Northern Ireland News for October 2025 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2025
Substantial Cannabis Factory Discovered In Co Down
The PSNI have seized cannabis plants worth an estimated value of around £83,000 and approximately £10,000 in harvested cannabis at a property in County Down. A substantial cannabis factory was discov...
Substantial Cannabis Factory Discovered In Co Down
The PSNI have seized cannabis plants worth an estimated value of around £83,000 and approximately £10,000 in harvested cannabis at a property in County Down. A substantial cannabis factory was discov...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2025
Public Appeal After Suspected Fish Kill In Ballykelly River
The Loughs Agency is appealing to the public to help protect local waterways after a suspected fish kill on the Ballykelly River in Co L’Derry. A total of 422 dead fish were recorded after fishery of...
Public Appeal After Suspected Fish Kill In Ballykelly River
The Loughs Agency is appealing to the public to help protect local waterways after a suspected fish kill on the Ballykelly River in Co L’Derry. A total of 422 dead fish were recorded after fishery of...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2025
Footage Of Last Moments Of Noah Donohue Released
A coroner has released CCTV which show the last moments of schoolboy Noah Donohoe. He has also issued an appeal for anyone with information on Noah's whereabouts to get in contact. Noah, 14, was fou...
Footage Of Last Moments Of Noah Donohue Released
A coroner has released CCTV which show the last moments of schoolboy Noah Donohoe. He has also issued an appeal for anyone with information on Noah's whereabouts to get in contact. Noah, 14, was fou...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2025
Two Men Arrested After Aggravated Burglary And Assault In North Belfast
The PSNI have arrested two men folllowing an aggravated burglary and assault in north Belfast today, 17 October. A man sustained facial and head injuries after being assaulted by two men who forced e...
Two Men Arrested After Aggravated Burglary And Assault In North Belfast
The PSNI have arrested two men folllowing an aggravated burglary and assault in north Belfast today, 17 October. A man sustained facial and head injuries after being assaulted by two men who forced e...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2025
NI Executive Called To Find The Money To Pay Healthcare Workers
The SDLP is calling on the NI Executive to find the money to give to healthcare workers their pay rise, which is overdue. First Minister Michelle O'Neill said the money was there, however Health Mini...
NI Executive Called To Find The Money To Pay Healthcare Workers
The SDLP is calling on the NI Executive to find the money to give to healthcare workers their pay rise, which is overdue. First Minister Michelle O'Neill said the money was there, however Health Mini...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2025
Other News In Brief
Alliance Calls For A VAT Cut For Pubs, Cafes And Restaurants Alliance Lagan Valley MP Sorcha Eastwood is launching a UK-wide parliamentary petition calling for a cut to VAT for pubs, cafes an...
Other News In Brief
Alliance Calls For A VAT Cut For Pubs, Cafes And Restaurants Alliance Lagan Valley MP Sorcha Eastwood is launching a UK-wide parliamentary petition calling for a cut to VAT for pubs, cafes an...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 16, 2025
South Belfast Assault Being Treated As A Hate Crime
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following an assault on a female in the Botanic area of South Belfast. The incident occurred at around 9.30pm on Wednesday, 15 October. Th...
South Belfast Assault Being Treated As A Hate Crime
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following an assault on a female in the Botanic area of South Belfast. The incident occurred at around 9.30pm on Wednesday, 15 October. Th...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 16, 2025
Council Launches £90,000 Fund To Boost Social Economy
Belfast City Council has unveiled the Social Economy Incentive Fund, allocating a total of £90,000 to support the development of social enterprises and co-operatives within the city. This competitiv...
Council Launches £90,000 Fund To Boost Social Economy
Belfast City Council has unveiled the Social Economy Incentive Fund, allocating a total of £90,000 to support the development of social enterprises and co-operatives within the city. This competitiv...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 16, 2025
Further Asian Hornet Sightings In Dundonald Point To Possible Nest
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has confirmed further sightings of the Asian Hornet in the Dundonald area of Belfast. These latest reports follow the confirmation of the first Asian Ho...
Further Asian Hornet Sightings In Dundonald Point To Possible Nest
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has confirmed further sightings of the Asian Hornet in the Dundonald area of Belfast. These latest reports follow the confirmation of the first Asian Ho...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 16, 2025
Health Minister Hails 'Real And Meaningful Change' As Waiting Lists Fall
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has declared that his 'Reset Plan' is delivering "real and meaningful change," citing substantial and sustained progress in tackling Northern Ireland's longest waiting lis...
Health Minister Hails 'Real And Meaningful Change' As Waiting Lists Fall
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has declared that his 'Reset Plan' is delivering "real and meaningful change," citing substantial and sustained progress in tackling Northern Ireland's longest waiting lis...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 16, 2025
Two Men Charged Following IED Discovery Near Louth Border
The Police Service of Northern Ireland's (PSNI) Terrorism Investigation Unit (TIU) has confirmed that two men have been charged following a cross-border probe. These charges stem from the discovery o...
Two Men Charged Following IED Discovery Near Louth Border
The Police Service of Northern Ireland's (PSNI) Terrorism Investigation Unit (TIU) has confirmed that two men have been charged following a cross-border probe. These charges stem from the discovery o...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 16, 2025
West Belfast Greenway Construction Begins
The first phase of the West Belfast Greenway project is set to begin on Monday, 20 October 2025, following an announcement by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins. These initial efforts, which form a ...
West Belfast Greenway Construction Begins
The first phase of the West Belfast Greenway project is set to begin on Monday, 20 October 2025, following an announcement by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins. These initial efforts, which form a ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 16, 2025
Givan Warns Of 'Capital Funding Crisis' in Schools
Education Minister Paul Givan has welcomed the publication of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report into the management of the schools' estate, stating it brings into sharp focus a "critical and ...
Givan Warns Of 'Capital Funding Crisis' in Schools
Education Minister Paul Givan has welcomed the publication of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report into the management of the schools' estate, stating it brings into sharp focus a "critical and ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 16, 2025
Man Extradited To Germany On Child Sex Charges
A 38-year-old man has been extradited from Northern Ireland to Germany to stand trial for a number of alleged offences of rape and sexual assault committed against a child. The offences are reported ...
Man Extradited To Germany On Child Sex Charges
A 38-year-old man has been extradited from Northern Ireland to Germany to stand trial for a number of alleged offences of rape and sexual assault committed against a child. The offences are reported ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 16, 2025
Smart Strategies For Safe Gaming In Northern Ireland
Online gaming is growing rapidly across Northern Ireland, bringing both entertainment and new challenges. As the digital landscape expands, the need for responsible gaming practices has never been mor...
Smart Strategies For Safe Gaming In Northern Ireland
Online gaming is growing rapidly across Northern Ireland, bringing both entertainment and new challenges. As the digital landscape expands, the need for responsible gaming practices has never been mor...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 16, 2025
Other News In Brief
Alliance Welcomes UK Bid To Host Women's World Cup 2035 Alliance Sports spokesperson David Honeyford MLA has welcomed the Executive's decision to support the UK's joint bid to host the FIFA W...
Other News In Brief
Alliance Welcomes UK Bid To Host Women's World Cup 2035 Alliance Sports spokesperson David Honeyford MLA has welcomed the Executive's decision to support the UK's joint bid to host the FIFA W...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 15, 2025
New Troubles Bill To Repeal And Replace Legacy Act
A new Bill to repeal and replace the controversial Legacy Act has been announced by the UK Government. The new Northern Ireland Troubles Bill aims to establish a "fair and transparent system" for fam...
New Troubles Bill To Repeal And Replace Legacy Act
A new Bill to repeal and replace the controversial Legacy Act has been announced by the UK Government. The new Northern Ireland Troubles Bill aims to establish a "fair and transparent system" for fam...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 15, 2025
Major Jobs And Investment Boost For North Coast
Invest NI has announced £4 million in financial support for a major job creation and investment package across the Causeway Coast and Glens region. Between April 2024 and March 2025, 78 businesses re...
Major Jobs And Investment Boost For North Coast
Invest NI has announced £4 million in financial support for a major job creation and investment package across the Causeway Coast and Glens region. Between April 2024 and March 2025, 78 businesses re...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 15, 2025
Royals Visit New NIFRS College During Fire Safety Week
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) have welcomed the Prince and Princess of Wales to its Learning & Development College, a new new state-of-the-art training facility outside Cookstown ...
Royals Visit New NIFRS College During Fire Safety Week
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) have welcomed the Prince and Princess of Wales to its Learning & Development College, a new new state-of-the-art training facility outside Cookstown ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 15, 2025
Appeal After Woman Robbed At Knifepoint
Detectives are appealing for information following an armed robbery in Antrim on Tuesday, 14 October. The incident occurred at approximately 8.30pm as a woman in her 40s was walking along the Greysto...
Appeal After Woman Robbed At Knifepoint
Detectives are appealing for information following an armed robbery in Antrim on Tuesday, 14 October. The incident occurred at approximately 8.30pm as a woman in her 40s was walking along the Greysto...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 15, 2025
Health Minister Honours Award-Winning Autism Service
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has praised the work of the Western Health & Social Care Trust's Children & Young People's Early Intervention Service (EIS). The Minister visited clinicians at the facil...
Health Minister Honours Award-Winning Autism Service
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has praised the work of the Western Health & Social Care Trust's Children & Young People's Early Intervention Service (EIS). The Minister visited clinicians at the facil...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 15, 2025
Simple Lifestyle Changes Key To Managing Menopause – PHA
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting how simple lifestyle choices can significantly impact women's health and wellbeing during perimenopause and menopause, ahead of World Menopause Day on Sa...
Simple Lifestyle Changes Key To Managing Menopause – PHA
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting how simple lifestyle choices can significantly impact women's health and wellbeing during perimenopause and menopause, ahead of World Menopause Day on Sa...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 15, 2025
New School Uniforms Bill To Cut Cost Burden For Families
The new School Uniforms (Guidelines and Allowances) Bill, introduced to reduce the financial burden on families, has received full Assembly support and passed the Final Stage. Welcoming the support,...
New School Uniforms Bill To Cut Cost Burden For Families
The new School Uniforms (Guidelines and Allowances) Bill, introduced to reduce the financial burden on families, has received full Assembly support and passed the Final Stage. Welcoming the support,...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 15, 2025
Two Men Arrested Over Suspected Explosive Device
Two men have been arrested in connection with the discovery of a suspected improvised explosive device in the Ravensdale area of County Louth on Sunday, 9 June 2024. The arrests were made yesterday, ...
Two Men Arrested Over Suspected Explosive Device
Two men have been arrested in connection with the discovery of a suspected improvised explosive device in the Ravensdale area of County Louth on Sunday, 9 June 2024. The arrests were made yesterday, ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 15, 2025
Cost-of-Living & Entertainment: Affordable Alternatives In NI
Rising prices have reshaped how Northern Ireland residents plan their leisure time. Whether it’s the weekly cinema trip or a night out in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter, many people are looking for ways ...
Cost-of-Living & Entertainment: Affordable Alternatives In NI
Rising prices have reshaped how Northern Ireland residents plan their leisure time. Whether it’s the weekly cinema trip or a night out in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter, many people are looking for ways ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 15, 2025
Other News In Brief
Police Appeal After Series of Burglaries in Gilford Detectives are appealing for public assistance following a number of reported burglaries and break-ins in the Gilford area over the last fe...
Other News In Brief
Police Appeal After Series of Burglaries in Gilford Detectives are appealing for public assistance following a number of reported burglaries and break-ins in the Gilford area over the last fe...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2025
House Fire Deaths Prompt Urgent Safety Plea
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is urging the public to take extra precautions after revealing that ten people have died in accidental house fires so far this year. The statistics ...
House Fire Deaths Prompt Urgent Safety Plea
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is urging the public to take extra precautions after revealing that ten people have died in accidental house fires so far this year. The statistics ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2025
First Asian Hornet Sighting Confirmed In Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has confirmed the first confirmed sighting of an Asian Hornet in Northern Ireland. The insect, also known as the Yellow-legged hornet, was captured by a...
First Asian Hornet Sighting Confirmed In Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has confirmed the first confirmed sighting of an Asian Hornet in Northern Ireland. The insect, also known as the Yellow-legged hornet, was captured by a...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2025
Digital Campaign Launched To Help Pupils 'Thrive'
A new digital campaign, 'Helping You Thrive in Secondary School', has been launched by the Health and Education Ministers to promote positive health and wellbeing resources for children in the early y...
Digital Campaign Launched To Help Pupils 'Thrive'
A new digital campaign, 'Helping You Thrive in Secondary School', has been launched by the Health and Education Ministers to promote positive health and wellbeing resources for children in the early y...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2025
Arson Attack Destroys Donaghadee Observation Platform
Police are appealing for information following an arson attack that destroyed a wooden observation platform in Donaghadee. A report was received on Monday, 13 October that the platform, located withi...
Arson Attack Destroys Donaghadee Observation Platform
Police are appealing for information following an arson attack that destroyed a wooden observation platform in Donaghadee. A report was received on Monday, 13 October that the platform, located withi...
-
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.