Northern Ireland News for January 2025 : Page 6
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2025
NI Schools Forced To Close Due To Weather
A number of schools across Northern Ireland were forced to close today as a result of adverse weather conditions. Click ...
NI Schools Forced To Close Due To Weather
A number of schools across Northern Ireland were forced to close today as a result of adverse weather conditions. Click ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2025
Defence Bar Services Withdrawn From Criminal Trials
Members of the defence Bar will continue to withdraw their services from criminal trials in the Crown Court in Northern Ireland until January 31, 2025, the Public Prosecution Service (PPS) has announc...
Defence Bar Services Withdrawn From Criminal Trials
Members of the defence Bar will continue to withdraw their services from criminal trials in the Crown Court in Northern Ireland until January 31, 2025, the Public Prosecution Service (PPS) has announc...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2025
Victims Of Child Abuse In Faith Settings Encouraged To Share Experiences
Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly have encouraged victims and survivors of historical child abuse in faith settings to share their experie...
Victims Of Child Abuse In Faith Settings Encouraged To Share Experiences
Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly have encouraged victims and survivors of historical child abuse in faith settings to share their experie...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2025
Other News In Brief
Sinn Féin Welcomes Sports Course Addition To Magee Campus The announcement of a Bsc Hons Sport and Exercise Sciences course at Ulster University's Magee campus in L'Derry has been welcomed by...
Other News In Brief
Sinn Féin Welcomes Sports Course Addition To Magee Campus The announcement of a Bsc Hons Sport and Exercise Sciences course at Ulster University's Magee campus in L'Derry has been welcomed by...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2025
Body Found In Spain Believed To Be Missing Belfast Man
A body found in Spain is believed to be missing Belfast man, John George. The 37-yea-old father-of-two, also known as John Hardy, was on holiday in Alicante when he was reported missing by his family...
Body Found In Spain Believed To Be Missing Belfast Man
A body found in Spain is believed to be missing Belfast man, John George. The 37-yea-old father-of-two, also known as John Hardy, was on holiday in Alicante when he was reported missing by his family...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2025
Met Office Issues Yellow Weather Warning For Snow And Ice
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice and snow across all of Northern Ireland, coming into effect from 4pm today, Wednesday, until 11am on Thursday. The warning advises that show...
Met Office Issues Yellow Weather Warning For Snow And Ice
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice and snow across all of Northern Ireland, coming into effect from 4pm today, Wednesday, until 11am on Thursday. The warning advises that show...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2025
Newtownabbey Shooting Victim Was Off-Duty Police Officer
The PSNI has confirmed that a man injured in a shooting incident in Newtownabbey on Monday 06 January was an off-duty police officer. The incident occurred in the Beverley Road area at around 9:30 pm...
Newtownabbey Shooting Victim Was Off-Duty Police Officer
The PSNI has confirmed that a man injured in a shooting incident in Newtownabbey on Monday 06 January was an off-duty police officer. The incident occurred in the Beverley Road area at around 9:30 pm...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2025
PHA Urges Public To Get Vaccinated
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has issued a strong appeal to the public to take proactive steps to minimise the spread of flu, COVID-19 and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). The agency is particularl...
PHA Urges Public To Get Vaccinated
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has issued a strong appeal to the public to take proactive steps to minimise the spread of flu, COVID-19 and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). The agency is particularl...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2025
Man Charged With Drug Offences In L'Derry
A 36-year-old man has been charged with drug-related offences following his arrest in L'Derry on the evening of Tuesday 08 January. District Support Team officers arrested the man and subsequently ch...
Man Charged With Drug Offences In L'Derry
A 36-year-old man has been charged with drug-related offences following his arrest in L'Derry on the evening of Tuesday 08 January. District Support Team officers arrested the man and subsequently ch...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2025
Murphy Slammed For Rejecting Integrated Education Proposals
The Alliance Party has called on the Education Minister, Paul Givan, to urgently set out rationale for turning down two North Down schools' proposals to transform to integrated status, despite overwhe...
Murphy Slammed For Rejecting Integrated Education Proposals
The Alliance Party has called on the Education Minister, Paul Givan, to urgently set out rationale for turning down two North Down schools' proposals to transform to integrated status, despite overwhe...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2025
Appeal Following Stabbing Incident in Conlig
Detectives in Newtownards are investigating a serious assault in Conlig. Police were called to Breezemount Close shortly after 8am on Tuesday morning, January 7th, to reports that a man had been stab...
Appeal Following Stabbing Incident in Conlig
Detectives in Newtownards are investigating a serious assault in Conlig. Police were called to Breezemount Close shortly after 8am on Tuesday morning, January 7th, to reports that a man had been stab...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2025
Alliance Calls For 'Tailored Exemption' To New ETA Scheme
The Alliance Party has called on the UK Government to introduce a tailored exemption to the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme for tourism on the island of Ireland. Alliance Lagan Valley MP...
Alliance Calls For 'Tailored Exemption' To New ETA Scheme
The Alliance Party has called on the UK Government to introduce a tailored exemption to the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme for tourism on the island of Ireland. Alliance Lagan Valley MP...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2025
Arts & Business NI To Celebrate Creative Partnerships
Arts & Business NI (A&B NI) is launching its inaugural 'Creativity Week' from 13th to 19th January, showcasing the powerful impact of creative partnerships between the cultural and commercial sectors ...
Arts & Business NI To Celebrate Creative Partnerships
Arts & Business NI (A&B NI) is launching its inaugural 'Creativity Week' from 13th to 19th January, showcasing the powerful impact of creative partnerships between the cultural and commercial sectors ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2025
Other News In Brief
DUP Commits To 'Securing A Fair Funding Settlement' The DUP has committed to securing a fair funding settlement for Northern Ireland. Party leader, Gavin Robinson MP, made the commitment ah...
Other News In Brief
DUP Commits To 'Securing A Fair Funding Settlement' The DUP has committed to securing a fair funding settlement for Northern Ireland. Party leader, Gavin Robinson MP, made the commitment ah...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2025
ETA Scheme Risks Damaging Tourism – Murphy
Tourism Minister, Conor Murphy, has renewed calls for the Home Office to reconsider its implementation of a new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme, warning of its potential to severely damag...
ETA Scheme Risks Damaging Tourism – Murphy
Tourism Minister, Conor Murphy, has renewed calls for the Home Office to reconsider its implementation of a new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme, warning of its potential to severely damag...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2025
Root Causes Of Public Service Failures Must Be Addressed – Alliance
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood has stressed the importance of identifying the root causes of public service issues in Northern Ireland to enable the development of effective solutions. Ms Eastwood made ...
Root Causes Of Public Service Failures Must Be Addressed – Alliance
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood has stressed the importance of identifying the root causes of public service issues in Northern Ireland to enable the development of effective solutions. Ms Eastwood made ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2025
Delays To Troubles Disability Payments Questioned
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan has expressed concern over continued delays in the rollout of the Troubles Permanent Disability Payment scheme. McCrossan revealed that 1,489 successful applican...
Delays To Troubles Disability Payments Questioned
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan has expressed concern over continued delays in the rollout of the Troubles Permanent Disability Payment scheme. McCrossan revealed that 1,489 successful applican...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2025
First Domestic Abuse Prosecution Figures Published
Justice Minister Naomi Long has welcomed the first official publication of statistics on domestic abuse prosecutions and convictions in Northern Ireland. The figures, released today, cover offences ...
First Domestic Abuse Prosecution Figures Published
Justice Minister Naomi Long has welcomed the first official publication of statistics on domestic abuse prosecutions and convictions in Northern Ireland. The figures, released today, cover offences ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2025
Belfast: The Ultimate Stag Do Playground
Lads, gather 'round! If you're planning a legendary stag do that'll be talked about for years to come, look no further than Belfast. This vibrant city is a treasure trove of unforgettable experiences,...
Belfast: The Ultimate Stag Do Playground
Lads, gather 'round! If you're planning a legendary stag do that'll be talked about for years to come, look no further than Belfast. This vibrant city is a treasure trove of unforgettable experiences,...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2025
Man Hospitalised Following Shooting In Newtownabbey
Police are currently at the scene of a shooting in the Beverley Road area of Newtownabbey. One man has been taken to hospital following the incident. His injuries are not believed to be life-threaten...
Man Hospitalised Following Shooting In Newtownabbey
Police are currently at the scene of a shooting in the Beverley Road area of Newtownabbey. One man has been taken to hospital following the incident. His injuries are not believed to be life-threaten...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2025
Appeal Following Burglary In Marlborough Park South
Detectives are appealing for information following a burglary in the Marlborough Park South area of South Belfast. Police received a report that a resident disturbed a burglary in progress at their h...
Appeal Following Burglary In Marlborough Park South
Detectives are appealing for information following a burglary in the Marlborough Park South area of South Belfast. Police received a report that a resident disturbed a burglary in progress at their h...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2025
Other News In Brief
Police Investigate Racially Motivated Incident at Lurgan School Police in Lurgan are investigating a potential racially-motivated public order offence after two signs were erected outside a...
Other News In Brief
Police Investigate Racially Motivated Incident at Lurgan School Police in Lurgan are investigating a potential racially-motivated public order offence after two signs were erected outside a...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2025
Major Incident Public Portal Open In John George Disappearance
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is assisting Spanish authorities in their search for a 37-year-old Belfast man who went missing while on holiday. John George, also known as John Hardy,...
Major Incident Public Portal Open In John George Disappearance
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is assisting Spanish authorities in their search for a 37-year-old Belfast man who went missing while on holiday. John George, also known as John Hardy,...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2025
Deadline Looms For Self-Assessment Tax Returns
With less than a month remaining, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging over 5.4 million taxpayers to complete and submit their Self Assessment tax returns to avoid penalties. While some diligent f...
Deadline Looms For Self-Assessment Tax Returns
With less than a month remaining, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging over 5.4 million taxpayers to complete and submit their Self Assessment tax returns to avoid penalties. While some diligent f...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2025
Police Investigating After Brick Thrown At Car
Police are investigating a report of criminal damage after a brick was thrown through the rear passenger window of a car in the Main Street area of Cullybackey on Sunday afternoon, 5th January. The i...
Police Investigating After Brick Thrown At Car
Police are investigating a report of criminal damage after a brick was thrown through the rear passenger window of a car in the Main Street area of Cullybackey on Sunday afternoon, 5th January. The i...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2025
SDLP Propose 'New Years's Resolutions' For Executive
The SDLP has unveiled a number of urgent priorities for the Executive to take up as New Year's resolutions. Describing 2024 as characterised by "warm words but very limited delivery", the SDLP's urge...
SDLP Propose 'New Years's Resolutions' For Executive
The SDLP has unveiled a number of urgent priorities for the Executive to take up as New Year's resolutions. Describing 2024 as characterised by "warm words but very limited delivery", the SDLP's urge...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2025
Minister Launches Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week 2025
Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week 2025 has been officially launched by Economy Minister, Conor Murphy, during a visit to Southern Regional College's Banbridge Campus. Led by the Department for the...
Minister Launches Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week 2025
Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week 2025 has been officially launched by Economy Minister, Conor Murphy, during a visit to Southern Regional College's Banbridge Campus. Led by the Department for the...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2025
NI Aiming To Upset The Odds In World Cup Qualifying
Northern Ireland's path to the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico has been revealed, with the UEFA qualifiers draw placing them in a group of four. Manager Michael O'Neill is caut...
NI Aiming To Upset The Odds In World Cup Qualifying
Northern Ireland's path to the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico has been revealed, with the UEFA qualifiers draw placing them in a group of four. Manager Michael O'Neill is caut...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2025
Man Charged With Drug Offences
A 43-year-old man has been charged with a number of drug offences following an investigation by the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Organised Crime Branch. The charges, including concealing crim...
Man Charged With Drug Offences
A 43-year-old man has been charged with a number of drug offences following an investigation by the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Organised Crime Branch. The charges, including concealing crim...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2025
Young Boy Dies In Quad Bike Incident In Killeavy
The PSNI are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a young boy in a quad bike incident in Killeavy on Thursday, 02 January. Police received a report of a 13-year-old boy being inju...
Young Boy Dies In Quad Bike Incident In Killeavy
The PSNI are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a young boy in a quad bike incident in Killeavy on Thursday, 02 January. Police received a report of a 13-year-old boy being inju...
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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.