Northern Ireland News for January 2026 : Page 7

Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2026
Police Appeal Following Knifepoint Phone Theft In North Belfast
Police in Belfast are appealing for information after a man was robbed of his mobile phone and threatened with a knife in north Belfast on Saturday evening, 3 January. Inspector McCullough said: "We ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2026
Public Consultation Launches On New Private Tenancy Notice Periods
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has opened a public consultation regarding the Private Tenancies (Notice to Quit) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025, marking a major step in the ongoing reform of t...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2026
Newry Street Lighting Upgrade Gets Underway
A major project to modernise the street lighting along Abbey Way in Newry has officially begun, following an announcement by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins. The £200,000 initiative focuses on th...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2026
New Year, New Habits: PHA Backs Small Steps For Lasting Change
As the new year begins, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging people to focus on manageable lifestyle changes rather than quick fixes, highlighting that simple actions can steadily improve wel...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2026
When Medical Cannabis Language Starts Doing More Harm Than Good
Medical cannabis sits inside a tightly regulated healthcare system, but the language around it often feels loose. Clinics, dispensaries, and services are talked about as if they mean the same thing. U...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2026
Belfast McDonald's Manager Among Top One Per Cent Globally
Ballygomartin McDonald's manager, Stewart McFarland, has been awarded the coveted Ray Kroc Award after being selected from 392 managers across the 67 global markets where McDonald's operates. The 47-...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 5, 2026
Landmark Cathedral Gardens Redevelopment Gets Underway
Construction has officially begun on the £5 million regeneration of Cathedral Gardens, a project designed to create a premier urban destination between Ulster University and St Anne's Cathedral. Belfa...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 5, 2026
NIFRS Urges Public To Prioritise Fire Safety Habits For 2026
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has issued a reminder that while many New Year's resolutions are short-lived, fire safety habits must remain a year-round priority. The appeal come...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 5, 2026
Renewed Appeal 20 Years After Disappearance Of Martin Kelly
Detectives are continuing to appeal for public assistance as they mark two decades since the disappearance of Martin Kelly, who vanished from Belfast in January 2006. The investigation remains activ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 5, 2026
Man Charged Following Serious Assault On Traffic Attendant
A 28-year-old man has been charged to court following a violent incident in Newcastle on Saturday afternoon, 3 January, which left a traffic attendant with serious injuries. The assault occurred shor...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 5, 2026
Mike Nesbitt Resigns As Leader Of The Ulster Unionist Party
The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has announced that Mike Nesbitt MLA is to step down as Party Leader. The decision marks a major transitional phase for the party as it begins preparations for the 202...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 5, 2026
Chickenpox Vaccine Added To NI's Childhood Immunisation Schedule
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has confirmed that the chickenpox vaccine is being integrated into the routine childhood immunisation programme from January 2026. This marks the first time that child...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 5, 2026
Family And Police Issue Urgent Appeal For Missing Cookstown Man
The family of Taylor Stewart has joined the Police Service of Northern Ireland in a direct appeal for information following the 21-year-old's disappearance from Cookstown. Taylor was last seen in th...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 5, 2026
Infrastructure Minister Issues Road Safety Plea For 2026
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has called on the public to prioritise road safety following the release of provisional data showing that 57 people lost their lives in road traffic collisions duri...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 5, 2026
County Down Kicker Charlie Smyth Delivers Historic NFL Debut For The Saints
Charlie Smyth has brought new excitement to fans in Northern Ireland after a debut for the New Orleans Saints that felt far bigger than a first appearance. He was promoted from the practice squad sh...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 5, 2026
Work Set To Begin On Cookstown Active Travel Project
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed that a significant £430,000 investment in Cookstown's active travel infrastructure will begin today, Monday 5 January 2026. The project focuses on t...