Northern Ireland News for January 2026 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2026
Man Dies In Hospital Following Nutts Corner Crash
The PSNI has confirmed that a man in his 30s has passed away following a two-car road traffic collision near Nutts Corner in Crumlin. The incident occurred on the afternoon of Sunday, 11 January. T...
Man Dies In Hospital Following Nutts Corner Crash
The PSNI has confirmed that a man in his 30s has passed away following a two-car road traffic collision near Nutts Corner in Crumlin. The incident occurred on the afternoon of Sunday, 11 January. T...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2026
Man Extradited From Spain To Face 91 Charges In EncroChat Probe
A 40-year-old man has been extradited from Spain to Northern Ireland to face a total of 91 criminal charges related to organised crime. The suspect was returned on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, followin...
Man Extradited From Spain To Face 91 Charges In EncroChat Probe
A 40-year-old man has been extradited from Spain to Northern Ireland to face a total of 91 criminal charges related to organised crime. The suspect was returned on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, followin...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2026
Man Arrested In Newry Over Threats To Elected Representatives
Detectives from the PSNI's Serious Crime Branch have arrested a 46-year-old man in Newry as part of an ongoing investigation into threats directed at local politicians. The arrest took place on Tues...
Man Arrested In Newry Over Threats To Elected Representatives
Detectives from the PSNI's Serious Crime Branch have arrested a 46-year-old man in Newry as part of an ongoing investigation into threats directed at local politicians. The arrest took place on Tues...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2026
SDLP Leader Urges Executive Parties To Join Stormont Reform Talks
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP has officially invited the leaders of Northern Ireland's Executive parties to participate in a joint meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss the future of the S...
SDLP Leader Urges Executive Parties To Join Stormont Reform Talks
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP has officially invited the leaders of Northern Ireland's Executive parties to participate in a joint meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss the future of the S...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2026
UUP Rejects Sinn Féin Proposal For Belfast EU Office
The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has formally rejected a proposal by Sinn Féin to establish a permanent European Union office in Belfast. In a joint statement, the party's spokespersons warned that t...
UUP Rejects Sinn Féin Proposal For Belfast EU Office
The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has formally rejected a proposal by Sinn Féin to establish a permanent European Union office in Belfast. In a joint statement, the party's spokespersons warned that t...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2026
NI Teachers Formally Accept 4% Pay Settlement
Education Minister Paul Givan has welcomed the formal decision by the Northern Ireland Teachers' Council (NITC) to accept a 4% pay increase for the 2025/26 academic year. The agreement, reached thro...
NI Teachers Formally Accept 4% Pay Settlement
Education Minister Paul Givan has welcomed the formal decision by the Northern Ireland Teachers' Council (NITC) to accept a 4% pay increase for the 2025/26 academic year. The agreement, reached thro...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2026
Titanic Belfast Launches 2026 Recruitment Campaign
Titanic Belfast has officially opened its 2026 recruitment drive, offering 95 varied roles as it prepares for a significant influx of international and local visitors. The attraction is currently se...
Titanic Belfast Launches 2026 Recruitment Campaign
Titanic Belfast has officially opened its 2026 recruitment drive, offering 95 varied roles as it prepares for a significant influx of international and local visitors. The attraction is currently se...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 14, 2026
Man Arrested And Vehicle Seized In Claudy Investigation
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Serious Crime Branch conducted a targeted operation in the early hours of Tuesday, 13 January. The activity is linked to a continuing investi...
Man Arrested And Vehicle Seized In Claudy Investigation
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Serious Crime Branch conducted a targeted operation in the early hours of Tuesday, 13 January. The activity is linked to a continuing investi...
Business News, Jan 13, 2026
NIFRS Opens Applications For Regional Control Centre Firefighters
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has opened recruitment for Firefighter Control roles at its Regional Control Centre in Lisburn, offering candidates the chance to support lifesaving oper...
NIFRS Opens Applications For Regional Control Centre Firefighters
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has opened recruitment for Firefighter Control roles at its Regional Control Centre in Lisburn, offering candidates the chance to support lifesaving oper...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2026
Over 70,000 Attacks On Health Staff Recorded Over Five Years
DUP Health Spokesperson Diane Dodds MLA has voiced serious concern over the scale of violence and aggression directed at healthcare workers in Northern Ireland. According to new figures released by ...
Over 70,000 Attacks On Health Staff Recorded Over Five Years
DUP Health Spokesperson Diane Dodds MLA has voiced serious concern over the scale of violence and aggression directed at healthcare workers in Northern Ireland. According to new figures released by ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2026
Belfast City Prepares For Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
Belfast City Council and Comhaltas have officially unveiled the key city centre locations set to host Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann this summer. Marking the first time the city has hosted the prestigiou...
Belfast City Prepares For Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
Belfast City Council and Comhaltas have officially unveiled the key city centre locations set to host Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann this summer. Marking the first time the city has hosted the prestigiou...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2026
NIFRS Opens Applications For Regional Control Centre Firefighters
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has opened recruitment for Firefighter Control roles at its Regional Control Centre in Lisburn, offering candidates the chance to support lifesaving oper...
NIFRS Opens Applications For Regional Control Centre Firefighters
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has opened recruitment for Firefighter Control roles at its Regional Control Centre in Lisburn, offering candidates the chance to support lifesaving oper...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2026
Victim Named In Fatal Crumlin Collision
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has officially named the woman who lost her life following a serious two-vehicle road traffic collision near Nutts Corner in Crumlin on the afternoon of Sunday 1...
Victim Named In Fatal Crumlin Collision
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has officially named the woman who lost her life following a serious two-vehicle road traffic collision near Nutts Corner in Crumlin on the afternoon of Sunday 1...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2026
NIE Networks Launches Recruitment Drive for 2026 Apprentice Academy
NIE Networks has officially opened applications for its 2026 Apprentice Academy, offering aspiring engineers and technicians a gateway into the evolving energy sector. The recruitment drive is part ...
NIE Networks Launches Recruitment Drive for 2026 Apprentice Academy
NIE Networks has officially opened applications for its 2026 Apprentice Academy, offering aspiring engineers and technicians a gateway into the evolving energy sector. The recruitment drive is part ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2026
Detectives Appeal Following Serious Assault in Crossgar
Detectives have launched an appeal for information following a violent assault in Crossgar during the early hours of Monday, 12 January. The PSNI received a report of the incident at approximately 2....
Detectives Appeal Following Serious Assault in Crossgar
Detectives have launched an appeal for information following a violent assault in Crossgar during the early hours of Monday, 12 January. The PSNI received a report of the incident at approximately 2....
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2026
Justice Minister Criticises Criminal Barristers Over Strike Action
Justice Minister Naomi Long has expressed "profound disappointment" following the decision by the Criminal Barrister Association (CBA) to withdraw services from legally aided Crown Court cases. In an...
Justice Minister Criticises Criminal Barristers Over Strike Action
Justice Minister Naomi Long has expressed "profound disappointment" following the decision by the Criminal Barrister Association (CBA) to withdraw services from legally aided Crown Court cases. In an...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2026
Milestone Reached As NI Records 5,000 Humanist Marriages
Northern Ireland Humanists is marking a significant achievement today following the news that 5,000 legally recognised humanist marriages have now taken place across the country since 2018. Data rele...
Milestone Reached As NI Records 5,000 Humanist Marriages
Northern Ireland Humanists is marking a significant achievement today following the news that 5,000 legally recognised humanist marriages have now taken place across the country since 2018. Data rele...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2026
Major Revitalisation Project Approved For Royal Hillsborough
The historic Georgian character of Royal Hillsborough is set for a significant transformation following the unanimous approval of a new public realm scheme by Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council's Plan...
Major Revitalisation Project Approved For Royal Hillsborough
The historic Georgian character of Royal Hillsborough is set for a significant transformation following the unanimous approval of a new public realm scheme by Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council's Plan...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 13, 2026
NI Officials Consider Expanding Online Gambling Safeguards Amid Rise In Digital Play
With online gaming on the rise, Northern Ireland policymakers are examining how to enhance player protections. New measures aim to modernise digital safeguards while supporting a thriving leisure econ...
NI Officials Consider Expanding Online Gambling Safeguards Amid Rise In Digital Play
With online gaming on the rise, Northern Ireland policymakers are examining how to enhance player protections. New measures aim to modernise digital safeguards while supporting a thriving leisure econ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2026
Surge In Domestic Abuse Calls To PSNI During Christmas And New Year
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has published data showing a sustained rise in domestic abuse calls throughout the recent holiday season, underscoring the significant pressure victims face duri...
Surge In Domestic Abuse Calls To PSNI During Christmas And New Year
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has published data showing a sustained rise in domestic abuse calls throughout the recent holiday season, underscoring the significant pressure victims face duri...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2026
Alliance Leader Calls For Reform As Assembly Returns For 2026
As the Northern Ireland Assembly reconvenes for 2026, Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has reaffirmed her party's commitment to delivering a united community and reliable public services. Mrs Long sta...
Alliance Leader Calls For Reform As Assembly Returns For 2026
As the Northern Ireland Assembly reconvenes for 2026, Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has reaffirmed her party's commitment to delivering a united community and reliable public services. Mrs Long sta...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2026
Renewed Appeal And Reward Offered Six Years After Glenn Quinn Murder
Detectives from the PSNI's Major Investigation Team have issued a fresh plea for information regarding the murder of Glenn Quinn. The appeal, made on Friday 9 January to coincide with the six-year ann...
Renewed Appeal And Reward Offered Six Years After Glenn Quinn Murder
Detectives from the PSNI's Major Investigation Team have issued a fresh plea for information regarding the murder of Glenn Quinn. The appeal, made on Friday 9 January to coincide with the six-year ann...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2026
Multi-Million Pound Boost For Energy Efficiency In Low-Income Homes
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced a £2.17 million investment aimed at helping more than 1,000 low-income households improve their home energy efficiency. Channelled through the NI ...
Multi-Million Pound Boost For Energy Efficiency In Low-Income Homes
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced a £2.17 million investment aimed at helping more than 1,000 low-income households improve their home energy efficiency. Channelled through the NI ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2026
New Belfast Health and Social Care Trust Board Appointee Announced
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced the appointment of Professor Ian Bruce to the board of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust (BHSCT). Professor Bruce joins the board as a Non-Executive ...
New Belfast Health and Social Care Trust Board Appointee Announced
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced the appointment of Professor Ian Bruce to the board of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust (BHSCT). Professor Bruce joins the board as a Non-Executive ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2026
Woman Dies Following Two-Vehicle Collision in Crumlin
The PSNI has confirmed that a woman in her 30s has passed away following a two-car road traffic collision on the Moira Road, near Nutts Corner. The incident occurred at approximately 2pm on Sunday, 1...
Woman Dies Following Two-Vehicle Collision in Crumlin
The PSNI has confirmed that a woman in her 30s has passed away following a two-car road traffic collision on the Moira Road, near Nutts Corner. The incident occurred at approximately 2pm on Sunday, 1...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2026
UUP Welcomes PSNI Decision To Publicly Release Convicted Criminals' Images
The Ulster Unionist Party has voiced its support for a new Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) policy aimed at increasing transparency within the criminal justice system. Under the new measures,...
UUP Welcomes PSNI Decision To Publicly Release Convicted Criminals' Images
The Ulster Unionist Party has voiced its support for a new Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) policy aimed at increasing transparency within the criminal justice system. Under the new measures,...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2026
New Progress Report Details Expansion Of Restorative Justice In NI
The Department of Justice has released the 2024/25 Annual Progress Report for the Adult Restorative Justice Strategy, marking the third major update since the initiative's launch in 2022. The report ...
New Progress Report Details Expansion Of Restorative Justice In NI
The Department of Justice has released the 2024/25 Annual Progress Report for the Adult Restorative Justice Strategy, marking the third major update since the initiative's launch in 2022. The report ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2026
Health Minister Hosts NI's Sarcoma UK Award Nominees at Stormont
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt recently welcomed Northern Ireland's nominees from Sarcoma UK's 2025 Shining Star Awards to Parliament Buildings. The meeting served to honour the local individuals and ...
Health Minister Hosts NI's Sarcoma UK Award Nominees at Stormont
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt recently welcomed Northern Ireland's nominees from Sarcoma UK's 2025 Shining Star Awards to Parliament Buildings. The meeting served to honour the local individuals and ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 12, 2026
Four Charged After Discovery Of L'Derry Cannabis Factory
Police have charged four individuals following the discovery of a cannabis cultivation facility in the Waterside district of L'Derry Thursday, 8th January. The group consists of three men, aged 60, 3...
Four Charged After Discovery Of L'Derry Cannabis Factory
Police have charged four individuals following the discovery of a cannabis cultivation facility in the Waterside district of L'Derry Thursday, 8th January. The group consists of three men, aged 60, 3...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2026
Danske Bank Appoints Dr Fiona Browne As Head Of AI
Danske Bank has named Dr Fiona Browne as its inaugural head of Artificial Intelligence (AI), with responsibility for directing the bank's AI strategy and adoption across the organisation. Browne join...
Danske Bank Appoints Dr Fiona Browne As Head Of AI
Danske Bank has named Dr Fiona Browne as its inaugural head of Artificial Intelligence (AI), with responsibility for directing the bank's AI strategy and adoption across the organisation. Browne join...
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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.