Northern Ireland News for February 2026 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, Feb 12, 2026
Major Randalstown Road Improvement Project Announced
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed the start of a £380,000 investment aimed at upgrading the carriageway and footways on the B93 Ahoghill Road in Randalstown. The scheme, which is curre...
Major Randalstown Road Improvement Project Announced
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed the start of a £380,000 investment aimed at upgrading the carriageway and footways on the B93 Ahoghill Road in Randalstown. The scheme, which is curre...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2026
Historic Scottish Mutual Building Set To Reopen As The Bedford Hotel
One of Belfast's most recognisable vacant buildings is being brought back into use as The Bedford Hotel, with bookings now being accepted for stays starting in May 2026. The project follows an 18-mo...
Historic Scottish Mutual Building Set To Reopen As The Bedford Hotel
One of Belfast's most recognisable vacant buildings is being brought back into use as The Bedford Hotel, with bookings now being accepted for stays starting in May 2026. The project follows an 18-mo...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2026
Ulster University Study Highlights Barriers To Online Abuse Reporting
Ulster University has released a major safeguarding report detailing why children and young people frequently do not disclose technology-assisted sexual abuse. Commissioned by the Safeguarding Board...
Ulster University Study Highlights Barriers To Online Abuse Reporting
Ulster University has released a major safeguarding report detailing why children and young people frequently do not disclose technology-assisted sexual abuse. Commissioned by the Safeguarding Board...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2026
Police Ombudsman Seeks Feedback on 23 Proposals to Reform Complaints System
The Police Ombudsman's Office has launched a public consultation on 23 recommendations designed to modernise the police complaints system in Northern Ireland. The proposals, part of a mandatory five...
Police Ombudsman Seeks Feedback on 23 Proposals to Reform Complaints System
The Police Ombudsman's Office has launched a public consultation on 23 recommendations designed to modernise the police complaints system in Northern Ireland. The proposals, part of a mandatory five...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2026
SDLP Slams 'Distraction Politics' Over Benefit Fraud Crackdown
SDLP Opposition Communities Spokesperson Mark H Durkan MLA has criticised the Communities Minister for focusing on "demonising" welfare recipients rather than addressing urgent social needs. The Foyl...
SDLP Slams 'Distraction Politics' Over Benefit Fraud Crackdown
SDLP Opposition Communities Spokesperson Mark H Durkan MLA has criticised the Communities Minister for focusing on "demonising" welfare recipients rather than addressing urgent social needs. The Foyl...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2026
Construction Begins on Major £70m Innovation Hub in Titanic Quarter
A major milestone for Northern Ireland's digital economy has been reached as construction officially begins on the Momentum One Zero expansion in Belfast's Titanic Quarter. Henry Brothers, the lead ...
Construction Begins on Major £70m Innovation Hub in Titanic Quarter
A major milestone for Northern Ireland's digital economy has been reached as construction officially begins on the Momentum One Zero expansion in Belfast's Titanic Quarter. Henry Brothers, the lead ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2026
Resurfacing Works Begin on £635,000 Rathfriland Road Scheme
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed the start of a £635,000 resurfacing project on the Newry Road in Rathfriland. The scheme covers a 1,450-metre stretch of the A25, running from Grocers...
Resurfacing Works Begin on £635,000 Rathfriland Road Scheme
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed the start of a £635,000 resurfacing project on the Newry Road in Rathfriland. The scheme covers a 1,450-metre stretch of the A25, running from Grocers...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2026
Pedestrian Dies Following Fatal Collision in Newtownards
A man has died following a road traffic collision on the Kempe Stones Road in Newtownards on Tuesday, 10 February. The Police Service of Northern Ireland received a report of a collision involving a ...
Pedestrian Dies Following Fatal Collision in Newtownards
A man has died following a road traffic collision on the Kempe Stones Road in Newtownards on Tuesday, 10 February. The Police Service of Northern Ireland received a report of a collision involving a ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2026
Major Peatland Restoration Project Launched For Fermanagh And Omagh
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has celebrated the launch of a significant €19.2 million environmental project aimed at restoring vital peatland habitats across the border counties. The PEAT+ i...
Major Peatland Restoration Project Launched For Fermanagh And Omagh
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has celebrated the launch of a significant €19.2 million environmental project aimed at restoring vital peatland habitats across the border counties. The PEAT+ i...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2026
NI Gender Identity Service Meets Cass Review Standards
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has published a significant report confirming that Northern Ireland's Gender Identity Service is compliant with the recommendations of the 2024 Cass Review. The assessmen...
NI Gender Identity Service Meets Cass Review Standards
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has published a significant report confirming that Northern Ireland's Gender Identity Service is compliant with the recommendations of the 2024 Cass Review. The assessmen...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2026
NI Motorists Face Reduced Choice and Rising Costs
Northern Ireland's car market is facing significant disruption as post-Brexit trading regulations threaten to limit vehicle availability and drive up prices for local consumers. From the beginning o...
NI Motorists Face Reduced Choice and Rising Costs
Northern Ireland's car market is facing significant disruption as post-Brexit trading regulations threaten to limit vehicle availability and drive up prices for local consumers. From the beginning o...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 11, 2026
Where can i get cheap tyres for my car in Belfast?
Located on Genoa Street in Belfast, P.Q Auto provides reliable, professional mechanical services for all makes and models. From routine servicing and repairs to diagnostics and maintenance, their ex...
Where can i get cheap tyres for my car in Belfast?
Located on Genoa Street in Belfast, P.Q Auto provides reliable, professional mechanical services for all makes and models. From routine servicing and repairs to diagnostics and maintenance, their ex...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 10, 2026
HSENI Launches Campaign To Combat Work-Related Deaths
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has launched a significant new TV and multimedia advertising campaign aimed at reducing the high number of work-related deaths and illnesse...
HSENI Launches Campaign To Combat Work-Related Deaths
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has launched a significant new TV and multimedia advertising campaign aimed at reducing the high number of work-related deaths and illnesse...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 10, 2026
Belfast Harbour Trade Climbs Towards Record Peaks
Belfast Harbour has reported a year of significant growth for 2025, with cargo throughput nearing historic levels and a marked increase in travel numbers. The Trust Port handled 24.3 million tonnes o...
Belfast Harbour Trade Climbs Towards Record Peaks
Belfast Harbour has reported a year of significant growth for 2025, with cargo throughput nearing historic levels and a marked increase in travel numbers. The Trust Port handled 24.3 million tonnes o...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 10, 2026
SDLP Proposes Social Media Restrictions For Under-16s
The SDLP has tabled an Opposition Day motion calling for the introduction of age-based restrictions on social media use for children under 16. Speaking ahead of the motion on Tuesday, East Derry MLA ...
SDLP Proposes Social Media Restrictions For Under-16s
The SDLP has tabled an Opposition Day motion calling for the introduction of age-based restrictions on social media use for children under 16. Speaking ahead of the motion on Tuesday, East Derry MLA ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 10, 2026
Police to Increase Dunmurry Patrols Following Spate Of Burglaries
Police have announced plans to step up patrols in the Dunmurry area following a series of burglaries targeting local businesses over the past fortnight. The West Belfast Local Policing Team is curren...
Police to Increase Dunmurry Patrols Following Spate Of Burglaries
Police have announced plans to step up patrols in the Dunmurry area following a series of burglaries targeting local businesses over the past fortnight. The West Belfast Local Policing Team is curren...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 10, 2026
£1bn Local Power Plan To Empower Northern Ireland Communities
A major new strategy to decentralise energy production has been launched with the UK Government and Great British Energy (GBE) unveiling the Local Power Plan. Backed by up to £1 billion in funding, ...
£1bn Local Power Plan To Empower Northern Ireland Communities
A major new strategy to decentralise energy production has been launched with the UK Government and Great British Energy (GBE) unveiling the Local Power Plan. Backed by up to £1 billion in funding, ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 10, 2026
Police Seize £40,000 Cannabis Haul in Bessbrook
Police have uncovered a substantial cannabis factory in Bessbrook, leading to the seizure of plants with an estimated street value of £40,000. The discovery was made on Sunday, 8 February, after offi...
Police Seize £40,000 Cannabis Haul in Bessbrook
Police have uncovered a substantial cannabis factory in Bessbrook, leading to the seizure of plants with an estimated street value of £40,000. The discovery was made on Sunday, 8 February, after offi...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 10, 2026
Budget Energy Announces 4% Electricity Tariff Increase
Electricity supplier Budget Energy has confirmed a 4% increase in its tariffs, effective from 15 January 2026. The price adjustment will see a typical credit customer's annual bill rise by approximat...
Budget Energy Announces 4% Electricity Tariff Increase
Electricity supplier Budget Energy has confirmed a 4% increase in its tariffs, effective from 15 January 2026. The price adjustment will see a typical credit customer's annual bill rise by approximat...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 10, 2026
Minister Lyons Announces New Measures to Combat Benefit Fraud
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has unveiled a fresh strategy aimed at reducing fraud and error within Northern Ireland's benefits system. Addressing the Assembly, the Minister emphasised that bene...
Minister Lyons Announces New Measures to Combat Benefit Fraud
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has unveiled a fresh strategy aimed at reducing fraud and error within Northern Ireland's benefits system. Addressing the Assembly, the Minister emphasised that bene...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 10, 2026
Detectives Investigate Double Burglary in Enniskillen
Police in Enniskillen are appealing for witnesses following two burglaries in the Castlecoole Road area. The incidents occurred between 11.30pm on Sunday, 8 February, and 7am on Monday, 9 February. A...
Detectives Investigate Double Burglary in Enniskillen
Police in Enniskillen are appealing for witnesses following two burglaries in the Castlecoole Road area. The incidents occurred between 11.30pm on Sunday, 8 February, and 7am on Monday, 9 February. A...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 10, 2026
Derry City and Strabane Council Announces Rates Increase
Derry City and Strabane District Council has formalised its budget for the 2026/27 financial year, confirming a district rate increase of 4.48%. The decision, reached during a special meeting on Mond...
Derry City and Strabane Council Announces Rates Increase
Derry City and Strabane District Council has formalised its budget for the 2026/27 financial year, confirming a district rate increase of 4.48%. The decision, reached during a special meeting on Mond...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2026
Westminster Committee Urges Govt To Formally Name 'Stakeknife'
A cross-party committee of MPs has called on the UK Government to formally identify the British Army agent codenamed 'Stakeknife'. The individual, who worked deep within the Provisional IRA during the...
Westminster Committee Urges Govt To Formally Name 'Stakeknife'
A cross-party committee of MPs has called on the UK Government to formally identify the British Army agent codenamed 'Stakeknife'. The individual, who worked deep within the Provisional IRA during the...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2026
Stormont Executive Approves £55m Boost for Public Sector Pay and Infrastructure
The Northern Ireland Executive has reached an agreement to allocate approximately £55 million in new funding to address critical pressures in public sector pay and the regional infrastructure network....
Stormont Executive Approves £55m Boost for Public Sector Pay and Infrastructure
The Northern Ireland Executive has reached an agreement to allocate approximately £55 million in new funding to address critical pressures in public sector pay and the regional infrastructure network....
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2026
£16.8m Capital Boost for Vital Infrastructure
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has welcomed an additional £16.8 million in capital funding aimed at accelerating investment in Northern Ireland's essential infrastructure. The Department for Inf...
£16.8m Capital Boost for Vital Infrastructure
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has welcomed an additional £16.8 million in capital funding aimed at accelerating investment in Northern Ireland's essential infrastructure. The Department for Inf...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2026
Alliance Councillors Warn of Economic Blow Over Boucher Road Event Ban
Alliance Party councillors have criticised a decision by Belfast City Council to cease hosting major events at Boucher Road Playing Fields after 2027, describing the move as "short-sighted". The back...
Alliance Councillors Warn of Economic Blow Over Boucher Road Event Ban
Alliance Party councillors have criticised a decision by Belfast City Council to cease hosting major events at Boucher Road Playing Fields after 2027, describing the move as "short-sighted". The back...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2026
Chief Constable Backs Calls For Govt To Formally Name 'Stakeknife'
The Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), Jon Boutcher, has formally endorsed a Westminster committee's recommendation for the UK Government to reveal the identity of the s...
Chief Constable Backs Calls For Govt To Formally Name 'Stakeknife'
The Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), Jon Boutcher, has formally endorsed a Westminster committee's recommendation for the UK Government to reveal the identity of the s...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2026
NI Water Issues Final Call For 2026 Entry Level Academy Applications
NI Water has issued a final reminder for aspiring professionals to apply for its acclaimed Entry Level Academy, with 27 positions available for the upcoming September 2026 intake. The utility provider...
NI Water Issues Final Call For 2026 Entry Level Academy Applications
NI Water has issued a final reminder for aspiring professionals to apply for its acclaimed Entry Level Academy, with 27 positions available for the upcoming September 2026 intake. The utility provider...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2026
Two Arrested in Connection with Hoax Bomb Calls
Detectives investigating a spree of hoax bomb calls that targeted businesses across Northern Ireland between Saturday 31 January and Monday 2 February have arrested two men. The suspects, aged 46 and...
Two Arrested in Connection with Hoax Bomb Calls
Detectives investigating a spree of hoax bomb calls that targeted businesses across Northern Ireland between Saturday 31 January and Monday 2 February have arrested two men. The suspects, aged 46 and...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2026
NI Football Clubs Receive First Payouts From Long-Awaited £36m Fund
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced a significant milestone in the modernisation of Northern Ireland's sporting infrastructure, with the first financial awards now being issued through the...
NI Football Clubs Receive First Payouts From Long-Awaited £36m Fund
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced a significant milestone in the modernisation of Northern Ireland's sporting infrastructure, with the first financial awards now being issued through the...
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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.