Northern Ireland News for December 2025 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2025
Belfast Council Signs Deal To Power Venues With Local Wind Energy
Belfast City Council has become the first organisation to sign up for green electricity from the city's newest wind farm, after agreeing a supply contract with 3T Power. The move will see landmark s...
Belfast Council Signs Deal To Power Venues With Local Wind Energy
Belfast City Council has become the first organisation to sign up for green electricity from the city's newest wind farm, after agreeing a supply contract with 3T Power. The move will see landmark s...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2025
£70m Fermanagh Lakeland Forum Transformation Gets Underway
The extensive redevelopment of the Fermanagh Lakeland Forum in Enniskillen has officially entered its building phase following the completion of site preparations and demolition work. The ambitious £...
£70m Fermanagh Lakeland Forum Transformation Gets Underway
The extensive redevelopment of the Fermanagh Lakeland Forum in Enniskillen has officially entered its building phase following the completion of site preparations and demolition work. The ambitious £...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2025
Funding For PSNI Recruitment And Pay Uplift Secured
Following the outcome of the December monitoring round, the Justice Minister, Naomi Long, has confirmed that the necessary funding for PSNI recruitment and the full, recommended pay uplift for police ...
Funding For PSNI Recruitment And Pay Uplift Secured
Following the outcome of the December monitoring round, the Justice Minister, Naomi Long, has confirmed that the necessary funding for PSNI recruitment and the full, recommended pay uplift for police ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2025
Ministers Welcomes Airbus And Boeing Acquisition Of Spirit AeroSystems
Northern Ireland's Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald and Invest NI chief executive Kieran Donoghue have welcomed confirmation that Airbus and Boeing have completed the acquisition of Spirit AeroSy...
Ministers Welcomes Airbus And Boeing Acquisition Of Spirit AeroSystems
Northern Ireland's Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald and Invest NI chief executive Kieran Donoghue have welcomed confirmation that Airbus and Boeing have completed the acquisition of Spirit AeroSy...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2025
HMRC Reminds Self Assessment Customers Of Time To Pay Options
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding Self Assessment customers that support is available to help manage their tax bills during the festive season. The deadline to file and pay for the 2024 to 2...
HMRC Reminds Self Assessment Customers Of Time To Pay Options
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding Self Assessment customers that support is available to help manage their tax bills during the festive season. The deadline to file and pay for the 2024 to 2...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2025
Consultation Launched In Executive's Decade-Long Disability Strategy
The Executive's Disability Strategy has officially entered its public consultation phase, launched by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons. This strategy is a key initiative aimed at significantly incr...
Consultation Launched In Executive's Decade-Long Disability Strategy
The Executive's Disability Strategy has officially entered its public consultation phase, launched by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons. This strategy is a key initiative aimed at significantly incr...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2025
Budget Energy Announces Tariff Increase
Budget Energy is scheduled to increase its electricity tariff by 4%, effective from 15 January 2026. This tariff hike means a typical Budget Energy credit customer will see their annual electricity b...
Budget Energy Announces Tariff Increase
Budget Energy is scheduled to increase its electricity tariff by 4%, effective from 15 January 2026. This tariff hike means a typical Budget Energy credit customer will see their annual electricity b...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2025
Education Minister Launches New Literacy Framework for Primary Schools
The Education Minister, Paul Givan, has officially launched a new literacy framework designed for primary schools, with the goal of strengthening literacy practices across Northern Ireland. The frame...
Education Minister Launches New Literacy Framework for Primary Schools
The Education Minister, Paul Givan, has officially launched a new literacy framework designed for primary schools, with the goal of strengthening literacy practices across Northern Ireland. The frame...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2025
PSNI Publishes Operation Kenova Final Report
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has released the Operation Kenova Final Report, with Chief Constable Jon Boutcher issuing a strong call for openness around Troubles-era investigations and the h...
PSNI Publishes Operation Kenova Final Report
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has released the Operation Kenova Final Report, with Chief Constable Jon Boutcher issuing a strong call for openness around Troubles-era investigations and the h...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2025
United Wines Expand Designated Drivers Campaign With Belfast Giants
Leading drinks distributor United Wines has expanded its popular Designated Driver campaign to include the Belfast Giants' Elite League match against the Guildford Flames at the SSE Arena on Friday, D...
United Wines Expand Designated Drivers Campaign With Belfast Giants
Leading drinks distributor United Wines has expanded its popular Designated Driver campaign to include the Belfast Giants' Elite League match against the Guildford Flames at the SSE Arena on Friday, D...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2025
Arrest Made In Connection With Lisa Dorrian Murder
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s (PSNI) Major Investigation Team have confirmed that an arrest has been made in the ongoing investigation into the murder of 25-year-old Lisa Do...
Arrest Made In Connection With Lisa Dorrian Murder
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s (PSNI) Major Investigation Team have confirmed that an arrest has been made in the ongoing investigation into the murder of 25-year-old Lisa Do...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2025
Muir Announces Nearly £1m Boost For Nature Projects
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has confirmed an extra £915,000 for nature recovery through the department’s Environment Fund Multi-Year Strategic Strand, describing it as a near £1 million uplift. The in...
Muir Announces Nearly £1m Boost For Nature Projects
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has confirmed an extra £915,000 for nature recovery through the department’s Environment Fund Multi-Year Strategic Strand, describing it as a near £1 million uplift. The in...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2025
Education Minister Launches Consultation On New Absence Strategy
Education Minister Paul Givan has launched a public consultation process concerning a new draft strategy designed to improve school attendance across Northern Ireland and gain a deeper understanding o...
Education Minister Launches Consultation On New Absence Strategy
Education Minister Paul Givan has launched a public consultation process concerning a new draft strategy designed to improve school attendance across Northern Ireland and gain a deeper understanding o...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2025
Economy Minister Embarks On Trade and Education Mission to China
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has begun a series of official engagements in China. The purpose of the visit is to showcase Northern Ireland's economic and cultural strengths, particularly in ...
Economy Minister Embarks On Trade and Education Mission to China
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has begun a series of official engagements in China. The purpose of the visit is to showcase Northern Ireland's economic and cultural strengths, particularly in ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2025
Consumer Council Issues Festive Travel Tips For Smooth Journeys
With Christmas approaching, the Consumer Council has shared practical advice to help passengers plan ahead and keep festive trips as smooth and stress-free as possible, whether travelling by air, sea ...
Consumer Council Issues Festive Travel Tips For Smooth Journeys
With Christmas approaching, the Consumer Council has shared practical advice to help passengers plan ahead and keep festive trips as smooth and stress-free as possible, whether travelling by air, sea ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2025
Infrastructure Minister Highlights Road Safety Initiatives During School Visits
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has conducted a series of engagements with schools across Northern Ireland, including Erne Integrated College in Enniskillen and Christian Brothers' Primary School ...
Infrastructure Minister Highlights Road Safety Initiatives During School Visits
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has conducted a series of engagements with schools across Northern Ireland, including Erne Integrated College in Enniskillen and Christian Brothers' Primary School ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2025
UK And Irish Govts Urged To Plan For Constitutional Change
SDLP Leader and South Belfast and Mid Down MP Claire Hanna has called for the UK and Irish Governments to collaborate on planning for potential constitutional change in Northern Ireland. The MP raise...
UK And Irish Govts Urged To Plan For Constitutional Change
SDLP Leader and South Belfast and Mid Down MP Claire Hanna has called for the UK and Irish Governments to collaborate on planning for potential constitutional change in Northern Ireland. The MP raise...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2025
Major Survey Gives 'Comprehensive Snapshot' Of Working Life In NI
The Department for the Economy has released the findings of the Northern Ireland Skills and Employment Survey 2024, a major report that comprehensively examines work quality and provides a detailed sn...
Major Survey Gives 'Comprehensive Snapshot' Of Working Life In NI
The Department for the Economy has released the findings of the Northern Ireland Skills and Employment Survey 2024, a major report that comprehensively examines work quality and provides a detailed sn...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2025
Economy Minister Urges Vigilance Against '12 Scams of Christmas'
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald is calling on consumers across Northern Ireland to be extremely careful and vigilant regarding scams as the festive shopping season ramps up. The Minister emphas...
Economy Minister Urges Vigilance Against '12 Scams of Christmas'
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald is calling on consumers across Northern Ireland to be extremely careful and vigilant regarding scams as the festive shopping season ramps up. The Minister emphas...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2025
Gender Gap Persists in Experiences of Violence
A new official report, ‘Ending Violence Against Women and Girls: Experiences and attitudes of adults in Northern Ireland in 2024’, has been released by The Executive Office today, presenting key stati...
Gender Gap Persists in Experiences of Violence
A new official report, ‘Ending Violence Against Women and Girls: Experiences and attitudes of adults in Northern Ireland in 2024’, has been released by The Executive Office today, presenting key stati...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2025
PSNI Tackles Shoplifting And Anti-Social Behaviour In Week Of Action
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has confirmed a proactive approach to combating business crime across the region following the conclusion of Safer Business Action Week, which ran from Mo...
PSNI Tackles Shoplifting And Anti-Social Behaviour In Week Of Action
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has confirmed a proactive approach to combating business crime across the region following the conclusion of Safer Business Action Week, which ran from Mo...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2025
New Timelapse Video Of Major Works At Belfast Grand Central Station
The principal contractors behind the Belfast Grand Central Station project, Farrans Sacyr Joint Venture (JV), have successfully concluded extensive construction works on Durham Street and Boyne Bridge...
New Timelapse Video Of Major Works At Belfast Grand Central Station
The principal contractors behind the Belfast Grand Central Station project, Farrans Sacyr Joint Venture (JV), have successfully concluded extensive construction works on Durham Street and Boyne Bridge...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2025
Viable Pipe Bomb Made Safe In North Belfast
A major security alert in north Belfast has concluded after police successfully dealt with a viable pipe bomb, which led to residents being evacuated from their homes overnight. The Police Service of...
Viable Pipe Bomb Made Safe In North Belfast
A major security alert in north Belfast has concluded after police successfully dealt with a viable pipe bomb, which led to residents being evacuated from their homes overnight. The Police Service of...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 8, 2025
Man Charged After Cannabis Factory Uncovered In Cookstown
A 37-year-old is due in court after police uncovered a cannabis factory in the Kinturk Road area of Cookstown on Friday, 5 December. The man has been charged with cultivating cannabis, possession of ...
Man Charged After Cannabis Factory Uncovered In Cookstown
A 37-year-old is due in court after police uncovered a cannabis factory in the Kinturk Road area of Cookstown on Friday, 5 December. The man has been charged with cultivating cannabis, possession of ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2025
New Video Campaign Highlights Legal Advice Service For Child Victims
The Department of Justice has released a series of short videos to publicise a free legal advice service for children and young people who have experienced serious sexual offences. The Children’s Sex...
New Video Campaign Highlights Legal Advice Service For Child Victims
The Department of Justice has released a series of short videos to publicise a free legal advice service for children and young people who have experienced serious sexual offences. The Children’s Sex...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2025
New £500k Grant Scheme To Support Patients Awaiting Treatment
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced the launch of the Support While Waiting Grant Scheme, a £500,000 fund designed to empower voluntary and community organisations to deliver essential practica...
New £500k Grant Scheme To Support Patients Awaiting Treatment
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced the launch of the Support While Waiting Grant Scheme, a £500,000 fund designed to empower voluntary and community organisations to deliver essential practica...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2025
Eighteen Wholetime Recruits Pass Out From NIFRS Learning & Development College
Eighteen new Wholetime Firefighters have officially graduated from the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) Learning & Development College, after completing an intensive 18-week training cou...
Eighteen Wholetime Recruits Pass Out From NIFRS Learning & Development College
Eighteen new Wholetime Firefighters have officially graduated from the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) Learning & Development College, after completing an intensive 18-week training cou...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2025
Road Safety Charity Backs 'Share The Road To Zero' Campaign
Road Safe NI has pledged its support for the Department for Infrastructure's 'Share the Road to Zero' campaign, a community-focused drive to reduce road deaths by encouraging greater care and responsi...
Road Safety Charity Backs 'Share The Road To Zero' Campaign
Road Safe NI has pledged its support for the Department for Infrastructure's 'Share the Road to Zero' campaign, a community-focused drive to reduce road deaths by encouraging greater care and responsi...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2025
Stena Line Marks 30 Years In Belfast With First Ship Naming In NI
Stena Line has marked three decades of ferry operations at Belfast Harbour by holding its first-ever ship naming ceremony in Northern Ireland. The event, hosted last month, saw the official christen...
Stena Line Marks 30 Years In Belfast With First Ship Naming In NI
Stena Line has marked three decades of ferry operations at Belfast Harbour by holding its first-ever ship naming ceremony in Northern Ireland. The event, hosted last month, saw the official christen...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 5, 2025
Man Jailed In Connection With Belfast Port Drug Seizure
A 37-year-old man has been handed a 24-month custodial sentence at Laganside Crown Court on Thursday, 4th December 2025, following a proactive police operation that led to the seizure of a large quant...
Man Jailed In Connection With Belfast Port Drug Seizure
A 37-year-old man has been handed a 24-month custodial sentence at Laganside Crown Court on Thursday, 4th December 2025, following a proactive police operation that led to the seizure of a large quant...
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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.