Northern Ireland News for August 2025 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, Aug 26, 2025
NI Introduces Enhanced Online Casino Regulatory Framework
The Department for Communities has announced significant developments in Northern Ireland's approach to online casino regulation, with new measures set to strengthen player protections and align gambl...
NI Introduces Enhanced Online Casino Regulatory Framework
The Department for Communities has announced significant developments in Northern Ireland's approach to online casino regulation, with new measures set to strengthen player protections and align gambl...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 26, 2025
Other News In Brief
Man Charged With Kidnapping And Sexual Offences A 41-year-old man has been charged with a number of offences following a report of an assault in the Dunmurry area on Sunday, 24 August. The ...
Other News In Brief
Man Charged With Kidnapping And Sexual Offences A 41-year-old man has been charged with a number of offences following a report of an assault in the Dunmurry area on Sunday, 24 August. The ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 22, 2025
Dangle Academy Launches First Training Centre In Belfast
Dangle Academy has launched a new training division and services centre in Belfast, a move it says will address a significant skills gap in the industrial services and renewable energy sectors. The ...
Dangle Academy Launches First Training Centre In Belfast
Dangle Academy has launched a new training division and services centre in Belfast, a move it says will address a significant skills gap in the industrial services and renewable energy sectors. The ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 22, 2025
Arrests Made In Investigation Into Jonesborough Death
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of a 42-year-old man in Jonesborough. James O'Connor sustained serious head injuries on the Edenappa Road in the early hour...
Arrests Made In Investigation Into Jonesborough Death
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of a 42-year-old man in Jonesborough. James O'Connor sustained serious head injuries on the Edenappa Road in the early hour...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 22, 2025
Road Safety Appeal Issued Ahead Of Bank Holiday Weekend
The PSNI are urging drivers to slow down and take extra care on the roads ahead of the summer bank holiday on Monday, 25 August. Officers will be carrying out high-visibility patrols across the regio...
Road Safety Appeal Issued Ahead Of Bank Holiday Weekend
The PSNI are urging drivers to slow down and take extra care on the roads ahead of the summer bank holiday on Monday, 25 August. Officers will be carrying out high-visibility patrols across the regio...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 22, 2025
Police Acted Proportionally In Cattle Deaths – Ombudsman
The Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland has found that police officers acted proportionally and adhered to their training when they had to euthanise cattle on two major roadways in May 2025. The O...
Police Acted Proportionally In Cattle Deaths – Ombudsman
The Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland has found that police officers acted proportionally and adhered to their training when they had to euthanise cattle on two major roadways in May 2025. The O...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 22, 2025
Appeal Issued Following Arson At Derelict Premises In Strabane
Police are appealing for information following a report of arson at derelict premises at the Milltown Road area of Strabane on Thursday, 21 August. Shortly before 10.50pm police attended a fire at a ...
Appeal Issued Following Arson At Derelict Premises In Strabane
Police are appealing for information following a report of arson at derelict premises at the Milltown Road area of Strabane on Thursday, 21 August. Shortly before 10.50pm police attended a fire at a ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 22, 2025
HMRC Warns Of Self Assessment Scams
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging millions of Self Assessment customers to be vigilant against scams that impersonate the department. Scammers often offer fake refunds or demand urgent payments...
HMRC Warns Of Self Assessment Scams
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging millions of Self Assessment customers to be vigilant against scams that impersonate the department. Scammers often offer fake refunds or demand urgent payments...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 22, 2025
Other News In Brief
'We Need To Get Real About The Housing Crisis' - Alliance Alliance Housing spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA has said we need to get real about the housing crisis following the publication of ...
Other News In Brief
'We Need To Get Real About The Housing Crisis' - Alliance Alliance Housing spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA has said we need to get real about the housing crisis following the publication of ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2025
Arrests After £400,000 Cannabis Factory Uncovered
Police have arrested two men after a large cannabis factory, with an estimated street value of £400,000, was discovered in a warehouse in Bangor. The men, both aged 30, were arrested on Wednesday, 20...
Arrests After £400,000 Cannabis Factory Uncovered
Police have arrested two men after a large cannabis factory, with an estimated street value of £400,000, was discovered in a warehouse in Bangor. The men, both aged 30, were arrested on Wednesday, 20...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2025
NI's Education Age To Be Raised To 18
Education Minister Paul Givan has announced plans to extend compulsory participation in education or training in Northern Ireland to the age of 18, following a public consultation. The consultation, ...
NI's Education Age To Be Raised To 18
Education Minister Paul Givan has announced plans to extend compulsory participation in education or training in Northern Ireland to the age of 18, following a public consultation. The consultation, ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2025
Parents Urged To Extend Child Benefit Claim
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging parents to extend their Child Benefit claim for teenagers who are continuing in full-time education or approved training after their GCSE results are released. ...
Parents Urged To Extend Child Benefit Claim
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging parents to extend their Child Benefit claim for teenagers who are continuing in full-time education or approved training after their GCSE results are released. ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2025
Concern Over Delay To Health Costs Scheme
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has raised concerns that the Health Minister has failed to update legislation to allow people on Universal Credit in Northern Ireland to have an automatic entitlement to ...
Concern Over Delay To Health Costs Scheme
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has raised concerns that the Health Minister has failed to update legislation to allow people on Universal Credit in Northern Ireland to have an automatic entitlement to ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2025
Award Nomination For 'Causeway Healthy Kids'
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council's 'Causeway Healthy Kids' programme has been shortlisted for the 'Best Health and Wellbeing Initiative' at the 2025 APSE Awards. The programme, which has alre...
Award Nomination For 'Causeway Healthy Kids'
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council's 'Causeway Healthy Kids' programme has been shortlisted for the 'Best Health and Wellbeing Initiative' at the 2025 APSE Awards. The programme, which has alre...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2025
Economy Minister In US For Trade And Tourism Drive
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has travelled to America on a mission to promote Northern Ireland as a leading location for innovation, investment, and international trade, as well as a key tour...
Economy Minister In US For Trade And Tourism Drive
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has travelled to America on a mission to promote Northern Ireland as a leading location for innovation, investment, and international trade, as well as a key tour...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2025
The Benefits Of Pay By Mobile Services For Playing At Online Casinos In NI
Finding fast and reliable ways for players to add funds has been one of the key areas of change in the online casino industry in recent years. With more players in Northern Ireland gambling in this wa...
The Benefits Of Pay By Mobile Services For Playing At Online Casinos In NI
Finding fast and reliable ways for players to add funds has been one of the key areas of change in the online casino industry in recent years. With more players in Northern Ireland gambling in this wa...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 21, 2025
Other News In Brief
Man Arrested Over Banbridge Arson A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson following a car fire in Banbridge. The arrest was made on Wednesday, 20 August in the Banbridge a...
Other News In Brief
Man Arrested Over Banbridge Arson A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson following a car fire in Banbridge. The arrest was made on Wednesday, 20 August in the Banbridge a...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2025
Man Charged With Attempted Murder Following Armagh Bar Attack
Detectives investigating a petrol bomb attack on a bar in Armagh on Monday, 18 August, have charged a 38-year-old man to court. He faces charges including two counts of attempted murder, arson with ...
Man Charged With Attempted Murder Following Armagh Bar Attack
Detectives investigating a petrol bomb attack on a bar in Armagh on Monday, 18 August, have charged a 38-year-old man to court. He faces charges including two counts of attempted murder, arson with ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2025
NICS To Recruit 500 New Executive Officers
The Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) has launched a major recruitment drive to hire approximately 500 permanent Executive Officer 2 (EO2) roles across a range of departments and locations. With ...
NICS To Recruit 500 New Executive Officers
The Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) has launched a major recruitment drive to hire approximately 500 permanent Executive Officer 2 (EO2) roles across a range of departments and locations. With ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2025
£2.5m Funding Boost To Help Tackle Homelessness
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced an additional £2.5 million in funding for the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) to boost homeless prevention services. The announcement was mad...
£2.5m Funding Boost To Help Tackle Homelessness
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced an additional £2.5 million in funding for the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) to boost homeless prevention services. The announcement was mad...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2025
First Climate Action Plan Consultation Event Underway
The first of 10 public consultation events on Northern Ireland's first draft Climate Action Plan has begun, with a session held today at Belfast City Hall. The draft plan, which was launched in June,...
First Climate Action Plan Consultation Event Underway
The first of 10 public consultation events on Northern Ireland's first draft Climate Action Plan has begun, with a session held today at Belfast City Hall. The draft plan, which was launched in June,...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2025
Man Charged After Laser Pointed At Police Helicopter In Lurgan
Police have charged a 20-year-old man after a laser beam was reportedly directed at a police helicopter yesterday evening, Monday, 18 August 2025. The incident took place at around 11.15pm in the Vi...
Man Charged After Laser Pointed At Police Helicopter In Lurgan
Police have charged a 20-year-old man after a laser beam was reportedly directed at a police helicopter yesterday evening, Monday, 18 August 2025. The incident took place at around 11.15pm in the Vi...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2025
New Fixing Factory Project To Tackle Waste In L'Derry
Repair & Share Foyle has announced the launch of its brand-new Fixing Factory, which is set to officially open on 1 September 2025. The project, which is supported by a £188,094 grant from The Nationa...
New Fixing Factory Project To Tackle Waste In L'Derry
Repair & Share Foyle has announced the launch of its brand-new Fixing Factory, which is set to officially open on 1 September 2025. The project, which is supported by a £188,094 grant from The Nationa...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2025
Health Minister Launches Learning Disability Service Consultation
The Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt, has launched a 14-week public consultation on a new learning disability service model for Northern Ireland. The document, titled We Matter, outlines a three-year roa...
Health Minister Launches Learning Disability Service Consultation
The Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt, has launched a 14-week public consultation on a new learning disability service model for Northern Ireland. The document, titled We Matter, outlines a three-year roa...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 20, 2025
Other News In Brief
New Youth Services Launched at Renovated Ardoyne Building Belfast City Council has welcomed new tenants, Streetbeat, into the recently renovated former Upper Ardoyne Youth Club building in N...
Other News In Brief
New Youth Services Launched at Renovated Ardoyne Building Belfast City Council has welcomed new tenants, Streetbeat, into the recently renovated former Upper Ardoyne Youth Club building in N...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2025
Belfast Parks Shine With 23 Green Flag Awards
Belfast City Council is celebrating after 23 of its parks and open spaces were awarded prestigious Green Flag Awards. The announcement was made at the annual ceremony at Bangor Castle Walled Garden,...
Belfast Parks Shine With 23 Green Flag Awards
Belfast City Council is celebrating after 23 of its parks and open spaces were awarded prestigious Green Flag Awards. The announcement was made at the annual ceremony at Bangor Castle Walled Garden,...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2025
Public Urged To Be Vigilant After Asian Hornet Sighting In Cork
Members of the public and local beekeepers are being urged to be vigilant following a recent sighting and subsequent capture of an Asian hornet in the Cork area. The sighting, confirmed by the Natio...
Public Urged To Be Vigilant After Asian Hornet Sighting In Cork
Members of the public and local beekeepers are being urged to be vigilant following a recent sighting and subsequent capture of an Asian hornet in the Cork area. The sighting, confirmed by the Natio...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2025
New Neighbourhood Watch Scheme Launches In Portrush
The Causeway Coast and Glens Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) and the PSNI have announced the launch of a new Neighbourhood Watch scheme in the Hamilton Place and Hamilton Place Lane area of Portru...
New Neighbourhood Watch Scheme Launches In Portrush
The Causeway Coast and Glens Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) and the PSNI have announced the launch of a new Neighbourhood Watch scheme in the Hamilton Place and Hamilton Place Lane area of Portru...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2025
Traffic And Travel Advice Ahead Of Foyle Pride Parade
The PSNI has advised the public that there will be some traffic disruption in L'Derry city centre on Saturday afternoon, 23 August, as the Foyle Pride parade takes place. The parade is scheduled to a...
Traffic And Travel Advice Ahead Of Foyle Pride Parade
The PSNI has advised the public that there will be some traffic disruption in L'Derry city centre on Saturday afternoon, 23 August, as the Foyle Pride parade takes place. The parade is scheduled to a...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 19, 2025
Police Arrest Man Over Alleged Vigilante Behaviour
Police investigating reports of alleged vigilante behaviour in east Belfast have arrested a 37-year-old man. He has been taken into custody on suspicion of assault, theft, and causing criminal damag...
Police Arrest Man Over Alleged Vigilante Behaviour
Police investigating reports of alleged vigilante behaviour in east Belfast have arrested a 37-year-old man. He has been taken into custody on suspicion of assault, theft, and causing criminal damag...
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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.