Northern Ireland News for October 2026 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2026
Long Hails Vital Role Of Community Groups In Aiding Abuse Survivors
Justice Minister Naomi Long has underlined the crucial contribution of voluntary and community organisations in helping victims and tackling domestic and sexual abuse. During a visit to Nexus, the Mi...
Long Hails Vital Role Of Community Groups In Aiding Abuse Survivors
Justice Minister Naomi Long has underlined the crucial contribution of voluntary and community organisations in helping victims and tackling domestic and sexual abuse. During a visit to Nexus, the Mi...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2026
County Armagh Men Jailed Over EncroChat Offences
Two men from County Armagh have been jailed at Craigavon Crown Court for multiple drug-related offences linked to the criminal use of EncroChat. Jeffrey McClean, 50, from Portadown, and Darran McConv...
County Armagh Men Jailed Over EncroChat Offences
Two men from County Armagh have been jailed at Craigavon Crown Court for multiple drug-related offences linked to the criminal use of EncroChat. Jeffrey McClean, 50, from Portadown, and Darran McConv...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2026
Police Appeal After Shots Fired At Two Homes In Coleraine
Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information following two separate shootings in Coleraine in the early hours of Monday, 5 October. Detective Inspector Hanbidge said: "We received a report ...
Police Appeal After Shots Fired At Two Homes In Coleraine
Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information following two separate shootings in Coleraine in the early hours of Monday, 5 October. Detective Inspector Hanbidge said: "We received a report ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2026
O'Toole Presses Executive To Set Out Plan As Fuel Prices Soar
The SDLP Leader of the Opposition, Matthew O'Toole MLA, said ministers must explain how they intend to respond to the escalating impact of rising fuel prices on households and businesses. According t...
O'Toole Presses Executive To Set Out Plan As Fuel Prices Soar
The SDLP Leader of the Opposition, Matthew O'Toole MLA, said ministers must explain how they intend to respond to the escalating impact of rising fuel prices on households and businesses. According t...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2026
Young People Put Oral History At The Centre Of Understanding Our Past
Ulster Museum has hosted the launch of Our Stories: Spoken, Recorded, Remembered — a new oral history toolkit co-created with young people to help them explore, record and learn from experiences of th...
Young People Put Oral History At The Centre Of Understanding Our Past
Ulster Museum has hosted the launch of Our Stories: Spoken, Recorded, Remembered — a new oral history toolkit co-created with young people to help them explore, record and learn from experiences of th...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2026
Dunmurry Man Jailed For EncroChat-Linked Drugs Offences
Joseph Kearney, 44, from Dunmurry, was sentenced at Belfast Crown Court on 5 October 2026 for drugs offences connected to EncroChat, the encrypted communications network used by criminals. He received...
Dunmurry Man Jailed For EncroChat-Linked Drugs Offences
Joseph Kearney, 44, from Dunmurry, was sentenced at Belfast Crown Court on 5 October 2026 for drugs offences connected to EncroChat, the encrypted communications network used by criminals. He received...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2026
NI Water Closes Environment Week With Nature-Based Drive For Species Recovery
As NI Environment Week draws to a close, NI Water is underscoring the role of its Sustainable Catchment Area Management Programme (SCaMP NI) in supporting species recovery. The programme uses nature-b...
NI Water Closes Environment Week With Nature-Based Drive For Species Recovery
As NI Environment Week draws to a close, NI Water is underscoring the role of its Sustainable Catchment Area Management Programme (SCaMP NI) in supporting species recovery. The programme uses nature-b...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2026
Restoration Of Sion Mills War Memorial Under Way
Derry City and Strabane District Council confirmed the start of the scheme, which forms a key element of a conservation-led effort to safeguard and enhance significant memorials across the area while ...
Restoration Of Sion Mills War Memorial Under Way
Derry City and Strabane District Council confirmed the start of the scheme, which forms a key element of a conservation-led effort to safeguard and enhance significant memorials across the area while ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2026
Pupils Challenged To Shape Northern Ireland’s 2050 Future
Matrix NI's 'Future Focus' Schools Challenge has opened for registration, inviting pupils across Northern Ireland to imagine life in 2050 and propose innovative solutions to tomorrow's real-world prob...
Pupils Challenged To Shape Northern Ireland’s 2050 Future
Matrix NI's 'Future Focus' Schools Challenge has opened for registration, inviting pupils across Northern Ireland to imagine life in 2050 and propose innovative solutions to tomorrow's real-world prob...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2026
Parallels Between Cable Street And Garvaghy Road ‘Unmistakable’ - Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney has drawn a direct line between the anti-fascist resistance of 1936 in London's East End and the current solidarity shown with residents on the Garvaghy Road, urging actio...
Parallels Between Cable Street And Garvaghy Road ‘Unmistakable’ - Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney has drawn a direct line between the anti-fascist resistance of 1936 in London's East End and the current solidarity shown with residents on the Garvaghy Road, urging actio...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2026
Stoptober: PHA Urges Northern Ireland Smokers To Quit For Good
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is calling on people who smoke to use Stoptober as the moment they stop for good, accessing free help available across Northern Ireland. Stoptober, the UK's largest qui...
Stoptober: PHA Urges Northern Ireland Smokers To Quit For Good
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is calling on people who smoke to use Stoptober as the moment they stop for good, accessing free help available across Northern Ireland. Stoptober, the UK's largest qui...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2026
Teenager Charged Over Indecent And Extreme Images After Belfast Arrest
An 18-year-old has been charged over indecent and extreme images following his arrest in Belfast on Friday, 2 October. Detectives from the Public Protection Branch (PPB) said the teenager faces charg...
Teenager Charged Over Indecent And Extreme Images After Belfast Arrest
An 18-year-old has been charged over indecent and extreme images following his arrest in Belfast on Friday, 2 October. Detectives from the Public Protection Branch (PPB) said the teenager faces charg...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2026
25-Year-Old Man Charged Over Alleged Online Offences In Mid Ulster
Detectives from Cookstown CID have charged a 25-year-old man in connection with alleged online offences. The suspect was arrested at Magherafelt PSNI station on Sunday 4 October and has been charged ...
25-Year-Old Man Charged Over Alleged Online Offences In Mid Ulster
Detectives from Cookstown CID have charged a 25-year-old man in connection with alleged online offences. The suspect was arrested at Magherafelt PSNI station on Sunday 4 October and has been charged ...
Feature News, Oct 5, 2026
NIE Networks Warns Of Overhead Line Dangers As Autumn Daylight Fades
NIE Networks is urging anyone carrying out outdoor tasks to stay vigilant around overhead electricity infrastructure as shorter days and dimmer conditions make power lines harder to see. The autumn ph...
NIE Networks Warns Of Overhead Line Dangers As Autumn Daylight Fades
NIE Networks is urging anyone carrying out outdoor tasks to stay vigilant around overhead electricity infrastructure as shorter days and dimmer conditions make power lines harder to see. The autumn ph...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 5, 2026
Parents Warned Over Money Mule Scams Targeting Teens
Bank of Ireland UK is urging families to discuss the risks of money mule scams with children and teenagers, warning of serious long-term consequences for those drawn into criminal schemes. The appeal...
Parents Warned Over Money Mule Scams Targeting Teens
Bank of Ireland UK is urging families to discuss the risks of money mule scams with children and teenagers, warning of serious long-term consequences for those drawn into criminal schemes. The appeal...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 5, 2026
Archibald Welcomes Roll-Out Of £63 Electricity Bill Discount
Around 860,000 households in Northern Ireland will receive an automatic £63 reduction on their electricity costs as the Household Electricity Discount Scheme begins this week. Economy Minister Dr Cao...
Archibald Welcomes Roll-Out Of £63 Electricity Bill Discount
Around 860,000 households in Northern Ireland will receive an automatic £63 reduction on their electricity costs as the Household Electricity Discount Scheme begins this week. Economy Minister Dr Cao...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 5, 2026
Passkeys Urged As Hacked Account Losses Jump 417%
Police in Northern Ireland logged 560 social media and email hacking reports in FY25/26 as UK losses from account takeovers surged 417% to £6.3m; the public are being urged to switch to passkeys and t...
Passkeys Urged As Hacked Account Losses Jump 417%
Police in Northern Ireland logged 560 social media and email hacking reports in FY25/26 as UK losses from account takeovers surged 417% to £6.3m; the public are being urged to switch to passkeys and t...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 5, 2026
Northern Ireland Further Education Stars Triumph At WorldSkills In Shanghai
Competitors from Southern Regional College, South West College and Riverpark Training tested themselves against leading young talent from across the globe at the prestigious event, often described as ...
Northern Ireland Further Education Stars Triumph At WorldSkills In Shanghai
Competitors from Southern Regional College, South West College and Riverpark Training tested themselves against leading young talent from across the globe at the prestigious event, often described as ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 5, 2026
Blacks Gate Completion Delivers Major Boost To Social Housing, Says Lyons
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has welcomed the handover of 196 new social homes at the landmark Blacks Gate development in Dunmurry, describing it as one of Northern Ireland's largest recent socia...
Blacks Gate Completion Delivers Major Boost To Social Housing, Says Lyons
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has welcomed the handover of 196 new social homes at the landmark Blacks Gate development in Dunmurry, describing it as one of Northern Ireland's largest recent socia...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 5, 2026
Victims' Voices Put To The Fore In Westminster Reconciliation Inquiry
The Commission for Victims and Survivors has set out victims' and survivors' perspectives to the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee's inquiry into reconciliation, through written evidence and an oral ...
Victims' Voices Put To The Fore In Westminster Reconciliation Inquiry
The Commission for Victims and Survivors has set out victims' and survivors' perspectives to the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee's inquiry into reconciliation, through written evidence and an oral ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 5, 2026
NI Water Completes Major £2.3m Hydro Turbines Project
NI Water has completed a £2.3 million project to install three hydro turbines at Ballygomartin Water Pumping Station and the Breda and Purdysburn service reservoirs, in a move to boost energy efficien...
NI Water Completes Major £2.3m Hydro Turbines Project
NI Water has completed a £2.3 million project to install three hydro turbines at Ballygomartin Water Pumping Station and the Breda and Purdysburn service reservoirs, in a move to boost energy efficien...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 5, 2026
Superintendent's House At Silent Valley Restored To Safeguard Heritage
One of Silent Valley's most distinctive historic buildings has reopened following a comprehensive conservation and restoration effort by NI Water. The Superintendent's House, which has stood at the e...
Superintendent's House At Silent Valley Restored To Safeguard Heritage
One of Silent Valley's most distinctive historic buildings has reopened following a comprehensive conservation and restoration effort by NI Water. The Superintendent's House, which has stood at the e...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 5, 2026
Positive Ageing Month Launches In Belfast With Citywide Activities For Older People
Older residents in Belfast can look forward to a packed programme throughout October as part of Positive Ageing Month. The initiative features a citywide calendar of events and activities tailored for...
Positive Ageing Month Launches In Belfast With Citywide Activities For Older People
Older residents in Belfast can look forward to a packed programme throughout October as part of Positive Ageing Month. The initiative features a citywide calendar of events and activities tailored for...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 5, 2026
Kimmins Launches Consultation On Changes To Mobile Planning Rights
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has opened a public consultation on proposed changes to permitted development rights (PDRs) for mobile network operators. The initiative recognises the crucial rol...
Kimmins Launches Consultation On Changes To Mobile Planning Rights
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has opened a public consultation on proposed changes to permitted development rights (PDRs) for mobile network operators. The initiative recognises the crucial rol...
Business News, Oct 5, 2026
Enterprise Ireland Announces 2026 HPSU Founder Of The Year Shortlist
Enterprise Ireland has unveiled the High Potential Start-Up (HPSU) Founder of the Year Award 2026, with the overall winner to be announced at a ceremony on Thursday, 15 October 2026 at Salesforce Towe...
Enterprise Ireland Announces 2026 HPSU Founder Of The Year Shortlist
Enterprise Ireland has unveiled the High Potential Start-Up (HPSU) Founder of the Year Award 2026, with the overall winner to be announced at a ceremony on Thursday, 15 October 2026 at Salesforce Towe...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2026
Two Dungannon Men Jailed For Rape Of Young Woman
On 1 October 2026 at Dungannon Crown Court, Alcino Soares and Luis Martins dos Mariano, both aged 20 and from Dungannon, were sentenced for the rape of a young woman in 2023. Each received six years' ...
Two Dungannon Men Jailed For Rape Of Young Woman
On 1 October 2026 at Dungannon Crown Court, Alcino Soares and Luis Martins dos Mariano, both aged 20 and from Dungannon, were sentenced for the rape of a young woman in 2023. Each received six years' ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2026
Mathison Criticises Education Minister Over Withdrawal Of Officials From Committee
The Education Minister has instructed departmental officials not to attend the Education Committee, prompting condemnation from the committee's chair, Alliance MLA Nick Mathison, who warned the move u...
Mathison Criticises Education Minister Over Withdrawal Of Officials From Committee
The Education Minister has instructed departmental officials not to attend the Education Committee, prompting condemnation from the committee's chair, Alliance MLA Nick Mathison, who warned the move u...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2026
NI Water Urges Dog Owners To Keep Pets On Leads At Public Sites
NI Water has reminded dog owners to keep their pets on leads at its public access locations following concerns about dogs being allowed to roam free, including at Lough Mourne Reservoir in Carrickferg...
NI Water Urges Dog Owners To Keep Pets On Leads At Public Sites
NI Water has reminded dog owners to keep their pets on leads at its public access locations following concerns about dogs being allowed to roam free, including at Lough Mourne Reservoir in Carrickferg...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2026
Justice Minister Sets Out Terms For Independent Review
Naomi Long publishes the terms of reference for an independent review into the compassionate temporary release of Gary Anderson. In a Written Ministerial Statement to the Assembly, the Justice Minist...
Justice Minister Sets Out Terms For Independent Review
Naomi Long publishes the terms of reference for an independent review into the compassionate temporary release of Gary Anderson. In a Written Ministerial Statement to the Assembly, the Justice Minist...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2026
Man Dies Following Two-Vehicle Crash In Cullybackey
An 82-year-old man has died after a road traffic collision in Cullybackey, the Police Service of Northern Ireland has confirmed. He has been named as Herbie Kelly from the Cullybackey area. Detectiv...
Man Dies Following Two-Vehicle Crash In Cullybackey
An 82-year-old man has died after a road traffic collision in Cullybackey, the Police Service of Northern Ireland has confirmed. He has been named as Herbie Kelly from the Cullybackey area. Detectiv...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Outbreaks of rain, heavy in the southeast, at first. The rain will clear east from the late morning to leave the afternoon dry with increasing bright or sunny spells. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:Mostly dry with clear spells. Cloud will spread east from midnight with outbreaks of rain following towards the morning. The wind will freshen towards morning. Minimum temperature 4 °C.