Northern Ireland News for April 2025 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2025
NI Leaders Express Condolences Following Death Of Pope Francis
Leaders across Northern Ireland's political spectrum have expressed their condolences following the Vatican's announcement of the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, 21 April 2025, at the age of 8...
NI Leaders Express Condolences Following Death Of Pope Francis
Leaders across Northern Ireland's political spectrum have expressed their condolences following the Vatican's announcement of the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, 21 April 2025, at the age of 8...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2025
Hundreds Of Speeding Offences Detected In Road Safety Operation
A significant road safety operation conducted across Northern Ireland on Wednesday, 16 April, resulted in approximately 700 detections for speeding. The operation, known as Operation Lifesaver, saw ...
Hundreds Of Speeding Offences Detected In Road Safety Operation
A significant road safety operation conducted across Northern Ireland on Wednesday, 16 April, resulted in approximately 700 detections for speeding. The operation, known as Operation Lifesaver, saw ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2025
Translink Reports Passenger Growth Following Investment
Translink has announced a significant increase in passenger numbers, with an additional 3 million journeys made in the 2024/25 period compared to the previous year. The public transport provider says ...
Translink Reports Passenger Growth Following Investment
Translink has announced a significant increase in passenger numbers, with an additional 3 million journeys made in the 2024/25 period compared to the previous year. The public transport provider says ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2025
Olympian Ciara Mageean Backs Road Safety Campaign
Northern Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean has become the latest high-profile athlete to support the Department for Infrastructure's Share the Road to Zero campaign, which aims to reduce road deaths and se...
Olympian Ciara Mageean Backs Road Safety Campaign
Northern Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean has become the latest high-profile athlete to support the Department for Infrastructure's Share the Road to Zero campaign, which aims to reduce road deaths and se...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2025
Police Condemn Disorder and Masked Men At Easter Monday Parade
Police have strongly criticised the organisers of an Easter Monday parade in L'Derry, stating that it was the "complete opposite" of a dignified commemoration. Area Commander of Derry City & Strabane ...
Police Condemn Disorder and Masked Men At Easter Monday Parade
Police have strongly criticised the organisers of an Easter Monday parade in L'Derry, stating that it was the "complete opposite" of a dignified commemoration. Area Commander of Derry City & Strabane ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2025
Multiple Police Officers Injured Across Mid and East Antrim
A number of Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) officers sustained injuries and faced verbal abuse during a 48-hour period across the Mid and East Antrim district between Friday, 18th April, and...
Multiple Police Officers Injured Across Mid and East Antrim
A number of Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) officers sustained injuries and faced verbal abuse during a 48-hour period across the Mid and East Antrim district between Friday, 18th April, and...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2025
Belfast To Commemorate 80th Anniversary Of VE Day
Belfast City Council has announced a series of free events at City Hall on Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8 May to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. Tickets for the events will be av...
Belfast To Commemorate 80th Anniversary Of VE Day
Belfast City Council has announced a series of free events at City Hall on Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8 May to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. Tickets for the events will be av...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2025
Police To Conduct Further Investigations At Fatal Newtownabbey Crash Scene
Officers from the PSNI's Collision Investigation Unit will be returning to the scene of a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the Doagh Road in Newtownabbey on Monday, 13th January. Further...
Police To Conduct Further Investigations At Fatal Newtownabbey Crash Scene
Officers from the PSNI's Collision Investigation Unit will be returning to the scene of a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the Doagh Road in Newtownabbey on Monday, 13th January. Further...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2025
Weekend Escapes: Pairing Local Entertainment with Online Fun
There’s something special about a weekend that starts with a local pub quiz and ends with your feet up at home, takeaway on the coffee table, and a bit of “me-time” entertainment. Across Northern Irel...
Weekend Escapes: Pairing Local Entertainment with Online Fun
There’s something special about a weekend that starts with a local pub quiz and ends with your feet up at home, takeaway on the coffee table, and a bit of “me-time” entertainment. Across Northern Irel...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 22, 2025
Other News In Brief
Teenage Boy Charged Following Glider Assault in West Belfast Police investigating a reported assault that occurred on a Glider in west Belfast on Sunday, 20th April, have charged a 15-year-o...
Other News In Brief
Teenage Boy Charged Following Glider Assault in West Belfast Police investigating a reported assault that occurred on a Glider in west Belfast on Sunday, 20th April, have charged a 15-year-o...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2025
Police Launch Easter Road Safety Operation Targeting Speeding
The PSNI have launched a new operation targeting speeding drivers ahead of the Easter holiday long weekend. Under 'Operation Lifesaver', the PSNI will be conducting increased road safety operations ...
Police Launch Easter Road Safety Operation Targeting Speeding
The PSNI have launched a new operation targeting speeding drivers ahead of the Easter holiday long weekend. Under 'Operation Lifesaver', the PSNI will be conducting increased road safety operations ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2025
New Lagan Pedestrian And Cycle Bridge Progresses
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that the next phase of the procurement process for the highly anticipated Lagan Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge is now underway. The proposed 143-metre ...
New Lagan Pedestrian And Cycle Bridge Progresses
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that the next phase of the procurement process for the highly anticipated Lagan Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge is now underway. The proposed 143-metre ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2025
Fire Service Cadet Scheme Open For Applications In Lisburn And Newry
Young people in the Lisburn and Newry areas who will be starting Year 11 in September 2025 and are under 15 years old by 1st July 2025 are being offered an exciting opportunity to join the Fire Servic...
Fire Service Cadet Scheme Open For Applications In Lisburn And Newry
Young people in the Lisburn and Newry areas who will be starting Year 11 in September 2025 and are under 15 years old by 1st July 2025 are being offered an exciting opportunity to join the Fire Servic...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2025
Consultation Launched To Modernise NI's Credit Union Sector
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has launched a public consultation on new legislation aimed at modernising and strengthening the credit union sector in Northern Ireland. The consultation seeks i...
Consultation Launched To Modernise NI's Credit Union Sector
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has launched a public consultation on new legislation aimed at modernising and strengthening the credit union sector in Northern Ireland. The consultation seeks i...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2025
Driver Arrested On Suspicion Of Drug Driving And Speeding
A 41-year-old man has been arrested in L'Derry following a road safety operation conducted by police on Wednesday, 16th April. Shortly after 9:00 PM, officers from the Derry City and Strabane Distric...
Driver Arrested On Suspicion Of Drug Driving And Speeding
A 41-year-old man has been arrested in L'Derry following a road safety operation conducted by police on Wednesday, 16th April. Shortly after 9:00 PM, officers from the Derry City and Strabane Distric...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2025
Easter Travel: Traffic Advice Ahead Of Weekend Parades
Police in Northern Ireland have issued traffic advice for the upcoming Easter weekend, as a number of parades are scheduled to take place across the South Area between Saturday, 19th April and Monday,...
Easter Travel: Traffic Advice Ahead Of Weekend Parades
Police in Northern Ireland have issued traffic advice for the upcoming Easter weekend, as a number of parades are scheduled to take place across the South Area between Saturday, 19th April and Monday,...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2025
How Tax Works With Online Casino Winnings
Online casinos have become hugely popular in recent years. More and more people are enjoying games like online slots, poker, and blackjack from the comfort of their homes. But when it comes to winning...
How Tax Works With Online Casino Winnings
Online casinos have become hugely popular in recent years. More and more people are enjoying games like online slots, poker, and blackjack from the comfort of their homes. But when it comes to winning...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 17, 2025
Other News In Brief
Arrest Made in North Belfast Following Dromore Pipe Bomb Discovery Detectives investigating the discovery of two pipe bombs in Dromore, County Down, earlier this month have today, Thursday 1...
Other News In Brief
Arrest Made in North Belfast Following Dromore Pipe Bomb Discovery Detectives investigating the discovery of two pipe bombs in Dromore, County Down, earlier this month have today, Thursday 1...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2025
NIFRS Issues Easter Safety Advice For A Fire-Safe Holiday
As families across Northern Ireland prepare for Easter celebrations and outdoor activities, the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is urging everyone to prioritise fire safety. Group Comma...
NIFRS Issues Easter Safety Advice For A Fire-Safe Holiday
As families across Northern Ireland prepare for Easter celebrations and outdoor activities, the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is urging everyone to prioritise fire safety. Group Comma...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2025
NI Embraces 'Gen R' As Three-Quarters Reconsider Buying New
Northern Ireland is witnessing a significant shift in consumer behaviour, spearheaded by "Gen R" – the Reuse Revolution generation. A new survey released today indicates that a remarkable 78 per cen...
NI Embraces 'Gen R' As Three-Quarters Reconsider Buying New
Northern Ireland is witnessing a significant shift in consumer behaviour, spearheaded by "Gen R" – the Reuse Revolution generation. A new survey released today indicates that a remarkable 78 per cen...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2025
Starmer Urged To Abandon 'Self-Defeating' Red Lines On EU Relationship
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson MLA has called on Labour leader Keir Starmer to abandon his "self-defeating" red lines regarding re-entering the Single Market and Customs Union, urging him to pur...
Starmer Urged To Abandon 'Self-Defeating' Red Lines On EU Relationship
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson MLA has called on Labour leader Keir Starmer to abandon his "self-defeating" red lines regarding re-entering the Single Market and Customs Union, urging him to pur...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2025
Minister's Condemn Irish Govt's 'Failure' To Omagh Bomb Victims
Ulster Unionist Party MLA Doug Beattie MC MLA has strongly criticised the Irish Government's response to the Omagh Bombing victims, labelling their actions a "failure". His comments follow the recen...
Minister's Condemn Irish Govt's 'Failure' To Omagh Bomb Victims
Ulster Unionist Party MLA Doug Beattie MC MLA has strongly criticised the Irish Government's response to the Omagh Bombing victims, labelling their actions a "failure". His comments follow the recen...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2025
Blueprint For Bovine TB Eradication In Northern Ireland Published
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister, Andrew Muir, MLA, has published the Bovine TB in Northern Ireland Blueprint for Eradication, produced by the TB Partnership Steering Group (TBPSG)....
Blueprint For Bovine TB Eradication In Northern Ireland Published
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister, Andrew Muir, MLA, has published the Bovine TB in Northern Ireland Blueprint for Eradication, produced by the TB Partnership Steering Group (TBPSG)....
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2025
Funding Extension Secured For Belfast 5G Innovation Region
The Belfast 5G Innovation Region (5GIR) programme, spearheaded by Belfast City Council, has been granted a one-year extension and additional funding from the UK Department for Science, Innovation and ...
Funding Extension Secured For Belfast 5G Innovation Region
The Belfast 5G Innovation Region (5GIR) programme, spearheaded by Belfast City Council, has been granted a one-year extension and additional funding from the UK Department for Science, Innovation and ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2025
Belfast Smartphones Full Of Unused Apps, According To New Report
Recent studies reveal app usage trends in Northern Ireland, indicating significant insights into the digital habits of local smartphone users. With an abundance of apps available, ranging from product...
Belfast Smartphones Full Of Unused Apps, According To New Report
Recent studies reveal app usage trends in Northern Ireland, indicating significant insights into the digital habits of local smartphone users. With an abundance of apps available, ranging from product...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2025
Other News In Brief
£225,000 Portballintrae Resurfacing Scheme Announced Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced a £225,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme for the Ballaghmore Road in Portballintrae, w...
Other News In Brief
£225,000 Portballintrae Resurfacing Scheme Announced Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced a £225,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme for the Ballaghmore Road in Portballintrae, w...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2025
Easter Holiday Health And Social Care Services
With the Easter holidays approaching, the public are being reminded of the different health and social care services available in Northern Ireland - and how to access them. Over the holidays, if you ...
Easter Holiday Health And Social Care Services
With the Easter holidays approaching, the public are being reminded of the different health and social care services available in Northern Ireland - and how to access them. Over the holidays, if you ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2025
Sinn Féin Presses Secretary Of State On Inquiry And Casement Park
A Sinn Féin delegation, comprising party leader Mary Lou McDonald TD, Deputy Leader Michelle O'Neill MLA, and MP John Finucane, met with British Secretary of State Hilary Benn MP in Belfast today, urg...
Sinn Féin Presses Secretary Of State On Inquiry And Casement Park
A Sinn Féin delegation, comprising party leader Mary Lou McDonald TD, Deputy Leader Michelle O'Neill MLA, and MP John Finucane, met with British Secretary of State Hilary Benn MP in Belfast today, urg...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2025
NIEA Launches Call For Evidence On Water Environment Impacts
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has today (April 15th) launched an 8-week Call for Evidence to gather information on the impacts affecting Northern Ireland's water environment. The co...
NIEA Launches Call For Evidence On Water Environment Impacts
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has today (April 15th) launched an 8-week Call for Evidence to gather information on the impacts affecting Northern Ireland's water environment. The co...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2025
Belfast Man Joins World Pizza Champions
Ciaran Kelly, founder of Pizza Crew, has realised a dream he's been chasing for a decade as he was inducted as a member of the World Pizza Champions team at a special ceremony in Las Vegas, recently. ...
Belfast Man Joins World Pizza Champions
Ciaran Kelly, founder of Pizza Crew, has realised a dream he's been chasing for a decade as he was inducted as a member of the World Pizza Champions team at a special ceremony in Las Vegas, recently. ...
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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.