Northern Ireland News for June 2025 : Page 4

Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2025
Other News In Brief
TUV Requests Mayor's Reception For Local Darts Hero TUV Braid Councillor Christopher Jamieson has called for a hero's homecoming to greet Northern Ireland darts team member Josh Rock following...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2025
PSNI Welcomes Reduction In Disorder Across Northern Ireland
The PSNI has expressed cautious optimism over a reduction in the level of disorder observed across the province over the past six days. Assistant Chief Constable Melanie Jones confirmed that an inten...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2025
Greenisland Man Jailed For Years Of Domestic Abuse
A Greenisland man has been sentenced to 11 years imprisonment, with a minimum of five and a half years to be spent in custody, for a sustained campaign of domestic abuse spanning six years. James Oa...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2025
Cyclists Pedal For Progress At Annual 'Ride On Belfast' Event
Over 100 cyclists converged on the streets of Belfast for the annual "Ride On Belfast" event, a initiative aimed at promoting the advantages of commuting by bicycle. The event, funded by Belfast Cit...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2025
Givan Announces Funding For 50 Research-Informed School Conferences
Education Minister Paul Givan has announced significant funding to support 50 research-informed school conferences across Northern Ireland. The grants, of up to £5,000 each, are being provided throu...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2025
Health Minister Condemns Racist Violence HSC Workers
Northern Ireland's Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt, has strongly condemned recent racist violence and extended his full support to international colleagues working across the Health & Social Care (HSC) ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2025
NI Marks Alcohol Awareness Week Amid Rising Concerns Over Harm
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has welcomed Alcohol Awareness Week as a crucial reminder to those who drink that alcohol is a powerful drug with serious health implications. This year's theme, 'under...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2025
Belfast Man Arrested In Connection With Disorder Last Summer
Detectives investigating serious public disorder in Belfast last summer have made a further arrest. A 48-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of intentionally encouraging or assisting riot. The a...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 16, 2025
Other News In Brief
SDLP Demands Executive Action and Accountability After Race Riots The SDLP Opposition has announced it will demand immediate and coordinated action from the Northern Ireland Executive follow...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2025
NI Secures Additional £600m For Public Services
Finance Minister John O'Dowd has announced a significant agreement with the UK Treasury, which will deliver an additional £600 million for public services in Northern Ireland. This latest allocation b...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2025
GAA Welcomes £50m UK Govt Boost For Casement Park
A significant £50 million contribution from the UK Government towards the redevelopment of Belfast-based principle Gaelic games stadium, Casement Park, has been welcomed by the GAA. This funding, con...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2025
Further Arrests In Ballymena Disorder As Three Charged With Riot
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has made further arrests following a third consecutive night of disorder in Ballymena, as three individuals charged in connection with Tuesday's unrest ap...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2025
Belfast's 'Bank Of Ideas' Reopens For Voting On Community Projects
The Belfast City Council's 'Bank of Ideas' is set to reopen its doors for a public voting day at City Hall on Sunday, 29 June, inviting residents of all ages to decide which creative projects will rec...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2025
Woman Charged Following Fatal Collision In Bushmills
A 66-year-old woman has been charged with causing death by careless driving following a fatal road traffic collision in the Causeway Road area of Bushmills on Wednesday 11 June, which resulted in the ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2025
Report Finds 'Significant Increase' In Healthcare Safety Concerns
The first annual report from Northern Ireland's Yellow Card Centre indicates a substantial increase in reports of suspected safety concerns associated with healthcare products, reflecting growing publ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2025
Traffic Disruption Expected In Carrickfergus For Royal Landings Events
Road users are advised to anticipate significant traffic disruption and road closures in Carrickfergus tomorrow, Saturday, 14 June 2025, due to the annual Carrickfergus Royal Landings events. The mai...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2025
NI Pensioners To Receive Winter Fuel Payments
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has confirmed that pensioners in Northern Ireland will receive the Winter Fuel Payment this year, following a recent government reversal on eligibility restrictions. ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2025
Local Services Guide: From Locksmiths To Gardeners - How To Choose
Choosing the right local service provider isn't always easy. Whether you're locked out of your flat or your garden needs a major overhaul, making the wrong choice can waste your time and money. From p...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 13, 2025
Other News In Brief
SDLP Refers Communities Minister Gordon Lyons to Standards Commissioner Over Larne Leisure Centre Post SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA has formally referred Communities Min...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 12, 2025
Police Condemn Third Night Of Disorder Across NI
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has condemned a third consecutive night of "completely unacceptable" disorder across various locations, which resulted in nine officers sustaining injurie...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 12, 2025
Child Criminal Exploitation Unrecognised As Modern Slavery In NI
A pioneering research study has found that children in Northern Ireland exploited by paramilitary and organised crime groups are not being formally identified as victims of modern slavery and human tr...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 12, 2025
Health Minister Urges Public to Understand Type 2 Diabetes Risks
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt is urging the public to educate themselves on the risk factors associated with Type 2 diabetes, coinciding with Diabetes Awareness Week. This call comes as figures revea...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 12, 2025
New Childminders Boost ELC Capacity In NI
Belfast City Hall today hosted an event celebrating 146 new childminders who have completed training through childminding academies, a joint initiative aimed at bolstering early learning and childcare...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 12, 2025
New Office Of AI And Digital To Transform NI's Public Services
A new Office of AI and Digital has been established in Northern Ireland with the objective of transforming and reforming the delivery of public services. The creation of this office is a key compone...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 12, 2025
Man Released On Bail In Strabane Hoax Security Alert Investigation
A 39-year-old man arrested by detectives from the PSNI's Serious Crime Branch in connection with a hoax security alert in Strabane has been released on bail. The release is to allow for further enquir...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 12, 2025
Economy Minister Emphasises Cross-Island Energy Transition
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald today addressed over 300 energy sector leaders in Croke Park, Dublin, as she jointly launched the 'Energy Ireland' conference alongside Minister for Climate, Ener...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 12, 2025
Alliance Calls For Urgent Action On Sectarian Bullying
New research from the Anti-Bullying Alliance and Stranmillis University College has revealed that sectarian bullying remains a "widespread" issue impacting children and young people in Northern Irelan...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 12, 2025
Major Changes Drafted For UK Land-Based Casinos
The Department of Culture, Media and Sport has published draft regulations that will overhaul how land-based casinos operate across the UK. Set to come into force on 22 July 2025, these changes mark...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 12, 2025
Other News In Brief
Secretary Of State Condemns "Terrible Scenes" Of Disorder The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn, has issued a strong condemnation of the recent civil disorder witnessed in...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 11, 2025
Groundbreaking Guide Launched To Combat Sectarian Bullying
A vital new resource designed to address sectarian bullying among children and young people in Northern Ireland has been launched by the Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA), with research from Stranmillis Un...