Northern Ireland News for October 2026
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2026
NIFRS Urges Fire Safety As Halloween Nears
With Halloween festivities approaching, the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is urging people to celebrate safely and keep fire risks in check so the only frights are the ones planned. ...
NIFRS Urges Fire Safety As Halloween Nears
With Halloween festivities approaching, the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is urging people to celebrate safely and keep fire risks in check so the only frights are the ones planned. ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2026
PHA Outlines Simple Steps To Stay Well This Winter
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has launched its 'Stay Well this Winter' campaign, encouraging people to prepare for colder months by getting vaccinated, practising good hand hygiene and seeking advice...
PHA Outlines Simple Steps To Stay Well This Winter
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has launched its 'Stay Well this Winter' campaign, encouraging people to prepare for colder months by getting vaccinated, practising good hand hygiene and seeking advice...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2026
Health Minister Thanks NI Ambulance Staff Ahead Of Busy Winter
Health Minister Robbie Butler has paid tribute to Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) staff for their dedication in supporting patients at some of the most difficult times in their lives, as the...
Health Minister Thanks NI Ambulance Staff Ahead Of Busy Winter
Health Minister Robbie Butler has paid tribute to Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) staff for their dedication in supporting patients at some of the most difficult times in their lives, as the...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2026
Lyons Welcomes Success Of Northern Ireland Open In Belfast
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has praised the success of the Northern Ireland Open snooker championship after visiting the tournament at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast. Gordon Lyons said: "Snoo...
Lyons Welcomes Success Of Northern Ireland Open In Belfast
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has praised the success of the Northern Ireland Open snooker championship after visiting the tournament at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast. Gordon Lyons said: "Snoo...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2026
Belfast Harbour Named Winner Of Winners At British Chambers Awards
Belfast Harbour has been named the Winner of Winners at the British Chambers of Commerce Chamber Business Awards 2026, after also securing the Connecting Places Award. The Chamber Business Awards cel...
Belfast Harbour Named Winner Of Winners At British Chambers Awards
Belfast Harbour has been named the Winner of Winners at the British Chambers of Commerce Chamber Business Awards 2026, after also securing the Connecting Places Award. The Chamber Business Awards cel...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2026
O’Dowd Confirms £23.31 Million Local Growth Fund For 2027/28–2028/29
Finance Minister John O'Dowd has announced £23.31 million in resource funding from the Local Growth Fund for 2027/28 to 2028/29. The package allocates £19.52 million to the Department for Communities...
O’Dowd Confirms £23.31 Million Local Growth Fund For 2027/28–2028/29
Finance Minister John O'Dowd has announced £23.31 million in resource funding from the Local Growth Fund for 2027/28 to 2028/29. The package allocates £19.52 million to the Department for Communities...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2026
Muir Hails BBC Food And Farming Awards' Northern Ireland Debut
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir has welcomed the BBC Food and Farming Awards 2026 to Northern Ireland ahead of tonight's ceremony in Belfast. The prestigious UK-wide a...
Muir Hails BBC Food And Farming Awards' Northern Ireland Debut
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir has welcomed the BBC Food and Farming Awards 2026 to Northern Ireland ahead of tonight's ceremony in Belfast. The prestigious UK-wide a...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2026
Archibald Calls For End To Geo-Blocking Of Irish TV
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has urged an end to the blocking of Irish television content for viewers in Northern Ireland, saying a practical solution is now required. She has raised the issu...
Archibald Calls For End To Geo-Blocking Of Irish TV
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has urged an end to the blocking of Irish television content for viewers in Northern Ireland, saying a practical solution is now required. She has raised the issu...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2026
Man Arrested After Pursuit Of Suspected Stolen Motorcycle In Lurgan
A 21-year-old man has been arrested after police pursued a suspected stolen motorcycle in Lurgan in the early hours of 21 October. Officers initially observed a grey Husqvarna with no registration pla...
Man Arrested After Pursuit Of Suspected Stolen Motorcycle In Lurgan
A 21-year-old man has been arrested after police pursued a suspected stolen motorcycle in Lurgan in the early hours of 21 October. Officers initially observed a grey Husqvarna with no registration pla...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 22, 2026
NI Water To Start Stormwater Separation Works In Ballymoney
NI Water will soon begin works in the Henry Street area of Ballymoney to bolster the resilience of the local wastewater network and reduce the likelihood of out-of-sewer flooding during periods of hea...
NI Water To Start Stormwater Separation Works In Ballymoney
NI Water will soon begin works in the Henry Street area of Ballymoney to bolster the resilience of the local wastewater network and reduce the likelihood of out-of-sewer flooding during periods of hea...
Business News, Oct 22, 2026
House Prices Rise 11% in Fermanagh and Omagh – What Does This Mean for Local Homeowners?
House prices across Fermanagh and Omagh have risen by 11% over the past year, outperforming the Northern Ireland average and potentially giving local homeowners fresh reasons to consider the value of ...
House Prices Rise 11% in Fermanagh and Omagh – What Does This Mean for Local Homeowners?
House prices across Fermanagh and Omagh have risen by 11% over the past year, outperforming the Northern Ireland average and potentially giving local homeowners fresh reasons to consider the value of ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2026
Man And Woman Sentenced Over PSNI’s Largest Human Trafficking Probe
A man and a woman have been sentenced at Dungannon Crown Court on 20 October 2026 for human trafficking offences uncovered during Operation Liverless, which began in 2022 and is the Police Service of ...
Man And Woman Sentenced Over PSNI’s Largest Human Trafficking Probe
A man and a woman have been sentenced at Dungannon Crown Court on 20 October 2026 for human trafficking offences uncovered during Operation Liverless, which began in 2022 and is the Police Service of ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2026
Clocks Go Back: NI Water Urges Winter Readiness And Sign-Ups For Support
With the clocks about to go back, NI Water is urging households to get winter-ready by registering for its free text alert service and, for those who need extra assistance, joining its free Customer C...
Clocks Go Back: NI Water Urges Winter Readiness And Sign-Ups For Support
With the clocks about to go back, NI Water is urging households to get winter-ready by registering for its free text alert service and, for those who need extra assistance, joining its free Customer C...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2026
Education Minister Cannot 'Opt Out Of Scrutiny' - Alliance
Alliance Education spokesperson Michelle Guy has condemned the Education Minister's ongoing refusal to allow departmental officials to attend the Education Committee, warning that he cannot evade prop...
Education Minister Cannot 'Opt Out Of Scrutiny' - Alliance
Alliance Education spokesperson Michelle Guy has condemned the Education Minister's ongoing refusal to allow departmental officials to attend the Education Committee, warning that he cannot evade prop...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2026
Belfast City Airport Lands Third AirportsUK Health And Safety Award
Belfast City Airport has won the AirportsUK Health and Safety Week Award in the Medium Airport category, marking its third triumph in four years and recognising its commitment to a safe, supportive an...
Belfast City Airport Lands Third AirportsUK Health And Safety Award
Belfast City Airport has won the AirportsUK Health and Safety Week Award in the Medium Airport category, marking its third triumph in four years and recognising its commitment to a safe, supportive an...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2026
Sinn Féin Targets Assembly Seats South Belfast And Mid Down
Sinn Féin has confirmed Deirdre Hargey MLA and Pat Cullen MP as its candidates for the new South Belfast and Mid Down constituency in the Northern Ireland Assembly election set for May 2027. The part...
Sinn Féin Targets Assembly Seats South Belfast And Mid Down
Sinn Féin has confirmed Deirdre Hargey MLA and Pat Cullen MP as its candidates for the new South Belfast and Mid Down constituency in the Northern Ireland Assembly election set for May 2027. The part...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2026
Swann Hails Pledge To Address Troubles-Related Sexual Violence In Legacy Bill
Robin Swann MP used a Committee of the Whole House debate on the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill to argue for his amendment to widen the Legacy Commission's remit to include sexual violence linked to t...
Swann Hails Pledge To Address Troubles-Related Sexual Violence In Legacy Bill
Robin Swann MP used a Committee of the Whole House debate on the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill to argue for his amendment to widen the Legacy Commission's remit to include sexual violence linked to t...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2026
Northern Ireland Ministers Seek Views On Sustainable Biomethane Strategy
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald and Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir have launched a public consultation on plans to develop a sustainable biomethane sector in Nor...
Northern Ireland Ministers Seek Views On Sustainable Biomethane Strategy
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald and Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir have launched a public consultation on plans to develop a sustainable biomethane sector in Nor...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2026
Sir John Gillen To Lead Review Of Unfitness To Plead And Trials Of Fact
Former senior judge Sir John Gillen has been appointed to lead an independent review of the law and procedures on unfitness to plead and trials of fact in Northern Ireland, with a strong emphasis on t...
Sir John Gillen To Lead Review Of Unfitness To Plead And Trials Of Fact
Former senior judge Sir John Gillen has been appointed to lead an independent review of the law and procedures on unfitness to plead and trials of fact in Northern Ireland, with a strong emphasis on t...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2026
PSNI Identifies 23-Year-Old Man In Newry Four-Vehicle Collision
The PSNI has named the man who died after a four-vehicle collision in Newry on Monday morning, 19 October, as 23-year-old Dylan McCann, from the Cookstown area. Detective Inspector Stewart of the Pol...
PSNI Identifies 23-Year-Old Man In Newry Four-Vehicle Collision
The PSNI has named the man who died after a four-vehicle collision in Newry on Monday morning, 19 October, as 23-year-old Dylan McCann, from the Cookstown area. Detective Inspector Stewart of the Pol...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2026
Phorest To Create 25 Remote Tech Roles In NI
Irish software platform company Phorest is to establish a fully remote products, engineering and operations team in Northern Ireland, creating 25 jobs over the next three years. Headquartered in Dubl...
Phorest To Create 25 Remote Tech Roles In NI
Irish software platform company Phorest is to establish a fully remote products, engineering and operations team in Northern Ireland, creating 25 jobs over the next three years. Headquartered in Dubl...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2026
Police Seek Witnesses After Early-Morning Assault In West Belfast
Detectives have appealed for information following a serious assault in west Belfast in the early hours of Tuesday, 20 October. Detective Sergeant Long said: "Police received a report that a man had ...
Police Seek Witnesses After Early-Morning Assault In West Belfast
Detectives have appealed for information following a serious assault in west Belfast in the early hours of Tuesday, 20 October. Detective Sergeant Long said: "Police received a report that a man had ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2026
Ministers Launch Consultation On Future Of NI's Biomethane Sector
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald and Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir have launched a public consultation on plans to develop a sustainable biomethane sector in Nor...
Ministers Launch Consultation On Future Of NI's Biomethane Sector
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald and Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir have launched a public consultation on plans to develop a sustainable biomethane sector in Nor...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2026
West Belfast Mum Urges Screening After Routine Check Detects Early Breast Cancer
A West Belfast solicitor is urging women to book breast screening after a routine Action Cancer appointment revealed an early-stage tumour, despite her having no symptoms. Shauna, 46, who lives with ...
West Belfast Mum Urges Screening After Routine Check Detects Early Breast Cancer
A West Belfast solicitor is urging women to book breast screening after a routine Action Cancer appointment revealed an early-stage tumour, despite her having no symptoms. Shauna, 46, who lives with ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2026
ARCS Funding Opens For Community Safety Projects
Justice Minister Naomi Long has opened a new funding round under the Assets Recovery Community Scheme (ARCS), which channels money seized from criminals into projects to improve community safety acros...
ARCS Funding Opens For Community Safety Projects
Justice Minister Naomi Long has opened a new funding round under the Assets Recovery Community Scheme (ARCS), which channels money seized from criminals into projects to improve community safety acros...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2026
Safefood Brings 'Appetite For Change' Exhibition To NI Libraries
Safefood is taking an interactive 'Appetite for Change' exhibition on tour to four libraries across Northern Ireland, encouraging people to share their views on the food environment. The free exhibit...
Safefood Brings 'Appetite For Change' Exhibition To NI Libraries
Safefood is taking an interactive 'Appetite for Change' exhibition on tour to four libraries across Northern Ireland, encouraging people to share their views on the food environment. The free exhibit...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2026
PSNI Treats Threatening Emails To NI Schools As A Hoax
Police in Northern Ireland investigating a series of threatening emails sent to schools on Monday 19 October are currently treating the incident as a hoax. So far, up to 300 schools have told officer...
PSNI Treats Threatening Emails To NI Schools As A Hoax
Police in Northern Ireland investigating a series of threatening emails sent to schools on Monday 19 October are currently treating the incident as a hoax. So far, up to 300 schools have told officer...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2026
Gilbert-Ash Honours Make Your Mark Award Recipients At Belfast Dinner
Gilbert-Ash has celebrated the winners of its 2026 Make Your Mark Awards with a special dinner in Belfast, spotlighting the company's people and projects. The awards recognise the day-to-day contribu...
Gilbert-Ash Honours Make Your Mark Award Recipients At Belfast Dinner
Gilbert-Ash has celebrated the winners of its 2026 Make Your Mark Awards with a special dinner in Belfast, spotlighting the company's people and projects. The awards recognise the day-to-day contribu...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2026
Final Phase Of £2m Environmental Improvement Scheme Begins In Markethill
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has welcomed the start of the concluding stage of a £2 million Environmental Improvement Scheme spanning the rural towns of Rathfriland, Gilford and Markethill in Cou...
Final Phase Of £2m Environmental Improvement Scheme Begins In Markethill
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has welcomed the start of the concluding stage of a £2 million Environmental Improvement Scheme spanning the rural towns of Rathfriland, Gilford and Markethill in Cou...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2026
Man In His 20s Dies After Four-Vehicle Crash In Newry
A man in his 20s has died after a four-vehicle collision in Newry, the Police Service of Northern Ireland has confirmed. The incident was reported at around 6.30am on Monday 19 October on the Armagh ...
Man In His 20s Dies After Four-Vehicle Crash In Newry
A man in his 20s has died after a four-vehicle collision in Newry, the Police Service of Northern Ireland has confirmed. The incident was reported at around 6.30am on Monday 19 October on the Armagh ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A dry start to the evening but rain will spread north later in the evening accompanied by freshening winds, rain heavy in the east for a time. Staying rather wet overnight. Minimum temperature 5 °C.