Northern Ireland News for February 2026 : Page 4
Feature News, Feb 16, 2026
BCC Opens New Grants To Boost Under-18s Gigs And Inclusive Music
Belfast City Council has unveiled a series of funding programmes to widen access to music and the arts this spring and encourage more people to engage with the city's cultural life. A new Teenage Kic...
BCC Opens New Grants To Boost Under-18s Gigs And Inclusive Music
Belfast City Council has unveiled a series of funding programmes to widen access to music and the arts this spring and encourage more people to engage with the city's cultural life. A new Teenage Kic...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2026
BCC Opens New Grants To Boost Under-18s Gigs And Inclusive Music
Belfast City Council has unveiled a series of funding programmes to widen access to music and the arts this spring and encourage more people to engage with the city's cultural life. A new Teenage Kic...
BCC Opens New Grants To Boost Under-18s Gigs And Inclusive Music
Belfast City Council has unveiled a series of funding programmes to widen access to music and the arts this spring and encourage more people to engage with the city's cultural life. A new Teenage Kic...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2026
£300k Backing To Showcase Fermanagh In Ireland's Hidden Heartlands
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has unveiled a £300,000 spring marketing campaign positioning Fermanagh within Tourism NI's Ireland's Hidden Heartlands brand. Dr Archibald welcomed the initiati...
£300k Backing To Showcase Fermanagh In Ireland's Hidden Heartlands
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has unveiled a £300,000 spring marketing campaign positioning Fermanagh within Tourism NI's Ireland's Hidden Heartlands brand. Dr Archibald welcomed the initiati...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2026
Over £1.1m Road Improvement Schemes Announced Across NI
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced four road improvement and resurfacing schemes across Northern Ireland worth more than £1.1 million in total. The projects, located in Belfast, Armoy...
Over £1.1m Road Improvement Schemes Announced Across NI
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced four road improvement and resurfacing schemes across Northern Ireland worth more than £1.1 million in total. The projects, located in Belfast, Armoy...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2026
Health Minister Pledges 3.3% Pay Rise Priority For HSC Staff
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has stated that securing a pay settlement for health and social care workers remains his department's top priority for the 2026/27 financial year. The announcement follows...
Health Minister Pledges 3.3% Pay Rise Priority For HSC Staff
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has stated that securing a pay settlement for health and social care workers remains his department's top priority for the 2026/27 financial year. The announcement follows...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2026
Police Appeal After Man Seriously Injured In Targeted L’Derry Assault
Detectives in L’Derry have launched an investigation into a serious assault that took place in the Waterside area during the early hours of Saturday, 14 February. The incident occurred at approximate...
Police Appeal After Man Seriously Injured In Targeted L’Derry Assault
Detectives in L’Derry have launched an investigation into a serious assault that took place in the Waterside area during the early hours of Saturday, 14 February. The incident occurred at approximate...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2026
Woman Dies In Fatal Templepatrick Collision
The PSNI has named the young woman who lost her life in a road traffic collision in Templepatrick on Saturday, 14 February, as 23-year-old Claudia Jaczyk. Ms Jaczyk, who was from the Newtownabbey are...
Woman Dies In Fatal Templepatrick Collision
The PSNI has named the young woman who lost her life in a road traffic collision in Templepatrick on Saturday, 14 February, as 23-year-old Claudia Jaczyk. Ms Jaczyk, who was from the Newtownabbey are...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2026
Bradshaw Says Racist Graffiti At Bass Buildings Shows Cost Of Inaction On Racism
Alliance Executive Office spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has condemned racist graffiti reported at Bass Buildings in Belfast city centre, arguing it demonstrates the price of inaction by the First an...
Bradshaw Says Racist Graffiti At Bass Buildings Shows Cost Of Inaction On Racism
Alliance Executive Office spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has condemned racist graffiti reported at Bass Buildings in Belfast city centre, arguing it demonstrates the price of inaction by the First an...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2026
Justice Minister And CBA Agree Accelerated Review
Constructive talks between Justice Minister Naomi Long and the Criminal Bar Association (CBA) have led to agreement on an accelerated review, with the CBA confirming it will exempt the upcoming trial ...
Justice Minister And CBA Agree Accelerated Review
Constructive talks between Justice Minister Naomi Long and the Criminal Bar Association (CBA) have led to agreement on an accelerated review, with the CBA confirming it will exempt the upcoming trial ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2026
Milestone Reached in £2.5m Derry Water Security Project
Significant progress has been made on NI Water's £2.5 million capital investment project at the Craigavon Bridge, designed to future-proof Derry City's drinking water network. The scheme aims to bol...
Milestone Reached in £2.5m Derry Water Security Project
Significant progress has been made on NI Water's £2.5 million capital investment project at the Craigavon Bridge, designed to future-proof Derry City's drinking water network. The scheme aims to bol...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 16, 2026
Five-Year Low For Northern Ireland Petrol Prices
Petrol prices at Northern Ireland forecourts have dropped to 124.2p per litre, the lowest level recorded since May 2021, following a year of relative stability. Diesel remains unchanged at an average ...
Five-Year Low For Northern Ireland Petrol Prices
Petrol prices at Northern Ireland forecourts have dropped to 124.2p per litre, the lowest level recorded since May 2021, following a year of relative stability. Diesel remains unchanged at an average ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2026
Bank of Ireland Warns Of Sharp Rise In Romance Fraud Cases
Bank of Ireland is urging consumers across Northern Ireland to remain vigilant as romance fraud continues to increase, with the number of reported cases doubling in 2025. Experts believe the actual ...
Bank of Ireland Warns Of Sharp Rise In Romance Fraud Cases
Bank of Ireland is urging consumers across Northern Ireland to remain vigilant as romance fraud continues to increase, with the number of reported cases doubling in 2025. Experts believe the actual ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2026
PHA Urges Public to Use Trusted Sources for Sexual Health Advice
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has underscored the vital importance of seeking sexual health advice from verified sources rather than relying on unreliable or anecdotal information. Coinciding with S...
PHA Urges Public to Use Trusted Sources for Sexual Health Advice
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has underscored the vital importance of seeking sexual health advice from verified sources rather than relying on unreliable or anecdotal information. Coinciding with S...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2026
Appeal Following Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision in Hillsborough
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has confirmed that a man has died following a two-vehicle collision in Hillsborough on Thursday, 12 February. The fatal incident, involving a car and a van, occ...
Appeal Following Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision in Hillsborough
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has confirmed that a man has died following a two-vehicle collision in Hillsborough on Thursday, 12 February. The fatal incident, involving a car and a van, occ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2026
Antrim Gas Firm Donates Over £10,000 to Community Rescue Service
The Community Rescue Service (CRS) has received a significant boost to its life-saving capabilities following a £10,536 donation from Antrim-based gas network operator, Kinecx Energy. The total was r...
Antrim Gas Firm Donates Over £10,000 to Community Rescue Service
The Community Rescue Service (CRS) has received a significant boost to its life-saving capabilities following a £10,536 donation from Antrim-based gas network operator, Kinecx Energy. The total was r...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2026
Gregory Campbell Welcomes Proposals to Reform Political Donation Rules
East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell has expressed his support for proposed changes to political donation regulations, describing them as a necessary measure to protect the democratic process across t...
Gregory Campbell Welcomes Proposals to Reform Political Donation Rules
East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell has expressed his support for proposed changes to political donation regulations, describing them as a necessary measure to protect the democratic process across t...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2026
New 'Hospital At Home' Service Rolled Out
A new 'Hospital at Home' initiative has been introduced by the Northern Trust to bring hospital-level treatment directly to residents in 15 care homes across East Antrim, aiming to reduce avoidable ad...
New 'Hospital At Home' Service Rolled Out
A new 'Hospital at Home' initiative has been introduced by the Northern Trust to bring hospital-level treatment directly to residents in 15 care homes across East Antrim, aiming to reduce avoidable ad...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2026
Alliance MLA Welcomes Publication of Landmark ADHD Needs Assessment Report
Alliance East Belfast MLA Peter McReynolds has welcomed the release of the ADHD Needs Assessment Report, published on 12 February, which proposes the establishment of a formally commissioned Attention...
Alliance MLA Welcomes Publication of Landmark ADHD Needs Assessment Report
Alliance East Belfast MLA Peter McReynolds has welcomed the release of the ADHD Needs Assessment Report, published on 12 February, which proposes the establishment of a formally commissioned Attention...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2026
SDLP Opposition Leader Calls for Urgent Stormont Reform
The SDLP Leader of the Opposition, Matthew O'Toole MLA, has stated that the UK and Irish Governments must act on the Northern Ireland Assembly's call for a comprehensive reform programme. The South B...
SDLP Opposition Leader Calls for Urgent Stormont Reform
The SDLP Leader of the Opposition, Matthew O'Toole MLA, has stated that the UK and Irish Governments must act on the Northern Ireland Assembly's call for a comprehensive reform programme. The South B...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2026
UUP Justice Spokesperson Welcomes Introduction of New Sentencing Bill
The Ulster Unionist Party's Justice spokesperson, Doug Beattie MC MLA, has expressed his support for the long-awaited Sentencing Bill as it reaches the Northern Ireland Assembly. Mr Beattie emphasis...
UUP Justice Spokesperson Welcomes Introduction of New Sentencing Bill
The Ulster Unionist Party's Justice spokesperson, Doug Beattie MC MLA, has expressed his support for the long-awaited Sentencing Bill as it reaches the Northern Ireland Assembly. Mr Beattie emphasis...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 13, 2026
Commissioner for Older People Backs 'Share the Road to Zero' Campaign
The Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland, Siobhan Casey, has officially pledged her support to the Department for Infrastructure's ongoing road safety initiative, 'Share the Road to Zero...
Commissioner for Older People Backs 'Share the Road to Zero' Campaign
The Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland, Siobhan Casey, has officially pledged her support to the Department for Infrastructure's ongoing road safety initiative, 'Share the Road to Zero...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2026
Romance Fraud Losses in Northern Ireland Top £866,000
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has released startling figures showing that more than £866,000 has been stolen through romance scams in the last ten months. With Valentine's Day approa...
Romance Fraud Losses in Northern Ireland Top £866,000
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has released startling figures showing that more than £866,000 has been stolen through romance scams in the last ten months. With Valentine's Day approa...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2026
Plans Unveiled for Landmark 40th Anniversary of Derry Halloween
Derry City and Strabane District Council's Business and Culture Committee has approved a series of strategic proposals aimed at enhancing the experience for the 2026 Halloween celebrations. This yea...
Plans Unveiled for Landmark 40th Anniversary of Derry Halloween
Derry City and Strabane District Council's Business and Culture Committee has approved a series of strategic proposals aimed at enhancing the experience for the 2026 Halloween celebrations. This yea...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2026
Treasury Greenlights £400m Funding Boost For Public Services
The Executive has successfully secured a £400 million reserve claim from the Treasury to bolster public services and support government departments through the 2025/26 financial year. Following rigoro...
Treasury Greenlights £400m Funding Boost For Public Services
The Executive has successfully secured a £400 million reserve claim from the Treasury to bolster public services and support government departments through the 2025/26 financial year. Following rigoro...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2026
PSNI Officers Disciplined Following Ombudsman Investigations
The Police Ombudsman's Office has concluded investigations into two separate incidents of "operational dishonesty," resulting in final written warnings for the PSNI officers involved. While dishones...
PSNI Officers Disciplined Following Ombudsman Investigations
The Police Ombudsman's Office has concluded investigations into two separate incidents of "operational dishonesty," resulting in final written warnings for the PSNI officers involved. While dishones...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2026
Justice Minister Introduces New Sentencing Bill
Justice Minister Naomi Long is set to introduce a new Sentencing Bill to the Northern Ireland Assembly, marking a significant overhaul of local sentencing policy. The proposed legislation aims to ad...
Justice Minister Introduces New Sentencing Bill
Justice Minister Naomi Long is set to introduce a new Sentencing Bill to the Northern Ireland Assembly, marking a significant overhaul of local sentencing policy. The proposed legislation aims to ad...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2026
DoH Releases Comprehensive ADHD Needs Assessment Report
The Department of Health has published a significant final report assessing the requirements for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) services in Northern Ireland. The assessment, which a...
DoH Releases Comprehensive ADHD Needs Assessment Report
The Department of Health has published a significant final report assessing the requirements for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) services in Northern Ireland. The assessment, which a...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2026
Infrastructure Minister Launches Strategic 'Living With Water' Plan for Derry
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins visited L'Derry to officially launch "Living With Water in Derry/Londonderry," a comprehensive integrated plan designed to transform the city's drainage and wastewa...
Infrastructure Minister Launches Strategic 'Living With Water' Plan for Derry
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins visited L'Derry to officially launch "Living With Water in Derry/Londonderry," a comprehensive integrated plan designed to transform the city's drainage and wastewa...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2026
Maghera Derelict Building Fire Believed To Be Deliberate
A large-scale fire that broke out at a derelict property in Upperlands, Maghera, has been extinguished following a major operation by the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS). The emergency ...
Maghera Derelict Building Fire Believed To Be Deliberate
A large-scale fire that broke out at a derelict property in Upperlands, Maghera, has been extinguished following a major operation by the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS). The emergency ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2026
Woman Named Following Fatal Single-Vehicle Collision in Cookstown
The PSNI has confirmed the identity of a woman who lost her life following a road traffic collision in Cookstown on Wednesday, 11 February. She has been named as Ann Marshall, a resident of the Money...
Woman Named Following Fatal Single-Vehicle Collision in Cookstown
The PSNI has confirmed the identity of a woman who lost her life following a road traffic collision in Cookstown on Wednesday, 11 February. She has been named as Ann Marshall, a resident of the Money...
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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.