Northern Ireland News for February 2026
Northern Ireland News, Feb 27, 2026
Belfast Reaches Major Volunteer Milestone for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
Belfast has hit a significant landmark in its preparations for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, with 1,000 volunteers now registered to support the event. The world-renowned celebration of Irish music and...
Belfast Reaches Major Volunteer Milestone for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
Belfast has hit a significant landmark in its preparations for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, with 1,000 volunteers now registered to support the event. The world-renowned celebration of Irish music and...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 27, 2026
Two Released on Bail in Lisa Dorrian Murder Investigation
A 40-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man, who were arrested by detectives investigating the disappearance and murder of Lisa Dorrian, have been released on bail pending further enquiries. The pair w...
Two Released on Bail in Lisa Dorrian Murder Investigation
A 40-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man, who were arrested by detectives investigating the disappearance and murder of Lisa Dorrian, have been released on bail pending further enquiries. The pair w...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 27, 2026
Infrastructure Minister Announces Belfast City Centre Resurfacing Scheme
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed the commencement of a £355,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme aimed at revitalising key arterial routes in Belfast City Centre. The project will cover...
Infrastructure Minister Announces Belfast City Centre Resurfacing Scheme
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed the commencement of a £355,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme aimed at revitalising key arterial routes in Belfast City Centre. The project will cover...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 27, 2026
New Guidance Published for Schools Seeking Integrated Status
The Department of Education has released updated guidance aimed at schools across Northern Ireland considering a move to integrated status. The new document, titled Transforming Together, provides a...
New Guidance Published for Schools Seeking Integrated Status
The Department of Education has released updated guidance aimed at schools across Northern Ireland considering a move to integrated status. The new document, titled Transforming Together, provides a...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 27, 2026
PHA Urges Focus on HPV Vaccination and Screening to Combat Cancer
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is using International Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Awareness Day to remind the public that vaccination and regular cervical screening are vital tools in reducing rates of...
PHA Urges Focus on HPV Vaccination and Screening to Combat Cancer
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is using International Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Awareness Day to remind the public that vaccination and regular cervical screening are vital tools in reducing rates of...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 27, 2026
Alliance MLA Calls for Urgent Pause on 'Right to Buy' Scheme
Alliance Housing spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA has stated that a lack of investment in prevention and the continuation of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive's (NIHE) Right to Buy Scheme are in...
Alliance MLA Calls for Urgent Pause on 'Right to Buy' Scheme
Alliance Housing spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA has stated that a lack of investment in prevention and the continuation of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive's (NIHE) Right to Buy Scheme are in...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 27, 2026
Man Arrested and Weapons Seized Following Benburb Search
A man in his 50s was detained by police on Thursday, 26 February, following a targeted search in the Benburb area. The operation, conducted by detectives from Mid Ulster CID, took place at a resident...
Man Arrested and Weapons Seized Following Benburb Search
A man in his 50s was detained by police on Thursday, 26 February, following a targeted search in the Benburb area. The operation, conducted by detectives from Mid Ulster CID, took place at a resident...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 27, 2026
Executive Approves Legislation to Ban Petroleum Exploration Receives
The Executive has given its approval for the introduction of new legislation that will lead to a permanent end to petroleum exploration and licensing. The Petroleum Exploration and Licensing (Repeal...
Executive Approves Legislation to Ban Petroleum Exploration Receives
The Executive has given its approval for the introduction of new legislation that will lead to a permanent end to petroleum exploration and licensing. The Petroleum Exploration and Licensing (Repeal...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 27, 2026
Farmers Across NI are Still Giving Lucky Pennies when Making Sales
Historically, the lucky penny was literally just a penny. It was also a token that was given to the buyer in exchange for ensuring good fortune when purchasing animals. Interestingly, in areas like Co...
Farmers Across NI are Still Giving Lucky Pennies when Making Sales
Historically, the lucky penny was literally just a penny. It was also a token that was given to the buyer in exchange for ensuring good fortune when purchasing animals. Interestingly, in areas like Co...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 27, 2026
Minister Welcomes French Delegation to Carrickfergus Castle
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has officially received a delegation from Normandy, France, at Carrickfergus Castle. The visit served as a precursor to the European Year of the Normans, which is set...
Minister Welcomes French Delegation to Carrickfergus Castle
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has officially received a delegation from Normandy, France, at Carrickfergus Castle. The visit served as a precursor to the European Year of the Normans, which is set...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2026
Two Arrested in Lisa Dorrian Murder Investigation
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Major Investigation Team have arrested two people in connection with the disappearance and murder of Lisa Dorrian. A 40-year-old woman was arr...
Two Arrested in Lisa Dorrian Murder Investigation
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Major Investigation Team have arrested two people in connection with the disappearance and murder of Lisa Dorrian. A 40-year-old woman was arr...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2026
PHA Urges Smokers to 'Make March Your Month to Quit'
The Public Health Agency (PHA) and Cancer Focus Northern Ireland are calling on smokers across the region to use the upcoming No Smoking Month to kick the habit for good. Under the campaign slogan 'M...
PHA Urges Smokers to 'Make March Your Month to Quit'
The Public Health Agency (PHA) and Cancer Focus Northern Ireland are calling on smokers across the region to use the upcoming No Smoking Month to kick the habit for good. Under the campaign slogan 'M...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2026
SDLP Criticises Lack of Progress on Executive Budget
The SDLP Opposition leader has claimed that a new report highlights a significant lack of progress in improving how the Northern Ireland Executive sets its budget. Matthew O'Toole MLA made the commen...
SDLP Criticises Lack of Progress on Executive Budget
The SDLP Opposition leader has claimed that a new report highlights a significant lack of progress in improving how the Northern Ireland Executive sets its budget. Matthew O'Toole MLA made the commen...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2026
Life-Saving Defibrillators Now Installed in Every NI School
Every school in Northern Ireland now has an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on-site following the completion of a major safety initiative. Since the scheme was announced in November 2024, 476 ...
Life-Saving Defibrillators Now Installed in Every NI School
Every school in Northern Ireland now has an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on-site following the completion of a major safety initiative. Since the scheme was announced in November 2024, 476 ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2026
Ballymena Gym Owner Fined Over Unlicensed Medicines
Daniel O'Neill, the owner of a gym in Ballymena, has been fined £1,000 plus an offender levy after breaching Human Medicines Regulations. The 59-year-old appeared at Ballymena Magistrates Court where...
Ballymena Gym Owner Fined Over Unlicensed Medicines
Daniel O'Neill, the owner of a gym in Ballymena, has been fined £1,000 plus an offender levy after breaching Human Medicines Regulations. The 59-year-old appeared at Ballymena Magistrates Court where...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2026
Police Dog 'Ice' Sniffs Out £90,000 In Lisburn Raids
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Predatory Lending Team (PLT) have praised a canine colleague following the seizure of a large quantity of cash and high-value items in Lisburn....
Police Dog 'Ice' Sniffs Out £90,000 In Lisburn Raids
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Predatory Lending Team (PLT) have praised a canine colleague following the seizure of a large quantity of cash and high-value items in Lisburn....
Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2026
New Derry Aparthotel Set to Boost Local Tourism and Jobs
Finance Minister John O'Dowd has visited a new 24-bed aparthotel development in Derry, which is scheduled to open its doors this spring. The project, led by the Duddy Group, is an extension of the Ho...
New Derry Aparthotel Set to Boost Local Tourism and Jobs
Finance Minister John O'Dowd has visited a new 24-bed aparthotel development in Derry, which is scheduled to open its doors this spring. The project, led by the Duddy Group, is an extension of the Ho...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2026
Northstone Appointed to Lead £2m Rural Regeneration Project
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced the appointment of Northstone to carry out a major £2 million Environmental Improvement Scheme across three rural towns. The project, which is part of ...
Northstone Appointed to Lead £2m Rural Regeneration Project
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced the appointment of Northstone to carry out a major £2 million Environmental Improvement Scheme across three rural towns. The project, which is part of ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2026
New Five-Year Strategy Launched to Protect NI's Marine Life
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has introduced a new strategic framework designed to protect and manage Northern Ireland's marine environment over the next five years. The Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Str...
New Five-Year Strategy Launched to Protect NI's Marine Life
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has introduced a new strategic framework designed to protect and manage Northern Ireland's marine environment over the next five years. The Marine Protected Areas (MPA) Str...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 26, 2026
MLA Condemns 'Abhorrent' Nazi Graffiti in West Belfast
Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister has spoken out against those responsible for scrawling a swastika and a hateful anti-immigrant message in West Belfast. The graffiti was discovered on a gate located on ...
MLA Condemns 'Abhorrent' Nazi Graffiti in West Belfast
Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister has spoken out against those responsible for scrawling a swastika and a hateful anti-immigrant message in West Belfast. The graffiti was discovered on a gate located on ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2026
Criminal Justice System Response To Child Exploitation 'Inadequate'
A report published today, 25 February 2026, by Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland has revealed that the criminal justice system's approach to child criminal exploitation is inconsistent and ...
Criminal Justice System Response To Child Exploitation 'Inadequate'
A report published today, 25 February 2026, by Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland has revealed that the criminal justice system's approach to child criminal exploitation is inconsistent and ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2026
PSNI Vows to Strengthen Response Following Child Exploitation Report
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has welcomed the findings of the Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland (CJI) report into Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE). Senior police leadershi...
PSNI Vows to Strengthen Response Following Child Exploitation Report
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has welcomed the findings of the Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland (CJI) report into Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE). Senior police leadershi...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2026
Belfast Wins $1m Bloomberg Award To Transform City Alleyways
Belfast has been named a winner in the Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge 2025 – 2026, securing $1 million (approximately £750,000) to overhaul how the city's network of alleyways is managed an...
Belfast Wins $1m Bloomberg Award To Transform City Alleyways
Belfast has been named a winner in the Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge 2025 – 2026, securing $1 million (approximately £750,000) to overhaul how the city's network of alleyways is managed an...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2026
Extra £2.5m Announced For Essential Road Repairs
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced an additional £2.5 million allocation for essential road maintenance, aimed at addressing the significant deterioration caused by recent severe weathe...
Extra £2.5m Announced For Essential Road Repairs
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced an additional £2.5 million allocation for essential road maintenance, aimed at addressing the significant deterioration caused by recent severe weathe...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2026
Alliance MLA Challenges Arlene Foster Over Executive Dysfunction
Alliance MLA Michelle Guy has told former First Minister Baroness Foster that the abuse of cross-community voting within the Executive blocked essential public health measures during the Covid pandemi...
Alliance MLA Challenges Arlene Foster Over Executive Dysfunction
Alliance MLA Michelle Guy has told former First Minister Baroness Foster that the abuse of cross-community voting within the Executive blocked essential public health measures during the Covid pandemi...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2026
New UUP Leader To Meet Secretary Of State Ahead Of US Visit
The newly ratified leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP), Jon Burrows MLA, is scheduled to hold his first official meeting with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn, at Erskine...
New UUP Leader To Meet Secretary Of State Ahead Of US Visit
The newly ratified leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP), Jon Burrows MLA, is scheduled to hold his first official meeting with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn, at Erskine...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2026
BCC Launches Repair Week 2026 To Tackle Waste and Costs
Belfast City Council is inviting residents to save money and support environmental sustainability by participating in Repair Week 2026. Running from 2 March to 8 March, the initiative features a com...
BCC Launches Repair Week 2026 To Tackle Waste and Costs
Belfast City Council is inviting residents to save money and support environmental sustainability by participating in Repair Week 2026. Running from 2 March to 8 March, the initiative features a com...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2026
New Industrial Training Centre Opens At SERC Downpatrick Campus
South Eastern Regional College (SERC) has officially inaugurated a new Industrial Training Centre at its Downpatrick Campus. The facility, designed to foster skills development and growth within the e...
New Industrial Training Centre Opens At SERC Downpatrick Campus
South Eastern Regional College (SERC) has officially inaugurated a new Industrial Training Centre at its Downpatrick Campus. The facility, designed to foster skills development and growth within the e...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2026
Call for Evidence Launched For Religious Education Review
The Department of Education has officially opened a Call for Evidence to inform the review of the Religious Education (RE) Core Syllabus in Northern Ireland. An online survey has been launched to gath...
Call for Evidence Launched For Religious Education Review
The Department of Education has officially opened a Call for Evidence to inform the review of the Religious Education (RE) Core Syllabus in Northern Ireland. An online survey has been launched to gath...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 25, 2026
Police Seize Drugs Worth Over £80,000 In Mid Ulster Day Of Action
Police in Mid Ulster have seized suspected Class A and B drugs with an estimated street value exceeding £80,000 during a proactive Day of Action. The co-ordinated operation took place on Friday, 20 ...
Police Seize Drugs Worth Over £80,000 In Mid Ulster Day Of Action
Police in Mid Ulster have seized suspected Class A and B drugs with an estimated street value exceeding £80,000 during a proactive Day of Action. The co-ordinated operation took place on Friday, 20 ...
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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.