Northern Ireland News for November 2025 : Page 3

Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2025
Justice Minister Urges Men To Seek Domestic Abuse Help
Justice Minister Naomi Long has urged any man experiencing domestic abuse to come forward and seek help, backing a call from the PSNI. The Minister confirmed that the Department of Justice is committ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2025
PHA Urges Parents To Get Children Vaccinated As Flu Cases Rise
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting the critical need for children in Northern Ireland to be vaccinated against flu, as the agency's latest surveillance data confirms that influenza activit...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2025
Police Investigate Sexual Assault On Woman In Lurgan Park
Police are investigating a sexual assault on a woman that occurred in Lurgan Park on Tuesday, 18 November 2025. The incident took place at approximately 7.55am as the woman, who had been walking her...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2025
Alliance Councillor Calls For Removal Of Alexandra Park 'Peace Wall'
Alliance Castle Councillor Sam Nelson has stated that now is the time for Belfast City Council to show leadership and seize the opportunity to remove the so-called 'peace wall' dividing Alexandra Park...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2025
Finance Minister Plans To Accelerate Strategic Rates Review
Finance Minister John O'Dowd has announced plans to accelerate the strategic review of rates and push forward key changes to the business rates system in Northern Ireland. The Minister informed the ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2025
Man Charged In Connection With Caldwell Investigation
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s (PSNI) Serious Crime Branch, investigating the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell in Omagh in February 2023, have char...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2025
Queen's And DkIT To Establish University College In Dundalk
A major new cross-border partnership has been announced between Queen's University Belfast (Queen's) and Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) that will establish DkIT as a University College of Quee...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2025
Two Officers Injured After Police Vehicle Rammed In Maghera
Two police officers were injured and a man arrested after a police vehicle was deliberately rammed in the Maghera area on Tuesday, 18 November 2025. At approximately 10.20pm, police received a report...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2025
New State-of-the-Art MRI Scanner Opens At Causeway Hospital
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has formally opened a new state-of-the-art MRI scanner unit at Causeway Hospital in Coleraine. The new diagnostic unit represents an investment of approximately £2 milli...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2025
Other News In Brief
Claire Hanna Welcomes Queen’s and DkIT Cross-Border Partnership SDLP Leader and South Belfast and Mid Down MP Claire Hanna has welcomed the newly announced partnership between Queen’s Unive...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2025
Infrastructure Minister Assures Public On Winter Service Readiness
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed that the Department's winter service team is fully prepared for the onset of colder weather, which is expected to bring challenging conditions to Nort...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2025
PSNI Urges Male Domestic Abuse Victims To Seek Help
In recognition of International Men's Day, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is urging male victims of domestic abuse to come forward and seek confidential, judgement-free support. The P...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2025
Belfast Launches Full Programme Of Christmas Events
Following the official Christmas lights switch-on event, Belfast City Council is inviting residents and visitors to enjoy a wide-ranging programme of free, family-friendly events throughout the festiv...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2025
Alliance Demands Funding To Deliver New Legacy Legislation
Alliance Executive Office spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has stated that while the UK Government's new legacy legislation shows significant progress, it requires adequate funding to be successfully d...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2025
British-Irish Conference Discusses Legacy And Security
A meeting of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference took place in Farmleigh House in Dublin, involving representatives from the Government of Ireland and the Government of the United Kingdom. ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2025
New Rules To Ban Sale And Supply Of Plastic Wet Wipes Introduced
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is bringing in regulations to prohibit the sale and supply of wet wipes containing plastic, with limited exemptions for business-to...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2025
Two Arrested In DCI Caldwell Attempted Murder Probe
Two men have been arrested by detectives investigating the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell in Omagh in February 2023. The men, aged 37 and 73, were detained under the Terr...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2025
Police Appeal For Witnesses Over L'Derry Incident
Police in L'Derry have launched a specific appeal for witnesses following an incident in the Clon Dara area of Galliagh on Monday, 17 November 2025. Detectives are seeking information relating to th...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2025
Construction Starts On Major Belfast Cycling Network Scheme
A new active travel construction project worth £650,000 has officially begun on Island Street in Belfast, forming a crucial link within the wider Belfast Cycling Network. Infrastructure Minister Liz...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2025
Other News In Brief
Belfast Deputy Lord Mayor Named to National Right to Food Commission SDLP Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Paul Doherty has been named as a commissioner on the newly established Right to Food Co...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2025
PSNI To Investigate Presbyterian Church Safeguarding Concerns
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has confirmed the launch of a full criminal investigation following serious safeguarding concerns highlighted by the Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI)....
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2025
Open Championship Delivered 'Hugely Positive' Economic Impact For NI
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has welcomed the findings of a new report from the R&A on positive impact of the 153rd Open at Royal Portrush Golf Club. The event, which was the biggest Open ever s...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2025
PSNI Warns Shoppers To Secure Online Retail Accounts
People shopping online have been urged to take additional security measures on their online accounts amid an increase in reports of hacking attempts linked to retail apps. The nationwide Protect Net...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2025
SDLP 'Concerned' Over Lack Of Access NI Checks In Special Needs Schools
SDLP Opposition Education Spokesperson and East Derry MLA Cara Hunter has said that she is concerned over the absence of Access NI vetting for some special needs school support roles. An FOI request ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2025
Housing Executive Backs 'Growing Together' Project At Open Doors Complex
The Housing Executive has announced support for the 'Growing Together' project at the Open Doors Complex in Bellaghy, a cross-community initiative focused on bringing people together, developing skill...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2025
Nine Police Officers Assaulted In Weekend Incidents
Nine police officers in the Derry City & Strabane policing district were assaulted over the weekend while responding to four separate incidents—three in the Strabane area and one in Derry city. The o...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2025
UUP Defends NHS GP Model And Rejects All-Island Proposal
The Ulster Unionist Party has criticised suggestions that Northern Ireland should replace its NHS-based GP system with an all-island primary care model, arguing the change would undermine the founding...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2025
Olympic Success Delivers Local Legacy
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons confirmed that the success of local athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympics is now delivering tangible benefits directly to grassroots sport across Northern Ireland. Th...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2025
Online Gambling In NI Reaches Record Shift As High Street Bookmakers Face Decline
Northern Ireland’s gambling habits are changing, with new figures showing a sharp move from traditional betting shops to online platforms. While overall gambling participation has fallen in recent yea...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2025
Other News In Brief
SDLP Accuses Sinn Féin of 'Gaslighting' Public on Cost of Living SDLP Opposition Communities Spokesperson Mark H Durkan MLA has accused Sinn Féin of "gaslighting" the public with their cost...