Northern Ireland News for April 2026

Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2026
Urgent Appeal Following 'Catastrophic' Weekend on Roads
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and the Minister for Infrastructure have issued a joint emergency appeal for road safety following five deaths on the region's roads last weekend. The mo...
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Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2026
Landmark £129m Growth Deal Signed for Causeway Coast and Glens
A major £129 million Growth Deal for the Causeway Coast and Glens was formally signed today, Wednesday 29 April 2026, at the North West Regional College (NWRC) in Limavady. The signing of the Financia...
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Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2026
PSNI Issues Safety Appeal Ahead of North West 200
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and the organisers of the Briggs Equipment North West 200 have issued a coordinated safety appeal as race week approaches. Scheduled to take place from 4 ...
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Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2026
Kimmins Hails Road Crews After 10,000 Repairs In Eight Weeks
The Department for Infrastructure said the surge in repairs followed extra money allocated through the Winter Recovery Road Fund, with teams focusing on potholes and other defects on local roads. Min...
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Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2026
Next Generation Of Chefs Key To Food Tourism Growth
Emerging culinary talent will be central to strengthening Northern Ireland's food tourism offer, Tourism Northern Ireland Chief Executive Laura McCorry has said, as Ireland's Next Top Chef 2026 launch...
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Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2026
Landmark Tobacco and Vapes Act Becomes Law in NI
The Health Minister has welcomed the official passage of the Tobacco and Vapes Act into law, a significant move that extends to Northern Ireland and aims to eliminate tobacco use for future generation...
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Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2026
Over £180m Capital Investment Confirmed for School Construction Projects
Education Minister Paul Givan has announced that 13 school building projects across Northern Ireland are set to progress to the construction stage. The investment includes four large-scale major works...
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Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2026
Education Minister Marks Start of Construction at Edendork Primary School
Education Minister Paul Givan has officially cut the first sod to signal the start of a significant capital construction project at Edendork Primary School. The development, which began on-site on 27...
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Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2026
NI Water Appeals For Reports Of Anti-Social Behaviour At Woodburn Reservoir
NI Water has called on the public to be vigilant following a series of anti-social incidents at Woodburn Reservoir, including the use of quad bikes and scramblers, which the utility says risk safety a...
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Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2026
Policymakers Urged to Prioritise AI Strategy to Close NI Productivity Gap
A new report authored by academics at Queen's University Belfast has called on Northern Ireland's policymakers to urgently prioritise an Artificial Intelligence (AI) strategy. The study, produced for...
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Business News, Apr 29, 2026
New 'Businessline' Helpline Launched to Support NI Businesses
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has officially launched 'Businessline', a new dedicated telephone helpline from the Trading Standards Service aimed at assisting local firms with complex regulati...
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Feature News, Apr 29, 2026
Fleadh Cheoil Na hÉireann Confirms Belfast Line-Up
Belfast City Council and Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann have marked less than 100 days to Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann by revealing seven additional headline acts for the world's largest celebration of Iris...
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Northern Ireland News, Apr 29, 2026
Arrest Made Following Attack on Dunmurry Police Station
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Terrorism Investigation Unit have arrested a 66-year-old man in connection with the attack on Dunmurry Police Station last weekend. The arrest...
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Northern Ireland News, Apr 29, 2026
Firefighters Combat Significant Wildfires Across Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has provided an operational update regarding two major wildfires that have required significant resources over recent days. While one large-scale inc...
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Northern Ireland News, Apr 29, 2026
Historic Day as Northern Ireland’s First Sign Language Bill Passes
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has hailed the passing of Northern Ireland’s first Sign Language Bill as a "historic" milestone for the Deaf and deafblind signing communities. The landmark legislati...
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Northern Ireland News, Apr 29, 2026
Smart Meter Rollout Could Cut Bills Across NI – Archibald
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has unveiled a Smart Electricity Meters Design Plan for Northern Ireland, saying the move could help households and businesses lower their electricity costs while...
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Northern Ireland News, Apr 29, 2026
Belfast Widens Roll-Out Of Solar-Powered SMART Bins
Belfast City Council is upgrading street-cleansing operations by extending the roll-out of high-tech SMART compactor bins following a successful pilot at City Hall. Under the plan, 20 standard bins w...
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Northern Ireland News, Apr 29, 2026
£500,000 Support Fund For Waiting List Patients
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has confirmed that 20 voluntary and community sector organisations throughout Northern Ireland will share a £500,000 funding pot. The "Support While Waiting" grant scheme ...
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Northern Ireland News, Apr 29, 2026
Action Plan To Tackle Teacher Workload Unveiled
Northern Ireland's Education Minister, Paul Givan, has set out an action plan aimed at easing workload pressures on teachers and school leaders, responding to recommendations from the Independent Revi...
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Northern Ireland News, Apr 29, 2026
Givan Clears Path For Three Special School Capital Schemes
Education Minister Paul Givan has approved three major capital projects, prioritised under the Special School Plan of Action, to progress to the planning and design phase. The programme comprises: a ...
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Northern Ireland News, Apr 29, 2026
Former Lisburn Teacher Jailed for Historical Abuse of Pupils
A 77-year-old former teacher has been sentenced to two years' imprisonment at Laganside Crown Court for the indecent assault of four young girls. William Lloyd Lavery, from Lisburn, was sentenced on T...
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Northern Ireland News, Apr 29, 2026
Assembly Approves Establishment of Just Transition Commission
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has hailed the Assembly's approval of legislation to establish a Just Transition Commission as a "significant milestone" for climate action in Northern Ireland. The Commiss...
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Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2026
Chief Constable Slams 'Mindless Thugs' Following Dunmurry Bomb Attack
Chief Constable Jon Boutcher has issued a blistering condemnation of the "reckless and stupid" bomb attack at Dunmurry police station on Saturday night, confirming that a formal attempted murder inves...
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Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2026
NIFRS Battles Mourne Mountain Wildfires As Public Urged To Stay Away
Around 95 firefighters are tackling blazes in the Mourne Mountains near Newcastle and Hilltown, with the public asked to avoid affected areas as operations continue into the week amid a wildfire weath...
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Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2026
Lord Mayor Invites Belfast's Youth to Free 'City Hall Takeover'
Children and teenagers from across Belfast are being encouraged to attend a day of free activities at City Hall on Saturday 9 May. Running from 1pm to 5pm, the event marks the conclusion of Lord Mayor...
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Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2026
New £13.5m Mallusk MOT Centre Completed to Tackle Testing Demand
Leading construction firm Henry Brothers has completed work on a new £13.5 million Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) MOT test centre and administrative headquarters in Mallusk. The project, which was de...
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Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2026
Man Charged Following Record £4m Cannabis Seizure at Larne Harbour
A 53-year-old man is due to appear in court today following the seizure of suspected cannabis with an estimated street value of £4 million at Larne Harbour. The discovery was made on Monday, 27 April...
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Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2026
Two Men Charged Over Arson Attacks On 5G Masts In Belfast
Detectives have charged two men as part of an ongoing investigation into arson attacks on 5G masts in Belfast. A 45-year-old is accused of eight counts of arson and a charge of conspiracy to commit ar...
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Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2026
New Application Process for Residents' Parking Schemes Now Open
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a new application process for demand-led residents' parking schemes is now open. The new system allows individuals and communities to formally s...
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Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2026
New Roadmap Highlights Engineering Biology as Key Growth Driver for NI
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has launched a major new report outlining how engineering biology can bolster Northern Ireland's economy, health outcomes, and environmental sustainability. The ...
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