Northern Ireland News for October 2026 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Oct 15, 2026
Major Resurfacing Scheme To Begin In Ballycastle
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed a £238,000 carriageway resurfacing project at Leyland Road Roundabout and along Leyland Road in Ballycastle will get under way on Monday 19 October 20...
Major Resurfacing Scheme To Begin In Ballycastle
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed a £238,000 carriageway resurfacing project at Leyland Road Roundabout and along Leyland Road in Ballycastle will get under way on Monday 19 October 20...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2026
MPs And Peers Urged To Put Victims At The Centre Of Troubles Bill Debate
The Commission for Victims and Survivors has urged that the voices, needs and experiences of all victims and survivors remain central while Parliament scrutinises the newest amendments to the Troubles...
MPs And Peers Urged To Put Victims At The Centre Of Troubles Bill Debate
The Commission for Victims and Survivors has urged that the voices, needs and experiences of all victims and survivors remain central while Parliament scrutinises the newest amendments to the Troubles...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2026
Hargey Calls For Paramilitaries To Disband After Transition Report
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey said it is well past time for paramilitary organisations to go, speaking after the publication of the Independent Report on Paramilitary Group Transition to Disbandment. T...
Hargey Calls For Paramilitaries To Disband After Transition Report
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey said it is well past time for paramilitary organisations to go, speaking after the publication of the Independent Report on Paramilitary Group Transition to Disbandment. T...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2026
DUP Presses Chief Constable For Transparency And Action
The DUP has urged greater openness from the Chief Constable over policing decisions surrounding the illegal Garvaghy Road blockade and the advice to the Secretary of State that culminated in the Drumc...
DUP Presses Chief Constable For Transparency And Action
The DUP has urged greater openness from the Chief Constable over policing decisions surrounding the illegal Garvaghy Road blockade and the advice to the Secretary of State that culminated in the Drumc...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2026
Executive Office Urged To Prioritise Ageing Population Challenges
Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw has urged the Executive Office to refocus on Northern Ireland's ageing population after the Commissioner for Older People published its 'Ready or Not: The ageing population...
Executive Office Urged To Prioritise Ageing Population Challenges
Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw has urged the Executive Office to refocus on Northern Ireland's ageing population after the Commissioner for Older People published its 'Ready or Not: The ageing population...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2026
Keep Portadown Parade Row From Spreading - UUP Leader Urges
Ulster Unionist Party leader Jon Burrows MLA has urged political leaders and communities to ensure the Drumcree parade dispute remains confined to Portadown, cautioning against any attempt to spread t...
Keep Portadown Parade Row From Spreading - UUP Leader Urges
Ulster Unionist Party leader Jon Burrows MLA has urged political leaders and communities to ensure the Drumcree parade dispute remains confined to Portadown, cautioning against any attempt to spread t...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2026
Infrastructure Minister Announces £757,000 Belsize Road Upgrade In Lisburn
A £757,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on Belsize Road, Lisburn is set to start on Monday 19 October 2026, Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed. The project covers essential resurfaci...
Infrastructure Minister Announces £757,000 Belsize Road Upgrade In Lisburn
A £757,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on Belsize Road, Lisburn is set to start on Monday 19 October 2026, Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed. The project covers essential resurfaci...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2026
NI Water Announce Enniskillen Works
NI Water has confirmed that permanent reinstatement works on Enniskillen's Cornagrade Road are due to begin on Sunday 25 October and are expected to be completed by Wednesday 28 October. The works ar...
NI Water Announce Enniskillen Works
NI Water has confirmed that permanent reinstatement works on Enniskillen's Cornagrade Road are due to begin on Sunday 25 October and are expected to be completed by Wednesday 28 October. The works ar...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2026
PSNI Welcomes Independent Report On Paramilitary Group Transition To Disbandment
The PSNI has welcomed the publication of the independent report by Fleur Ravensbergen on Paramilitary Group Transition to Disbandment. Assistant Chief Constable Davy Beck said that the police service...
PSNI Welcomes Independent Report On Paramilitary Group Transition To Disbandment
The PSNI has welcomed the publication of the independent report by Fleur Ravensbergen on Paramilitary Group Transition to Disbandment. Assistant Chief Constable Davy Beck said that the police service...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2026
Man Jailed Over Drumcree/Garvaghy Road Disorder
A 28-year-old Portadown man has been sentenced to six-months in prison after being convicted of disorderly behaviour and attempted criminal damage. Craigavon Magistrates' Court imposed a custodial se...
Man Jailed Over Drumcree/Garvaghy Road Disorder
A 28-year-old Portadown man has been sentenced to six-months in prison after being convicted of disorderly behaviour and attempted criminal damage. Craigavon Magistrates' Court imposed a custodial se...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2026
Police Appeal Over Patrick McDonagh Unlawfully At Large
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is appealing for information to help trace Patrick McDonagh, who is unlawfully at large. The 37-year-old failed to return to HMP Maghaberry while on comp...
Police Appeal Over Patrick McDonagh Unlawfully At Large
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is appealing for information to help trace Patrick McDonagh, who is unlawfully at large. The 37-year-old failed to return to HMP Maghaberry while on comp...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2026
PSNI Chief Urges Respect As Drumcree Policing Operation Continues
The Police Service of Northern Ireland's Chief Constable has outlined the approach to the ongoing operation around the Orange Order Portadown District No 1's notified procession on the Garvaghy Road, ...
PSNI Chief Urges Respect As Drumcree Policing Operation Continues
The Police Service of Northern Ireland's Chief Constable has outlined the approach to the ongoing operation around the Orange Order Portadown District No 1's notified procession on the Garvaghy Road, ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2026
BCC Launches Targeted Waste, Recycling And Street Cleansing Upgrades
Belfast City Council is bringing in a package of focused measures to improve waste collection, recycling and street cleansing across the city. To boost reliability on narrow or congested streets, res...
BCC Launches Targeted Waste, Recycling And Street Cleansing Upgrades
Belfast City Council is bringing in a package of focused measures to improve waste collection, recycling and street cleansing across the city. To boost reliability on narrow or congested streets, res...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2026
Kimmins Sets Out Plan For First Flood Forecasting Service
The Department for Infrastructure has proposed the creation of new national Flood Forecasting Service for Northern Ireland, subject to the necessary Business Case approvals, as Flood Awareness Week (1...
Kimmins Sets Out Plan For First Flood Forecasting Service
The Department for Infrastructure has proposed the creation of new national Flood Forecasting Service for Northern Ireland, subject to the necessary Business Case approvals, as Flood Awareness Week (1...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2026
PSNI Warns Public After Rise In Romance Scams
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has urged the public to stay vigilant following a series of reports about romance scams, including cases linked to dating apps and requests for gift cards...
PSNI Warns Public After Rise In Romance Scams
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has urged the public to stay vigilant following a series of reports about romance scams, including cases linked to dating apps and requests for gift cards...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2026
NIE Networks Opens 2027 Scholarship Applications
Applications for the 2027 intake open on Monday 12 October 2026 and close at 11pm on Sunday 8 November 2026, with a four-year programme beginning in June 2027. For reference, the application window f...
NIE Networks Opens 2027 Scholarship Applications
Applications for the 2027 intake open on Monday 12 October 2026 and close at 11pm on Sunday 8 November 2026, with a four-year programme beginning in June 2027. For reference, the application window f...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2026
PSNI Marks 25 Years With New Recruitment Push For Student Officers And Staff
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has launched a fresh recruitment campaign for student officers on Monday 12 October 2026, timed to coincide with the organisation's 25th anniversary. Over the n...
PSNI Marks 25 Years With New Recruitment Push For Student Officers And Staff
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has launched a fresh recruitment campaign for student officers on Monday 12 October 2026, timed to coincide with the organisation's 25th anniversary. Over the n...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2026
PHA Urges Eligible People To Get COVID-19 And Flu Jabs Ahead Of Winter
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging people at higher risk to boost their protection against COVID-19 as the autumn/winter vaccination programme gets under way. Rachel Spiers, Senior Commiss...
PHA Urges Eligible People To Get COVID-19 And Flu Jabs Ahead Of Winter
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging people at higher risk to boost their protection against COVID-19 as the autumn/winter vaccination programme gets under way. Rachel Spiers, Senior Commiss...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2026
Lyons Unveils Extra Funding For Repairs To Historic Churches
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons confirmed the funding during a visit to Bloomfield Presbyterian Church in Belfast, where he viewed works made possible by a £55,000 Department for Communities grant, ...
Lyons Unveils Extra Funding For Repairs To Historic Churches
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons confirmed the funding during a visit to Bloomfield Presbyterian Church in Belfast, where he viewed works made possible by a £55,000 Department for Communities grant, ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2026
Archibald Hails Executive Backing For Credit Unions (Amendment) Bill
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has welcomed the Executive's approval for the Credit Unions (Amendment) Bill, paving the way for its introduction to the Northern Ireland Assembly and the start o...
Archibald Hails Executive Backing For Credit Unions (Amendment) Bill
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has welcomed the Executive's approval for the Credit Unions (Amendment) Bill, paving the way for its introduction to the Northern Ireland Assembly and the start o...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2026
Kimmins Unveils £1 Million For Community Transport Providers
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced the funding package to support community transport organisations across Northern Ireland. The investment will enable all 13 providers to purchase a n...
Kimmins Unveils £1 Million For Community Transport Providers
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced the funding package to support community transport organisations across Northern Ireland. The investment will enable all 13 providers to purchase a n...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2026
Nearly 70% Of Northern Ireland House Fire Deaths Involved People Living Alone
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has launched Fire Safety Week 2026 with a call for the public to help protect those most at risk, highlighting that nearly seven in ten people who died i...
Nearly 70% Of Northern Ireland House Fire Deaths Involved People Living Alone
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has launched Fire Safety Week 2026 with a call for the public to help protect those most at risk, highlighting that nearly seven in ten people who died i...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2026
PSNI Chief Welcomes Secretary Of State Decision On Portadown Parade
The Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland, Jon Boutcher, has welcomed a decision by the Secretary of State, Sir Chris Bryant, following his request for a review of a Parades Commis...
PSNI Chief Welcomes Secretary Of State Decision On Portadown Parade
The Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland, Jon Boutcher, has welcomed a decision by the Secretary of State, Sir Chris Bryant, following his request for a review of a Parades Commis...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2026
Justice Minister Issues Call To Action On Hate Crime
Naomi Long renews commitment to an inclusive society and sets out plans to strengthen hate crime laws during Hate Crime Awareness Week. Speaking during Hate Crime Awareness Week, Justice Minister Nao...
Justice Minister Issues Call To Action On Hate Crime
Naomi Long renews commitment to an inclusive society and sets out plans to strengthen hate crime laws during Hate Crime Awareness Week. Speaking during Hate Crime Awareness Week, Justice Minister Nao...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2026
Major Study Reveals What Works In Peacebuilding
On World Mental Health Day, Ulster University's Professor Siobhan O'Neill unveiled the most robust evidence to date that trauma-informed, resilience-focused peacebuilding can deliver measurable benefi...
Major Study Reveals What Works In Peacebuilding
On World Mental Health Day, Ulster University's Professor Siobhan O'Neill unveiled the most robust evidence to date that trauma-informed, resilience-focused peacebuilding can deliver measurable benefi...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2026
Audit Office Urges Faster Delivery Of City And Growth Deals
A new NIAO report has said the Deals could generate significant local benefits, but only if action is taken to accelerate implementation and safeguard public spending. Launched in 2018, the programme...
Audit Office Urges Faster Delivery Of City And Growth Deals
A new NIAO report has said the Deals could generate significant local benefits, but only if action is taken to accelerate implementation and safeguard public spending. Launched in 2018, the programme...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2026
Police Appeal For Help To Identify Man Found Near Portstewart Prom
Police in Coleraine have appealed for assistance to identify a man whose body was discovered on rocks beside Portstewart Prom on Friday, 9 October. Detective Inspector Connolly said: "We believe this...
Police Appeal For Help To Identify Man Found Near Portstewart Prom
Police in Coleraine have appealed for assistance to identify a man whose body was discovered on rocks beside Portstewart Prom on Friday, 9 October. Detective Inspector Connolly said: "We believe this...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2026
Belfast Man Jailed For Hatchet Attack On Woman
Stephen Kennedy admitted causing grievous bodily harm with intent, aggravated by domestic abuse, after a February 2024 attack that left a 49-year-old with serious head injuries. On 9 October 2026, at...
Belfast Man Jailed For Hatchet Attack On Woman
Stephen Kennedy admitted causing grievous bodily harm with intent, aggravated by domestic abuse, after a February 2024 attack that left a 49-year-old with serious head injuries. On 9 October 2026, at...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2026
Council Seeks Views On 2026–2029 Disability Action Plan
Belfast City Council has launched a 14-week public consultation on its draft Disability Action Plan for 2026–2029 and is inviting residents to take part in a series of engagement sessions to help make...
Council Seeks Views On 2026–2029 Disability Action Plan
Belfast City Council has launched a 14-week public consultation on its draft Disability Action Plan for 2026–2029 and is inviting residents to take part in a series of engagement sessions to help make...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2026
Start Early To Cut Self Assessment Stress, HMRC Urges
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging Self Assessment customers to start their returns now to reduce stress, as new research timed ahead of World Mental Health Day (10 October) shows more than a qua...
Start Early To Cut Self Assessment Stress, HMRC Urges
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging Self Assessment customers to start their returns now to reduce stress, as new research timed ahead of World Mental Health Day (10 October) shows more than a qua...
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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.