Northern Ireland News for January 2026
Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2026
PSNI Concludes 'Operation Season's Greetings' Following Festive Safety Push
The PSNI has successfully completed Operation Season's Greetings, its extensive annual campaign dedicated to public safety over the Christmas and New Year period. Spanning from late November through ...
PSNI Concludes 'Operation Season's Greetings' Following Festive Safety Push
The PSNI has successfully completed Operation Season's Greetings, its extensive annual campaign dedicated to public safety over the Christmas and New Year period. Spanning from late November through ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2026
Major Recruitment Drive Launches At Belfast International Airport
Belfast International Airport, a key hub in the VINCI Airports network, has announced its first major recruitment event of 2026. The job fair is designed to bolster staffing levels ahead of an expecte...
Major Recruitment Drive Launches At Belfast International Airport
Belfast International Airport, a key hub in the VINCI Airports network, has announced its first major recruitment event of 2026. The job fair is designed to bolster staffing levels ahead of an expecte...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2026
Search Begins For Belfast's 2026 Sporting Heroes
The hunt for Belfast's most dedicated sporting figures is officially underway following the launch of the GolfNow Belfast Sports Awards 2026. This year's ceremony holds particular significance as it...
Search Begins For Belfast's 2026 Sporting Heroes
The hunt for Belfast's most dedicated sporting figures is officially underway following the launch of the GolfNow Belfast Sports Awards 2026. This year's ceremony holds particular significance as it...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2026
Finance Minister Halts 'Reval 2026' After Hospitality Sector Backlash
Finance Minister John O'Dowd has announced an immediate stop to the Reval 2026 process, following intense pressure from Northern Ireland's business community. The decision comes just a week after th...
Finance Minister Halts 'Reval 2026' After Hospitality Sector Backlash
Finance Minister John O'Dowd has announced an immediate stop to the Reval 2026 process, following intense pressure from Northern Ireland's business community. The decision comes just a week after th...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2026
Cutting-Edge Tech Prototypes Unveiled To Transform Belfast Tourism
Belfast City Hall recently played host to a specialist industry event marking the finale of the 'Augment the City' Challenge. Three groundbreaking immersive technology prototypes were revealed, offeri...
Cutting-Edge Tech Prototypes Unveiled To Transform Belfast Tourism
Belfast City Hall recently played host to a specialist industry event marking the finale of the 'Augment the City' Challenge. Three groundbreaking immersive technology prototypes were revealed, offeri...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2026
New Chief Executive Appointed To Lead Forensic Science NI
Justice Minister Naomi Long has officially welcomed Andrew Elliott to his new role as Chief Executive of Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI). As an executive agency under the Department of Justi...
New Chief Executive Appointed To Lead Forensic Science NI
Justice Minister Naomi Long has officially welcomed Andrew Elliott to his new role as Chief Executive of Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI). As an executive agency under the Department of Justi...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2026
The Hybrid Games Set For Landmark Northern Ireland Debut
The Eikon Exhibition Centre is preparing to host a major new addition to the regional sporting calendar as The Hybrid Games officially arrives in Northern Ireland for the first time. Scheduled for S...
The Hybrid Games Set For Landmark Northern Ireland Debut
The Eikon Exhibition Centre is preparing to host a major new addition to the regional sporting calendar as The Hybrid Games officially arrives in Northern Ireland for the first time. Scheduled for S...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2026
NI Water Warns Belfast Development At Risk Over Sewer Underinvestment
NI Water has issued an update to Belfast City Council, warning that long-term underinvestment in the city's wastewater infrastructure is now a primary bottleneck for new housing and economic growth. ...
NI Water Warns Belfast Development At Risk Over Sewer Underinvestment
NI Water has issued an update to Belfast City Council, warning that long-term underinvestment in the city's wastewater infrastructure is now a primary bottleneck for new housing and economic growth. ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2026
Larne Firefighter Honoured For Remarkable 50 Years Of Service
A special ceremony was held on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, to honour Watch Commander Tommy Torbitt for his extraordinary 50-year career with the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS). The e...
Larne Firefighter Honoured For Remarkable 50 Years Of Service
A special ceremony was held on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, to honour Watch Commander Tommy Torbitt for his extraordinary 50-year career with the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS). The e...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 30, 2026
PSNI Extradites Murder Suspect To Republic Of Ireland
Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's International Policing Unit have confirmed the successful extradition of a 22-year-old man to the Republic of Ireland. The handover took place on...
PSNI Extradites Murder Suspect To Republic Of Ireland
Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's International Policing Unit have confirmed the successful extradition of a 22-year-old man to the Republic of Ireland. The handover took place on...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 29, 2026
Police Ombudsman Investigates PSNI Handling Of Past Allegations
The Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland has launched an investigation into the PSNI’s handling of prior allegations made against a former officer during his period of service. This latest probe is ...
Police Ombudsman Investigates PSNI Handling Of Past Allegations
The Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland has launched an investigation into the PSNI’s handling of prior allegations made against a former officer during his period of service. This latest probe is ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 29, 2026
Pedestrian Dies Following Coalisland Collision
A 71-year-old man has died following a road traffic collision in Coalisland on Wednesday, 28th January. The victim has been named by the PSNI as Gerard Rafferty, known locally as 'Jock', who was from...
Pedestrian Dies Following Coalisland Collision
A 71-year-old man has died following a road traffic collision in Coalisland on Wednesday, 28th January. The victim has been named by the PSNI as Gerard Rafferty, known locally as 'Jock', who was from...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 29, 2026
SDLP Launches 'Save Our Pubs' Campaign
The SDLP has initiated a major campaign aimed at safeguarding pubs, hotels, and various hospitality firms following recent changes to business rates. The move comes in response to a non-domestic pro...
SDLP Launches 'Save Our Pubs' Campaign
The SDLP has initiated a major campaign aimed at safeguarding pubs, hotels, and various hospitality firms following recent changes to business rates. The move comes in response to a non-domestic pro...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 29, 2026
Red Bull Soapbox Race To Return To Belfast This Spring
The internationally celebrated Red Bull Soapbox Race is heading back to Belfast’s Stormont Estate on Sunday 17 May 2026, promising a high-octane blend of creativity, chaos and community competition. ...
Red Bull Soapbox Race To Return To Belfast This Spring
The internationally celebrated Red Bull Soapbox Race is heading back to Belfast’s Stormont Estate on Sunday 17 May 2026, promising a high-octane blend of creativity, chaos and community competition. ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 29, 2026
Ministers Visit Footprints Women's Centre To Launch New Justice Project
Justice Minister Naomi Long and Health Minister Mike Nesbitt have visited the Footprints Women's Centre in west Belfast to learn more about a newly established community-based Legal and Justice Advice...
Ministers Visit Footprints Women's Centre To Launch New Justice Project
Justice Minister Naomi Long and Health Minister Mike Nesbitt have visited the Footprints Women's Centre in west Belfast to learn more about a newly established community-based Legal and Justice Advice...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 29, 2026
Ministers Welcome Milestone £9m Green Investment At O&S Doors
First Minister Michelle O'Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly have welcomed a major £9 million investment by O&S Doors to install a cutting-edge biomass-fuelled Combined Heat and Powe...
Ministers Welcome Milestone £9m Green Investment At O&S Doors
First Minister Michelle O'Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly have welcomed a major £9 million investment by O&S Doors to install a cutting-edge biomass-fuelled Combined Heat and Powe...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 29, 2026
Two Arrested As Large Drug Haul Seized In Draperstown
Detectives from the PSNI's Organised Crime Branch have arrested two individuals following a planned search operation in Draperstown on Wednesday, 28th January. The search, which targeted a residentia...
Two Arrested As Large Drug Haul Seized In Draperstown
Detectives from the PSNI's Organised Crime Branch have arrested two individuals following a planned search operation in Draperstown on Wednesday, 28th January. The search, which targeted a residentia...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 29, 2026
Cash Stolen During North Belfast Residential Burglary
Detectives in North Belfast are investigating a burglary that took place at a residential property on Tuesday, 27th January. The incident occurred in the Hogarth Street area while the house was empty...
Cash Stolen During North Belfast Residential Burglary
Detectives in North Belfast are investigating a burglary that took place at a residential property on Tuesday, 27th January. The incident occurred in the Hogarth Street area while the house was empty...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 29, 2026
Alliance Party Welcomes Progress On NI's Environmental Recovery
Alliance Environment Spokesperson John Blair MLA has welcomed the publication of the first Annual Progress Report on Northern Ireland's Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP). The report, published on...
Alliance Party Welcomes Progress On NI's Environmental Recovery
Alliance Environment Spokesperson John Blair MLA has welcomed the publication of the first Annual Progress Report on Northern Ireland's Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP). The report, published on...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 29, 2026
Police Investigate Arson Attack In Markethill
The PSNI is appealing for information after a suspected petrol bomb was thrown at a house in Markethill during the early hours of Wednesday, 28th January. Emergency services were alerted to the incid...
Police Investigate Arson Attack In Markethill
The PSNI is appealing for information after a suspected petrol bomb was thrown at a house in Markethill during the early hours of Wednesday, 28th January. Emergency services were alerted to the incid...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2026
Belfast Kicks Off European City Of Sport 2026 With Free Activity Weekend
Belfast City Council and its leisure partner, GLL, have announced a weekend of free sports and fitness activities to celebrate the launch of the European City of Sport 2026 programme. The "On Your Ma...
Belfast Kicks Off European City Of Sport 2026 With Free Activity Weekend
Belfast City Council and its leisure partner, GLL, have announced a weekend of free sports and fitness activities to celebrate the launch of the European City of Sport 2026 programme. The "On Your Ma...
Business News, Jan 28, 2026
Barclay Communications Partners With Fibrus To Bolster Business Connectivity
Belfast-based Barclay Communications has announced a strategic partnership with Fibrus to simplify full fibre broadband access for businesses across Northern Ireland. The collaboration, delivered th...
Barclay Communications Partners With Fibrus To Bolster Business Connectivity
Belfast-based Barclay Communications has announced a strategic partnership with Fibrus to simplify full fibre broadband access for businesses across Northern Ireland. The collaboration, delivered th...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2026
Investigation Launches After North Belfast Shooting
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a shooting in North Belfast on Tuesday evening, 27 January. The PSNI received a report shortly before 8pm that the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service was ...
Investigation Launches After North Belfast Shooting
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a shooting in North Belfast on Tuesday evening, 27 January. The PSNI received a report shortly before 8pm that the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service was ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2026
Winter Holidaymakers Warned Not To Forget Sun Protection
The Public Health Agency (PHA) and Cancer Focus Northern Ireland have issued a joint reminder for travellers to pack sunscreen for their winter holidays. Whether heading to the beach or high-altitude ...
Winter Holidaymakers Warned Not To Forget Sun Protection
The Public Health Agency (PHA) and Cancer Focus Northern Ireland have issued a joint reminder for travellers to pack sunscreen for their winter holidays. Whether heading to the beach or high-altitude ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2026
£600,000 Resurfacing Project Announced For Hillhead Road, Castledawson
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced a £600,000 carriageway resurfacing project for Hillhead Road, Castledawson, scheduled to commence on Monday 2 February 2026. The scheme will cover a ...
£600,000 Resurfacing Project Announced For Hillhead Road, Castledawson
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced a £600,000 carriageway resurfacing project for Hillhead Road, Castledawson, scheduled to commence on Monday 2 February 2026. The scheme will cover a ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2026
Police Appeal Following Petrol Bomb Attack In Markethill
The PSNI is appealing for witnesses following an arson attack at a residential property in Markethill today, Wednesday 28 January. Officers were alerted to the incident in the Bunker Hill area at app...
Police Appeal Following Petrol Bomb Attack In Markethill
The PSNI is appealing for witnesses following an arson attack at a residential property in Markethill today, Wednesday 28 January. Officers were alerted to the incident in the Bunker Hill area at app...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2026
Justice Minister Calls For Action Against Online Sexual Exploitation
Justice Minister Naomi Long has formally contacted the UK Government to demand stronger action against the commercial sexual exploitation of women and girls via adult services websites. In a letter a...
Justice Minister Calls For Action Against Online Sexual Exploitation
Justice Minister Naomi Long has formally contacted the UK Government to demand stronger action against the commercial sexual exploitation of women and girls via adult services websites. In a letter a...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2026
Significant Progress Reported For Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service
The Department of Health has released the findings of a follow-up inspection into the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS), revealing marked improvements across the organisation. The review,...
Significant Progress Reported For Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service
The Department of Health has released the findings of a follow-up inspection into the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS), revealing marked improvements across the organisation. The review,...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2026
Minister Launches £30,000 Support Fund For Co-Operatives
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced a new £30,000 funding initiative designed to stimulate the growth and development of co-operatives. The open call for proposals seeks to harness the...
Minister Launches £30,000 Support Fund For Co-Operatives
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced a new £30,000 funding initiative designed to stimulate the growth and development of co-operatives. The open call for proposals seeks to harness the...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2026
Landmark Report Tracks Northern Ireland's Environmental Progress
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has released the inaugural Annual Progress Report on Northern Ireland's Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP). The document evalua...
Landmark Report Tracks Northern Ireland's Environmental Progress
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has released the inaugural Annual Progress Report on Northern Ireland's Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP). The document evalua...
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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.