Northern Ireland News for April 2025 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, Apr 9, 2025
Cost of Living Still A Major Concern For NI Consumers
A significant proportion of consumers in Northern Ireland continue to grapple with the cost of living crisis, according to the latest Pulse Survey report released today. The quarterly research from th...
Cost of Living Still A Major Concern For NI Consumers
A significant proportion of consumers in Northern Ireland continue to grapple with the cost of living crisis, according to the latest Pulse Survey report released today. The quarterly research from th...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 9, 2025
Infrastructure Minister Reaffirms Commitment To A5 Western Corridor Project
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has reiterated her strong commitment to the delivery of the A5 Western Corridor road improvement scheme. Minister Kimmins stated: "I remain fully committed to the...
Infrastructure Minister Reaffirms Commitment To A5 Western Corridor Project
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has reiterated her strong commitment to the delivery of the A5 Western Corridor road improvement scheme. Minister Kimmins stated: "I remain fully committed to the...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 9, 2025
PSNI To Conduct Collision Investigation Testing In Omagh
Road users are advised that a section of the Drumnakilly Road in Omagh will be closed tonight, Wednesday 9th April, between 9:00 pm and 10:00 pm. The closure is to allow officers from the Police Serv...
PSNI To Conduct Collision Investigation Testing In Omagh
Road users are advised that a section of the Drumnakilly Road in Omagh will be closed tonight, Wednesday 9th April, between 9:00 pm and 10:00 pm. The closure is to allow officers from the Police Serv...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 9, 2025
Other News In Brief
SDLP Welcomes Commitment to Reinstate Cross-Border Healthcare Scheme SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA has welcomed Health Minister Mike Nesbitt's commitment to reinstate...
Other News In Brief
SDLP Welcomes Commitment to Reinstate Cross-Border Healthcare Scheme SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA has welcomed Health Minister Mike Nesbitt's commitment to reinstate...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2025
Pharmacies Across NI Join Campaign To Boost Cancer Awareness
A new public health campaign has been launched in community pharmacies throughout Northern Ireland to increase awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer and promote early diagnosis. The 'Be Cance...
Pharmacies Across NI Join Campaign To Boost Cancer Awareness
A new public health campaign has been launched in community pharmacies throughout Northern Ireland to increase awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer and promote early diagnosis. The 'Be Cance...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2025
Firefighters Continue To Battle Mourne Mountains Wildfire
Eight appliances and more than 50 firefighter remain at the scene of a wildfire near Bloody Bridge in the Mourne Mountains. The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) worked through yesterday...
Firefighters Continue To Battle Mourne Mountains Wildfire
Eight appliances and more than 50 firefighter remain at the scene of a wildfire near Bloody Bridge in the Mourne Mountains. The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) worked through yesterday...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2025
Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Portadown Collision
A young man from the Tandragee area has tragically died following a two-vehicle road traffic collision in Portadown in the early hours of Sunday, 6th April. The PSNI has named the deceased as 18-year...
Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Portadown Collision
A young man from the Tandragee area has tragically died following a two-vehicle road traffic collision in Portadown in the early hours of Sunday, 6th April. The PSNI has named the deceased as 18-year...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2025
Students Urged To Apply For All Ireland Scholarship Scheme
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald is urging A Level and Level 3 Extended Diploma students to consider applying for the 2025 All Ireland Scholarship Scheme. The annual scholarships, which were fir...
Students Urged To Apply For All Ireland Scholarship Scheme
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald is urging A Level and Level 3 Extended Diploma students to consider applying for the 2025 All Ireland Scholarship Scheme. The annual scholarships, which were fir...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2025
Teenager Arrested Following Train Assault In Larne
Police have arrested a 17-year-old boy in connection with an assault on a train travelling from Larne to Belfast on Saturday evening, 5th April. The incident, which occurred at approximately 10:50 pm...
Teenager Arrested Following Train Assault In Larne
Police have arrested a 17-year-old boy in connection with an assault on a train travelling from Larne to Belfast on Saturday evening, 5th April. The incident, which occurred at approximately 10:50 pm...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2025
BCC Announces Return Of Belfast Learning Festival
The Belfast Learning Festival has returned for its eighth year, offering a packed programme of 130 free activities across the city this week. From Wednesday 9th to Sunday 13th April, residents and v...
BCC Announces Return Of Belfast Learning Festival
The Belfast Learning Festival has returned for its eighth year, offering a packed programme of 130 free activities across the city this week. From Wednesday 9th to Sunday 13th April, residents and v...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2025
How NI's Digital Sector Is Changing Local Leisure Habits
Northern Ireland's digital sector has grown rapidly over the past few years, transforming how locals work, connect, and unwind. From Belfast's tech startups to digital hubs in Derry and Lisburn, the s...
How NI's Digital Sector Is Changing Local Leisure Habits
Northern Ireland's digital sector has grown rapidly over the past few years, transforming how locals work, connect, and unwind. From Belfast's tech startups to digital hubs in Derry and Lisburn, the s...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2025
Other News In Brief
Minister Condemns "Abhorrent" Wildfires and Praises Emergency Services DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has strongly condemned the recent spate of wildfires across Northern Ireland, describing the...
Other News In Brief
Minister Condemns "Abhorrent" Wildfires and Praises Emergency Services DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has strongly condemned the recent spate of wildfires across Northern Ireland, describing the...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2025
Police Seize Electric Scramblers In Belfast Crackdown
Police in north and west Belfast have seized two electric scramblers over the weekend, following incidents of dangerous driving. The seizures were made possible with the assistance of the Police Ser...
Police Seize Electric Scramblers In Belfast Crackdown
Police in north and west Belfast have seized two electric scramblers over the weekend, following incidents of dangerous driving. The seizures were made possible with the assistance of the Police Ser...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2025
DUP MLA Condemns Delay To School Uniform
DUP MLA Peter Martin has criticised a move by Alliance and Sinn Féin MLAs to delay the implementation of the School Uniform Bill, legislation designed to reduce the financial burden of school uniforms...
DUP MLA Condemns Delay To School Uniform
DUP MLA Peter Martin has criticised a move by Alliance and Sinn Féin MLAs to delay the implementation of the School Uniform Bill, legislation designed to reduce the financial burden of school uniforms...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2025
Wildfire Amber Warning Remains As Firefighters Battle Blazes
An amber weather warning for wildfires remains in effect across Northern Ireland, as the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) continues to combat several significant blazes. Firefighters r...
Wildfire Amber Warning Remains As Firefighters Battle Blazes
An amber weather warning for wildfires remains in effect across Northern Ireland, as the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) continues to combat several significant blazes. Firefighters r...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2025
Minister Muir Launches Great UK Water Blitz In NI
Environment Minister Mike Muir has launched the Great UK Water Blitz in Northern Ireland, encouraging residents to participate in the nationwide effort to monitor water quality. The initiative, whic...
Minister Muir Launches Great UK Water Blitz In NI
Environment Minister Mike Muir has launched the Great UK Water Blitz in Northern Ireland, encouraging residents to participate in the nationwide effort to monitor water quality. The initiative, whic...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2025
Newry Couple Jailed For Severe Child Abuse
A couple from Newry have been jailed for serious abuse offences against a very young child. 36-year-old Amanda Fulton and 35-year-old Christopher Fulton were sentenced at Newry Crown Court. The cou...
Newry Couple Jailed For Severe Child Abuse
A couple from Newry have been jailed for serious abuse offences against a very young child. 36-year-old Amanda Fulton and 35-year-old Christopher Fulton were sentenced at Newry Crown Court. The cou...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2025
Three Charged After Donaghadee Cannabis Farm Discovery
Three men have been charged following the discovery of a sophisticated cannabis cultivation operation in Donaghadee, County Down. The illicit drugs operation was uncovered by police on Friday aftern...
Three Charged After Donaghadee Cannabis Farm Discovery
Three men have been charged following the discovery of a sophisticated cannabis cultivation operation in Donaghadee, County Down. The illicit drugs operation was uncovered by police on Friday aftern...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2025
Man Arrested In Connection With Deliberate Gorse Fire In Mournes
A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson following a large gorse fire in the Sandbank Road area of Hilltown, County Down. The fire, which police are treating as deliberate ignition, r...
Man Arrested In Connection With Deliberate Gorse Fire In Mournes
A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson following a large gorse fire in the Sandbank Road area of Hilltown, County Down. The fire, which police are treating as deliberate ignition, r...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2025
Other News In Brief
Health Minister Praises Firefighters Battling Wildfires Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has publicly commended the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) for their dedicated efforts in ...
Other News In Brief
Health Minister Praises Firefighters Battling Wildfires Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has publicly commended the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) for their dedicated efforts in ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 4, 2025
Executive Budget To Focus On Health, Education And Lough Neagh
The Northern Ireland Executive has approved the 2025/26 Budget, outlining increased investment in key areas including reducing health waiting lists, Special Educational Needs (SEN), skills development...
Executive Budget To Focus On Health, Education And Lough Neagh
The Northern Ireland Executive has approved the 2025/26 Budget, outlining increased investment in key areas including reducing health waiting lists, Special Educational Needs (SEN), skills development...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 4, 2025
Man Arrested In Sheffield Over 2001 Murder Of Journalist Martin O'Hagan
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Legacy Investigation Branch have arrested a 42-year-old man in connection with the 2001 murder of journalist Martin O'Hagan in Lurgan. The ar...
Man Arrested In Sheffield Over 2001 Murder Of Journalist Martin O'Hagan
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Legacy Investigation Branch have arrested a 42-year-old man in connection with the 2001 murder of journalist Martin O'Hagan in Lurgan. The ar...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 4, 2025
Public Advised Of Potential Disruption In Belfast City Centre
The public is advised of potential disruption in Belfast city centre tomorrow, Saturday, 05 April, due to two parades/marches taking place. The first event will commence at 11am from Writer's Square ...
Public Advised Of Potential Disruption In Belfast City Centre
The public is advised of potential disruption in Belfast city centre tomorrow, Saturday, 05 April, due to two parades/marches taking place. The first event will commence at 11am from Writer's Square ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 4, 2025
£600,000 Fund To Boost Apprenticeship Access
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced funding of up to £600,000 for six projects designed to increase access to apprenticeships for women, people with disabilities, and individuals from ...
£600,000 Fund To Boost Apprenticeship Access
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced funding of up to £600,000 for six projects designed to increase access to apprenticeships for women, people with disabilities, and individuals from ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 4, 2025
SDLP Criticises Executive's "Insufficient" Budget
SDLP South Down MLA Colin McGrath has voiced strong criticism of the Executive's final budget for 2025/26, asserting that it will fail to adequately address the numerous challenges facing Northern Ire...
SDLP Criticises Executive's "Insufficient" Budget
SDLP South Down MLA Colin McGrath has voiced strong criticism of the Executive's final budget for 2025/26, asserting that it will fail to adequately address the numerous challenges facing Northern Ire...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 4, 2025
Ministers Witness 'Transformative' Work Of Domestic Abuse Charity
The Ministers of Justice and Health have visited Women’s Aid in Ballymena to see firsthand the impact of their Family First programme, which provides early intervention support to those affected by do...
Ministers Witness 'Transformative' Work Of Domestic Abuse Charity
The Ministers of Justice and Health have visited Women’s Aid in Ballymena to see firsthand the impact of their Family First programme, which provides early intervention support to those affected by do...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 4, 2025
Second Man Charged In Connection With Dungannon Murder
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Major Investigation Team have charged a second man in connection with the murder of 71-year-old Adam Krzan in Corrainey Park, Dungannon, on Thu...
Second Man Charged In Connection With Dungannon Murder
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Major Investigation Team have charged a second man in connection with the murder of 71-year-old Adam Krzan in Corrainey Park, Dungannon, on Thu...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 4, 2025
Other News In Brief
Trump Trade War "Economic Self-Harm" – Alliance Alliance Finance spokesperson Eóin Tennyson has condemned US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs as an act of "economic self-harm," and cal...
Other News In Brief
Trump Trade War "Economic Self-Harm" – Alliance Alliance Finance spokesperson Eóin Tennyson has condemned US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs as an act of "economic self-harm," and cal...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 3, 2025
PSNI Supports Appeal For Potential Victims Of Serial Rapist
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is supporting a renewed public appeal from the London Metropolitan Police Service (Met) to encourage potential victims of serial rapist Zhenhao Zou to com...
PSNI Supports Appeal For Potential Victims Of Serial Rapist
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is supporting a renewed public appeal from the London Metropolitan Police Service (Met) to encourage potential victims of serial rapist Zhenhao Zou to com...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 3, 2025
SDLP Call For Protection Of NI Economy From Trump Tariffs
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP has called for urgent measures to protect Northern Ireland’s economy from the potential impact of tariffs imposed by Donald Trump. Following the announcement of the tariff...
SDLP Call For Protection Of NI Economy From Trump Tariffs
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP has called for urgent measures to protect Northern Ireland’s economy from the potential impact of tariffs imposed by Donald Trump. Following the announcement of the tariff...
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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.