Northern Ireland News for June 2025 : Page 2

Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2025
Cross-Party Assembly Group To Boost Online Safety
Alliance Education Spokesperson Michelle Guy MLA has spearheaded the establishment of a new cross-party Assembly group dedicated to improving the online safety of children and young people in Northern...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2025
Belfast City Airport Retains Accessibility Rating
Belfast City Airport has once again achieved a 'Very Good' accessibility rating, the highest possible accolade, for the eighth consecutive year. The rating was awarded following an annual in-depth a...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2025
Water, Drainage And Flood Bill Introduced To NI Assembly
The Water, Sustainable Drainage and Flood Management Bill was formally introduced to the Northern Ireland Assembly today, Wednesday, 25 June 2025. This significant piece of legislation is designed t...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2025
PSNI Appeal For Information Following Burglary In Castlereagh
Detectives are appealing for information after a burglary occurred this morning, Tuesday, 24 June 2025, in the Ballylenaghan Road area of Castlereagh. Detective Inspector Keon stated: "Shortly before...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2025
New £550,000 Fund Opens For 5G Innovation Projects
A new funding competition has been launched to support local businesses and industries across the Belfast region in leveraging the transformative power of 5G and other digital technologies. Organisa...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2025
Multifunctional Living Spaces: How NI Homes Are Adapting To Digital Lifestyles
In recent years, homes in Northern Ireland have undergone a fundamental transformation. No longer just places of rest, they’ve become dynamic environments where work, play, learning, and wellness coex...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2025
Other News In Brief
Bushmills Man Fined Over £100,000 For Illegal Waste Offences A Confiscation Order totalling £101,682.66 has been granted at Antrim Crown Court today, Wednesday, 25 June 2025, against Mr. Ala...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 2025
Spiking Amongst New Offences Introduced For NI
Justice Minister Naomi Long has introduced legislative consent motions in the Assembly that will see new criminal offences and amendments to existing ones brought into law in Northern Ireland. These m...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 2025
NIFRS Urges Vigilance As Summer Approaches
As summer draws near, bringing with it warmer temperatures and a surge in outdoor activities, the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is calling on the public to remain vigilant and adhere ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 2025
Ministers Launch £150m Public Consultation on New Regeneration Strategy
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons, DAERA Minister Andrew Muir, and Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins today announced the launch of a public consultation on proposals for a new, collaborative approac...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 2025
PSNI Expands Safety Initiative Across NI Festivals
The "Ask for Angela" safeguarding initiative has been rolled out for a second consecutive year to all bar and security staff at Belsonic, with the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) joining for...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 2025
Three Arrested in Newtownabbey Over Counterfeit Bank Notes
Police have arrested three individuals this afternoon, Monday, 23 June 2025, in connection with the use of counterfeit bank notes in local businesses. Officers from the PSNI's Auto Crime Team stopped...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 2025
£31m Teacher Professional Learning Fund Announced
Education Minister Paul Givan has today announced a landmark Teacher Professional Learning (TPL) Fund, representing a £31 million investment over the next three years. This significant funding initiat...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 2025
Police Officer Injured After Being Dragged By Car In Omagh
A police officer sustained significant injuries after being dragged by a car during a traffic stop in Omagh on Sunday, 22 June. A 24-year-old man has since been arrested in connection with the inciden...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 2025
Other News In Brief
Ulster Unionists Table Gaza Amendment The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) Assembly Group is today, Tuesday, 24 June 2025, tabling an amendment to a motion on the war in Gaza, seeking a more bala...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 23, 2025
Drivers Urged To Share Roads Safely As Cycling Season Peaks
With longer, brighter evenings encouraging more cyclists onto the roads, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is urging drivers to share the road safely and responsibly. Chief Inspector Cele...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 23, 2025
Consumer Council Tips For Stress-Free Summer Travel
As the holiday season draws closer, the Consumer Council for Northern Ireland is encouraging consumers to plan thoroughly for their summer travels. The organisation has issued a comprehensive guide ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 23, 2025
Former Kincora Site To Be Developed For Housing
Construction has officially commenced on a new £2.75 million residential development at 236 Upper Newtownards Road in east Belfast, as Hagan Homes, one of Northern Ireland's largest homebuilders, begi...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 23, 2025
Consultation On Divorce And Civil Partnership Law Reform Launched
Finance Minister John O'Dowd has launched a public consultation on the current law governing divorce and the dissolution of marriage and civil partnerships in Northern Ireland. The existing legislat...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 23, 2025
Executive Leaders Condemn Violence And Call For Calm
The First Minister and deputy First Minister have issued a joint appeal for calm and a strong condemnation of recent violence, racist attacks, and threats to others, following a period of unrest that ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 23, 2025
Two Arrested In Connection With Serious Assault In Newcastle
Detectives investigating a serious assault that occurred in Newcastle on Saturday, 21 June, have issued a specific appeal for information from the public. Detective Sergeant Lewis confirmed that offi...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 23, 2025
Economy Minister Praises Belfast Animation Studio's Global Success
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has visited award-winning animation studio Paper Owl Films, commending their significant contributions to the local animation industry and their global success. ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 23, 2025
Man Charged Over £420,000 Drug Seizure In Dungannon
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Organised Crime Branch have charged a man with a range of drug-related offences following a substantial seizure in Dungannon on Friday, 20 June...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 23, 2025
Top Tips For Playing Live Dealer Baccarat Safely And Responsibly
If you're someone who enjoys the thrill of live casino games, you've probably heard of baccarat. It's sleek, simple, and often associated with James Bond-level elegance. But behind all the flashing li...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 23, 2025
Other News In Brief
Sunday Trading Proposal Defeated At Belfast City Council Green Party Councillor for Lisnasharragh, Brian Smyth, has welcomed Belfast City Council's rejection of an Alliance Party proposal to...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2025
New Urgent Care Centre Officially Opens At Ulster Hospital
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has officially opened the new Urgent Care Centre (UCC) at the Ulster Hospital, marking a significant development for unscheduled care services in the South Eastern Health ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2025
First Firefighters Graduate From State-Of-The-Art College
Today marks a pivotal moment for the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) as its inaugural cohort of 41 new Wholetime (Full-Time) Firefighters graduated from the recently opened Learning & D...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2025
Justice Minister Welcomes 68 New Prison Officers
Prison Officers are fundamental to building a safer Northern Ireland and form the very heart of the justice system, Justice Minister Naomi Long MLA has said. Her message came as she attended a passing...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2025
Queen's University Belfast Recognised In Global Rankings
Queen's University Belfast has cemented its position as a world-leading institution, achieving significant advancements across three prominent university rankings. These results underscore the Unive...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 20, 2025
New Funding Schemes Aims To Boost Employee Ownership
On Employee Ownership Day, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald today announced that her Department is providing almost £100,000 in funding to Employee Ownership Ireland (EOI). The investment aims ...