Northern Ireland News for December 2025 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2025
New Community Pharmacy Palliative Care Network Launched
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has launched the Community Pharmacy Palliative Care Network during a visit to McCoubrey's Chemist in north Belfast. Operating across approximately 60 community pharmacies...
New Community Pharmacy Palliative Care Network Launched
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has launched the Community Pharmacy Palliative Care Network during a visit to McCoubrey's Chemist in north Belfast. Operating across approximately 60 community pharmacies...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2025
Charity Commission Launches Inquiry Into Presbyterian Church In Ireland
The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland has initiated a statutory inquiry—the highest grade of investigation available to the Commission—into the Presbyterian Church in Ireland and all of its asso...
Charity Commission Launches Inquiry Into Presbyterian Church In Ireland
The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland has initiated a statutory inquiry—the highest grade of investigation available to the Commission—into the Presbyterian Church in Ireland and all of its asso...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2025
Givan Unveils £3.7m For 61 RAISE Locality Projects Across NI
Education Minister Paul Givan has confirmed more than £3.7 million to progress 61 Locality Led Projects under the RAISE Programme, a whole-community, place-based initiative to raise educational achiev...
Givan Unveils £3.7m For 61 RAISE Locality Projects Across NI
Education Minister Paul Givan has confirmed more than £3.7 million to progress 61 Locality Led Projects under the RAISE Programme, a whole-community, place-based initiative to raise educational achiev...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2025
Tesco NI Set To Supply Over 10m Local Festive Vegetables
Tesco Northern Ireland are championing local produce growers as their stores prepare sell more than 10 million portions of locally sourced vegetables in the run-up to Christmas. The supermarket forec...
Tesco NI Set To Supply Over 10m Local Festive Vegetables
Tesco Northern Ireland are championing local produce growers as their stores prepare sell more than 10 million portions of locally sourced vegetables in the run-up to Christmas. The supermarket forec...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 16, 2025
Public Urged To 'Paws for Thought' Before Buying Christmas Pets
The public has been strongly encouraged to think carefully before deciding to buy a pet as a Christmas gift for a loved one this year. DAERA Minister Andrew Muir issued an appeal urging potential ow...
Public Urged To 'Paws for Thought' Before Buying Christmas Pets
The public has been strongly encouraged to think carefully before deciding to buy a pet as a Christmas gift for a loved one this year. DAERA Minister Andrew Muir issued an appeal urging potential ow...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2025
PSNI Appeal For Help Identifying Man Found Dead In Magherafelt
Police in Magherafelt are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying the body of a man discovered in The Diamond area of the town on the morning of Sunday 14th December. The deceased gentl...
PSNI Appeal For Help Identifying Man Found Dead In Magherafelt
Police in Magherafelt are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying the body of a man discovered in The Diamond area of the town on the morning of Sunday 14th December. The deceased gentl...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2025
SDLP Accuses Executive Of Failure Over Deaths Of Homeless
SDLP Opposition Communities Spokesperson Mark H Durkan MLA has strongly criticised the Northern Ireland Executive, claiming that the high number of deaths among homeless people is a direct consequence...
SDLP Accuses Executive Of Failure Over Deaths Of Homeless
SDLP Opposition Communities Spokesperson Mark H Durkan MLA has strongly criticised the Northern Ireland Executive, claiming that the high number of deaths among homeless people is a direct consequence...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2025
NIFRS Issues Urgent Home Fire Safety Warning After Two Fatal Incidents
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has issued a solemn and urgent appeal for the public to prioritise home fire safety, following the deaths of two people in separate house fires that ...
NIFRS Issues Urgent Home Fire Safety Warning After Two Fatal Incidents
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has issued a solemn and urgent appeal for the public to prioritise home fire safety, following the deaths of two people in separate house fires that ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2025
PSNI To Strengthen Response To Child Sexual Exploitation
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has formally welcomed the findings of the latest follow-up review into Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE), conducted by the Criminal Justice Inspection in No...
PSNI To Strengthen Response To Child Sexual Exploitation
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has formally welcomed the findings of the latest follow-up review into Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE), conducted by the Criminal Justice Inspection in No...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2025
17,000 NI Children Set To Benefit Under New Govt Strategy
Approximately 17,000 children in Northern Ireland are expected to benefit from new government measures targeting child poverty, following the announcement that the two-child limit on benefits is being...
17,000 NI Children Set To Benefit Under New Govt Strategy
Approximately 17,000 children in Northern Ireland are expected to benefit from new government measures targeting child poverty, following the announcement that the two-child limit on benefits is being...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2025
NIO To Launch Second Round Of £500,000 Connect Fund
Community and voluntary organisations across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to prepare for the launch of the second round of the Northern Ireland Office's (NIO) Connect Fund, which will offer u...
NIO To Launch Second Round Of £500,000 Connect Fund
Community and voluntary organisations across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to prepare for the launch of the second round of the Northern Ireland Office's (NIO) Connect Fund, which will offer u...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2025
Health Minister Urges Public to Support Timely Hospital Discharge
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has issued a reminder to the public that facilitating prompt patient discharge from hospitals is crucial for protecting the capacity of the Health and Social Care (HSC) se...
Health Minister Urges Public to Support Timely Hospital Discharge
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has issued a reminder to the public that facilitating prompt patient discharge from hospitals is crucial for protecting the capacity of the Health and Social Care (HSC) se...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2025
Over £22,000 Worth Of Counterfeit Toys Seized By Trading Standards
The Trading Standards Service (TSS) in Northern Ireland has successfully seized counterfeit toys valued at over £22,000. The haul includes fake merchandise such as Labubu dolls, K Pop Demon Hunters ...
Over £22,000 Worth Of Counterfeit Toys Seized By Trading Standards
The Trading Standards Service (TSS) in Northern Ireland has successfully seized counterfeit toys valued at over £22,000. The haul includes fake merchandise such as Labubu dolls, K Pop Demon Hunters ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2025
What’s Keeping NI Locals Entertained This Winter?
Winter in Northern Ireland brings shorter days, colder temperatures, and the occasional heavy rain, which naturally encourages residents to spend more time indoors. Rather than seeing this as a limi...
What’s Keeping NI Locals Entertained This Winter?
Winter in Northern Ireland brings shorter days, colder temperatures, and the occasional heavy rain, which naturally encourages residents to spend more time indoors. Rather than seeing this as a limi...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 15, 2025
Other News In Brief
Shared Island Funding for NI Firms Three companies in Northern Ireland—O&S Doors, Capper Trading, and Cemcor—are set to receive funding through the Shared Island Sustainability Capital Grant...
Other News In Brief
Shared Island Funding for NI Firms Three companies in Northern Ireland—O&S Doors, Capper Trading, and Cemcor—are set to receive funding through the Shared Island Sustainability Capital Grant...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2025
Belfast City Centre Launches Free Festive Music Programme
Belfast City Council has announced a free festive programme throughout the city centre in the lead up to Christmas. As part of the initiative, local musical acts and bands will showcase their talents...
Belfast City Centre Launches Free Festive Music Programme
Belfast City Council has announced a free festive programme throughout the city centre in the lead up to Christmas. As part of the initiative, local musical acts and bands will showcase their talents...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2025
Daisy Hill Hospital 'Leading The Way' In Waiting List Reduction
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has underscored the significant achievements at Daisy Hill Hospital in efforts to reduce Northern Ireland's lengthy waiting lists. He highlighted the hospital's increasi...
Daisy Hill Hospital 'Leading The Way' In Waiting List Reduction
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has underscored the significant achievements at Daisy Hill Hospital in efforts to reduce Northern Ireland's lengthy waiting lists. He highlighted the hospital's increasi...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2025
Kimmins Outlines Plan To Boost NI's Renewable Energy Projects
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has today released a new regional strategic planning policy governing the development of renewable and low-carbon energy. The policy follows an extensive public con...
Kimmins Outlines Plan To Boost NI's Renewable Energy Projects
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has today released a new regional strategic planning policy governing the development of renewable and low-carbon energy. The policy follows an extensive public con...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2025
Man Charged With Terrorism Offences Following Cross-Border Extremism Probe
PSNI Serious Crime Branch arrests lead to 38-year-old facing court on charges including possession of articles for use in terrorism. A 38-year-old man has been charged to court by detectives from the...
Man Charged With Terrorism Offences Following Cross-Border Extremism Probe
PSNI Serious Crime Branch arrests lead to 38-year-old facing court on charges including possession of articles for use in terrorism. A 38-year-old man has been charged to court by detectives from the...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2025
PHA Urges Eligible NI Residents To Get Flu Jab Immediately
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is strongly encouraging all individuals who qualify for the free seasonal flu vaccination to receive it without delay, stating it remains the most effective protection a...
PHA Urges Eligible NI Residents To Get Flu Jab Immediately
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is strongly encouraging all individuals who qualify for the free seasonal flu vaccination to receive it without delay, stating it remains the most effective protection a...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2025
Junior Ministers Champion NI At Houses of Parliament
Junior Ministers Aisling Reilly and Joanne Bunting have reiterated the Northern Ireland Executive's firm pledge to expand the economy and enhance the well-being of all citizens. The Ministers were sp...
Junior Ministers Champion NI At Houses of Parliament
Junior Ministers Aisling Reilly and Joanne Bunting have reiterated the Northern Ireland Executive's firm pledge to expand the economy and enhance the well-being of all citizens. The Ministers were sp...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2025
Police Officer Charged With Theft Of Ammunition And Fraud
Detectives from the Serious Crime Branch have formally charged a currently serving police officer in connection with the alleged theft of ammunition from police property. The 63-year-old officer has ...
Police Officer Charged With Theft Of Ammunition And Fraud
Detectives from the Serious Crime Branch have formally charged a currently serving police officer in connection with the alleged theft of ammunition from police property. The 63-year-old officer has ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 12, 2025
County Down Kicker Charlie Smyth Delivers Historic NFL Debut for the Saints
Charlie Smyth has brought new excitement to fans in Northern Ireland after a debut for the New Orleans Saints that felt far bigger than a first appearance. He was promoted from the practice squad shor...
County Down Kicker Charlie Smyth Delivers Historic NFL Debut for the Saints
Charlie Smyth has brought new excitement to fans in Northern Ireland after a debut for the New Orleans Saints that felt far bigger than a first appearance. He was promoted from the practice squad shor...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2025
PSNI Launches 'Never Ever Drink and Drive' Beer Mat Campaign
Police in Derry City and Strabane have launched a crucial road safety initiative for the festive season, distributing 15,000 specially-designed beer mats to licensed premises throughout the area, urgi...
PSNI Launches 'Never Ever Drink and Drive' Beer Mat Campaign
Police in Derry City and Strabane have launched a crucial road safety initiative for the festive season, distributing 15,000 specially-designed beer mats to licensed premises throughout the area, urgi...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2025
Warning Issued On High Addiction Risk Of OTC Painkillers
The Department of Health has issued a strong warning regarding the significant addiction potential of certain over-the-counter (OTC) medications. Specifically, some stronger combination painkillers, ...
Warning Issued On High Addiction Risk Of OTC Painkillers
The Department of Health has issued a strong warning regarding the significant addiction potential of certain over-the-counter (OTC) medications. Specifically, some stronger combination painkillers, ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2025
Newcastle Fire Station Completes Major £1.1m Refurbishment
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has announced the completion of a major refurbishment project at Newcastle Fire Station following a significant investment of £1.1 million in its fac...
Newcastle Fire Station Completes Major £1.1m Refurbishment
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has announced the completion of a major refurbishment project at Newcastle Fire Station following a significant investment of £1.1 million in its fac...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2025
PSNI Chief Constable Welcomes Funding And Compensation Announcement
Chief Constable Jon Boutcher has issued a statement welcoming significant announcements from the Northern Ireland Executive, which include funding for a pay award for police officers, a commitment to ...
PSNI Chief Constable Welcomes Funding And Compensation Announcement
Chief Constable Jon Boutcher has issued a statement welcoming significant announcements from the Northern Ireland Executive, which include funding for a pay award for police officers, a commitment to ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2025
Executive Agrees £266m Public Sector Investment
The Executive has approved a total allocation of £266 million as part of the December monitoring round. This figure includes £104 million directed towards public sector pay awards and £162 million f...
Executive Agrees £266m Public Sector Investment
The Executive has approved a total allocation of £266 million as part of the December monitoring round. This figure includes £104 million directed towards public sector pay awards and £162 million f...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2025
East Belfast Man Sentenced Over Pipe Bombs Left At Sporting Grounds
A 59-year-old man from East Belfast has been sentenced at Laganside Crown Court in connection with offences relating to pipe bombs left at sporting grounds in August 2020. In September this year, J...
East Belfast Man Sentenced Over Pipe Bombs Left At Sporting Grounds
A 59-year-old man from East Belfast has been sentenced at Laganside Crown Court in connection with offences relating to pipe bombs left at sporting grounds in August 2020. In September this year, J...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 11, 2025
Belfast Named European City of Sport for 2026
Belfast has been named a European City of Sport for 2026, and the news has gone down well with the people who spend most of their evenings and weekends on pitches and in halls around the city. ACES Eu...
Belfast Named European City of Sport for 2026
Belfast has been named a European City of Sport for 2026, and the news has gone down well with the people who spend most of their evenings and weekends on pitches and in halls around the city. ACES Eu...
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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.