Northern Ireland News for April 2026
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2026
New Funding Boost For Northern Ireland's Historic Churches
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has confirmed a £200,000 financial injection dedicated to the long-term preservation of historic church buildings throughout Northern Ireland. The National Churches T...
New Funding Boost For Northern Ireland's Historic Churches
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has confirmed a £200,000 financial injection dedicated to the long-term preservation of historic church buildings throughout Northern Ireland. The National Churches T...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2026
North Belfast to Benefit from £3.75m Economic Investment
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has unveiled a £3.75 million investment aimed at revitalising North Belfast through the purchase and transformation of three significant buildings. The funding, s...
North Belfast to Benefit from £3.75m Economic Investment
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has unveiled a £3.75 million investment aimed at revitalising North Belfast through the purchase and transformation of three significant buildings. The funding, s...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2026
Man Charged Following Glenarm Security Alert
A 43-year-old is set to appear in court today facing multiple charges including intent to cause an explosion. Detectives investigating a security alert that occurred in Glenarm on Monday 6 April have...
Man Charged Following Glenarm Security Alert
A 43-year-old is set to appear in court today facing multiple charges including intent to cause an explosion. Detectives investigating a security alert that occurred in Glenarm on Monday 6 April have...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2026
Man Charged with Multiple Fraud and Driving Offences
Officers from the Strabane and Derg Neighbourhood Team have charged a 27-year-old man in connection with an investigation into forgery and fraud. He is scheduled to appear before Londonderry Magistrat...
Man Charged with Multiple Fraud and Driving Offences
Officers from the Strabane and Derg Neighbourhood Team have charged a 27-year-old man in connection with an investigation into forgery and fraud. He is scheduled to appear before Londonderry Magistrat...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2026
McAleer Welcomes Curraghinalt Goldmine Public Inquiry After 15-Month Pause
West Tyrone MLA Declan McAleer has welcomed the restart of the Curraghinalt Goldmine Public Inquiry next week, saying it will give local people an important platform to make their views heard. The in...
McAleer Welcomes Curraghinalt Goldmine Public Inquiry After 15-Month Pause
West Tyrone MLA Declan McAleer has welcomed the restart of the Curraghinalt Goldmine Public Inquiry next week, saying it will give local people an important platform to make their views heard. The in...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2026
Health Minister Welcomes Improvement in Breast Assessment Waiting Times
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has highlighted positive progress in breast cancer assessment following the publication of the latest cancer waiting time figures for the quarter ending December 2025. The...
Health Minister Welcomes Improvement in Breast Assessment Waiting Times
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has highlighted positive progress in breast cancer assessment following the publication of the latest cancer waiting time figures for the quarter ending December 2025. The...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2026
Eighth Rural Needs Monitoring Report Published by DAERA Minister
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir MLA has released the eighth Rural Needs Annual Monitoring Report, documenting how public authorities are addressing the specific requirements of rural residents. Under the ...
Eighth Rural Needs Monitoring Report Published by DAERA Minister
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir MLA has released the eighth Rural Needs Annual Monitoring Report, documenting how public authorities are addressing the specific requirements of rural residents. Under the ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2026
Police Appeal Following Assault on Teenage Girl in West Belfast
Police in west Belfast are appealing for witnesses following a report of an assault that occurred on Monday, 30th March. The incident was reported shortly after 8:30 pm at the junction of Bernagh Dri...
Police Appeal Following Assault on Teenage Girl in West Belfast
Police in west Belfast are appealing for witnesses following a report of an assault that occurred on Monday, 30th March. The incident was reported shortly after 8:30 pm at the junction of Bernagh Dri...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2026
Man Arrested For Attempted Murder Following Incident In L'Derry
A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of four counts of attempted murder following a violent incident in the Altcar Park area of L'Derry in the early hours of Tuesday, 7th April. Police re...
Man Arrested For Attempted Murder Following Incident In L'Derry
A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of four counts of attempted murder following a violent incident in the Altcar Park area of L'Derry in the early hours of Tuesday, 7th April. Police re...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 8, 2026
Three Arrested Following Security Alert in Glenarm
Detectives have arrested three people following a security alert in Glenarm on Monday, 6th April. The incident began shortly after 10:00 am when police received reports of a suspicious device in the ...
Three Arrested Following Security Alert in Glenarm
Detectives have arrested three people following a security alert in Glenarm on Monday, 6th April. The incident began shortly after 10:00 am when police received reports of a suspicious device in the ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2026
NI Water Completes £23m Sewer Network Upgrade Across Northern Ireland
NI Water has invested more than £23 million over the last five years to enhance its sewer network, significantly bolstering infrastructure resilience and reducing the risk of out-of-sewer flooding for...
NI Water Completes £23m Sewer Network Upgrade Across Northern Ireland
NI Water has invested more than £23 million over the last five years to enhance its sewer network, significantly bolstering infrastructure resilience and reducing the risk of out-of-sewer flooding for...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2026
Evidence-Gathering Operation Conducted During Creggan Parade
The PSNI deployed evidence-gathering resources in the Creggan area on Monday, 6 April, during an Easter commemoration parade. Throughout the duration of the event, from its commencement until the cro...
Evidence-Gathering Operation Conducted During Creggan Parade
The PSNI deployed evidence-gathering resources in the Creggan area on Monday, 6 April, during an Easter commemoration parade. Throughout the duration of the event, from its commencement until the cro...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2026
Community Pharmacies Launch 'Care in the Sun' Health Campaign
A new public health campaign has been launched in community pharmacies across Northern Ireland to encourage sun-safe behaviours and raise awareness of the dangers associated with UV radiation. The 'C...
Community Pharmacies Launch 'Care in the Sun' Health Campaign
A new public health campaign has been launched in community pharmacies across Northern Ireland to encourage sun-safe behaviours and raise awareness of the dangers associated with UV radiation. The 'C...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2026
Teenager Arrested Following Irish Cup Semi-Final Disorder
Police in south Belfast have made an arrest following scenes of disorder prior to the Irish Cup Semi-Final at the National Stadium, Windsor Park, on Friday, 3 April. The policing operation was met wi...
Teenager Arrested Following Irish Cup Semi-Final Disorder
Police in south Belfast have made an arrest following scenes of disorder prior to the Irish Cup Semi-Final at the National Stadium, Windsor Park, on Friday, 3 April. The policing operation was met wi...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2026
Alliance MLA Calls for Managed Plan Following Windsor Park Disorder
Alliance South Belfast MLA Paula Bradshaw has stated that provocative conduct by football fans near and inside Windsor Park must be addressed through a coordinated management plan to prevent future in...
Alliance MLA Calls for Managed Plan Following Windsor Park Disorder
Alliance South Belfast MLA Paula Bradshaw has stated that provocative conduct by football fans near and inside Windsor Park must be addressed through a coordinated management plan to prevent future in...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2026
SDLP Urges Coordinated Executive Response To Langdale Report
The SDLP has called on The Executive Office (TEO) to lead a coordinated, system-wide response following the publication of the Langdale report. The party is advocating for the creation of an independ...
SDLP Urges Coordinated Executive Response To Langdale Report
The SDLP has called on The Executive Office (TEO) to lead a coordinated, system-wide response following the publication of the Langdale report. The party is advocating for the creation of an independ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2026
Economy Minister Urges Immediate Fuel Duty Cut Amid Price Surge
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has made an urgent appeal to the British Government to slash fuel duty, citing the severe financial strain that rising petrol and diesel prices are placing on loc...
Economy Minister Urges Immediate Fuel Duty Cut Amid Price Surge
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has made an urgent appeal to the British Government to slash fuel duty, citing the severe financial strain that rising petrol and diesel prices are placing on loc...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2026
Education Minister Welcomes Audit Office Report on Schooling Standards
Education Minister Paul Givan has responded to the publication of the Northern Ireland Audit Office (NIAO) report, Assessing the Quality of Education in Northern Ireland, calling it a constructive ste...
Education Minister Welcomes Audit Office Report on Schooling Standards
Education Minister Paul Givan has responded to the publication of the Northern Ireland Audit Office (NIAO) report, Assessing the Quality of Education in Northern Ireland, calling it a constructive ste...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2026
New Remote Evidence Centre Opens In Craigavon
A new custom-built facility has officially opened in Craigavon, designed to ensure that intimidated and vulnerable witnesses do not have to encounter defendants during court proceedings. The Remote E...
New Remote Evidence Centre Opens In Craigavon
A new custom-built facility has officially opened in Craigavon, designed to ensure that intimidated and vulnerable witnesses do not have to encounter defendants during court proceedings. The Remote E...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 7, 2026
Renewed Appeal Following Serious Assault in North Belfast
Detectives have renewed an appeal for witnesses and information following a serious assault in north Belfast during the early hours of Sunday, 5 April. According to Detective Sergeant McGearty, a man...
Renewed Appeal Following Serious Assault in North Belfast
Detectives have renewed an appeal for witnesses and information following a serious assault in north Belfast during the early hours of Sunday, 5 April. According to Detective Sergeant McGearty, a man...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2026
PSNI Issues Safety Warning Ahead Of Busy North Coast Weekend
Police in Causeway Coast and Glens are preparing for a significant increase in visitors to the North Coast over the coming days. Superintendent Yvonne McManus has reassured the public that dedicated p...
PSNI Issues Safety Warning Ahead Of Busy North Coast Weekend
Police in Causeway Coast and Glens are preparing for a significant increase in visitors to the North Coast over the coming days. Superintendent Yvonne McManus has reassured the public that dedicated p...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2026
Minister Muir Launches 2030 Wildfire Action Plan
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has published the Wildfires Action Plan to 2030, a comprehensive multi-agency strategy designed to tackle the increasing threat of wildfires across Northern Ireland. The pl...
Minister Muir Launches 2030 Wildfire Action Plan
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has published the Wildfires Action Plan to 2030, a comprehensive multi-agency strategy designed to tackle the increasing threat of wildfires across Northern Ireland. The pl...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2026
Ulster University Awards Honorary Doctorate To Arnold Schwarzenegger
Ulster University has conferred an Honorary Doctorate upon Dr Arnold Schwarzenegger at its Belfast campus, celebrating a career spanning professional sport, Hollywood, and high-level public office. T...
Ulster University Awards Honorary Doctorate To Arnold Schwarzenegger
Ulster University has conferred an Honorary Doctorate upon Dr Arnold Schwarzenegger at its Belfast campus, celebrating a career spanning professional sport, Hollywood, and high-level public office. T...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2026
Justice Minister Praises "Professionalism" Of PSNI Officers Following Lurgan Attack
Justice Minister Naomi Long has travelled to Lurgan Police Station to pay tribute to the PSNI officers and staff who managed a major security alert earlier this week. The visit follows an incident on ...
Justice Minister Praises "Professionalism" Of PSNI Officers Following Lurgan Attack
Justice Minister Naomi Long has travelled to Lurgan Police Station to pay tribute to the PSNI officers and staff who managed a major security alert earlier this week. The visit follows an incident on ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2026
Woman Rescued Following Petrol Bomb Attack On Saintfield Home
Police have launched an investigation following a petrol bomb attack on a house in Saintfield during the early hours of this morning, Wednesday 1 April. The incident occurred in the Manse Court area ...
Woman Rescued Following Petrol Bomb Attack On Saintfield Home
Police have launched an investigation following a petrol bomb attack on a house in Saintfield during the early hours of this morning, Wednesday 1 April. The incident occurred in the Manse Court area ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2026
Website Design Cost – What Is It Worth To Small Business Owners?
If you're a small business owner currently sitting at your laptop with not the slightest clue where to start with your small business website. Man do I see you. So let's explore web design cost for yo...
Website Design Cost – What Is It Worth To Small Business Owners?
If you're a small business owner currently sitting at your laptop with not the slightest clue where to start with your small business website. Man do I see you. So let's explore web design cost for yo...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2026
PSNI And Infrastructure Minister Issue Joint Road Safety Appeal
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and the Minister for Infrastructure have issued a combined plea for increased road safety awareness ahead of the Easter holidays. With a rise in traffic e...
PSNI And Infrastructure Minister Issue Joint Road Safety Appeal
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and the Minister for Infrastructure have issued a combined plea for increased road safety awareness ahead of the Easter holidays. With a rise in traffic e...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2026
Man Charged Over Threatening Online Messages To Local Representative
Police have charged a man following an investigation into threatening online messages sent to a local elected representative on Friday 27 March. The 30-year-old has been charged with several offences...
Man Charged Over Threatening Online Messages To Local Representative
Police have charged a man following an investigation into threatening online messages sent to a local elected representative on Friday 27 March. The 30-year-old has been charged with several offences...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2026
Dog Owners Urged To Use Leads At Beauty Spots
NI Water is calling on the public to ensure dogs are kept on leads at all times when visiting its various beauty spots across Northern Ireland. The policy is strictly enforced across all NI Water site...
Dog Owners Urged To Use Leads At Beauty Spots
NI Water is calling on the public to ensure dogs are kept on leads at all times when visiting its various beauty spots across Northern Ireland. The policy is strictly enforced across all NI Water site...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 2, 2026
AAB Names Jon Grainger Chief Operating Officer
Professional services firm AAB has appointed Jon Grainger as Chief Operating Officer. He will oversee the technology, operations and integration functions, advancing the next phase of operational ex...
AAB Names Jon Grainger Chief Operating Officer
Professional services firm AAB has appointed Jon Grainger as Chief Operating Officer. He will oversee the technology, operations and integration functions, advancing the next phase of operational ex...
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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.