Northern Ireland News for February 2025 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 2025
Other News In Brief
Alliance Raise Concerns Over Low Numbers Receiving Respite Care The Alliance Party has described the lack of access to respite care as "absolutely unacceptable". Alliance Strangford MLA Ni...
Other News In Brief
Alliance Raise Concerns Over Low Numbers Receiving Respite Care The Alliance Party has described the lack of access to respite care as "absolutely unacceptable". Alliance Strangford MLA Ni...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 14, 2025
PHA Launches 'Talking Really Helps' Campaign
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has launched a new campaign, 'Talking Really Helps', aimed at encouraging people to talk about their mental health and seek support when needed. The campaign highlights...
PHA Launches 'Talking Really Helps' Campaign
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has launched a new campaign, 'Talking Really Helps', aimed at encouraging people to talk about their mental health and seek support when needed. The campaign highlights...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 14, 2025
Minister Calls For Collaboration To Tackle Homelessness
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has emphasised the need for collaboration across all sectors to address homelessness in Northern Ireland. During a visit to the Stella Maris Project in Belfast, whic...
Minister Calls For Collaboration To Tackle Homelessness
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has emphasised the need for collaboration across all sectors to address homelessness in Northern Ireland. During a visit to the Stella Maris Project in Belfast, whic...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 14, 2025
Trading Standards Warns Of Romance Scam Surge
The Department for the Economy's Trading Standards Service (TSS) is urging the public to be vigilant against romance scams, particularly during the Valentine's Day period. TSS has observed a signific...
Trading Standards Warns Of Romance Scam Surge
The Department for the Economy's Trading Standards Service (TSS) is urging the public to be vigilant against romance scams, particularly during the Valentine's Day period. TSS has observed a signific...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 14, 2025
SDLP Calls for Urgent Action On Universal Credit Wait
The SDLP has called for "immediate intervention" to address the harmful impact of a five-week wait for Universal Credit payments. Warning that the delay is pushing vulnerable individuals into debt. a...
SDLP Calls for Urgent Action On Universal Credit Wait
The SDLP has called for "immediate intervention" to address the harmful impact of a five-week wait for Universal Credit payments. Warning that the delay is pushing vulnerable individuals into debt. a...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 14, 2025
Man Arrested Following Aggravated Burglary In Bangor
A man has been arrested following an aggravated burglary in Bangor in the early hours of Friday morning. Police received a report at approximately 3:40am that a man armed with a hammer had entered a ...
Man Arrested Following Aggravated Burglary In Bangor
A man has been arrested following an aggravated burglary in Bangor in the early hours of Friday morning. Police received a report at approximately 3:40am that a man armed with a hammer had entered a ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 14, 2025
Health Minister Calls For 'Reality Check' On Healthcare Funding
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has called for a 'reality check' on the funding needs of the health and social care system in Northern Ireland, warning of a projected £400 million funding gap for the 202...
Health Minister Calls For 'Reality Check' On Healthcare Funding
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has called for a 'reality check' on the funding needs of the health and social care system in Northern Ireland, warning of a projected £400 million funding gap for the 202...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 14, 2025
Arson Attack In Belfast's Diamond Gardens Area
Detectives are appealing for information following an arson attack in the Diamond Gardens area of Belfast on Thursday, February 13th. Shortly before 6:55pm, police received a report that three vehicl...
Arson Attack In Belfast's Diamond Gardens Area
Detectives are appealing for information following an arson attack in the Diamond Gardens area of Belfast on Thursday, February 13th. Shortly before 6:55pm, police received a report that three vehicl...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 14, 2025
Minister Urges Insurance Industry To Support Storm Éowyn Victims
Finance Minister John O'Dowd has called on the insurance industry to support consumers affected by Storm Éowyn. Following a meeting with the Association of British Insurers, Minister O'Dowd emphasize...
Minister Urges Insurance Industry To Support Storm Éowyn Victims
Finance Minister John O'Dowd has called on the insurance industry to support consumers affected by Storm Éowyn. Following a meeting with the Association of British Insurers, Minister O'Dowd emphasize...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 14, 2025
Man Arrested Following Assault In Belfast City Centre
A man has been arrested following an assault in Belfast City Centre in the early hours of Thursday, February 13th. Police received a report that a white and black coloured Audi pulled up outside a li...
Man Arrested Following Assault In Belfast City Centre
A man has been arrested following an assault in Belfast City Centre in the early hours of Thursday, February 13th. Police received a report that a white and black coloured Audi pulled up outside a li...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 14, 2025
Other News In Brief
SDLP Introduce New Environmental Protection Bill A new environmental protection Private Members Bill has been introduced at Stormont by SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan. The former Environment ...
Other News In Brief
SDLP Introduce New Environmental Protection Bill A new environmental protection Private Members Bill has been introduced at Stormont by SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan. The former Environment ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2025
Bank Of Ireland Warns Of Romance Fraud Surge Ahead Of Valentine's Day
Bank of Ireland has issued a warning to consumers about the rising threat of romance fraud, urging people to be vigilant against online scammers seeking to exploit romantic connections for financial g...
Bank Of Ireland Warns Of Romance Fraud Surge Ahead Of Valentine's Day
Bank of Ireland has issued a warning to consumers about the rising threat of romance fraud, urging people to be vigilant against online scammers seeking to exploit romantic connections for financial g...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2025
Road Users Urged To Take Responsibility For Safety Of Others
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has urged all road users to prioritise the safety of others, highlighting that over 30% of respondents to a recent survey do not consider themselves responsible for...
Road Users Urged To Take Responsibility For Safety Of Others
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has urged all road users to prioritise the safety of others, highlighting that over 30% of respondents to a recent survey do not consider themselves responsible for...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2025
Lowest Earning NI Households 'Still Struggling'
The latest Northern Ireland Household Expenditure Tracker, released today, has revealed that while the lowest-earning households have seen a slight increase in discretionary income, they still have le...
Lowest Earning NI Households 'Still Struggling'
The latest Northern Ireland Household Expenditure Tracker, released today, has revealed that while the lowest-earning households have seen a slight increase in discretionary income, they still have le...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2025
PSNI Host Bushcraft Project For Newtownabbey Youth
A group of 12 young people from the Newtownabbey area recently completed a 10-week Bushcraft Project in partnership with the local Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT). The project, delivered by Wild Wa...
PSNI Host Bushcraft Project For Newtownabbey Youth
A group of 12 young people from the Newtownabbey area recently completed a 10-week Bushcraft Project in partnership with the local Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT). The project, delivered by Wild Wa...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2025
Man Injured In East Belfast Assault
Police are investigating an assault in east Belfast that occurred on Wednesday evening, February 12th, followed by a fire at the same address early the following morning. Shortly before 8pm on Wednes...
Man Injured In East Belfast Assault
Police are investigating an assault in east Belfast that occurred on Wednesday evening, February 12th, followed by a fire at the same address early the following morning. Shortly before 8pm on Wednes...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2025
BCC Interactive Theatre Show To Tackle Waste Issues
Belfast City Council is bringing an interactive theatre show to local schools to educate young people about the environmental impact of waste. Adapted and performed by Cre8 Theatre, 'Terrible Tales o...
BCC Interactive Theatre Show To Tackle Waste Issues
Belfast City Council is bringing an interactive theatre show to local schools to educate young people about the environmental impact of waste. Adapted and performed by Cre8 Theatre, 'Terrible Tales o...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2025
Cyclist Seriously Injured In Craigavon Collision
A cyclist is in a critical condition in hospital following a collision with a car in Craigavon on Friday, 31st January. The collision occurred on Mandeville Road at around 4.40pm, involving a silver ...
Cyclist Seriously Injured In Craigavon Collision
A cyclist is in a critical condition in hospital following a collision with a car in Craigavon on Friday, 31st January. The collision occurred on Mandeville Road at around 4.40pm, involving a silver ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2025
Two Men Charged In Connection With New IRA Investigation
Two men have been charged with collecting information likely to be of use to terrorists following an investigation by the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Terrorism Investigation Unit. The men, a...
Two Men Charged In Connection With New IRA Investigation
Two men have been charged with collecting information likely to be of use to terrorists following an investigation by the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Terrorism Investigation Unit. The men, a...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2025
SDLP Will Not Attend Washington St Patrick's Day Events
The SDLP will not attend any St Patrick's Day events in Washington this year in protest of the US's ongoing involvement in Gaza. Party Leader Claire Hanna MP said: "Last year the SDLP made the decisi...
SDLP Will Not Attend Washington St Patrick's Day Events
The SDLP will not attend any St Patrick's Day events in Washington this year in protest of the US's ongoing involvement in Gaza. Party Leader Claire Hanna MP said: "Last year the SDLP made the decisi...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2025
Other News In Brief
Man Hospitalised After Petrol Bomb Attack in Crossmaglen A man was taken to hospital for treatment for smoke inhalation following a petrol bomb attack in Crossmaglen in the early hours of Th...
Other News In Brief
Man Hospitalised After Petrol Bomb Attack in Crossmaglen A man was taken to hospital for treatment for smoke inhalation following a petrol bomb attack in Crossmaglen in the early hours of Th...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2025
Man Warns Of 'Devastating' Impact Of Romance Fraud
A Northern Irish man has shared his experience of falling victim to a romance fraud, losing over £200,000 to scammers who exploited his trust. The victim, who wished to remain anonymous, entered into...
Man Warns Of 'Devastating' Impact Of Romance Fraud
A Northern Irish man has shared his experience of falling victim to a romance fraud, losing over £200,000 to scammers who exploited his trust. The victim, who wished to remain anonymous, entered into...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2025
Cathedral Gardens Transformation Plans Approved
Belfast City Council's Planning Committee has approved plans to transform Cathedral Gardens into a unique civic space. The redevelopment will include a public plaza for small events, an urban forest/...
Cathedral Gardens Transformation Plans Approved
Belfast City Council's Planning Committee has approved plans to transform Cathedral Gardens into a unique civic space. The redevelopment will include a public plaza for small events, an urban forest/...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2025
Minister Announces 'Zero-Tolerance Approach' To Benefit Fraud
Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons, will reintroduce publishing the names of people convicted of benefit fraud as part of a renewed "zero-tolerance approach". Outlining his new approach to addressing...
Minister Announces 'Zero-Tolerance Approach' To Benefit Fraud
Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons, will reintroduce publishing the names of people convicted of benefit fraud as part of a renewed "zero-tolerance approach". Outlining his new approach to addressing...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2025
£4m Investment to Enhance Outdoor Learning in NI Schools
Education Minister Paul Givan has officially launched the Outdoor Learning Project, a £4 million initiative aimed at enhancing outdoor learning experiences for pupils across Northern Ireland. The pro...
£4m Investment to Enhance Outdoor Learning in NI Schools
Education Minister Paul Givan has officially launched the Outdoor Learning Project, a £4 million initiative aimed at enhancing outdoor learning experiences for pupils across Northern Ireland. The pro...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2025
Three Men Arrested In New IRA Investigation
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Terrorism Investigation Unit have arrested three men as part of an ongoing investigation into the activities of the New IRA. The men, aged 43,...
Three Men Arrested In New IRA Investigation
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Terrorism Investigation Unit have arrested three men as part of an ongoing investigation into the activities of the New IRA. The men, aged 43,...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2025
SDLP Condemns Rising Costs Of Temporary Housing
SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan has condemned the rising cost of temporary housing placements, such as hotels and B&Bs, for people experiencing homelessness in Northern Ireland. Figures obtained by Mr. Durkan...
SDLP Condemns Rising Costs Of Temporary Housing
SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan has condemned the rising cost of temporary housing placements, such as hotels and B&Bs, for people experiencing homelessness in Northern Ireland. Figures obtained by Mr. Durkan...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2025
Police Ombudsman To Appeal Court Ruling
The Police Ombudsman has announced her intention to appeal the judgment by Justice Scoffield in relation to the Operation Achille and Greenwich reports. The Ombudsman believes the judgment departs fr...
Police Ombudsman To Appeal Court Ruling
The Police Ombudsman has announced her intention to appeal the judgment by Justice Scoffield in relation to the Operation Achille and Greenwich reports. The Ombudsman believes the judgment departs fr...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2025
NI Poised For Growth In RegTech Sector
A new report by Matrix, the Northern Ireland Science Industry Panel, has highlighted the significant growth potential for the RegTech sector in Northern Ireland. The report, which examines the global...
NI Poised For Growth In RegTech Sector
A new report by Matrix, the Northern Ireland Science Industry Panel, has highlighted the significant growth potential for the RegTech sector in Northern Ireland. The report, which examines the global...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2025
Infrastructure Minister Pledges Collaboration With NI Water
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has pledged to work collaboratively with NI Water to address the challenges facing the region's wastewater infrastructure. Following a meeting with NI Water Chairp...
Infrastructure Minister Pledges Collaboration With NI Water
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has pledged to work collaboratively with NI Water to address the challenges facing the region's wastewater infrastructure. Following a meeting with NI Water Chairp...
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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.