Northern Ireland News for January 2026 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2026
Queen's Researchers To Play Leading Role In New €3m All-Island Mental Health Initiative
Academic experts from Queen's University Belfast have been appointed to key roles in Ireland's first all-island mental health research initiative. The CO-PRIME (COproducing and Promoting Research and ...
Queen's Researchers To Play Leading Role In New €3m All-Island Mental Health Initiative
Academic experts from Queen's University Belfast have been appointed to key roles in Ireland's first all-island mental health research initiative. The CO-PRIME (COproducing and Promoting Research and ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2026
Tributes Paid Following Death Of Former MP Mickey Brady
Sinn Féin Vice President Michelle O'Neill has led tributes to former Newry and Armagh MP and MLA Mickey Brady, following his death at the age of 75. Mr Brady, who passed away on Friday, 16 January, ...
Tributes Paid Following Death Of Former MP Mickey Brady
Sinn Féin Vice President Michelle O'Neill has led tributes to former Newry and Armagh MP and MLA Mickey Brady, following his death at the age of 75. Mr Brady, who passed away on Friday, 16 January, ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2026
UUP Criticises Legacy Bill Over Veterans' Protection Claims
The Ulster Unionist Party's Justice Spokesperson, Doug Beattie MC MLA, has issued a sharp critique of the UK Government's Legacy Commission Bill. Mr Beattie claims that the "protections" being marke...
UUP Criticises Legacy Bill Over Veterans' Protection Claims
The Ulster Unionist Party's Justice Spokesperson, Doug Beattie MC MLA, has issued a sharp critique of the UK Government's Legacy Commission Bill. Mr Beattie claims that the "protections" being marke...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2026
Man Charged With Murder Following Coleraine Investigation
PSNI Detectives investigating the murder of Wayne Reid in Coleraine have charged a 33-year-old man. The individual has been charged with murder and is expected to appear before Coleraine Magistrate’...
Man Charged With Murder Following Coleraine Investigation
PSNI Detectives investigating the murder of Wayne Reid in Coleraine have charged a 33-year-old man. The individual has been charged with murder and is expected to appear before Coleraine Magistrate’...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2026
Minister Warns Of Economic Fallout From US Tariff Threats
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has written to both the British and Irish governments to express grave concern regarding the potential impact of new US trade tariffs. The move follows an annou...
Minister Warns Of Economic Fallout From US Tariff Threats
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has written to both the British and Irish governments to express grave concern regarding the potential impact of new US trade tariffs. The move follows an annou...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2026
Teenager Charged Following Serious Assault In L'Derry
Detectives investigating a serious assault that took place in L'Derry during the early hours of Sunday, 18 January, have brought charges against a 17-year-old male. The teenager has been charged with...
Teenager Charged Following Serious Assault In L'Derry
Detectives investigating a serious assault that took place in L'Derry during the early hours of Sunday, 18 January, have brought charges against a 17-year-old male. The teenager has been charged with...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 19, 2026
Northern Ireland Online Gambling Trends 2026
2026 promises to be a bumper year for UK gambling, with predictions that the market will hit a staggering $13 billion by year 2033. For context, in 2024 that number sat at $8.7 billion. Northern Ire...
Northern Ireland Online Gambling Trends 2026
2026 promises to be a bumper year for UK gambling, with predictions that the market will hit a staggering $13 billion by year 2033. For context, in 2024 that number sat at $8.7 billion. Northern Ire...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2026
New Campaign Aims To Combat Online Child Abuse
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and the child protection charity, the Lucy Faithfull Foundation, have launched a new initiative designed to prevent online sexual offending against childr...
New Campaign Aims To Combat Online Child Abuse
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and the child protection charity, the Lucy Faithfull Foundation, have launched a new initiative designed to prevent online sexual offending against childr...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2026
Police Name Man Who Died Following Nutts Corner Collision
The PSNI has formally identified the man who lost his life following a two-vehicle road traffic collision near Nutts Corner on Sunday, 11 January. Ralph Anthony Singco, who was in his 30s, passed awa...
Police Name Man Who Died Following Nutts Corner Collision
The PSNI has formally identified the man who lost his life following a two-vehicle road traffic collision near Nutts Corner on Sunday, 11 January. Ralph Anthony Singco, who was in his 30s, passed awa...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2026
New Generation of Firefighters Graduate Following Intensive Training
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has officially welcomed 24 new Wholetime Firefighters into its ranks following a graduation ceremony at the Learning & Development College in Cooksto...
New Generation of Firefighters Graduate Following Intensive Training
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has officially welcomed 24 new Wholetime Firefighters into its ranks following a graduation ceremony at the Learning & Development College in Cooksto...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2026
Two Charged After £250,000 Cannabis Seizure In County Down
Two men have appeared before Craigavon Magistrates Court this morning, Friday 16 January, following a significant drugs seizure in County Down. The men, aged 31 and 34, have been charged with several...
Two Charged After £250,000 Cannabis Seizure In County Down
Two men have appeared before Craigavon Magistrates Court this morning, Friday 16 January, following a significant drugs seizure in County Down. The men, aged 31 and 34, have been charged with several...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2026
Alliance Party Brands Breast Cancer Waiting Times 'Unacceptable'
The Alliance Party's Health spokesperson, Nuala McAllister MLA, has described the current waiting times for breast cancer services in Northern Ireland as "unacceptable." Her comments follow the releas...
Alliance Party Brands Breast Cancer Waiting Times 'Unacceptable'
The Alliance Party's Health spokesperson, Nuala McAllister MLA, has described the current waiting times for breast cancer services in Northern Ireland as "unacceptable." Her comments follow the releas...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2026
Executive Approves Next Steps For Non-Domestic RHI Scheme Shut Down
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has welcomed a decision by the Executive to approve her proposals for the formal closure of the Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme. The move mark...
Executive Approves Next Steps For Non-Domestic RHI Scheme Shut Down
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has welcomed a decision by the Executive to approve her proposals for the formal closure of the Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme. The move mark...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2026
Third Person Arrested In Connection With Serious Assault In L'Derry
Detectives investigating a violent assault that occurred in L'Derry last summer have now made a total of three arrests. The latest development follows a planned search and arrest operation conducted...
Third Person Arrested In Connection With Serious Assault In L'Derry
Detectives investigating a violent assault that occurred in L'Derry last summer have now made a total of three arrests. The latest development follows a planned search and arrest operation conducted...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2026
Cold Snaps Trigger Surge In Burst Pipes - NI Water
Repeated cold snaps since the start of January have led to a marked increase in burst pipes across NI Water's network and on private premises. While NI Water crews continue to locate and repair burst...
Cold Snaps Trigger Surge In Burst Pipes - NI Water
Repeated cold snaps since the start of January have led to a marked increase in burst pipes across NI Water's network and on private premises. While NI Water crews continue to locate and repair burst...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2026
Cancer Waiting Times Published for Autumn Quarter
The Department of Health has released Accredited Official Statistics regarding cancer waiting times in Northern Ireland for the quarter ending September 2025. The data covers patient access to hospi...
Cancer Waiting Times Published for Autumn Quarter
The Department of Health has released Accredited Official Statistics regarding cancer waiting times in Northern Ireland for the quarter ending September 2025. The data covers patient access to hospi...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 16, 2026
Nominations Close For UUP Leadership Race
The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has provided an update on its leadership transition following the decision by Mike Nesbitt MLA to step down from the role. The party confirmed that the nomination peri...
Nominations Close For UUP Leadership Race
The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has provided an update on its leadership transition following the decision by Mike Nesbitt MLA to step down from the role. The party confirmed that the nomination peri...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 15, 2026
PSNI Launches Major Recruitment Drive
The PSNI has launched a wide-reaching recruitment campaign seeking both new student officers and Custody Detention Officers to join the service. The multi-faceted advertising campaign will run over t...
PSNI Launches Major Recruitment Drive
The PSNI has launched a wide-reaching recruitment campaign seeking both new student officers and Custody Detention Officers to join the service. The multi-faceted advertising campaign will run over t...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 15, 2026
Murder Investigation Launched Following Death Of Man In Coleraine
A murder investigation is underway following the death of a man in Coleraine. The victim has been identified as 43-year-old Wayne Reid. Emergency services, including the Northern Ireland Ambulance Se...
Murder Investigation Launched Following Death Of Man In Coleraine
A murder investigation is underway following the death of a man in Coleraine. The victim has been identified as 43-year-old Wayne Reid. Emergency services, including the Northern Ireland Ambulance Se...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 15, 2026
Power NI Partnership Sponsors Green Flag Awards
Power NI, a member of the Energia Group, has officially partnered with the environmental charity Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful to sponsor the Green Flag Award Programme. The partnership is designed ...
Power NI Partnership Sponsors Green Flag Awards
Power NI, a member of the Energia Group, has officially partnered with the environmental charity Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful to sponsor the Green Flag Award Programme. The partnership is designed ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 15, 2026
Public Views Sought On Northern Ireland Speed Limit Review
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has launched a major public consultation on a comprehensive Speed Limit Review aimed at reducing road fatalities across Northern Ireland. The 14-week engageme...
Public Views Sought On Northern Ireland Speed Limit Review
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has launched a major public consultation on a comprehensive Speed Limit Review aimed at reducing road fatalities across Northern Ireland. The 14-week engageme...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 15, 2026
Appeal Following Petrol Bomb Attack On Family Home In Newry
Detectives have launched an investigation into a "very serious" arson attack on a home in Newry in the early hours of Wednesday morning which has left one man with serious injuries and a family pet de...
Appeal Following Petrol Bomb Attack On Family Home In Newry
Detectives have launched an investigation into a "very serious" arson attack on a home in Newry in the early hours of Wednesday morning which has left one man with serious injuries and a family pet de...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 15, 2026
Visit Belfast Signs Three-Year Partnership With Linen Mill Studios
Visit Belfast, the destination marketing and management organisation for the Belfast City Region, has agreed a new three-year strategic partnership with Linen Mill Studios, home of the internationally...
Visit Belfast Signs Three-Year Partnership With Linen Mill Studios
Visit Belfast, the destination marketing and management organisation for the Belfast City Region, has agreed a new three-year strategic partnership with Linen Mill Studios, home of the internationally...
Business News, Jan 15, 2026
Newry’s Lily Bain Bathrooms & Tiles Named ‘Showroom of the Month’ by Tissino
Newry-based Lily Bain Bathrooms & Tiles has been awarded the title of 'Showroom of the Month' by the prestigious designer bathroom brand, Tissino. The accolade, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Tis...
Newry’s Lily Bain Bathrooms & Tiles Named ‘Showroom of the Month’ by Tissino
Newry-based Lily Bain Bathrooms & Tiles has been awarded the title of 'Showroom of the Month' by the prestigious designer bathroom brand, Tissino. The accolade, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Tis...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 15, 2026
Justice Minister Announces Wide-Ranging Review Of Sentencing Policy
Justice Minister Naomi Long has announced a comprehensive Review of Sentencing Policy in Northern Ireland. A primary focus of the review will be the appropriateness of prison sentences for the unlawfu...
Justice Minister Announces Wide-Ranging Review Of Sentencing Policy
Justice Minister Naomi Long has announced a comprehensive Review of Sentencing Policy in Northern Ireland. A primary focus of the review will be the appropriateness of prison sentences for the unlawfu...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 15, 2026
PSNI Seize E-Scooters In L'Derry Following Safety Concerns
Police in L'Derry have seized several e-scooters this week following growing community concerns regarding their dangerous use in the Ballyarnett area. Officers from the Ballyarnett Neighbourhood Poli...
PSNI Seize E-Scooters In L'Derry Following Safety Concerns
Police in L'Derry have seized several e-scooters this week following growing community concerns regarding their dangerous use in the Ballyarnett area. Officers from the Ballyarnett Neighbourhood Poli...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 15, 2026
Economy Minister Backs 'Open Doors 2026' At Dundonald Ice Bowl Launch
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA visited the Dundonald International Ice Bowl regeneration site to officially launch Open Doors 2026 in Northern Ireland. The UK-wide initiative, delivered lo...
Economy Minister Backs 'Open Doors 2026' At Dundonald Ice Bowl Launch
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA visited the Dundonald International Ice Bowl regeneration site to officially launch Open Doors 2026 in Northern Ireland. The UK-wide initiative, delivered lo...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 15, 2026
Belfast Harbour Announces £350,000 Community Investment For 2026
Belfast Harbour has unveiled a £350,000 Community Fund Programme for 2026, marking a decade of sustained investment that now exceeds £3.5 million for local initiatives. The fund is a cornerstone of ...
Belfast Harbour Announces £350,000 Community Investment For 2026
Belfast Harbour has unveiled a £350,000 Community Fund Programme for 2026, marking a decade of sustained investment that now exceeds £3.5 million for local initiatives. The fund is a cornerstone of ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2026
Recruitment Drive Launches For Northern Ireland Prison Service
Justice Minister Naomi Long has officially launched a new recruitment campaign for Custody Prison Officers, praising the vital contribution the Northern Ireland Prison Service makes to public safety. ...
Recruitment Drive Launches For Northern Ireland Prison Service
Justice Minister Naomi Long has officially launched a new recruitment campaign for Custody Prison Officers, praising the vital contribution the Northern Ireland Prison Service makes to public safety. ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2026
Call for Cross-Party Action To Address Homelessness
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín has called for the establishment of a cross-party delegation to meet with frontline homelessness services, aiming to create a comprehensive strategy to end rough sleepin...
Call for Cross-Party Action To Address Homelessness
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín has called for the establishment of a cross-party delegation to meet with frontline homelessness services, aiming to create a comprehensive strategy to end rough sleepin...
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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.