Northern Ireland News for February 2026 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Feb 19, 2026
Over 4,000 Apply To Join PSNI In 2026 Recruitment Drive
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has confirmed strong interest in its latest recruitment campaign, receiving 4,104 applications for the 2026 student officer intake before the process clos...
Over 4,000 Apply To Join PSNI In 2026 Recruitment Drive
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has confirmed strong interest in its latest recruitment campaign, receiving 4,104 applications for the 2026 student officer intake before the process clos...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 19, 2026
Spending Power Falls Again For Lowest-Earning Households
The Consumer Council has published its latest Northern Ireland Household Expenditure Tracker, covering July to September 2025, which examines changes in income and spending across four household incom...
Spending Power Falls Again For Lowest-Earning Households
The Consumer Council has published its latest Northern Ireland Household Expenditure Tracker, covering July to September 2025, which examines changes in income and spending across four household incom...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 19, 2026
PSNI Empowerment Project Reclaims Streets For Women In L'Derry
A pioneering cross-community project in Derry/Londonderry has been praised for empowering local women to reclaim public spaces and build personal resilience. The 11-week "Women Without Fear" initiativ...
PSNI Empowerment Project Reclaims Streets For Women In L'Derry
A pioneering cross-community project in Derry/Londonderry has been praised for empowering local women to reclaim public spaces and build personal resilience. The 11-week "Women Without Fear" initiativ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 19, 2026
Belfast City Council Launches £250,000 'Belfast Stories' Grants Programme
Belfast City Council has announced the opening of the Belfast Stories Community Grants Programme, a new £250,000 initiative designed to empower local groups to explore and share the city's diverse cul...
Belfast City Council Launches £250,000 'Belfast Stories' Grants Programme
Belfast City Council has announced the opening of the Belfast Stories Community Grants Programme, a new £250,000 initiative designed to empower local groups to explore and share the city's diverse cul...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 19, 2026
NI To Implement 'Lucy's Law' To Protect Puppies And Kittens
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has officially released the "Way Forward" document and consultation findings regarding the sale of puppies and kittens in Northe...
NI To Implement 'Lucy's Law' To Protect Puppies And Kittens
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has officially released the "Way Forward" document and consultation findings regarding the sale of puppies and kittens in Northe...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 19, 2026
Nexus NI To Continue Managing Domestic And Sexual Abuse Helpline
Nexus NI has been officially awarded the tender to lead the Domestic and Sexual Abuse (DSA) Helpline, ensuring the continuation of a vital support system for survivors across Northern Ireland. The con...
Nexus NI To Continue Managing Domestic And Sexual Abuse Helpline
Nexus NI has been officially awarded the tender to lead the Domestic and Sexual Abuse (DSA) Helpline, ensuring the continuation of a vital support system for survivors across Northern Ireland. The con...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 19, 2026
Man Arrested After Suspected Drugs Found In L'Derry Search
A man in his 20s has been arrested in Derry/Londonderry after police searched a property on Monday, 16 February and recovered a quantity of suspected Class C drugs. He is being questioned on suspicion...
Man Arrested After Suspected Drugs Found In L'Derry Search
A man in his 20s has been arrested in Derry/Londonderry after police searched a property on Monday, 16 February and recovered a quantity of suspected Class C drugs. He is being questioned on suspicion...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 19, 2026
Lord Mayor Officially Opens New Sandy Row Arts and Digital Hub
A new £1.5 million facility dedicated to arts and technology has been officially opened in South Belfast by the Lord Mayor, Councillor Tracy Kelly. The Sandy Row Arts & Digital Hub, operated by Belfas...
Lord Mayor Officially Opens New Sandy Row Arts and Digital Hub
A new £1.5 million facility dedicated to arts and technology has been officially opened in South Belfast by the Lord Mayor, Councillor Tracy Kelly. The Sandy Row Arts & Digital Hub, operated by Belfas...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 19, 2026
NI Electricity Connection Charges Set for Major Overhaul
The Department for the Economy (DfE) has announced a significant shift in how new electricity distribution network connections are charged in Northern Ireland. Under the new arrangements, the substant...
NI Electricity Connection Charges Set for Major Overhaul
The Department for the Economy (DfE) has announced a significant shift in how new electricity distribution network connections are charged in Northern Ireland. Under the new arrangements, the substant...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 19, 2026
DUP MLAs Demand Urgent Action Over 'Unacceptable' Postal Delays
DUP MLAs Diane Dodds and Emma Little-Pengelly have held an urgent meeting with senior Royal Mail management to address severe disruptions to postal services impacting residents in the Lisburn and Banb...
DUP MLAs Demand Urgent Action Over 'Unacceptable' Postal Delays
DUP MLAs Diane Dodds and Emma Little-Pengelly have held an urgent meeting with senior Royal Mail management to address severe disruptions to postal services impacting residents in the Lisburn and Banb...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2026
Yellow Weather Warning Issued For Rain, Snow And Strong Winds
A yellow weather warning has been issued for Northern Ireland as forecasters warn that outbreaks of rain, hill snow and strong winds could lead to travel disruption across the region today (Wednesday ...
Yellow Weather Warning Issued For Rain, Snow And Strong Winds
A yellow weather warning has been issued for Northern Ireland as forecasters warn that outbreaks of rain, hill snow and strong winds could lead to travel disruption across the region today (Wednesday ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2026
Grand Opera House Marks Anniversary With Donation
The Grand Opera House has celebrated a major milestone by raising a remarkable £130,000 for The Children's Cancer Unit Charity. The conclusion of this two-year partnership coincides with the iconic Be...
Grand Opera House Marks Anniversary With Donation
The Grand Opera House has celebrated a major milestone by raising a remarkable £130,000 for The Children's Cancer Unit Charity. The conclusion of this two-year partnership coincides with the iconic Be...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2026
Arson Investigation Launched Following East Belfast Fire
Police are seeking witnesses and information after an arson attack at a derelict site in east Belfast on the evening of Sunday, 15 February. Emergency services were alerted to the incident at approxi...
Arson Investigation Launched Following East Belfast Fire
Police are seeking witnesses and information after an arson attack at a derelict site in east Belfast on the evening of Sunday, 15 February. Emergency services were alerted to the incident at approxi...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2026
Health Minister Highlights Success of encompass Digital Record System
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has provided a comprehensive update on the encompass programme, ten months after the digital care record system was successfully rolled out across all five geographic Heal...
Health Minister Highlights Success of encompass Digital Record System
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has provided a comprehensive update on the encompass programme, ten months after the digital care record system was successfully rolled out across all five geographic Heal...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2026
Public Consultation Launched for £45m Derry Riverfront Transformation
A major public engagement exercise has been announced to help steer the £45 million revitalisation of Derry's Central Riverfront. Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins and the Mayor of Derry City and St...
Public Consultation Launched for £45m Derry Riverfront Transformation
A major public engagement exercise has been announced to help steer the £45 million revitalisation of Derry's Central Riverfront. Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins and the Mayor of Derry City and St...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2026
Applications Open for 2026 Líofa Gaeltacht Bursary Scheme
The Department for Communities has officially opened the application window for the 2026 Líofa Gaeltacht Bursary Scheme. This initiative offers participants the chance to enhance their Irish language ...
Applications Open for 2026 Líofa Gaeltacht Bursary Scheme
The Department for Communities has officially opened the application window for the 2026 Líofa Gaeltacht Bursary Scheme. This initiative offers participants the chance to enhance their Irish language ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2026
New AccessNI Rules To Boost Safeguarding For Private Tutors and Carers
Justice Minister Naomi Long has announced a significant update to Northern Ireland's background check system, enabling self-employed individuals and personal employees working with vulnerable groups t...
New AccessNI Rules To Boost Safeguarding For Private Tutors and Carers
Justice Minister Naomi Long has announced a significant update to Northern Ireland's background check system, enabling self-employed individuals and personal employees working with vulnerable groups t...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2026
Sinn Féin MP Condemns 'Unlawful' Palestine Action Ban
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has described a recent court ruling against the ban on Palestine Action as a "damning indictment" of the British government's stance on protest rights. The South Down repre...
Sinn Féin MP Condemns 'Unlawful' Palestine Action Ban
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has described a recent court ruling against the ban on Palestine Action as a "damning indictment" of the British government's stance on protest rights. The South Down repre...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2026
Alliance Calls For Action On Representation Of People With Disabilities
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has emphasised the need for political institutions to be fully inclusive and representative of people with disabilities. The Strangford representative was speaking follow...
Alliance Calls For Action On Representation Of People With Disabilities
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has emphasised the need for political institutions to be fully inclusive and representative of people with disabilities. The Strangford representative was speaking follow...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 18, 2026
Lough Erne Resort Climbs Global Rankings
Lough Erne Resort has solidified its reputation as a premier international destination after surging 11 spots to claim 65th place in the latest Golf World Top 100 Golf Resorts in the world ranking. T...
Lough Erne Resort Climbs Global Rankings
Lough Erne Resort has solidified its reputation as a premier international destination after surging 11 spots to claim 65th place in the latest Golf World Top 100 Golf Resorts in the world ranking. T...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 2026
Ancient Cairn Found At The Murrins Near Omagh
A Neolithic or Bronze Age burial cairn, estimated to be 3,000–5,000 years old, has been uncovered at The Murrins Area of Special Scientific Interest (ASSI), east of Omagh, during peatland restoration ...
Ancient Cairn Found At The Murrins Near Omagh
A Neolithic or Bronze Age burial cairn, estimated to be 3,000–5,000 years old, has been uncovered at The Murrins Area of Special Scientific Interest (ASSI), east of Omagh, during peatland restoration ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 2026
Landmark £64m Investment To Reshape Newry City Centre
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has reached a significant milestone in its Newry City Centre Regeneration Programme with the appointment of Woodvale Construction Company as the contractor for ...
Landmark £64m Investment To Reshape Newry City Centre
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has reached a significant milestone in its Newry City Centre Regeneration Programme with the appointment of Woodvale Construction Company as the contractor for ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 2026
Sinn Féin To Skip St Patrick's Day Events At The White House
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald has confirmed that her party will not be attending St Patrick's Day events at the White House this year. The decision follows Ms McDonald's assessment of the situa...
Sinn Féin To Skip St Patrick's Day Events At The White House
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald has confirmed that her party will not be attending St Patrick's Day events at the White House this year. The decision follows Ms McDonald's assessment of the situa...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 2026
Teachers Urged To Reshape Religious Education Curriculum
Education Minister Paul Givan has invited teachers and school principals from across Northern Ireland to apply for a new drafting group tasked with redesigning the Religious Education (RE) curriculum....
Teachers Urged To Reshape Religious Education Curriculum
Education Minister Paul Givan has invited teachers and school principals from across Northern Ireland to apply for a new drafting group tasked with redesigning the Religious Education (RE) curriculum....
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 2026
UUP Calls For Sexual Violence To Be Specific Criterion In Troubles Investigations
Ulster Unionist Justice Spokesperson Doug Beattie MC MLA is set to bring a motion before the Assembly today, Tuesday 17 February, calling for sexual violence and child abuse to be formally recognised ...
UUP Calls For Sexual Violence To Be Specific Criterion In Troubles Investigations
Ulster Unionist Justice Spokesperson Doug Beattie MC MLA is set to bring a motion before the Assembly today, Tuesday 17 February, calling for sexual violence and child abuse to be formally recognised ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 2026
Final Phase of Newry Improvement Scheme Announced
The Department for Infrastructure has announced the second and final phase of a major public realm and road improvement scheme for Merchants Quay and Sugar Island in Newry City. This project is being ...
Final Phase of Newry Improvement Scheme Announced
The Department for Infrastructure has announced the second and final phase of a major public realm and road improvement scheme for Merchants Quay and Sugar Island in Newry City. This project is being ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 2026
Woman Charged Following Major Drugs Seizure In L’Derry
Police in L’Derry have charged a 33-year-old woman with several drug-related offences following a targeted operation in the city on Monday, 16 February. She is scheduled to appear before Londonderry...
Woman Charged Following Major Drugs Seizure In L’Derry
Police in L’Derry have charged a 33-year-old woman with several drug-related offences following a targeted operation in the city on Monday, 16 February. She is scheduled to appear before Londonderry...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 2026
Police Appeal After Knife-Wielding Intruder Targets South Belfast Home
The Police Service of Northern Ireland is requesting public assistance following an aggravated burglary that took place in south Belfast on the afternoon of Saturday, 14 February. The incident occurr...
Police Appeal After Knife-Wielding Intruder Targets South Belfast Home
The Police Service of Northern Ireland is requesting public assistance following an aggravated burglary that took place in south Belfast on the afternoon of Saturday, 14 February. The incident occurr...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 2026
Sinn Féin Calls for Standardised Mental Health Data System
Sinn Féin's spokesperson for mental health, Órlaithí Flynn MLA, has stated that the absence of reliable and uniform data in the north is preventing the efficient delivery of support services. The comm...
Sinn Féin Calls for Standardised Mental Health Data System
Sinn Féin's spokesperson for mental health, Órlaithí Flynn MLA, has stated that the absence of reliable and uniform data in the north is preventing the efficient delivery of support services. The comm...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 17, 2026
Road Improvement Schemes Announced For Tyrone And Belfast
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced two road improvement schemes in Counties Tyrone and Down worth a combined £671,000. The projects will see resurfacing works carried out on the B72 Me...
Road Improvement Schemes Announced For Tyrone And Belfast
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced two road improvement schemes in Counties Tyrone and Down worth a combined £671,000. The projects will see resurfacing works carried out on the B72 Me...
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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.