Northern Ireland News for February 2026 : Page 6

Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2026
Police Appeal After Failed ATM Theft At Belfast Children's Hospital
Detectives in Belfast are investigating a brazen attempt to steal an ATM from the Royal Victoria Children's Hospital in the early hours of Saturday, 7 February. According to reports, two men dressed ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 9, 2026
HMRC Urges Young People To Claim Child Trust Funds During National Apprenticeship Week
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging young adults across the UK – including in Northern Ireland – to claim any Child Trust Fund (CTF) savings they are entitled to during National Apprenticeship Wee...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2026
RUC Investigation Into 1975 Murder Of Bertie Frazer 'Failed' Family
A Police Ombudsman report has concluded that the original RUC investigation into the 1975 murder of Bertie Frazer failed his family. Published on Thursday, 5 February 2026, the findings by former Ombu...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2026
Yellow Weather Warning For Heavy Rain Issued Across NI
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain across Northern Ireland, with heavy and persistent rainfall expected to bring the risk of flooding and travel disruption through to late Fri...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2026
QUB Set To Host More Than 60 NI Science Festival Events
Queen's University Belfast will stage more than 60 talks, workshops and interactive activities during the NI Science Festival from 10–22 February, highlighting research, education and community partne...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2026
PSNI Responds To Ombudsman Report On Murder Of Bertie Frazer
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has issued a response to the Police Ombudsman's report into the murder of Bertie Frazer. Assistant Chief Constable Anthony McNally, of the Justice Branch, said: ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2026
Three Arrested Following £25,000 Drug Seizure in Magheramason
Police in Derry City & Strabane arrested three people and seized suspected Class A drugs with an estimated street value of £25,000 following an incident in Magheramason on Thursday night, 5 February. ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2026
New Digital Proficiency Course Launched to Boost Online Safety
Education Minister Paul Givan has officially launched a new online Digital Proficiency Course designed to educate pupils, parents, and teachers on the importance of staying safe online. Delivered thr...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2026
Justice Minister Clarifies Court Listing Process Following Online Speculation
Justice Minister Naomi Long has dismissed social media claims of a data breach within her department regarding the publication of online court lists. The Minister moved to clarify the situation foll...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2026
PSNI Appeal For Information In Tradesman Fraud Investigation
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has issued an appeal for information after a 34-year-old man was charged with fraud by false representation linked to reports involving tradespeople. The man wa...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2026
Just Transition Commission Move Towards Formal Establishment
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed that draft regulations to establish an independent Just Transition Commission will shortly be presented at Stormont f...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 6, 2026
Communities Minister Launches 10-Year Strategy To Combat Fuel Poverty
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has unveiled a long-term, cross-government plan aimed at eradicating fuel poverty over the next decade. Launching the 'Warm Healthy Homes: A Northern Ireland Fuel Pov...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2026
Police Appeal After Omagh Security Alert Deemed Not Viable
Detectives in Omagh are continuing their enquiries this morning (Thursday 5 February) following a security alert in the town overnight, which has now ended. Detective Sergeant Malone said: "Shortly a...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2026
Justice Minister Challenges 'Uncomfortable Truths' At Nexus NI Conference
Justice Minister Naomi Long has stated that confronting sexual abuse requires a collective effort to dismantle the silence and stigma that allow such crimes to persist. Addressing the Nexus NI Annual...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2026
Belfast Children's Festival 2026 Unveils 100+ Events
Belfast is set to be transformed into a hub of creativity next month as the Belfast Children’s Festival returns for its 28th year. Running from 5–14 March, the event—curated by Young at Art—will featu...
Business News, Feb 5, 2026
Coca-Cola Announces Major Partnership With Irish FA And NIFL
The Coca-Cola Company and its bottling partner, Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland, have confirmed a new soft drinks partnership with the Irish Football Association (Irish FA) and the Northern...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2026
New Dedicated Support Unit Launched For Controlled Schools
Education Minister Paul Givan has officially launched the Education Authority's (EA) Controlled Schools' Unit (CSU). The new unit, established within the EA, represents the first stage of a two-phase ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2026
Man Arrested In Newtownards Fraud Investigation
A 47-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of fraud following police searches at two properties in the Newtownards area on Wednesday, 4 February. The operation was conducted by detectives from the P...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2026
SDLP Leader Welcomes Move To Scrap 'Damaging' Two-Child Welfare Cap
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP has voiced her strong support for the removal of the two-child welfare cap, following the second reading of the Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill in the Ho...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2026
PSNI Data Breach: UUP Condemns 'Latest Calamity' In Court List Disclosure
A new development in the PSNI data breach scandal has emerged following the publication of the names of 41 police officers on publicly accessible online court lists. The Department of Justice has sinc...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2026
New Cancer Nursing Pathway Launches To Transform NI Workforce
The Department of Health has officially launched the Cancer Nursing Clinical Career Pathway for Northern Ireland, a major initiative designed to strengthen the region's specialist workforce and improv...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2026
First Minister And Deputy First Minister Host President Of Ireland At Stormont
First Minister Michelle O'Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly yesterday welcomed Catherine Connolly, President of Ireland, to Stormont Castle as she began a three-day official visit t...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 5, 2026
Further Investment Approved For Downpatrick Urban Sports Park
Plans to enhance the Dunleath Urban Sports Park in Downpatrick have been officially approved by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. Following a recommendation from the Strategy, Policy and Resou...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2026
PSNI Challenges Sexual Crime Myths To Support Minority Communities
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is calling on people across Northern Ireland to confront harmful misconceptions about sexual crime and stand with victims in minority communities as part ...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2026
Additional Funding Package Sought To Repair Storm-Damaged Roads
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that she is developing a fresh package of measures to address the significant damage caused to Northern Ireland's road network by recent extreme weath...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2026
Major Overhaul of Religious Education Announced for NI Schools
Education Minister Paul Givan has unveiled a comprehensive plan to reform Religious Education (RE) and collective worship in Northern Ireland's schools. The announcement follows a recent Supreme Cou...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2026
UUP Calls For Northern Ireland Sporting Museum
Ulster Unionist MLA Alan Chambers is tabling a motion at the Northern Ireland Assembly urging the Economy and Communities ministers to create a working group of key sporting stakeholders to examine th...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2026
Eleven-Year-Old Boy Dies Following Kilkeel Road Collision
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has confirmed an 11-year-old boy has died following a road traffic collision in Kilkeel on Tuesday 3 February. Detective Inspector Stewart from the Police Servi...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2026
World Cancer Day: PHA Urges Public To Act On Body Changes And Attend Screening
Marking World Cancer Day on Wednesday 4 February, Northern Ireland's Public Health Agency (PHA) is calling on everyone to be more alert to changes in their body and to contact their GP if something do...
Northern Ireland News, Feb 4, 2026
£3m Investment Boost To Open School Sports Facilities To Public
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has confirmed a £3 million funding boost for the Your School Your Club (YSYC) programme, an initiative designed to make school sports facilities available to the wide...