Northern Ireland News for April 2025 : Page 4

Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2025
Bank Of Ireland Boosts Young Enterprise NI With ESG Backing
Bank of Ireland has reinforced its commitment to fostering enterprise education in Northern Ireland by becoming the latest ESG Business Backer for Young Enterprise NI. This partnership will see the ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2025
Man Arrested After Newtownhamilton Two-Vehicle Collision
A 31-year-old man has been arrested by police on suspicion of driving-related offences following a two-vehicle road traffic collision in the Dundalk Street area of Newtownhamilton. The incident occur...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2025
Weekend Wind-Downs: What People in L'Derry Do to Relax
After a busy week of work, errands, or studying, the people of L'Derry know how to slow things down and enjoy the weekend. Whether it’s a quiet walk along the river, a pint with friends, or a bit of e...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2025
Other News In Brief
Alliance Condemns Those Behind Banbridge Pipe Bomb A viable pipe bomb-type device discovered on Lenaderg Road in Banbridge has been strongly condemned by Alliance Councillor Joy Ferguson. ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 14, 2025
McIlroy Completes Career Grand Slam With Masters Triumph
Rory McIlroy has secured a historic victory at the 2025 Masters Tournament, completing a career Grand Slam after a tense play-off against England's Justin Rose. McIlroy's triumph marks his fifth majo...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 14, 2025
Banbridge Security Alert Ends As Suspect Device Removed
A security alert in the Lenaderg Road area of Banbridge has concluded after a suspicious object was discovered in the early hours of this morning, Monday, 14th April. Police confirmed they received a...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 14, 2025
Travellers Urged To Plan Ahead For Smoother Easter Journeys
With the Easter break fast approaching, the Consumer Council is advising individuals planning to travel during the holidays to prepare in advance for easier journeys. The organisation has issued guida...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 14, 2025
New Working Group Established To Tackle US Tariff Implications
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced the formation of a working group tasked with assessing the potential impact of recently introduced US tariffs and any subsequent countermeasures on ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 14, 2025
Police Investigate Serious Assault in L'Derry
Police in L'Derry have launched an investigation following a serious assault on a man in the Creevagh Heights area of the city. Detectives received a report at approximately 10.15pm on Saturday, 12th...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 14, 2025
Plans For Compulsory Education Or Training Consultation Launched
Education Minister Paul Givan has announced the launch of a public consultation on proposals that would require all young people in Northern Ireland to participate in education, apprenticeship, or tra...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 14, 2025
How Digital Lifestyles Are Shaping Residential Demand In NI
Northern Ireland is experiencing a significant shift in residential demand, driven partly by the rapid adoption of digital lifestyles. The widespread availability of high-speed internet has reshaped h...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 14, 2025
Other News In Brief
Culture Night Set To Return Following Green Party Funding Push Belfast's popular Culture Night is poised to make a comeback in September 2025, following a successful funding initiative led ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2025
BelTech 2025 Connects Tech Leaders And Innovators In Belfast
BelTech, one of the Irish tech industry's most prominent conferences, made its return to Belfast yesterday, 10 April, bringing together leading figures from across the sector. Curated by Kainos in pa...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2025
Man Arrested Following Drug Seizure In Kilkeel
A 46-year-old man has been arrested after police seized cocaine and cannabis worth an estimated street value of £860,000 in Co Down. The drugs were found following a search of a property in the Carri...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2025
Alliance Calls For Action On Pre-School Place Allocations
Alliance Education spokesperson Michelle Guy MLA has called for the Education Minister and his department to take seriously the widespread discontent expressed by parents and pre-school providers rega...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2025
West Belfast Man Sentenced To Eight Years For Multiple Sexual Offences
A 46-year-old man from West Belfast has been sentenced at Laganside Crown Court today, Friday 11 April, for multiple sexual offences committed in June 2024, including rape, sexual assault by penetrati...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2025
Ministers To Mentor Future Female Leaders In SistersIN Programme
First Minister Michelle O'Neill and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly have announced they will become mentors as part of the SistersIN Leadership Programme, which aims to empower young women ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2025
Man Arrested Following Crash On Westlink
A 27-year-old man has been arrested following a road traffic crash in the Westlink area of Belfast. Shortly before 00:45am on Friday, 11 April, a Mini Cooper was seen driving erratically and was sign...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 11, 2025
Other News In Brief
No Surprise At High Deprivation Levels - SDLP SDLP West Belfast councillor Paul Doherty has said it comes as no surprise that the North has the highest levels of deprivation. Research from Q...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 10, 2025
No Currently Active Wildfires – NIFRS
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has confirmed that there are currently no ongoing wildfire incidents across the region. A spokesperson stated: “We are pleased to confirm there are ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 10, 2025
Education Minister Opens New Cookstown School
Education Minister Paul Givan has officially opened a new, state-of-the-art school building at Phoenix Integrated Primary School in Cookstown. The £7.3 million project, funded through the Fresh Star...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 10, 2025
UK Sports Minister Tours NI Facilities
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has welcomed UK Sports Minister Stephanie Peacock MP to Northern Ireland for her first official visit. Accompanied by NIO Minister Fleur Anderson, the Ministers tour...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 10, 2025
Elderly Man Arrested Over Attempted Stabbing In Carrickfergus
Detectives are appealing for information following a report of an attempted stabbing in the Scotch Quarter area of Carrickfergus yesterday evening, Wednesday 9th April. Detective Sergeant McDowell sa...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 10, 2025
First And Deputy First Ministers To Mentor Girls In Leadership Programme
First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly have announced they will become mentors as part of the SistersIN Leadership Programme. The announcement was made at the ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 10, 2025
Witness Appeal After Five-Vehicle Collision on Belfast's Queens Bridge
Police in Belfast are appealing for witnesses following a five-vehicle collision on Queens Bridge in the city centre on Tuesday 8th April. Sergeant Wilson said: "We received a report just after 4.40p...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 10, 2025
Other News In Brief
Alliance Calls For Return Of Culture Night To Belfast's Annual Calendar Alliance Titanic Councillor Fiona McAteer has voiced the party's desire to see Culture Night reinstated as an annual e...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 9, 2025
Firefighters Continue To Battle Wildfires Across NI
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has reported another busy night as firefighters continued to tackle wildfire incidents and respond to other emergencies across the region. A spokesp...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 9, 2025
Police Maintain Active Patrols In Mourne Mountains
The District Commander for Newry, Mourne and Down, Superintendent Norman Haslett, has strongly condemned the recent series of significant gorse fires across the Mourne Mountains, stating that some are...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 9, 2025
Alliance Condemns Potential 'Sell Out' Of Children's Online Safety
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood has strongly criticised comments from the Prime Minister, suggesting that online safety rules are being reviewed as part of trade negotiations with the United States. Her ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 9, 2025
Further Arrests Made Following East Belfast Serious Assault
Detectives investigating a serious assault on a man in the Paxton Street area of east Belfast on Sunday, 06 April, have made further arrests. Detective Sergeant McCartan said: "We're continuing to in...