Northern Ireland News for January 2026 : Page 6
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2026
Met Office Issues New Snow And Ice Warning Across NI
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for a risk of snow and ice across NI. The warning comes into effect from today, 9 January, at 5pm to Saturday, 10 January, at 11am. The forecaster ...
Met Office Issues New Snow And Ice Warning Across NI
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for a risk of snow and ice across NI. The warning comes into effect from today, 9 January, at 5pm to Saturday, 10 January, at 11am. The forecaster ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2026
Police Appeal After Bus Driver Robbed In West Belfast
Police are appealing for information and witnesses after a robbery in the Lagmore Avenue area of west Belfast on Friday 9 January. Shortly before 5am, a bus driver on a parked bus was confronted by ...
Police Appeal After Bus Driver Robbed In West Belfast
Police are appealing for information and witnesses after a robbery in the Lagmore Avenue area of west Belfast on Friday 9 January. Shortly before 5am, a bus driver on a parked bus was confronted by ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2026
Fluid AV Shortlisted For AV Reseller And Integrator Of The Year
Fluid AV, a leading provider of smart audio-visual integration solutions, has been named a finalist in the AV Reseller and Integrator of the Year category at the AV News Awards 2026, placing the compa...
Fluid AV Shortlisted For AV Reseller And Integrator Of The Year
Fluid AV, a leading provider of smart audio-visual integration solutions, has been named a finalist in the AV Reseller and Integrator of the Year category at the AV News Awards 2026, placing the compa...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2026
Investigation Launches After Carryduff Burglary
Detectives are appealing for information following a burglary at a property in Carryduff on Thursday evening, 8 January. The incident happened at around 7.15pm at a house in the Black Quarter Meadow ...
Investigation Launches After Carryduff Burglary
Detectives are appealing for information following a burglary at a property in Carryduff on Thursday evening, 8 January. The incident happened at around 7.15pm at a house in the Black Quarter Meadow ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2026
RenewableUK Appoints Tara Singh As CEO
RenewableUK has appointed Tara Singh as its next Chief Executive, with her tenure beginning on 23 February. Singh brings more than two decades of experience across government, global energy companies...
RenewableUK Appoints Tara Singh As CEO
RenewableUK has appointed Tara Singh as its next Chief Executive, with her tenure beginning on 23 February. Singh brings more than two decades of experience across government, global energy companies...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2026
Man Charged Following Hammer Assault In Newtownards
Police have charged a man in connection with an assault involving a hammer in the Blenheim Drive area of Newtownards. The incident occurred on Wednesday, 8 January, and a 59-year-old man has now been...
Man Charged Following Hammer Assault In Newtownards
Police have charged a man in connection with an assault involving a hammer in the Blenheim Drive area of Newtownards. The incident occurred on Wednesday, 8 January, and a 59-year-old man has now been...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 9, 2026
Asda Seals Deal For Larger Downpatrick Store
Asda has reinforced its long-term presence in Downpatrick by signing contracts with site owner Celpark Ltd to deliver a new superstore in the town centre. The development will rise on Asda's former s...
Asda Seals Deal For Larger Downpatrick Store
Asda has reinforced its long-term presence in Downpatrick by signing contracts with site owner Celpark Ltd to deliver a new superstore in the town centre. The development will rise on Asda's former s...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2026
NI's First Motor Neurone Disease Specialist Research Nurse Appointed
The Western Health and Social Care Trust has unveiled Northern Ireland's first specialist research nurse for motor neurone disease (MND), a role based at Altnagelvin Hospital and fully funded by the M...
NI's First Motor Neurone Disease Specialist Research Nurse Appointed
The Western Health and Social Care Trust has unveiled Northern Ireland's first specialist research nurse for motor neurone disease (MND), a role based at Altnagelvin Hospital and fully funded by the M...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2026
Lidl Northern Ireland Unveils Fibre Strategy And 2030 Targets
Lidl Northern Ireland has become the first supermarket on the island of Ireland to set out a dedicated fibre strategy, pledging to raise the tonnage of total fibre sold by 20% and to ensure wholegrain...
Lidl Northern Ireland Unveils Fibre Strategy And 2030 Targets
Lidl Northern Ireland has become the first supermarket on the island of Ireland to set out a dedicated fibre strategy, pledging to raise the tonnage of total fibre sold by 20% and to ensure wholegrain...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2026
Man Arrested After Hammer Attack In Newtownards
A 59-year-old man has been taken into police custody following a violent assault in Newtownards on Wednesday, 7th January. The incident occurred in the Blenheim Drive area, where it is reported that ...
Man Arrested After Hammer Attack In Newtownards
A 59-year-old man has been taken into police custody following a violent assault in Newtownards on Wednesday, 7th January. The incident occurred in the Blenheim Drive area, where it is reported that ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2026
Sinn Féin Calls For Greater Eviction Protections In Rental Reform
Sinn Féin's spokesperson for housing, Colm Gildernew, has emphasized that new regulations regarding notice to quit periods must focus on strengthening protections for people in the rental sector. The...
Sinn Féin Calls For Greater Eviction Protections In Rental Reform
Sinn Féin's spokesperson for housing, Colm Gildernew, has emphasized that new regulations regarding notice to quit periods must focus on strengthening protections for people in the rental sector. The...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2026
Govt Signals Potential Changes To Troubles Bill
The UK Government has for the first time publicly acknowledged that the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill requires amendments to ensure better safeguards for veterans, according to the DUP. The admissio...
Govt Signals Potential Changes To Troubles Bill
The UK Government has for the first time publicly acknowledged that the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill requires amendments to ensure better safeguards for veterans, according to the DUP. The admissio...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2026
Olympic Hero Hannah Scott MBE To Receive Freedom Of The Borough
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has formally approved a proposal to grant the Freedom of the Borough to Olympic champion Hannah Scott MBE. The motion, put forward by Alliance councillors Al...
Olympic Hero Hannah Scott MBE To Receive Freedom Of The Borough
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has formally approved a proposal to grant the Freedom of the Borough to Olympic champion Hannah Scott MBE. The motion, put forward by Alliance councillors Al...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2026
Ulster Unionist Party Begins Leadership Election Process
The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has officially started the process to appoint its new leadership team. To facilitate a stable handover, Mike Nesbitt MLA is set to remain as Party Leader until an Ext...
Ulster Unionist Party Begins Leadership Election Process
The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has officially started the process to appoint its new leadership team. To facilitate a stable handover, Mike Nesbitt MLA is set to remain as Party Leader until an Ext...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2026
Health Minister Praises Award-Winning Team At Belfast City Hospital
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has visited Belfast City Hospital to congratulate the Day of Surgery Unit after it was honoured with the October 2025 Elective Care Recognition Award. The accolade, which...
Health Minister Praises Award-Winning Team At Belfast City Hospital
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has visited Belfast City Hospital to congratulate the Day of Surgery Unit after it was honoured with the October 2025 Elective Care Recognition Award. The accolade, which...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 8, 2026
Bangor Sausage Manufacturer Announces £2.2m Productivity Boost
A long-standing family business in County Down is set to transform its operations through a £2.2 million investment in state-of-the-art machinery. McWhinney's Sausages, based at the Balloo Industria...
Bangor Sausage Manufacturer Announces £2.2m Productivity Boost
A long-standing family business in County Down is set to transform its operations through a £2.2 million investment in state-of-the-art machinery. McWhinney's Sausages, based at the Balloo Industria...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2026
Public Urged To Have Say On 'Transformational' Multi-Year Budget
Finance Minister John O'Dowd has opened a public consultation regarding the draft Budget for 2026-2029/30, calling on citizens to contribute their views on the future of Northern Ireland's public serv...
Public Urged To Have Say On 'Transformational' Multi-Year Budget
Finance Minister John O'Dowd has opened a public consultation regarding the draft Budget for 2026-2029/30, calling on citizens to contribute their views on the future of Northern Ireland's public serv...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2026
Major Waterfront Transformation Proposed By Belfast Harbour
Belfast Harbour has reached a significant milestone in its regeneration strategy by formally submitting a planning application to Belfast City Council for the redevelopment of Clarendon Wharf. The s...
Major Waterfront Transformation Proposed By Belfast Harbour
Belfast Harbour has reached a significant milestone in its regeneration strategy by formally submitting a planning application to Belfast City Council for the redevelopment of Clarendon Wharf. The s...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2026
Council Calls For Proposals To Secure Future Of 2 Royal Avenue
Belfast City Council is inviting individuals, businesses, and groups to submit Expressions of Interest for the future use of the ground floor of 2 Royal Avenue. The Council aims to secure a sustaina...
Council Calls For Proposals To Secure Future Of 2 Royal Avenue
Belfast City Council is inviting individuals, businesses, and groups to submit Expressions of Interest for the future use of the ground floor of 2 Royal Avenue. The Council aims to secure a sustaina...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2026
Infrastructure Minister Commends Gritting Teams During Winter Freeze
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has expressed her gratitude to the teams responsible for maintaining the road network during the Christmas period and the current spell of freezing weather. Gritti...
Infrastructure Minister Commends Gritting Teams During Winter Freeze
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has expressed her gratitude to the teams responsible for maintaining the road network during the Christmas period and the current spell of freezing weather. Gritti...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2026
Police Appeal Following Arson Attack In L'Derry
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is appealing for witnesses after a house in the Circular Road area of L'Derry was targeted in a suspected petrol bomb attack. The incident occurred at ap...
Police Appeal Following Arson Attack In L'Derry
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is appealing for witnesses after a house in the Circular Road area of L'Derry was targeted in a suspected petrol bomb attack. The incident occurred at ap...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2026
New £1m Investment Boosts Active Travel Projects Across NI
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced a significant funding package exceeding £1 million to support the development of active travel infrastructure across three local council areas. The i...
New £1m Investment Boosts Active Travel Projects Across NI
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced a significant funding package exceeding £1 million to support the development of active travel infrastructure across three local council areas. The i...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2026
Irish Foreign Minister Embarks On Key Belfast Visit
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Helen McEntee TD, has travelled to Belfast today, 7 January, for a series of high-level diplomatic and community engagements. This visit marks one of the ...
Irish Foreign Minister Embarks On Key Belfast Visit
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Helen McEntee TD, has travelled to Belfast today, 7 January, for a series of high-level diplomatic and community engagements. This visit marks one of the ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2026
UUP Outlines Concerns Over £63bn 'Ghost Budget'
The Ulster Unionist Party has raised concerns over Finance Minister John O'Dowd's draft multi-year budget, arguing that the proposed £63 billion spend lacks the vision required to transform Northern I...
UUP Outlines Concerns Over £63bn 'Ghost Budget'
The Ulster Unionist Party has raised concerns over Finance Minister John O'Dowd's draft multi-year budget, arguing that the proposed £63 billion spend lacks the vision required to transform Northern I...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2026
How Northern Ireland Locals Are Taking Control Of Their Online Safety
As digital life becomes ever more integrated into our daily routines, the need for online safety is more important than ever. From banking and shopping to socialising and working, much of our lives no...
How Northern Ireland Locals Are Taking Control Of Their Online Safety
As digital life becomes ever more integrated into our daily routines, the need for online safety is more important than ever. From banking and shopping to socialising and working, much of our lives no...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2026
Man Arrested Following Criminal Damage And Assault In Markethill
A man has been taken into police custody following two separate reports of criminal damage and an assault in Markethill on Tuesday, 6 January. The first incident occurred in the early hours of the mo...
Man Arrested Following Criminal Damage And Assault In Markethill
A man has been taken into police custody following two separate reports of criminal damage and an assault in Markethill on Tuesday, 6 January. The first incident occurred in the early hours of the mo...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2026
Belfast City Council Switches To Local Green Energy In Landmark Deal
Belfast City Council has made history by becoming the first organisation to secure green electricity from the city's newest wind farm, marking a major shift toward sustainable energy for the local aut...
Belfast City Council Switches To Local Green Energy In Landmark Deal
Belfast City Council has made history by becoming the first organisation to secure green electricity from the city's newest wind farm, marking a major shift toward sustainable energy for the local aut...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2026
Millions Yet To File As Self Assessment Deadline Nears – HMRC
More than 6.36 million taxpayers have already submitted their 2024 to 2025 return, leaving almost 5.65 million yet to file. Anyone who misses the deadline risks an initial £100 late filing penalty. A...
Millions Yet To File As Self Assessment Deadline Nears – HMRC
More than 6.36 million taxpayers have already submitted their 2024 to 2025 return, leaving almost 5.65 million yet to file. Anyone who misses the deadline risks an initial £100 late filing penalty. A...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2026
Alliance Warns Thousands Face Universal Credit Migration Risk
Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA has issued an urgent appeal for residents to seek professional guidance after figures revealed that thousands of people in Northern Ireland are a...
Alliance Warns Thousands Face Universal Credit Migration Risk
Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA has issued an urgent appeal for residents to seek professional guidance after figures revealed that thousands of people in Northern Ireland are a...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2026
Witness Appeal After Bangor Arson Attack
Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information after an arson attack in Bangor in the early hours of Sunday 4 January. Detective Sergeant McCartan said: "We received a report at around 4.15am...
Witness Appeal After Bangor Arson Attack
Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information after an arson attack in Bangor in the early hours of Sunday 4 January. Detective Sergeant McCartan said: "We received a report at around 4.15am...
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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.