Northern Ireland News for January 2026 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Jan 22, 2026
Renewed Appeal For Information On Murder Of Wayne Reid
Detectives from the PSNI's Major Investigation Team have issued a fresh appeal for information regarding the murder of Wayne Reid. The renewed call for public assistance coincides with police searches...
Renewed Appeal For Information On Murder Of Wayne Reid
Detectives from the PSNI's Major Investigation Team have issued a fresh appeal for information regarding the murder of Wayne Reid. The renewed call for public assistance coincides with police searches...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 22, 2026
Heavy Rain Warning Issued Across Northern Ireland
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain across Northern Ireland, as a persistent band of heavy rain settles over the region. The warning, which came into effect at 10am, is set t...
Heavy Rain Warning Issued Across Northern Ireland
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain across Northern Ireland, as a persistent band of heavy rain settles over the region. The warning, which came into effect at 10am, is set t...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 22, 2026
MP Welcomes Removal of Immunity Clause From Legacy Act
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood has welcomed the removal of the immunity clause from the UK Government's Legacy Act, calling it a significant move towards restoring faith in the justice system. The Lagan...
MP Welcomes Removal of Immunity Clause From Legacy Act
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood has welcomed the removal of the immunity clause from the UK Government's Legacy Act, calling it a significant move towards restoring faith in the justice system. The Lagan...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 22, 2026
UUP Justice Spokesman Demands Ethical Safeguards Amid AI Abuse Scandal
The Ulster Unionist Party's Justice Spokesperson, Doug Beattie MC MLA, has issued a forceful call for urgent legislation and ethical safeguards following a criminal investigation into the misuse of ar...
UUP Justice Spokesman Demands Ethical Safeguards Amid AI Abuse Scandal
The Ulster Unionist Party's Justice Spokesperson, Doug Beattie MC MLA, has issued a forceful call for urgent legislation and ethical safeguards following a criminal investigation into the misuse of ar...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 22, 2026
Tourism Ireland Unveils 2026 Strategy
Tourism Ireland has detailed a major marketing offensive for 2026, aimed at positioning the island of Ireland as a premier global destination. The strategy, launched at an event attended by Tourism Mi...
Tourism Ireland Unveils 2026 Strategy
Tourism Ireland has detailed a major marketing offensive for 2026, aimed at positioning the island of Ireland as a premier global destination. The strategy, launched at an event attended by Tourism Mi...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 22, 2026
SDLP Welcomes Consultation On Stricter Social Media Safeguards
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP has expressed her support for the UK Government's newly launched consultation aimed at enhancing the online safety of young people. The move comes as ministers explore a ra...
SDLP Welcomes Consultation On Stricter Social Media Safeguards
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP has expressed her support for the UK Government's newly launched consultation aimed at enhancing the online safety of young people. The move comes as ministers explore a ra...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 22, 2026
Personal Wellbeing In Northern Ireland 'Steady' In 2024/25
The Executive Office has published statistics on individual wellbeing for 2024/25 across four areas: loneliness (how often people feel lonely); self-efficacy (people’s belief in their ability to influ...
Personal Wellbeing In Northern Ireland 'Steady' In 2024/25
The Executive Office has published statistics on individual wellbeing for 2024/25 across four areas: loneliness (how often people feel lonely); self-efficacy (people’s belief in their ability to influ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 22, 2026
Alliance MLA Highlights Persistent Inequalities In Latest Wellbeing Report
Alliance Party spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has warned that while headline figures suggest Northern Ireland remains a favourable place to live, significant inequalities continue to affect the most ...
Alliance MLA Highlights Persistent Inequalities In Latest Wellbeing Report
Alliance Party spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has warned that while headline figures suggest Northern Ireland remains a favourable place to live, significant inequalities continue to affect the most ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 22, 2026
Minister Announces Funding To Mark 250th Anniversary Of US Independence
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has confirmed a significant funding package for heritage and arts projects to coincide with the upcoming 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence. Th...
Minister Announces Funding To Mark 250th Anniversary Of US Independence
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has confirmed a significant funding package for heritage and arts projects to coincide with the upcoming 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence. Th...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2026
Developer Contributions Deliver Social And Infrastructure Gains For Belfast
Belfast City Council's Planning Committee has received a comprehensive update detailing the significant benefits generated by developer contributions between 2020 and 2025. Elected Members were brief...
Developer Contributions Deliver Social And Infrastructure Gains For Belfast
Belfast City Council's Planning Committee has received a comprehensive update detailing the significant benefits generated by developer contributions between 2020 and 2025. Elected Members were brief...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2026
Winter Preparedness Plan Has 'Clearly Failed' – SDLP
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA has issued a stinging critique of the Health Minister's Winter Preparedness Plan, stating that the strategy has failed to protect patients and sta...
Winter Preparedness Plan Has 'Clearly Failed' – SDLP
SDLP Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA has issued a stinging critique of the Health Minister's Winter Preparedness Plan, stating that the strategy has failed to protect patients and sta...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2026
Police Seek Potential First Responders Following Fatal Lisnaskea Collision
The PSNI's Collision Investigation Unit has issued a specific appeal for witnesses following a fatal road traffic accident in Lisnaskea. The collision, which involved a Renault Traffic van and a Vaux...
Police Seek Potential First Responders Following Fatal Lisnaskea Collision
The PSNI's Collision Investigation Unit has issued a specific appeal for witnesses following a fatal road traffic accident in Lisnaskea. The collision, which involved a Renault Traffic van and a Vaux...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2026
Public Urged to Have Their Say On Nature Recovery Strategy
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has opened a public consultation on a draft Nature Recovery Strategy, a comprehensive plan designed to protect and regenerate North...
Public Urged to Have Their Say On Nature Recovery Strategy
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has opened a public consultation on a draft Nature Recovery Strategy, a comprehensive plan designed to protect and regenerate North...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2026
Major €6.5m Cross-Border Clean Air Initiative Launches In Donegal
Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Donegal recently hosted the official launch of the PEACE-Air (Partnership for Evidence and Action on Clean Air) project. This significant cross-border venture...
Major €6.5m Cross-Border Clean Air Initiative Launches In Donegal
Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Donegal recently hosted the official launch of the PEACE-Air (Partnership for Evidence and Action on Clean Air) project. This significant cross-border venture...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2026
Hazzard Calls For Mournes Protection Amid Rising Tourist Numbers
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has highlighted the urgent need to safeguard the Mourne Mountains as the area's popularity as a tourist destination continues to grow. The South Down representative made th...
Hazzard Calls For Mournes Protection Amid Rising Tourist Numbers
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has highlighted the urgent need to safeguard the Mourne Mountains as the area's popularity as a tourist destination continues to grow. The South Down representative made th...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2026
Martin & Roman Kemp To Explore Ireland In New Channel 4 Series
Tourism Ireland has announced a brand-new, three-part television series featuring the well-known father-and-son team, Martin and Roman Kemp. The travelogue, produced by Rock Oyster Media, is schedul...
Martin & Roman Kemp To Explore Ireland In New Channel 4 Series
Tourism Ireland has announced a brand-new, three-part television series featuring the well-known father-and-son team, Martin and Roman Kemp. The travelogue, produced by Rock Oyster Media, is schedul...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2026
New Statutory Miscarriage Leave And Pay For Northern Ireland
Economy Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald, has released the official consultation response regarding the implementation of statutory miscarriage leave and pay within Northern Ireland. The move represent...
New Statutory Miscarriage Leave And Pay For Northern Ireland
Economy Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald, has released the official consultation response regarding the implementation of statutory miscarriage leave and pay within Northern Ireland. The move represent...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2026
Investigation Launches After North Belfast Stabbing
Police are seeking information and video footage following a stabbing incident in north Belfast during the early hours of Wednesday, 21 January. The Police Service of Northern Ireland were alerted to...
Investigation Launches After North Belfast Stabbing
Police are seeking information and video footage following a stabbing incident in north Belfast during the early hours of Wednesday, 21 January. The Police Service of Northern Ireland were alerted to...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 21, 2026
Police Appeal Following Serious Incident In Portadown
An investigation has been launched after a man was found with life-threatening injuries in Portadown early on Tuesday morning. Emergency services were alerted to the situation at approximately 6am on...
Police Appeal Following Serious Incident In Portadown
An investigation has been launched after a man was found with life-threatening injuries in Portadown early on Tuesday morning. Emergency services were alerted to the situation at approximately 6am on...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2026
Housing Executive Announces £2.1m Improvement Scheme
Forty homes in East Belfast have undergone major energy-efficiency upgrades as part of a £2.1m Housing Executive scheme delivered with contractor PK Murphy. The programme included fitting new double ...
Housing Executive Announces £2.1m Improvement Scheme
Forty homes in East Belfast have undergone major energy-efficiency upgrades as part of a £2.1m Housing Executive scheme delivered with contractor PK Murphy. The programme included fitting new double ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2026
Construction Begins on Flagship Momentum One Zero Innovation Centre
Queen's University Belfast has officially commenced construction on the expanded Momentum One Zero innovation centre in the Titanic Quarter. A sod-cutting ceremony, attended by government, academic,...
Construction Begins on Flagship Momentum One Zero Innovation Centre
Queen's University Belfast has officially commenced construction on the expanded Momentum One Zero innovation centre in the Titanic Quarter. A sod-cutting ceremony, attended by government, academic,...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2026
Innovative Lough Neagh Algae Solution Secures Engineering Scholarship
A local Masters student has been presented with the William Bald Scholarship for developing a technical solution aimed at addressing the persistent issue of harmful algae blooms in Lough Neagh. Kerri...
Innovative Lough Neagh Algae Solution Secures Engineering Scholarship
A local Masters student has been presented with the William Bald Scholarship for developing a technical solution aimed at addressing the persistent issue of harmful algae blooms in Lough Neagh. Kerri...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2026
Belfast City Airport Retains Platinum Environmental Performance Status
Belfast City Airport has once again achieved Platinum Level in Business in the Community Northern Ireland's Environmental Benchmarking Survey. It is the sixth year in a row the airport — located just...
Belfast City Airport Retains Platinum Environmental Performance Status
Belfast City Airport has once again achieved Platinum Level in Business in the Community Northern Ireland's Environmental Benchmarking Survey. It is the sixth year in a row the airport — located just...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2026
Executive Must Stay Focused On Public Services
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan said Executive parties should remain focused on delivering high-quality public services. The West Belfast MLA was speaking during an Assembly motion reviewing the Executive'...
Executive Must Stay Focused On Public Services
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan said Executive parties should remain focused on delivering high-quality public services. The West Belfast MLA was speaking during an Assembly motion reviewing the Executive'...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2026
Public Health Agency Issues Cervical Screening Reminder
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is using Cervical Cancer Prevention Week to urge women across Northern Ireland to attend their cervical screening appointments when invited. Screening remains a critical...
Public Health Agency Issues Cervical Screening Reminder
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is using Cervical Cancer Prevention Week to urge women across Northern Ireland to attend their cervical screening appointments when invited. Screening remains a critical...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2026
DoH Launches New Guidance To Tackle Workplace Racism
The Department of Health has officially published a new guidance document designed to assist social care employers in identifying, preventing, and addressing incidents of racism within the workplace. ...
DoH Launches New Guidance To Tackle Workplace Racism
The Department of Health has officially published a new guidance document designed to assist social care employers in identifying, preventing, and addressing incidents of racism within the workplace. ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2026
Libraries NI And The Open University Renew Strategic Learning Partnership
Libraries NI and The Open University (OU) have officially extended their collaborative partnership by signing a renewed Memorandum of Understanding that will span from 2025 through to 2028. This agr...
Libraries NI And The Open University Renew Strategic Learning Partnership
Libraries NI and The Open University (OU) have officially extended their collaborative partnership by signing a renewed Memorandum of Understanding that will span from 2025 through to 2028. This agr...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2026
Minister Givan Confirms Dedicated New Body For Controlled Schools
Education Minister Paul Givan has announced the planned establishment of a new organisation designed to offer dedicated support to controlled schools throughout Northern Ireland. The decision follows...
Minister Givan Confirms Dedicated New Body For Controlled Schools
Education Minister Paul Givan has announced the planned establishment of a new organisation designed to offer dedicated support to controlled schools throughout Northern Ireland. The decision follows...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 20, 2026
North Belfast Security Alert Ends
Eia Street in north Belfast has reopened after a security alert sparked by reports of suspicious objects on Monday afternoon, police have confirmed. The road, which was shut on Monday 19 January at i...
North Belfast Security Alert Ends
Eia Street in north Belfast has reopened after a security alert sparked by reports of suspicious objects on Monday afternoon, police have confirmed. The road, which was shut on Monday 19 January at i...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2026
Police Uncover Cannabis Factory Following Bessbrook House Fire
The PSNI are appealing for public assistance after a cannabis factory was discovered inside a property in the Newry area. The discovery followed a fire at a house in the Thomas Street area of Bessbr...
Police Uncover Cannabis Factory Following Bessbrook House Fire
The PSNI are appealing for public assistance after a cannabis factory was discovered inside a property in the Newry area. The discovery followed a fire at a house in the Thomas Street area of Bessbr...
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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.