Northern Ireland News for October 2025 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2025
Strabane Skate Park Moves Forward With Public Consultation
Derry City and Strabane District Council is advancing plans for a new skate park at the Melvin Sports Complex, with a public consultation scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, from 10.30am to 9pm at the ...
Strabane Skate Park Moves Forward With Public Consultation
Derry City and Strabane District Council is advancing plans for a new skate park at the Melvin Sports Complex, with a public consultation scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, from 10.30am to 9pm at the ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2025
Viable Pipe Bomb Found In Car After Police Pursuit
A police security alert in Keady has concluded after a device found in the back of a car was confirmed by Ammunition Technical Officers (ATO) to be a viable pipe bomb. The discovery was made after p...
Viable Pipe Bomb Found In Car After Police Pursuit
A police security alert in Keady has concluded after a device found in the back of a car was confirmed by Ammunition Technical Officers (ATO) to be a viable pipe bomb. The discovery was made after p...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2025
Visit Belfast Sweeps Digital Awards With Four Wins
Visit Belfast, the city's official destination marketing organisation, has announced an impressive series of wins at both the NI Social Media Awards and the SimpleView EMEA Awards, underscoring its co...
Visit Belfast Sweeps Digital Awards With Four Wins
Visit Belfast, the city's official destination marketing organisation, has announced an impressive series of wins at both the NI Social Media Awards and the SimpleView EMEA Awards, underscoring its co...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2025
Why UK Businesses Are Turning To Local TLDs For Trust And Visibility
Every business in the UK that is competing online faces the same challenge: customers no longer just look at what you sell; they also look at who you are. Sometimes, just a single click t...
Why UK Businesses Are Turning To Local TLDs For Trust And Visibility
Every business in the UK that is competing online faces the same challenge: customers no longer just look at what you sell; they also look at who you are. Sometimes, just a single click t...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2025
Other News In Brief
40 New Digital Training Places Offered With Version 1 Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced the launch of two new fully funded Digital Skills Assured Skills Academies, providin...
Other News In Brief
40 New Digital Training Places Offered With Version 1 Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced the launch of two new fully funded Digital Skills Assured Skills Academies, providin...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2025
Fire Service Issues Urgent Halloween Safety Warning
As Halloween approaches, the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is urging the public to take precautions to ensure a safe celebration and prevent spooky fun from turning into a real-life e...
Fire Service Issues Urgent Halloween Safety Warning
As Halloween approaches, the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is urging the public to take precautions to ensure a safe celebration and prevent spooky fun from turning into a real-life e...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2025
'Be Bold. Be Seen': New Campaign Urges Road Users to Wear High-Vis
A new road safety campaign, 'Be Bold. Be Seen', encouraging pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users to wear bold, bright, or high-visibility clothing as the darker winter months approac...
'Be Bold. Be Seen': New Campaign Urges Road Users to Wear High-Vis
A new road safety campaign, 'Be Bold. Be Seen', encouraging pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users to wear bold, bright, or high-visibility clothing as the darker winter months approac...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2025
'Ending The Harm' Campaign Targets Paramilitaries And Criminal Gangs
A new poster campaign designed to highlight the need to tackle exploitation by both paramilitary groups and criminal gangs in local communities has been launched by Justice Minister, Naomi Long. The ...
'Ending The Harm' Campaign Targets Paramilitaries And Criminal Gangs
A new poster campaign designed to highlight the need to tackle exploitation by both paramilitary groups and criminal gangs in local communities has been launched by Justice Minister, Naomi Long. The ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2025
Man Arrested After Replica Firearm Found In Lisburn
A man, aged in his 30s, has been arrested on suspicion of carrying a replica firearm in a public place in the Lisburn area. The investigation began after officers received a report on Sunday, 19 Octo...
Man Arrested After Replica Firearm Found In Lisburn
A man, aged in his 30s, has been arrested on suspicion of carrying a replica firearm in a public place in the Lisburn area. The investigation began after officers received a report on Sunday, 19 Octo...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2025
The MAC Installs New Solar System
The Metropolitan Arts Centre (MAC), a central cultural hub in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter, is now powered by a bespoke solar system installed by renewable energy provider Solarfix. The installation ...
The MAC Installs New Solar System
The Metropolitan Arts Centre (MAC), a central cultural hub in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter, is now powered by a bespoke solar system installed by renewable energy provider Solarfix. The installation ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2025
PSNI Renew Appeal For Witnesses To Aughnacloy Robbery
The PSNI have issued a fresh appeal for information and witnesses to an armed robbery at a filling station in the Aughnacloy area at around 6.40am on Wednesday, 8 October 2025. It is understood that...
PSNI Renew Appeal For Witnesses To Aughnacloy Robbery
The PSNI have issued a fresh appeal for information and witnesses to an armed robbery at a filling station in the Aughnacloy area at around 6.40am on Wednesday, 8 October 2025. It is understood that...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2025
£1.1m Boost For Musicians And Bands Across NI
Grants of £1.1 million has been announced for 134 musicians and groups across Northern Ireland through the 2025/26 Musical Instruments Programme. Announced by Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons, the ...
£1.1m Boost For Musicians And Bands Across NI
Grants of £1.1 million has been announced for 134 musicians and groups across Northern Ireland through the 2025/26 Musical Instruments Programme. Announced by Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons, the ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2025
PSNI Officer Given Final Warning Over Missing Person's Data Breach
A PSNI officer has received a final written warning after a serious data breach was uncovered by Police Ombudsman investigators. A USB memory stick containing the entire contents of a missing person...
PSNI Officer Given Final Warning Over Missing Person's Data Breach
A PSNI officer has received a final written warning after a serious data breach was uncovered by Police Ombudsman investigators. A USB memory stick containing the entire contents of a missing person...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2025
From Tasks to Transformation: How Project Management Software Shapes the Future of Work
It's not where individuals sit that matters in the future of work; it's how successfully they turn ideas into action. Now, hybrid and global teams work together across time zones, employing digital te...
From Tasks to Transformation: How Project Management Software Shapes the Future of Work
It's not where individuals sit that matters in the future of work; it's how successfully they turn ideas into action. Now, hybrid and global teams work together across time zones, employing digital te...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2025
Other News In Brief
Ulster Unionists Demand 'Victim-Centred' Legacy Legislation The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) Justice Spokesperson, Doug Beattie MC MLA, has written to the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee (...
Other News In Brief
Ulster Unionists Demand 'Victim-Centred' Legacy Legislation The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) Justice Spokesperson, Doug Beattie MC MLA, has written to the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee (...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2025
Report Reveals NI Falling Behind On Energy Strategy
Progress towards the main goals outlined in NI’s Energy Strategy has fallen significantly behind schedule, despite around £107 million being spent since 2020. This is according to new report release...
Report Reveals NI Falling Behind On Energy Strategy
Progress towards the main goals outlined in NI’s Energy Strategy has fallen significantly behind schedule, despite around £107 million being spent since 2020. This is according to new report release...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2025
PFNI Urges Secretary Of State To Tackle Police Funding Crisis
The Police Federation for Northern Ireland (PFNI) has issued an urgent appeal to Secretary of state Hilary Benn MP to intervene and help resolve the escalating financial crisis affecting policing. Th...
PFNI Urges Secretary Of State To Tackle Police Funding Crisis
The Police Federation for Northern Ireland (PFNI) has issued an urgent appeal to Secretary of state Hilary Benn MP to intervene and help resolve the escalating financial crisis affecting policing. Th...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2025
Applications To Open For US/NI 250 Funding Programme
Applications are to open for the US/NI 250 Funding Programme. In April the Communities Minister Gordon Lyons announced funding of £250,000 for organisations to mark the 250th anniversary of the US De...
Applications To Open For US/NI 250 Funding Programme
Applications are to open for the US/NI 250 Funding Programme. In April the Communities Minister Gordon Lyons announced funding of £250,000 for organisations to mark the 250th anniversary of the US De...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2025
Biopax Staff Achieve Industry Qualification In Print
Employees at Belfast-based sustainable packaging and print company Biopax are celebrating after successfully completing their GQA Level 3 qualification in Print. The achievement represents an importa...
Biopax Staff Achieve Industry Qualification In Print
Employees at Belfast-based sustainable packaging and print company Biopax are celebrating after successfully completing their GQA Level 3 qualification in Print. The achievement represents an importa...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2025
Investigation Launched Following Robbery In South Belfast
An investigation has been launched following a robbery at commercial premises in the Ormeau Road area ofsouth Belfast on Monday, 20 October. A man pulled out what is believed to have been a small obj...
Investigation Launched Following Robbery In South Belfast
An investigation has been launched following a robbery at commercial premises in the Ormeau Road area ofsouth Belfast on Monday, 20 October. A man pulled out what is believed to have been a small obj...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2025
Woman Dies In Comber Road Collision
A woman, aged in her 60s, has died following a serious road collision in Comber on Monday, 20 October. Emergency services attended the scene of a single vehicle road crash on the Ballygowan Road. Th...
Woman Dies In Comber Road Collision
A woman, aged in her 60s, has died following a serious road collision in Comber on Monday, 20 October. Emergency services attended the scene of a single vehicle road crash on the Ballygowan Road. Th...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2025
Other News In Brief
NIE Networks Offers Scholarship Programme Worth Over £45k NIE Networks is offering electrical engineering students a scholarship programme worth over £45,000, combining financial support with...
Other News In Brief
NIE Networks Offers Scholarship Programme Worth Over £45k NIE Networks is offering electrical engineering students a scholarship programme worth over £45,000, combining financial support with...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2025
Trial Of Jeffrey And Eleanor Donaldson To Be Delayed Until 2026
The sex abuse trial of former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Eleanor Donaldson is to be delayed after Judge Paul Ramsey received updates in relation to Mrs Donaldson's health. During a...
Trial Of Jeffrey And Eleanor Donaldson To Be Delayed Until 2026
The sex abuse trial of former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Eleanor Donaldson is to be delayed after Judge Paul Ramsey received updates in relation to Mrs Donaldson's health. During a...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2025
First Asian Hornet Nest In NI Located And Destroyed In Dundonald
An Asian Hornet nest has been located and destroyed in the Dundonald area of east Belfast. The nest was found close to the location of the first reported sitting on 10 October. The Northern Ireland ...
First Asian Hornet Nest In NI Located And Destroyed In Dundonald
An Asian Hornet nest has been located and destroyed in the Dundonald area of east Belfast. The nest was found close to the location of the first reported sitting on 10 October. The Northern Ireland ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2025
'R' Driver Caught Speeding At 106mph
An 'R' driver has been caught speeding at 106mph on the M2 motorway over the weekend. The driver was caught as Northern Ireland Policing and Safety officers were carrying out speed checks. Another m...
'R' Driver Caught Speeding At 106mph
An 'R' driver has been caught speeding at 106mph on the M2 motorway over the weekend. The driver was caught as Northern Ireland Policing and Safety officers were carrying out speed checks. Another m...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2025
Investigation Launches Following Suspicious Behaviour In East Belfast
An investigation has launched after a man was seen acting suspiciously in east Belfast at around 10.30pm on Saturday, 18th October. It was reported that the man was checking door handles of cars park...
Investigation Launches Following Suspicious Behaviour In East Belfast
An investigation has launched after a man was seen acting suspiciously in east Belfast at around 10.30pm on Saturday, 18th October. It was reported that the man was checking door handles of cars park...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2025
Man Seriously Injured In Lurgan Altercation
A man is in a life-threatening condition following a serious incident at licensed premises in Lurgan. The altercation occurred at around 12.55am on Sunday 19th October. A man, aged in his 50s, susta...
Man Seriously Injured In Lurgan Altercation
A man is in a life-threatening condition following a serious incident at licensed premises in Lurgan. The altercation occurred at around 12.55am on Sunday 19th October. A man, aged in his 50s, susta...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2025
Three Teens Arrested After Violent Altercation In Newry
Three teenagers have been arrested in connection with a violent altercation at a shopping centre in the Francis Street area of Newry. The altercation, which occurred at around 5.40pm, involved a numb...
Three Teens Arrested After Violent Altercation In Newry
Three teenagers have been arrested in connection with a violent altercation at a shopping centre in the Francis Street area of Newry. The altercation, which occurred at around 5.40pm, involved a numb...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2025
Other News In Brief
Investigation Launches After Arson Attack On A Wind Turbine In Ardglass An investigation has launched following an arson attack on a renewable wind energy in Ardglass. The turbine, which was...
Other News In Brief
Investigation Launches After Arson Attack On A Wind Turbine In Ardglass An investigation has launched following an arson attack on a renewable wind energy in Ardglass. The turbine, which was...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2025
Yellow Weather Warning Issued For NI
A yellow weather warning has been issued has been issued for Northern Ireland this weekend. The warning issued by the Met Office for heavy rainfall is in place from midnight on Saturday until 12pm on...
Yellow Weather Warning Issued For NI
A yellow weather warning has been issued has been issued for Northern Ireland this weekend. The warning issued by the Met Office for heavy rainfall is in place from midnight on Saturday until 12pm on...
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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.