Northern Ireland News for February 2026 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2026
Urgent Appeal Over Post-Christmas 'Pet Regret'
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) and the Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (USPCA) have issued a joint appeal to pet owners struggling with "p...
Urgent Appeal Over Post-Christmas 'Pet Regret'
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) and the Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (USPCA) have issued a joint appeal to pet owners struggling with "p...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2026
Lower Uniform Costs As New Statutory Guidelines Now Law
Education Minister Paul Givan has officially marked the commencement of the School Uniforms (Guidelines and Allowances) Act (Northern Ireland) 2026, confirming that the legislation has received Royal ...
Lower Uniform Costs As New Statutory Guidelines Now Law
Education Minister Paul Givan has officially marked the commencement of the School Uniforms (Guidelines and Allowances) Act (Northern Ireland) 2026, confirming that the legislation has received Royal ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2026
DoJ To Consider Maximum Sentence For Causing Death Of A Child
The Department of Justice is weighing up its next move regarding a proposal to increase the maximum penalty for the offence of causing or allowing a child or vulnerable adult to die to life imprisonme...
DoJ To Consider Maximum Sentence For Causing Death Of A Child
The Department of Justice is weighing up its next move regarding a proposal to increase the maximum penalty for the offence of causing or allowing a child or vulnerable adult to die to life imprisonme...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2026
Belfast Celebrates St Patrick's Day With 17-Day Programme
Belfast is set to be the centre of celebrations this March as the city hosts a massive 17-day programme to mark St Patrick's Day. From traditional music festivals and athletic races to the cornerstone...
Belfast Celebrates St Patrick's Day With 17-Day Programme
Belfast is set to be the centre of celebrations this March as the city hosts a massive 17-day programme to mark St Patrick's Day. From traditional music festivals and athletic races to the cornerstone...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2026
Police Excellence Celebrated At Annual 2026 Problem Solving Awards
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), in partnership with the Northern Ireland Policing Board, has honoured outstanding examples of community-focused policing at the 2026 Problem Solving Awar...
Police Excellence Celebrated At Annual 2026 Problem Solving Awards
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), in partnership with the Northern Ireland Policing Board, has honoured outstanding examples of community-focused policing at the 2026 Problem Solving Awar...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2026
Two Charged Following Major Drugs And Cash Seizure In Carrickfergus
A 39-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman are due to appear before Belfast Magistrates' Court today, Tuesday 24 February, following a significant police operation that began in Carrickfergus. The arr...
Two Charged Following Major Drugs And Cash Seizure In Carrickfergus
A 39-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman are due to appear before Belfast Magistrates' Court today, Tuesday 24 February, following a significant police operation that began in Carrickfergus. The arr...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2026
Three Local Residents Named Following Fatal Collision In Moy
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has released the names of three individuals who tragically lost their lives following a serious three-vehicle collision in the Armagh Road area of Moy on ...
Three Local Residents Named Following Fatal Collision In Moy
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has released the names of three individuals who tragically lost their lives following a serious three-vehicle collision in the Armagh Road area of Moy on ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2026
Alliance MLA Proposes Repeal of Blasphemy Laws
Alliance Justice spokesperson Connie Egan MLA has moved to repeal common law blasphemy offences in Northern Ireland by submitting an amendment to Minister Naomi Long's Justice Bill. The North Down ML...
Alliance MLA Proposes Repeal of Blasphemy Laws
Alliance Justice spokesperson Connie Egan MLA has moved to repeal common law blasphemy offences in Northern Ireland by submitting an amendment to Minister Naomi Long's Justice Bill. The North Down ML...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2026
Dedicated Service Launched For NI's Armed Forces Community
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has unveiled a new dedicated advice service specifically designed for the Armed Forces community in Northern Ireland. The initiative aims to remove barriers for ser...
Dedicated Service Launched For NI's Armed Forces Community
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has unveiled a new dedicated advice service specifically designed for the Armed Forces community in Northern Ireland. The initiative aims to remove barriers for ser...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 24, 2026
£320,000 Resurfacing Project Begins At Lincoln Courts
Residents and commuters in Derry's Waterside are being advised of upcoming travel changes as a £320,000 resurfacing project at Lincoln Courts got underway on Monday 24 February. The investment will s...
£320,000 Resurfacing Project Begins At Lincoln Courts
Residents and commuters in Derry's Waterside are being advised of upcoming travel changes as a £320,000 resurfacing project at Lincoln Courts got underway on Monday 24 February. The investment will s...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2026
Communities Minister Welcomes Launch Of Greater Shankill Growth Plan
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has welcomed the launch of a new strategic plan designed to revitalise and support the growth of the Greater Shankill area in Belfast. The report, titled Shankill: A...
Communities Minister Welcomes Launch Of Greater Shankill Growth Plan
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has welcomed the launch of a new strategic plan designed to revitalise and support the growth of the Greater Shankill area in Belfast. The report, titled Shankill: A...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2026
Belfast's City Quays Gardens Honoured with Major Safety Award
City Quays Gardens in Belfast has been presented with a special safety award by a leading industry body in recognition of its excellence in creating a safe and inclusive environment. The Secured by ...
Belfast's City Quays Gardens Honoured with Major Safety Award
City Quays Gardens in Belfast has been presented with a special safety award by a leading industry body in recognition of its excellence in creating a safe and inclusive environment. The Secured by ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2026
NIFRS Launches Recruitment Drive For On-Call Firefighters
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has opened a new recruitment campaign to find dedicated On-Call Firefighters to serve their local communities. Under the banner 'Your Town, Your Te...
NIFRS Launches Recruitment Drive For On-Call Firefighters
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has opened a new recruitment campaign to find dedicated On-Call Firefighters to serve their local communities. Under the banner 'Your Town, Your Te...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2026
Alliance Criticises 'Two-Decade Absence' Of Equality Legislation
Alliance Executive Office spokesperson Paula Bradshaw has criticised the First Minister and deputy First Minister over a lack of new equality legislation in Northern Ireland. Highlighting that no su...
Alliance Criticises 'Two-Decade Absence' Of Equality Legislation
Alliance Executive Office spokesperson Paula Bradshaw has criticised the First Minister and deputy First Minister over a lack of new equality legislation in Northern Ireland. Highlighting that no su...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2026
Three Die and Four Injured in Fatal Multi-Vehicle Collision Near Moy
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has confirmed that three people have lost their lives following a serious road traffic collision in the Armagh Road area of Moy. The incident, which involved t...
Three Die and Four Injured in Fatal Multi-Vehicle Collision Near Moy
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has confirmed that three people have lost their lives following a serious road traffic collision in the Armagh Road area of Moy. The incident, which involved t...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2026
NI Drinking Water Quality Remains High Despite Lough Neagh Pressures
The Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) has published its Annual Report for 2024, confirming that the quality of tap water in Northern Ireland remains at a consistently high standard. According to the ...
NI Drinking Water Quality Remains High Despite Lough Neagh Pressures
The Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) has published its Annual Report for 2024, confirming that the quality of tap water in Northern Ireland remains at a consistently high standard. According to the ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2026
Minister Announces Major Road Safety And Resurfacing Investments
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced two significant road improvement schemes aimed at enhancing safety and infrastructure across the North Down and Belfast areas, representing a combined...
Minister Announces Major Road Safety And Resurfacing Investments
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced two significant road improvement schemes aimed at enhancing safety and infrastructure across the North Down and Belfast areas, representing a combined...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2026
DoJ Launches Consultation On Victim Engagement In Parole
The Department of Justice has initiated a public consultation aimed at enhancing how victims of crime engage with the parole process in Northern Ireland. The consultation follows feedback from victim...
DoJ Launches Consultation On Victim Engagement In Parole
The Department of Justice has initiated a public consultation aimed at enhancing how victims of crime engage with the parole process in Northern Ireland. The consultation follows feedback from victim...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2026
Police Appeal Following Viable Device Discovery In Upperlands
Detectives have launched an appeal for information following a security alert in the Oakvale Terrace area of Upperlands on Saturday, 21 February. The police were alerted to the situation at approxima...
Police Appeal Following Viable Device Discovery In Upperlands
Detectives have launched an appeal for information following a security alert in the Oakvale Terrace area of Upperlands on Saturday, 21 February. The police were alerted to the situation at approxima...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 23, 2026
Memorial Plaque To Honour Historical Institutional Abuse Victims
First Minister Michelle O'Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly have officially unveiled a memorial plaque at Parliament Buildings to honour the victims and survivors of historical inst...
Memorial Plaque To Honour Historical Institutional Abuse Victims
First Minister Michelle O'Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly have officially unveiled a memorial plaque at Parliament Buildings to honour the victims and survivors of historical inst...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2026
PSNI Detects 779 Speeding Drivers During Severe Weather Warnings
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has released alarming figures showing that 779 drivers were detected speeding over just two days this year, despite official weather warnings for heavy ra...
PSNI Detects 779 Speeding Drivers During Severe Weather Warnings
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has released alarming figures showing that 779 drivers were detected speeding over just two days this year, despite official weather warnings for heavy ra...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2026
PHA Issues Urgent Vaccination Reminder Following Measles Outbreaks
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has issued a renewed appeal for parents and guardians to ensure their children are fully vaccinated against preventable diseases. The call comes in response to a recent ...
PHA Issues Urgent Vaccination Reminder Following Measles Outbreaks
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has issued a renewed appeal for parents and guardians to ensure their children are fully vaccinated against preventable diseases. The call comes in response to a recent ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2026
Two Arrested In Lisburn Illegal Money Lending Investigation
Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Predatory Lending Team carried out two arrests on Thursday, 19 February. A 36-year-old man and a 59-year-old woman were detained in Lisburn. The...
Two Arrested In Lisburn Illegal Money Lending Investigation
Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Predatory Lending Team carried out two arrests on Thursday, 19 February. A 36-year-old man and a 59-year-old woman were detained in Lisburn. The...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2026
Sinn Féin MLA Demands Guarantees Over Classroom Assistant Support
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan has challenged the Education Authority (EA) and the DUP Education Minister to provide an explicit guarantee that no child currently receiving classroom assistant support will...
Sinn Féin MLA Demands Guarantees Over Classroom Assistant Support
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan has challenged the Education Authority (EA) and the DUP Education Minister to provide an explicit guarantee that no child currently receiving classroom assistant support will...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2026
PSNI Records 101 Referrals in Ongoing Presbyterian Church Safeguarding Probe
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has issued a major update regarding its criminal investigation into safeguarding failures within the Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI). Detective Chi...
PSNI Records 101 Referrals in Ongoing Presbyterian Church Safeguarding Probe
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has issued a major update regarding its criminal investigation into safeguarding failures within the Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI). Detective Chi...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2026
Lowest Catholic PSNI Application Levels in Over a Decade Spark Alarm
Colin McGrath MLA, an SDLP member of the Policing Board, has stated that the dwindling number of Catholic applicants to the PSNI should be a cause for significant concern. In the most recent recruitme...
Lowest Catholic PSNI Application Levels in Over a Decade Spark Alarm
Colin McGrath MLA, an SDLP member of the Policing Board, has stated that the dwindling number of Catholic applicants to the PSNI should be a cause for significant concern. In the most recent recruitme...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2026
Smart Energy 2026 To Return To Belfast In Five Weeks
Billed as Northern Ireland's leading renewable electricity conference, Smart Energy continues to expand, drawing Executive Ministers, senior policymakers, international CEOs and industry figures. Th...
Smart Energy 2026 To Return To Belfast In Five Weeks
Billed as Northern Ireland's leading renewable electricity conference, Smart Energy continues to expand, drawing Executive Ministers, senior policymakers, international CEOs and industry figures. Th...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2026
Belfast Rapid Transport 2 Remains On Schedule – DfI
The Department for Infrastructure has provided an update on the Belfast Rapid Transport 2 (BRT2) scheme, stating the project remains on schedule. The Outline Business Case was approved in December 2...
Belfast Rapid Transport 2 Remains On Schedule – DfI
The Department for Infrastructure has provided an update on the Belfast Rapid Transport 2 (BRT2) scheme, stating the project remains on schedule. The Outline Business Case was approved in December 2...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2026
Alliance Call For Statutory Duty Of Candour With Health Framework
Alliance Health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA has welcomed the Department of Health's publication of the Being Open Framework, yet cautioned that it must be followed by a legally enforceable statu...
Alliance Call For Statutory Duty Of Candour With Health Framework
Alliance Health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA has welcomed the Department of Health's publication of the Being Open Framework, yet cautioned that it must be followed by a legally enforceable statu...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 20, 2026
Kimmins Commits To Fermanagh Road Safety And Infrastructure Upgrades
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has completed a site visit to County Fermanagh, engaging with residents and elected representatives in Belcoo and Derrygonnelly to address local road safety and inf...
Kimmins Commits To Fermanagh Road Safety And Infrastructure Upgrades
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has completed a site visit to County Fermanagh, engaging with residents and elected representatives in Belcoo and Derrygonnelly to address local road safety and inf...
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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.