Northern Ireland News for April 2025 : Page 6

Northern Ireland News, Apr 3, 2025
Police Appeal to Parents After Teenager Injured In Brick Attack
Police in Belfast have issued a direct appeal to parents and guardians following an incident where a 15-year-old girl was injured after being struck on the head with a brick. The incident occurred at...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 3, 2025
Ministers Discuss Collaboration To Improve Special Needs Education
Education Minister Paul Givan and the Republic of Ireland's Minister for Education and Youth, Helen McEntee, have met to discuss ongoing cooperation aimed at improving educational outcomes for childre...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 3, 2025
Long Highlights Funding Concerns Following PSNI Inspection
Justice Minister Naomi Long has addressed the findings of a recent inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) regarding the PSNI's effectiveness and ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 3, 2025
Three Men Sentenced Over Victor Hamilton Murder
Three men have been sentenced today, Wednesday 2nd April, in connection with the murder of 63-year-old Victor Hamilton in Ballymena in 2022. Mamadu Djalo, aged 32, appeared before Belfast Crown Court...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 3, 2025
Man Extradited From Republic of Ireland to Face 1979 Murder Charge
A 67-year-old man, accused of the murder of Joseph James Porter in Armagh in 1979, has been extradited from the Republic of Ireland to Northern Ireland. The man was arrested in the Republic of Irelan...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 3, 2025
Other News In Brief
Funding Announced To Mark 250th Anniversary Of US Declaration Of Independence Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced £250,000 in funding to enable organisations in Northern Ireland ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2025
PSNI Needs To Improve Crime Prevention And Offender Management
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) needs to make improvements in how it prevents crime and manages offenders and suspects, according to a report published today by His Majesty's Inspectorat...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2025
Lough Neagh Algae Bloom Likely This Summer – Minister Warns
South Antrim MP Robin Swann and Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (AERA) Committee Chair Robbie Butler MLA have called for renewed focus on addressing the algae crisis in Lough Neagh, followi...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2025
BCC Unveils Spring Fest Events
A replica of the iconic 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' car will be a star attraction at this year's 'Spring Fest', Belfast City Council has announced. The popular free family event is set to return to Ba...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2025
PSNI Initiatives To Support Autism Awareness
To mark World Autism Awareness Day today, Wednesday 02 April, the Police Autism Support Group (PASG) has launched two new wellbeing rooms and distributed sensory kits across the Police Service of Nort...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2025
Assembly Condemns "Cruel" Disability Benefit Cuts
The Northern Ireland Assembly has expressed cross-party opposition to the British government's planned cuts to disability benefits, with MLAs calling for a reconsideration of the policy. The motion,...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2025
Silent Valley Partially Reopens Following Storm Éowyn Damage
NI Water has announced the partial reopening of Silent Valley Mountain Park in County Down, following significant damage caused by Storm Éowyn. A restricted opening came into effect today, Tuesday 1 A...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2025
McKeever Hotel Group Acquires Armagh City Hotel
The McKeever Hotel Group has announced its acquisition of the Armagh City Hotel from its previous owners, Kieran McAnallan, Felix Mooney, Brian McCormack, and Ernie Fisher. The sum involved in the tra...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2025
Other News In Brief
Justice Minister Responds To PSNI Inspection Justice Minister Naomi Long has responded to the findings of a recent inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 1, 2025
Child Benefit Boost For NI Families
Families in Northern Ireland who receive Child Benefit will see an increase in their payments from next week, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced. From Monday, 7th April 2025, the weekly paym...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 1, 2025
UK Govt Urged To Reconsider ETA Scheme
Sinn Féin MLA Emma Sheerin has called on the British government to reconsider its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme, warning of potential damage to Northern Ireland's tourism sector.  The ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 1, 2025
Alliance MLA Calls For Action On Integrated Education Strategy
Alliance Education spokesperson Michelle Guy MLA has called for the Education Minister to ensure his actions align with the newly launched Integrated Education Strategy, particularly in light of recen...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 1, 2025
Man Charged Following Homophobic Assault In Armagh
A 41-year-old man has been charged with several offences, including assault occasioning actual bodily harm, disorderly behaviour, and criminal damage aggravated by hostility, following an assault in A...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 1, 2025
Economy Minister Outlines Roadmap For Clean Energy Transition
Economy Minister Dr. Caoimhe Archibald has launched the Energy Strategy Action Plan 2025, outlining the key steps Northern Ireland will take this year to advance its transition towards a secure, affor...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 1, 2025
Man Arrested After Crossmaglen Stabbing
A 44-year-old man has been arrested following a stabbing incident in Crossmaglen on Sunday night. Detectives received a report at approximately 9.20pm on Sunday, 30th March, that a man had been stab...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 1, 2025
Rate Bills To Be Issued Across NI From Next Week
The Department of Finance (DoF) has announced that rate bills for the 2025/26 financial year will begin to be issued to households and businesses across Northern Ireland from Thursday, 03 April 2025. ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 1, 2025
Other News In Brief
Rathlin Island Ferry Summer Timetable Extended Following Consultation Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced the summer timetable for the Rathlin Island Ferry Service, which will ...