Northern Ireland News for August 2025 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2025
Eastwood Slams Arrest Of Pensioners And Students At Gaza Protests
Colum Eastwood MP has called for the British Government to urgently review its policy on policing protests after pensioners and students were arrested at peaceful demonstrations over the weekend. Th...
Eastwood Slams Arrest Of Pensioners And Students At Gaza Protests
Colum Eastwood MP has called for the British Government to urgently review its policy on policing protests after pensioners and students were arrested at peaceful demonstrations over the weekend. Th...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2025
Belfast Council Grants Permission For New Hotel And Leisure Hub
Belfast City Council's Planning Committee has granted planning permission for several major developments across the city this month. Permission was given for a new 164-bedroom hotel, which will inclu...
Belfast Council Grants Permission For New Hotel And Leisure Hub
Belfast City Council's Planning Committee has granted planning permission for several major developments across the city this month. Permission was given for a new 164-bedroom hotel, which will inclu...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2025
Two Men Charged Over DCI Caldwell Attempted Murder
Two men have been charged following their arrests under the Terrorism Act on Monday, 11 August, as part of the ongoing investigation into the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwel...
Two Men Charged Over DCI Caldwell Attempted Murder
Two men have been charged following their arrests under the Terrorism Act on Monday, 11 August, as part of the ongoing investigation into the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwel...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2025
Communities Minister Launches European Heritage Open Days
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has launched the 28th annual European Heritage Open Days (EHOD), an annual celebration of local history and culture. The event will take place on Saturday, 13 and S...
Communities Minister Launches European Heritage Open Days
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has launched the 28th annual European Heritage Open Days (EHOD), an annual celebration of local history and culture. The event will take place on Saturday, 13 and S...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2025
'Ambition to Grow' Programme Supports Over 250 Companies
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced that the "Ambition to Grow" programme is helping over 250 companies create good jobs and increase external sales. The Invest NI programme, first l...
'Ambition to Grow' Programme Supports Over 250 Companies
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced that the "Ambition to Grow" programme is helping over 250 companies create good jobs and increase external sales. The Invest NI programme, first l...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2025
Other News In Brief
Hargey Condemns Alleged Racist Assault On Migrant Sinn Féin MLA Deidre Hargey has said there is "no place for racism or hate in society" after the PSNI confirmed they are investigating an al...
Other News In Brief
Hargey Condemns Alleged Racist Assault On Migrant Sinn Féin MLA Deidre Hargey has said there is "no place for racism or hate in society" after the PSNI confirmed they are investigating an al...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2025
Further Appeal On Downpatrick Murder And Attempted Murder
Detectives from the PSNI have issued a further appeal for information following a murder and attempted murder in Downpatrick on Sunday. Detective Chief Inspector Gary Robinson, from the Major Investi...
Further Appeal On Downpatrick Murder And Attempted Murder
Detectives from the PSNI have issued a further appeal for information following a murder and attempted murder in Downpatrick on Sunday. Detective Chief Inspector Gary Robinson, from the Major Investi...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2025
PHA Urges Parents To Discuss Alcohol And Drug Risks With Teens
With A-level and GCSE results being released over the coming days, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging parents and guardians to talk openly and honestly with young people about the risks ass...
PHA Urges Parents To Discuss Alcohol And Drug Risks With Teens
With A-level and GCSE results being released over the coming days, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging parents and guardians to talk openly and honestly with young people about the risks ass...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2025
Lisburn & Castlereagh Launches New £2m Change Fund
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council has launched the second phase of its Change Fund, which forms part of a seven-year strategic framework led by the Northern Ireland Executive Office to End Violence A...
Lisburn & Castlereagh Launches New £2m Change Fund
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council has launched the second phase of its Change Fund, which forms part of a seven-year strategic framework led by the Northern Ireland Executive Office to End Violence A...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2025
Communities Minister Launches 'Move More, Live Better' Campaign
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has launched a new campaign, 'Move More, Live Better', following a kayaking session at the Erne Paddlers Club in Enniskillen. The campaign is designed to inspire th...
Communities Minister Launches 'Move More, Live Better' Campaign
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has launched a new campaign, 'Move More, Live Better', following a kayaking session at the Erne Paddlers Club in Enniskillen. The campaign is designed to inspire th...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2025
Police Ombudsman Investigates Portadown Incident
The Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland is investigating an incident involving police and a young man in Portadown on Friday, 13 June. The incident is believed to have taken place in an alleyway co...
Police Ombudsman Investigates Portadown Incident
The Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland is investigating an incident involving police and a young man in Portadown on Friday, 13 June. The incident is believed to have taken place in an alleyway co...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2025
Abnormal Load To Cause Delays On M1 To Dundonald Route
Motorists are advised to expect significant delays this evening (Tuesday, 12 August), from 7pm, due to a slow-moving abnormal load travelling from the M1 to Dundonald. The load will travel along the ...
Abnormal Load To Cause Delays On M1 To Dundonald Route
Motorists are advised to expect significant delays this evening (Tuesday, 12 August), from 7pm, due to a slow-moving abnormal load travelling from the M1 to Dundonald. The load will travel along the ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2025
Alliance Calls For 'More Ambition' In New Apprenticeship Plan
Alliance Economy spokesperson David Honeyford MLA has welcomed the Department for the Economy's launch of the ‘Apprenticeship Action Plan,' but cautioned that it does not go far enough. The Lagan Va...
Alliance Calls For 'More Ambition' In New Apprenticeship Plan
Alliance Economy spokesperson David Honeyford MLA has welcomed the Department for the Economy's launch of the ‘Apprenticeship Action Plan,' but cautioned that it does not go far enough. The Lagan Va...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2025
UUP MLA Calls For Urgent Review Of Costly Border Control Posts
Ulster Unionist Party Deputy Leader and Agriculture, Environment & Rural Affairs spokesperson Robbie Butler MLA has called on the DAERA Minister to urgently reassess the scale, cost, and necessity of ...
UUP MLA Calls For Urgent Review Of Costly Border Control Posts
Ulster Unionist Party Deputy Leader and Agriculture, Environment & Rural Affairs spokesperson Robbie Butler MLA has called on the DAERA Minister to urgently reassess the scale, cost, and necessity of ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2025
Physical vs. Online Slots: Which Should NI Residents Pick?
Slot machines have long been a staple of casual gaming in Northern Ireland, from buzzing arcades along the coast to machines found in traditional casinos. But in 2025, the picture has evolved. With ...
Physical vs. Online Slots: Which Should NI Residents Pick?
Slot machines have long been a staple of casual gaming in Northern Ireland, from buzzing arcades along the coast to machines found in traditional casinos. But in 2025, the picture has evolved. With ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2025
Other News In Brief
DUP MLA Condemns Brendan McFarlane Tribute North Belfast DUP MLA Phillip Brett has condemned a tribute to IRA terrorist Brendan 'Bik' McFarlane at Féile an Phobail, describing it as "deeply ...
Other News In Brief
DUP MLA Condemns Brendan McFarlane Tribute North Belfast DUP MLA Phillip Brett has condemned a tribute to IRA terrorist Brendan 'Bik' McFarlane at Féile an Phobail, describing it as "deeply ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2025
Murder Inquiry Launched Following Man's Death In Downpatrick
Detectives have launched a murder inquiry following the death of a man in Downpatrick. Police are also investigating a serious assault on a priest in the same town, with officers believing the two inc...
Murder Inquiry Launched Following Man's Death In Downpatrick
Detectives have launched a murder inquiry following the death of a man in Downpatrick. Police are also investigating a serious assault on a priest in the same town, with officers believing the two inc...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2025
Team NI To Compete In World Transplant Games In Germany
The Public Health Agency is wishing Team NI the very best of luck as a team of 27 athletes heads to Germany for the 25th World Transplant Games. Often referred to as a "celebration of life," the Gam...
Team NI To Compete In World Transplant Games In Germany
The Public Health Agency is wishing Team NI the very best of luck as a team of 27 athletes heads to Germany for the 25th World Transplant Games. Often referred to as a "celebration of life," the Gam...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2025
Belfast Begins Countdown To Fleadh Cheoil 2026
A special 'Fleadh harp' has been passed on to the citizens of Belfast, marking the start of the official countdown to the city hosting the next Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann from 2-9 August 2026. The art...
Belfast Begins Countdown To Fleadh Cheoil 2026
A special 'Fleadh harp' has been passed on to the citizens of Belfast, marking the start of the official countdown to the city hosting the next Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann from 2-9 August 2026. The art...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2025
Two Men Arrested In Connection With Detective Murder Attempt
Detectives from the PSNI's Major Investigation Team have made two arrests in connection with the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell in Omagh in February 2023. Two men, one ag...
Two Men Arrested In Connection With Detective Murder Attempt
Detectives from the PSNI's Major Investigation Team have made two arrests in connection with the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell in Omagh in February 2023. Two men, one ag...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2025
Road Safety Reminder For Older Drivers
The Department for Infrastructure have highlighted the experience of an older driver who discovered she need glasses for driving after 50 years on the road. Anne Flanagan said the news came as a "co...
Road Safety Reminder For Older Drivers
The Department for Infrastructure have highlighted the experience of an older driver who discovered she need glasses for driving after 50 years on the road. Anne Flanagan said the news came as a "co...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2025
Man Dies In Cushendall Road Collision
The PSNI has confirmed that a man has died following a single-vehicle road traffic collision on Loughareema Road, outside Cushendall, on Sunday, 10 August. He has been named as William Hewitt, a 25-y...
Man Dies In Cushendall Road Collision
The PSNI has confirmed that a man has died following a single-vehicle road traffic collision on Loughareema Road, outside Cushendall, on Sunday, 10 August. He has been named as William Hewitt, a 25-y...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2025
New Apprenticeship Action Plan To Boost NI's Economy
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has launched an ambitious Apprenticeship Action Plan, setting out a focused vision to enhance skills development and employment opportunities across Northern Irel...
New Apprenticeship Action Plan To Boost NI's Economy
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has launched an ambitious Apprenticeship Action Plan, setting out a focused vision to enhance skills development and employment opportunities across Northern Irel...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2025
Two Men Arrested In L'Derry In INLA Criminality Probe
Two men, aged 28 and 63, have been arrested by detectives from the PSNI's Organised Crime Branch following two search operations in L'Derry. The searches, on Sunday 10 August, were part of an ongoing...
Two Men Arrested In L'Derry In INLA Criminality Probe
Two men, aged 28 and 63, have been arrested by detectives from the PSNI's Organised Crime Branch following two search operations in L'Derry. The searches, on Sunday 10 August, were part of an ongoing...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2025
Bridging The Miles: How Tech Is Keeping NI Locals Connected
Northern Ireland has always had a strong sense of community, but with families more spread out and people spending less time in shared spaces, the ways people connect have had to adapt. Whether it's c...
Bridging The Miles: How Tech Is Keeping NI Locals Connected
Northern Ireland has always had a strong sense of community, but with families more spread out and people spending less time in shared spaces, the ways people connect have had to adapt. Whether it's c...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 11, 2025
Other News In Brief
Beattie Calls For Irish Government Inquiry Into Omagh Bomb Doug Beattie MC MLA, the DUP's justice spokesperson, has called on the Irish government to hold a parallel inquiry into the Omagh b...
Other News In Brief
Beattie Calls For Irish Government Inquiry Into Omagh Bomb Doug Beattie MC MLA, the DUP's justice spokesperson, has called on the Irish government to hold a parallel inquiry into the Omagh b...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2025
PSNI Unveils Action Plan To Tackle Race Inequality
The PSNI has unveiled a new Race and Ethnicity Action Plan aimed at strengthening trust and improving relationships with ethnic minority communities across the region. Announced on Thursday (7 August...
PSNI Unveils Action Plan To Tackle Race Inequality
The PSNI has unveiled a new Race and Ethnicity Action Plan aimed at strengthening trust and improving relationships with ethnic minority communities across the region. Announced on Thursday (7 August...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2025
Man Arrested In Relation To Crimes In Poland
A man wanted in Poland to serve a sentence for a number of vehicle thefts linked to an organised crime gang has been arrested in the Carrickfergus area of County Antrim over night (7 August). The 44 ...
Man Arrested In Relation To Crimes In Poland
A man wanted in Poland to serve a sentence for a number of vehicle thefts linked to an organised crime gang has been arrested in the Carrickfergus area of County Antrim over night (7 August). The 44 ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2025
Department Issues Warning On Fake Weight-Loss Medication
The public has been warned not to fall victim to criminals selling fake weight-loss medication, following a significant spike in demand which has seen people turning to unregulated or unapproved sourc...
Department Issues Warning On Fake Weight-Loss Medication
The public has been warned not to fall victim to criminals selling fake weight-loss medication, following a significant spike in demand which has seen people turning to unregulated or unapproved sourc...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2025
Ministers Highlight Impact Of Growth Deal Projects
Finance Minister John O'Dowd and Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald have visited the North Coast to view progress on key projects supported by the £110 million Causeway Coast and Glens Growth Deal....
Ministers Highlight Impact Of Growth Deal Projects
Finance Minister John O'Dowd and Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald have visited the North Coast to view progress on key projects supported by the £110 million Causeway Coast and Glens Growth Deal....
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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.