Northern Ireland News for February 2025 : Page 6
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2025
Last Chance To Top Up National Insurance Record To Boost State Pension
People have contributed a total of 68,673 years to their State Pension through an online service since April last year, according to HMRC. The service allows individuals to check their National Insur...
Last Chance To Top Up National Insurance Record To Boost State Pension
People have contributed a total of 68,673 years to their State Pension through an online service since April last year, according to HMRC. The service allows individuals to check their National Insur...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2025
SDLP Slams Executive Failure To Reform Public Services
The Executive cannot hide from its failure to reform public services in Northern Ireland, the leader of the SDLP has said. Claire Hanna made the comments following a speech by Secretary of State Hila...
SDLP Slams Executive Failure To Reform Public Services
The Executive cannot hide from its failure to reform public services in Northern Ireland, the leader of the SDLP has said. Claire Hanna made the comments following a speech by Secretary of State Hila...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2025
Alliance Welcomes New Legal Scheme For Child Abuse Victims
Alliance Justice spokesperson Connie Egan MLA has welcomed the launch of the Children's Sexual Offences Legal Adviser (CSOLA) scheme, a new initiative designed to provide free legal advice to child vi...
Alliance Welcomes New Legal Scheme For Child Abuse Victims
Alliance Justice spokesperson Connie Egan MLA has welcomed the launch of the Children's Sexual Offences Legal Adviser (CSOLA) scheme, a new initiative designed to provide free legal advice to child vi...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2025
Wrightbus Creates 60 New Apprenticeships In Company Expansion
Wrightbus, the pioneering zero-emission transport manufacturer, plans to recruit 60 new apprentices as the company continues to expand its operations in the UK and Europe. The company, which employs ...
Wrightbus Creates 60 New Apprenticeships In Company Expansion
Wrightbus, the pioneering zero-emission transport manufacturer, plans to recruit 60 new apprentices as the company continues to expand its operations in the UK and Europe. The company, which employs ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2025
Study Reveals High Levels Of Childhood Trauma In NI
A groundbreaking study has revealed significant levels of childhood trauma among the adult population in Northern Ireland, with 60% reporting at least one adverse childhood experience (ACE). The rese...
Study Reveals High Levels Of Childhood Trauma In NI
A groundbreaking study has revealed significant levels of childhood trauma among the adult population in Northern Ireland, with 60% reporting at least one adverse childhood experience (ACE). The rese...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2025
Man Arrested In East Belfast Following Cannabis Seizure
Police in East Belfast arrested a man and seized suspected cannabis with an estimated street value of £12,000 on Wednesday 5th February. The discovery was made after a number of packages addressed to...
Man Arrested In East Belfast Following Cannabis Seizure
Police in East Belfast arrested a man and seized suspected cannabis with an estimated street value of £12,000 on Wednesday 5th February. The discovery was made after a number of packages addressed to...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2025
The Most Popular Sports in Wales
For many years, Rugby was the number one sport in Wales, but this has recently shifted with more sports fans taking an interest in football. There are several reasons for this, including the relative ...
The Most Popular Sports in Wales
For many years, Rugby was the number one sport in Wales, but this has recently shifted with more sports fans taking an interest in football. There are several reasons for this, including the relative ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2025
Other News In Brief
'Unbelievable' For Stormont Funding To Support Israeli Planes In Gaza – SDLP Stormont funding being used to support the building of Israeli planes used in Gaza has been described as "unbelie...
Other News In Brief
'Unbelievable' For Stormont Funding To Support Israeli Planes In Gaza – SDLP Stormont funding being used to support the building of Israeli planes used in Gaza has been described as "unbelie...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2025
Major Funding Boost For NI Motorsports Sector
Funding of £187,000 has been announced to boost NI's motorsports sector. Announced by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons, the funding will enable the motorsports sector to benefit from health and safe...
Major Funding Boost For NI Motorsports Sector
Funding of £187,000 has been announced to boost NI's motorsports sector. Announced by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons, the funding will enable the motorsports sector to benefit from health and safe...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2025
Second Arrest Made Following Serious House Fire In Dungannon
Detectives have made a second arrest following a serious fire at a house in the Cunninghams Lane area of Dungannon on Monday 3rd February. A 15-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of arson with i...
Second Arrest Made Following Serious House Fire In Dungannon
Detectives have made a second arrest following a serious fire at a house in the Cunninghams Lane area of Dungannon on Monday 3rd February. A 15-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of arson with i...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2025
New West Belfast Housing Development Approved
The development of 122 new social homes has been approved in west Belfast. Two of Northern Ireland's leading housing associations, Apex Housing Association (Apex) and Clanmil Housing, welcomed local...
New West Belfast Housing Development Approved
The development of 122 new social homes has been approved in west Belfast. Two of Northern Ireland's leading housing associations, Apex Housing Association (Apex) and Clanmil Housing, welcomed local...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2025
Givan Unveils Ambitious SEN Reform Agenda
Education Minister Paul Givan has published the Special Educational Needs (SEN) Reform Agenda and a five-year Delivery Plan, outlining an ambitious programme of reform to improve support for children ...
Givan Unveils Ambitious SEN Reform Agenda
Education Minister Paul Givan has published the Special Educational Needs (SEN) Reform Agenda and a five-year Delivery Plan, outlining an ambitious programme of reform to improve support for children ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2025
PSNI To Support Improvements To Misconduct Processes
The PSNI supports any changes that would make their misconduct processes more efficient, Deputy Chief Constable Bobby Singleton has said. DCC Singleton was responding to a Police Ombudsman report on ...
PSNI To Support Improvements To Misconduct Processes
The PSNI supports any changes that would make their misconduct processes more efficient, Deputy Chief Constable Bobby Singleton has said. DCC Singleton was responding to a Police Ombudsman report on ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2025
Appeal Following Racially Motivated Assault In South Belfast
Police in south Belfast are appealing for witnesses following a racially motivated assault in Aughrim Park on Monday, 3rd February. The incident occurred at around 5.15pm when a 17-year-old male was ...
Appeal Following Racially Motivated Assault In South Belfast
Police in south Belfast are appealing for witnesses following a racially motivated assault in Aughrim Park on Monday, 3rd February. The incident occurred at around 5.15pm when a 17-year-old male was ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2025
Other News In Brief
SDLP Welcomes Westminster Inquiry Into Press Freedom The SDLP has welcomed a new Westminster inquiry into attempts by the PSNI and others to impede the work of journalists and the free press...
Other News In Brief
SDLP Welcomes Westminster Inquiry Into Press Freedom The SDLP has welcomed a new Westminster inquiry into attempts by the PSNI and others to impede the work of journalists and the free press...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2025
Four-Year Delay In Police Misconduct Case Sparks Calls For Reform
A police officer was dismissed more than four years after the Police Ombudsman completed an investigation into his conduct, leading to renewed calls for faster disciplinary procedures. The case, whic...
Four-Year Delay In Police Misconduct Case Sparks Calls For Reform
A police officer was dismissed more than four years after the Police Ombudsman completed an investigation into his conduct, leading to renewed calls for faster disciplinary procedures. The case, whic...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2025
Man Arrested After House Fire In Dungannon
Police in Dungannon have arrested a man following a serious house fire in the Cunninghams Lane area of the town on Monday, 3rd February. Officers responded to reports of a house fire, arriving at the...
Man Arrested After House Fire In Dungannon
Police in Dungannon have arrested a man following a serious house fire in the Cunninghams Lane area of the town on Monday, 3rd February. Officers responded to reports of a house fire, arriving at the...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2025
Visit Belfast Unveils New Brand To Showcase City's Culinary Scene
Visit Belfast has officially unveiled a new brand positioning designed to enhance the city's reputation as a premier food and drink destination. The launch event, held at the award-winning Waterman r...
Visit Belfast Unveils New Brand To Showcase City's Culinary Scene
Visit Belfast has officially unveiled a new brand positioning designed to enhance the city's reputation as a premier food and drink destination. The launch event, held at the award-winning Waterman r...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2025
SDLP Calls For Executive To 'Achieve More'
The one-year anniversary of the return of the Stormont institutions is "marked by a lack of achievement from the Executive", SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA has said. Marking the an...
SDLP Calls For Executive To 'Achieve More'
The one-year anniversary of the return of the Stormont institutions is "marked by a lack of achievement from the Executive", SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA has said. Marking the an...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2025
PHA Urges Public To Be Aware Of Cancer Symptoms
On World Cancer Day, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging people to be aware of any changes in their bodies and to contact their GP if they have any concerns. "Everyone knows what feels 'nor...
PHA Urges Public To Be Aware Of Cancer Symptoms
On World Cancer Day, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging people to be aware of any changes in their bodies and to contact their GP if they have any concerns. "Everyone knows what feels 'nor...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2025
Justice Minister Reflects On Achievements During Assembly Term
On the anniversary of the restoration of the Northern Ireland Assembly and Executive, Justice Minister Naomi Long has reflected on the achievements of her department. The Minister highlighted several...
Justice Minister Reflects On Achievements During Assembly Term
On the anniversary of the restoration of the Northern Ireland Assembly and Executive, Justice Minister Naomi Long has reflected on the achievements of her department. The Minister highlighted several...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2025
Health Minister Praises Rapid Diagnosis Centres On World Cancer Day
On World Cancer Day, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt praised the pioneering efforts of staff at Northern Ireland's Rapid Diagnosis Centres (RDCs) in improving early cancer detection and better outcomes f...
Health Minister Praises Rapid Diagnosis Centres On World Cancer Day
On World Cancer Day, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt praised the pioneering efforts of staff at Northern Ireland's Rapid Diagnosis Centres (RDCs) in improving early cancer detection and better outcomes f...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2025
Man Arrested Following Drug Seizure In Derry City
Police in Derry City & Strabane have seized suspected drugs and made an arrest during a planned search in the city today, Monday 3rd February. District Support Team officers conducted a search of a p...
Man Arrested Following Drug Seizure In Derry City
Police in Derry City & Strabane have seized suspected drugs and made an arrest during a planned search in the city today, Monday 3rd February. District Support Team officers conducted a search of a p...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2025
Suspected Drugs Seized In Ballymoney
Police have seized suspected drugs and other items during planned searches in the wider Ballymoney area on Monday morning, 3rd February. Officers from the Ballycastle Neighbourhood Policing Team, sup...
Suspected Drugs Seized In Ballymoney
Police have seized suspected drugs and other items during planned searches in the wider Ballymoney area on Monday morning, 3rd February. Officers from the Ballycastle Neighbourhood Policing Team, sup...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2025
Other News In Brief
SF And DUP 'Not Serious' About Stormont Reforms – SDLP The SDLP has accused Sinn Féin and the DUP of not being serious about introducing reforms at Stormont. Leader of the Opposition Matthe...
Other News In Brief
SF And DUP 'Not Serious' About Stormont Reforms – SDLP The SDLP has accused Sinn Féin and the DUP of not being serious about introducing reforms at Stormont. Leader of the Opposition Matthe...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2025
Man Stabbed In Eye In North Belfast Assault
Detectives are appealing for information following a serious assault on a 19-year-old man in the Eia Street area of North Belfast. The incident occurred around 7:45 pm on Friday, 31st January. Police...
Man Stabbed In Eye In North Belfast Assault
Detectives are appealing for information following a serious assault on a 19-year-old man in the Eia Street area of North Belfast. The incident occurred around 7:45 pm on Friday, 31st January. Police...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2025
Minister Visits Storm-Damaged Drum Manor Forest Park
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir has visited Drum Manor Forest Park to assess the damage caused by recent storms and observe ongoing clean-up efforts. Drum Manor is amo...
Minister Visits Storm-Damaged Drum Manor Forest Park
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir has visited Drum Manor Forest Park to assess the damage caused by recent storms and observe ongoing clean-up efforts. Drum Manor is amo...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2025
Economy Minister Reflects On First Year In Office
Conor Murphy has welcomed the "significant progress" made over the over the last 12 months in delivering on his economic plan. "When I took office I set out a clear direction with four key priorities...
Economy Minister Reflects On First Year In Office
Conor Murphy has welcomed the "significant progress" made over the over the last 12 months in delivering on his economic plan. "When I took office I set out a clear direction with four key priorities...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2025
DfI Welcomes First Graduates Of Skills Academy
Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd has met with the first graduates of the Department for Infrastructure's (DfI) Skills Academy. The 29 graduates, who have now taken up roles as Trainee Civil Engine...
DfI Welcomes First Graduates Of Skills Academy
Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd has met with the first graduates of the Department for Infrastructure's (DfI) Skills Academy. The 29 graduates, who have now taken up roles as Trainee Civil Engine...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 3, 2025
Developing Women In The Community Programme Open For Applications
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced the opening of applications for Phase Three of the Developing Women in the Community Programme. This initiative, part of the Executive Programme on Par...
Developing Women In The Community Programme Open For Applications
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced the opening of applications for Phase Three of the Developing Women in the Community Programme. This initiative, part of the Executive Programme on Par...
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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.