Northern Ireland News for April 2026 : Page 6
Northern Ireland News, Apr 10, 2026
Alliance Councillor Calls for Fair Planning Enforcement After Statue Decision
Alliance councillor Sam Nelson has urged consistent enforcement of planning regulations following Belfast City Council's announcement on enforcement concerning a Bobby Sands statue erected on public l...
Alliance Councillor Calls for Fair Planning Enforcement After Statue Decision
Alliance councillor Sam Nelson has urged consistent enforcement of planning regulations following Belfast City Council's announcement on enforcement concerning a Bobby Sands statue erected on public l...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 10, 2026
Arrest Following Knife Report in Limavady Forest Park
Police in Limavady have arrested a man following reports of an individual armed with a knife in a local forest park on Wednesday, 8 April. The incident occurred at approximately 6:50pm. It was report...
Arrest Following Knife Report in Limavady Forest Park
Police in Limavady have arrested a man following reports of an individual armed with a knife in a local forest park on Wednesday, 8 April. The incident occurred at approximately 6:50pm. It was report...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 9, 2026
No Evidence Against Officer In Katie Simpson Case – Ombudsman
Investigators from the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland have found no evidence to substantiate a criminal allegation against a police officer involved in the PSNI investigation into the murder of...
No Evidence Against Officer In Katie Simpson Case – Ombudsman
Investigators from the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland have found no evidence to substantiate a criminal allegation against a police officer involved in the PSNI investigation into the murder of...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 9, 2026
Foyle MLA Gary Middleton To Resign from Northern Ireland Assembly
Gary Middleton MLA has announced his resignation from the Northern Ireland Assembly, effective Friday 10 April. In a personal statement, the Foyle representative revealed that he is stepping down due ...
Foyle MLA Gary Middleton To Resign from Northern Ireland Assembly
Gary Middleton MLA has announced his resignation from the Northern Ireland Assembly, effective Friday 10 April. In a personal statement, the Foyle representative revealed that he is stepping down due ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 9, 2026
Two Arrested And Drugs Seized Following Police Searches
Police searches conducted across Newtownstewart, Killen, and Castlederg on Wednesday, 8 April, have resulted in the seizure of suspected Class A and Class B controlled drugs. The operation, led by the...
Two Arrested And Drugs Seized Following Police Searches
Police searches conducted across Newtownstewart, Killen, and Castlederg on Wednesday, 8 April, have resulted in the seizure of suspected Class A and Class B controlled drugs. The operation, led by the...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 9, 2026
O'Toole Slams Executive Silence Amid Energy And Fuel Price Squeeze
Matthew O'Toole MLA has accused the Executive of failing to show leadership during an international crisis that has driven up household energy and fuel bills across Northern Ireland. He said the admi...
O'Toole Slams Executive Silence Amid Energy And Fuel Price Squeeze
Matthew O'Toole MLA has accused the Executive of failing to show leadership during an international crisis that has driven up household energy and fuel bills across Northern Ireland. He said the admi...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 9, 2026
Hospitality Ulster Backs PHA's 'Talking Really Helps' Mental Health Drive
Hospitality Ulster has announced its backing for the Public Health Agency's (PHA) 'Talking Really Helps' campaign, which seeks to normalise conversations about mental health and promote Lifeline, Nort...
Hospitality Ulster Backs PHA's 'Talking Really Helps' Mental Health Drive
Hospitality Ulster has announced its backing for the Public Health Agency's (PHA) 'Talking Really Helps' campaign, which seeks to normalise conversations about mental health and promote Lifeline, Nort...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 9, 2026
Larne Police Appeal For Witnesses After Hit-And-Run Collision
The incident, which occurred at around 1.40pm near the junction of Ballyboley Road and Donaghys Lane, involved a teenage cyclist and a white jeep-style car. The boy was knocked onto the car’s bonnet a...
Larne Police Appeal For Witnesses After Hit-And-Run Collision
The incident, which occurred at around 1.40pm near the junction of Ballyboley Road and Donaghys Lane, involved a teenage cyclist and a white jeep-style car. The boy was knocked onto the car’s bonnet a...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 9, 2026
The Bedford Hotel Opens Early After Landmark Restoration
The Bedford Hotel, set within the 1904 Scottish Baronial‑style Scottish Mutual Building, has officially opened to the public today. A ribbon‑cutting ceremony at the entrance marked the la...
The Bedford Hotel Opens Early After Landmark Restoration
The Bedford Hotel, set within the 1904 Scottish Baronial‑style Scottish Mutual Building, has officially opened to the public today. A ribbon‑cutting ceremony at the entrance marked the la...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 9, 2026
DAERA Opens Applications For 2026-27 Regional Food Programme
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has officially opened the 2026-27 Northern Ireland Regional Food Programme (NIRFP). This year's programme has been expanded to enc...
DAERA Opens Applications For 2026-27 Regional Food Programme
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has officially opened the 2026-27 Northern Ireland Regional Food Programme (NIRFP). This year's programme has been expanded to enc...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 9, 2026
New Partnership Launched To Combat Business Crime in Belfast City Centre
Belfast's three Business Improvement Districts (BIDs)—Belfast One, Cathedral Quarter, and Linen Quarter—have officially launched a new Business Crime Reduction Partnership (BCRP). This initiative esta...
New Partnership Launched To Combat Business Crime in Belfast City Centre
Belfast's three Business Improvement Districts (BIDs)—Belfast One, Cathedral Quarter, and Linen Quarter—have officially launched a new Business Crime Reduction Partnership (BCRP). This initiative esta...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 9, 2026
Lidl Begins Construction On First Public House At Dundonald Store
Lidl Northern Ireland has officially started construction on a new public house and associated off-sales facility at its existing Dundonald store. This development marks a significant milestone for t...
Lidl Begins Construction On First Public House At Dundonald Store
Lidl Northern Ireland has officially started construction on a new public house and associated off-sales facility at its existing Dundonald store. This development marks a significant milestone for t...
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...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:It will be a largely dry and cloudy day but with bright or sunny spells breaking through, as well as the odd shower possible. Light winds. Maximum temperature 18 °C.Tonight:A dry start to the evening with bright spells but soon turning cloudier with rain spreading into southern areas. Cloudy overnight with outbreaks of rain, possibly heavy, for all parts. Minimum temperature 9 °C.