range of projects across Northern Ireland will benefit from a £1.9 million investment to bolster the UK's cyber defences and address the growing skills gap in the cyber security sector. Announced b...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2025
PHA Urges Realistic Health Goals This National Obesity Week
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging people to set realistic health goals this National Obesity Week (10-16 January) to improve their long-term wellbeing. Dr Hannah McCourt, Health and Social Wel...
PHA Urges Realistic Health Goals This National Obesity Week
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging people to set realistic health goals this National Obesity Week (10-16 January) to improve their long-term wellbeing. Dr Hannah McCourt, Health and Social Wel...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2025
Vehicles Seized In L'Derry Road Safety Operation
Derry City and Strabane Neighbourhood Policing Team, in a joint operation with the Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA), seized seven vehicles during a recent road safety operation. Five of the seized vehic...
Vehicles Seized In L'Derry Road Safety Operation
Derry City and Strabane Neighbourhood Policing Team, in a joint operation with the Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA), seized seven vehicles during a recent road safety operation. Five of the seized vehic...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2025
Man Charged Following Disorderly Incident in Newry
A 21-year-old man has been charged with a number of offences, including disorderly behaviour, possession of an offensive weapon, and assault on police, following an incident in Newry on Sunday morning...
Man Charged Following Disorderly Incident in Newry
A 21-year-old man has been charged with a number of offences, including disorderly behaviour, possession of an offensive weapon, and assault on police, following an incident in Newry on Sunday morning...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2025
SDLP Welcomes Independent Review Of Windsor Framework
The SDLP has welcomed a commitment to examine Northern Ireland's relationships with the South and the EU as part of the independent review of the Windsor Framework. Highlighting that her party has be...
SDLP Welcomes Independent Review Of Windsor Framework
The SDLP has welcomed a commitment to examine Northern Ireland's relationships with the South and the EU as part of the independent review of the Windsor Framework. Highlighting that her party has be...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2025
Alliance Motion Calls For Urgent Plan To Address Ambulance Delays
The Alliance Party has called for a an urgent plan to tackle "unacceptable delays" in ambulance services across Northern Ireland. Health spokesperson and Deputy Chair of the Assembly's Health Committ...
Alliance Motion Calls For Urgent Plan To Address Ambulance Delays
The Alliance Party has called for a an urgent plan to tackle "unacceptable delays" in ambulance services across Northern Ireland. Health spokesperson and Deputy Chair of the Assembly's Health Committ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2025
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Online Child Sex Offences
Detectives in South West CID have arrested a 22-year-old man on suspicion of a number of online child sex offences. The suspect, who was detained in the Toome area earlier today, will be questioned o...
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Online Child Sex Offences
Detectives in South West CID have arrested a 22-year-old man on suspicion of a number of online child sex offences. The suspect, who was detained in the Toome area earlier today, will be questioned o...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2025
Health Minister Urges People To Get Vaccinated
The Health Minister has urged adults aged 50 to 64 to get their flu jab as the vaccination programme expands. From Wednesday 15 January, free influenza vaccinations will be available to this age grou...
Health Minister Urges People To Get Vaccinated
The Health Minister has urged adults aged 50 to 64 to get their flu jab as the vaccination programme expands. From Wednesday 15 January, free influenza vaccinations will be available to this age grou...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2025
Other News In Brief
Police Appeal Following Incident On Bus In L'Derry The PSNI in L'Derry have issued an appeal for information and witnesses after a bus was damaged on Saturday evening, 11th January. It was ...
Other News In Brief
Police Appeal Following Incident On Bus In L'Derry The PSNI in L'Derry have issued an appeal for information and witnesses after a bus was damaged on Saturday evening, 11th January. It was ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2025
Executive Acknowledges Winter Pressures On Health Service
The Northern Ireland Executive has acknowledged the "exceptionally high flu rates and hospital admissions" that have put significant pressure on the health and social care system this winter. In a st...
Executive Acknowledges Winter Pressures On Health Service
The Northern Ireland Executive has acknowledged the "exceptionally high flu rates and hospital admissions" that have put significant pressure on the health and social care system this winter. In a st...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2025
O'Dowd Thanks Winter Service Crews Battling Cold Snap
Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd has expressed his gratitude to winter service crews for their tireless efforts keeping roads safe during the recent cold snap. "My Department's winter service team...
O'Dowd Thanks Winter Service Crews Battling Cold Snap
Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd has expressed his gratitude to winter service crews for their tireless efforts keeping roads safe during the recent cold snap. "My Department's winter service team...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2025
Teachers' Strike Action Suspended
Education Minister Paul Givan has welcomed the decision by teaching unions to suspend planned industrial action. INTO, NEU, NASUWT, and UTU have agreed to pause their planned Action Short of Strike n...
Teachers' Strike Action Suspended
Education Minister Paul Givan has welcomed the decision by teaching unions to suspend planned industrial action. INTO, NEU, NASUWT, and UTU have agreed to pause their planned Action Short of Strike n...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2025
Appeal Following Arson Attack In Comber
Police are appealing for information following an arson attack in the Glen Road area of Comber on Thursday morning. Shortly after 11am, police received a report of a van that had been completely dest...
Appeal Following Arson Attack In Comber
Police are appealing for information following an arson attack in the Glen Road area of Comber on Thursday morning. Shortly after 11am, police received a report of a van that had been completely dest...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2025
Man Charged Following Serious Assault in Conlig
A 54-year-old man has been charged with assisting offenders in connection with a serious assault reported in the Breezemount Close area of Conlig on Tuesday, 07 January. The man is due to appear befo...
Man Charged Following Serious Assault in Conlig
A 54-year-old man has been charged with assisting offenders in connection with a serious assault reported in the Breezemount Close area of Conlig on Tuesday, 07 January. The man is due to appear befo...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2025
Green Party Welcomes Glass Recycling Expansion In Belfast
The Green Party has welcomed the expansion of glass recycling collections to an additional 23,000 households in Belfast. Green Party Councillor Anthony Flynn described the initiative as "a vital step...
Green Party Welcomes Glass Recycling Expansion In Belfast
The Green Party has welcomed the expansion of glass recycling collections to an additional 23,000 households in Belfast. Green Party Councillor Anthony Flynn described the initiative as "a vital step...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2025
Man Extradited From Netherlands To Face Child Sex Abuse Charges
A 62-year-old man is due to appear before Laganside Magistrates Court today to face a series of child sex abuse charges. The man, who was wanted to stand trial in Belfast for three counts of rape, se...
Man Extradited From Netherlands To Face Child Sex Abuse Charges
A 62-year-old man is due to appear before Laganside Magistrates Court today to face a series of child sex abuse charges. The man, who was wanted to stand trial in Belfast for three counts of rape, se...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2025
Best Localities To Purchase Your Forever Home In Malta
Malta is a great place to live for many reasons. It's in the centre of Europe for starters, offering easy access to most major European cities via a direct flight. Additionally, due to its Mediterrane...
Best Localities To Purchase Your Forever Home In Malta
Malta is a great place to live for many reasons. It's in the centre of Europe for starters, offering easy access to most major European cities via a direct flight. Additionally, due to its Mediterrane...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2025
Muir Reassures Farmers At Oxford Conference
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir has addressed the 2025 Oxford Farming Conference, reaffirming his commitment to the agricultural sector. Minister Muir noted that the c...
Muir Reassures Farmers At Oxford Conference
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir has addressed the 2025 Oxford Farming Conference, reaffirming his commitment to the agricultural sector. Minister Muir noted that the c...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 10, 2025
Other News In Brief
SF Urge Given To 'Listen To The Wishes Of Parents Education Minister Paul Given has been urged to "listen to the wishes of parents" at both Bangor Academy and Rathmore Primary school in thei...
Other News In Brief
SF Urge Given To 'Listen To The Wishes Of Parents Education Minister Paul Given has been urged to "listen to the wishes of parents" at both Bangor Academy and Rathmore Primary school in thei...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2025
Police Issue Fresh Appeal For Missing Larne Man
An appeal for the whereabouts of a missing 45 year-old Larne man has been reissued by police. Gary Patterson was reported missing on Friday, December 20, but was last seen almost 3 months ago, on Sat...
Police Issue Fresh Appeal For Missing Larne Man
An appeal for the whereabouts of a missing 45 year-old Larne man has been reissued by police. Gary Patterson was reported missing on Friday, December 20, but was last seen almost 3 months ago, on Sat...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2025
Belfast Venues To Eliminate Single Use Plastic Cups
Approximately two million single use plastic cups are expected to be eliminated from Belfast's entertainment venues this year. The Waterfront Hall, Ulster Hall, The SSE Arena, Oh Yeah Centre, Black B...
Belfast Venues To Eliminate Single Use Plastic Cups
Approximately two million single use plastic cups are expected to be eliminated from Belfast's entertainment venues this year. The Waterfront Hall, Ulster Hall, The SSE Arena, Oh Yeah Centre, Black B...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2025
Politicians Express Disappointment At Antrim School Closure
The announcement of the impending closure of Balnamore Primary School in Ballymoney, County Antrim, has been met with disappointment by local politicians. The decision to discontinue the school with ...
Politicians Express Disappointment At Antrim School Closure
The announcement of the impending closure of Balnamore Primary School in Ballymoney, County Antrim, has been met with disappointment by local politicians. The decision to discontinue the school with ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2025
Flu Vaccines Free Of Charge For 50 To 64 Year-Olds
Everyone aged 50 to 64 will be able to receive influenza vaccination free of charge, the Department of Health has announced. This signifies an extension of the current programme, in addition to group...
Flu Vaccines Free Of Charge For 50 To 64 Year-Olds
Everyone aged 50 to 64 will be able to receive influenza vaccination free of charge, the Department of Health has announced. This signifies an extension of the current programme, in addition to group...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2025
Upcoming NI Hospital Reconfiguration Framework Events
Members of the public are being encouraged to attend events as part of the hospital reconfiguration framework consultation. The consultation, Hospitals – Creating a Network for Better Outcomes, aims ...
Upcoming NI Hospital Reconfiguration Framework Events
Members of the public are being encouraged to attend events as part of the hospital reconfiguration framework consultation. The consultation, Hospitals – Creating a Network for Better Outcomes, aims ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2025
Ending Violence Against Women And Girls Fund Launches
The Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG) Local Change Fund has officially been launched in Northern Ireland. First Minister Michelle O'Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly ...
Ending Violence Against Women And Girls Fund Launches
The Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG) Local Change Fund has officially been launched in Northern Ireland. First Minister Michelle O'Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.