Northern Ireland News for December 2025

Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2025
Police Ombudsman 'Unable to Conclude' In WERC Investigation
The Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland has stated that her office was "unable to conclude definitively" on allegations that functional firearms were returned to paramilitary weapon caches during co...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2025
Education Minister Opens New £16.5m Elmgrove Primary School
Education Minister Paul Givan has officially opened the brand new £16.5 million Elmgrove Primary School building, marking a significant investment in the local community and education infrastructure. ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2025
Four Charged In Connection With Belfast Protests
A man has been charged to court over a protest outside Belfast Courts on Tuesday afternoon, 2 December. The 20-year-old is charged with disorderly behaviour and doing a provocative act, and is due to ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2025
PSNI Acknowledges Ombudsman Findings
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has acknowledged the findings of a Police Ombudsman investigation into the murders of RUC Constables Harold Beckett and Gary Meyer on 30 June 1990, and the murde...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2025
Minister Welcomes Designation of Key Historic Sites Across NI
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has welcomed the recent designation of a number of significant new historic monuments and buildings throughout Northern Ireland. The sites, which have been added to ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2025
Festive Fund Announced To Support People Experiencing Homelessness
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has allocated a £150,000 goodwill grant to deliver festive dinners and small gifts for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The announcement was made ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2025
Belfast Harbour Awards £63,000 To NI Charities And Community Groups
Belfast Harbour has awarded £63,000 to 16 grassroots organisations across Northern Ireland in the second round of its 2025 Community Awards, backing initiatives from a community farm scheme and an old...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 4, 2025
Other News In Brief
£700k Approved for Belfast Heritage Preservation Projects Alliance Council Group Leader, Councillor Michael Long, has welcomed the news of funding to help protect three key heritage sites. ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2025
Hill Street In Belfast's Cathedral Quarter To Be Pedestrianised
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced a significant change to Belfast's Cathedral Quarter, confirming that Hill Street will be transformed into a pedestrianised zone starting Thursday, 4 D...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2025
PSNI Launches Winter Anti-Drink And Drug Drive Operation
The PSNI has launched its winter anti-drink and drug driving campaign in Belfast, with Chief Superintendent Sam Donaldson issuing a stark warning: "Drink or drug drive, and you are risking lives." Ch...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2025
Utility Providers Unite to Help NI Prepare for Winter Disruptions
Four of Northern Ireland's leading utility companies are collaborating to help the public stay connected and prepared this winter. Phoenix Energy, NI Water, NIE Networks, and Openreach are working t...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2025
NI Water Launch Silent Valley Christmas Colouring Competition
Local pupils are being invited to embrace their artistic flair this festive season with the launch of NI Water's Silent Valley colouring competition. Running until Sunday 14th December 2025, the annu...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2025
Assembly Approves Deaths, Still-Births and Baby Loss Bill,
Finance Minister John O'Dowd has welcomed the Assembly's support for the Deaths, Still-Births and Baby Loss Bill, which today successfully passed the Final Stage of the legislative process. Minister ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2025
Ministers Launch Programme To Tackle Homelessness Among Care Leavers
Housing Minister Gordon Lyons and Health Minister Mike Nesbitt have jointly announced a new collaborative programme, New Foundations, designed to support young people leaving care and actively work to...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2025
Executive Reaffirms Commitment To Ending Violence Against Women and Girls
The Northern Ireland Executive has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling all forms of gender-based violence, abuse, and harm as part of the ongoing 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence ca...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 3, 2025
Other News In Brief
Man 'Unlawfully At Large' Extradited from Republic of Ireland Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) have successfully extradited a 56...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2025
NIFRS Urges Vigilance On Fire Safety As Christmas Nears
As households across Northern Ireland prepare for the festive season, Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is appealing to the public to keep fire safety front of mind amid the extra risks b...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2025
Don't Let Alcohol Ruin Your Christmas - PHA
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging people to plan ahead and keep alcohol in check so festive gatherings aren't overshadowed by harm. Stephanie Hanlon, Joint Regional Lead for Substance Use at ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2025
PSNI Launches New Dashcam Pilot Scheme
The PSNI has introduced a one-month dashcam pilot scheme in the Newry, Mourne and Down Policing District (D District) in an effort to address high levels of police vehicle ramming incidents across the...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2025
Appeals For Information After Indecent Exposure Incident In L'Derry
Detectives are investigating a report of a male indecently exposing himself in the Slievemore Park area of Derry/Londonderry, with the incident reported to have occurred at around 9.45pm on Sunday, 2 ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2025
Education Minister Welcomes Report From Independent Review of Teacher Workload
Education Minister Paul Givan has welcomed the publication of the report from the Independent Review of Teacher Workload. The review was formally established on 1 May 2025 as part of the teachers’ p...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2025
Spending On Off-Contract Nurses And Midwives Falls By £120m
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has a £120 million reduction in spending on off-contract nurses, midwives, and healthcare support workers within the Health & Social Care (HSC) system. The Minister attri...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 2, 2025
Other News In Brief
Police Launch Criminal Investigation Into Threats Against Elected Officials The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has launched a criminal investigation into threats made to elected r...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 1, 2025
Belfast In Joint Home Nations Bid For 2035 Women's World Cup
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has welcomed the official submission of the joint bid to FIFA to host the Women’s World Cup in 2035. The bid, a collaboration between the Irish Football Associa...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 1, 2025
NIFRS Honours 113 Employees For Decades of Service
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) held its Long Service and Good Conduct Awards ceremony on Thursday, 27 November 2025, at its new Learning & Development College (LDC) in Belfast. The...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 1, 2025
PSNI Issues Cold Weather Driving Warning
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has issued a warning to all road users, advising them to take extra care when travelling, especially on untreated roads, due to the cold weather impacting...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 1, 2025
Further Appeal For Information Following East Belfast Fatal Collision
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has named the pedestrian who died after a road traffic collision in east Belfast on Saturday, 29 November, as 71-year-old John Atkinson, from the Stormont area o...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 1, 2025
Executive Condemned Over Failure to Deliver Safe Leave
Green Party Councillor Lauren Kendall (Holywood and Clandeboye) has issued a strong condemnation against the Executive and the Minister for the Economy, stating they have failed to implement crucial S...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 1, 2025
Man Charged After Police Officer Sustains Serious Hand Injury
A man has been charged to court after a police officer sustained a serious hand injury while on duty in Derry/Londonderry on Saturday night, 29 November 2025. Chief Inspector Craig confirmed that off...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 1, 2025
PSNI Appeal For Information Following Dunmurry Assault
Detectives at Musgrave are appealing for information and witnesses in relation to a serious assault that took place in Dunmurry last week. Detective Sergeant Long confirmed that officers attended a p...