Northern Ireland News for June 2026

Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2026
Belfast Council Invests In Artists With Mentorships And Citywide Culture Drive
Six of Belfast's leading designers and makers have each received a £2,000 Craft & Design Mentorship Bursary, a partnership between Belfast City Council and Craft NI aimed at strengthening skills and p...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2026
Commissioner Deepens Engagement With Victims And Survivors Across Northern Ireland
The Commissioner for Victims and Survivors, Joe McVey, recently took part in two significant SEFF events, creating valuable opportunities to reflect, remember and listen first-hand to victims and surv...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2026
Man Charged with Attempted Murder And Riot Following Belfast Disorder
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland have charged a man following disorder in Belfast on Tuesday, 9 June. The 29-year-old individual faces charges of riot, attempted murder, and two...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2026
Multi-Agency Approach To Managing Terrorist Offender Risk Seen As Key To Community Safety
An independent review has found Northern Ireland's multi-agency system for assessing and managing the risks posed by people convicted of terrorist-related offences is making a significant contribution...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2026
Queen’s Joins UK-Wide Effort To Cut Absenteeism And Improve Workplace Wellbeing
Queen's University Belfast will collaborate on a major UK initiative to create healthier workplaces and promote sustainable employment, as part of a £1.8 million programme supported by the National In...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2026
Alliance Tables Bill To Ban So-Called 'Conversion' Practices In Northern Ireland
Legislation to prohibit so-called conversion practices in Northern Ireland will be brought before the Assembly today (Tuesday) by the Alliance Party. The Conversion Practices (Criminalisation) Bill, ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2026
Rate Relief Plans To Drive Business Growth And Reuse Empty Properties
Finance Minister John O'Dowd has outlined proposals to reform non-domestic rates to help firms expand and to bring empty premises back into use, as part of a wider programme of rates reform. Speaking...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2026
Six Men Jailed For Impersonating Police In £190,000 Fraud
Six men who masqueraded as police officers to defraud members of the public have been sentenced at Belfast Crown Court for conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation, money laundering and poss...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2026
Appeal After Man Arrested Over Scissors Threat At Belfast's Grand Central Station
Police in Belfast have arrested a man after a report that a male armed with scissors threatened a staff member at Grand Central Station at around 1pm on Tuesday, 30 June. Officers attended and detain...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2026
Police Probe Racially Motivated Graffiti In Markethill
Police are investigating criminal damage at commercial premises in Markethill after graffiti was discovered this morning, Tuesday 30 June. Shortly after 8.30am, graffiti was reported on a wall at the...
Feature News, Jun 29, 2026
Belfast Rallies For Fleadh Cheoil As Six-Week Countdown Begins
Belfast is gearing up for a landmark cultural fortnight as the six-week countdown begins to Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. At a launch event in the Black Box, Belfast City Council joined organis...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2026
Lyons Unveils Once-In-A-Generation Plan To Help People Into Work
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons is accelerating a radical approach to reduce economic inactivity and move more people into sustainable jobs, setting out the plans during a visit to USEL alongside Rt...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2026
Health Minister Unveils First Phase Of NI’s Obesity Management Service
The Health Minister has set out the first phase of Northern Ireland's new Regional Obesity Management Service (ROMS), a £5 million initiative designed to provide comprehensive support for adults livin...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2026
Long Demands DUP Transparency And Independent Probe
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has urged the DUP to be transparent about the actions of its senior figures in relation to other alleged victims of Jeffrey Donaldson's alleged predatory behaviour, foll...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2026
Detectives Seek Witnesses After Serious Assault In Newtownards
Detectives are seeking witnesses after a man was seriously assaulted in Newtownards in the early hours of Sunday, 28 June. At approximately 3am, it was reported that the victim was attacked by severa...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2026
HMRC Urges Self Assessment Taxpayers To Act Before 31 July Payment Deadline
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging millions of Self Assessment customers to prepare for the second payment on account, due by midnight on 31 July, for the 2025 to 2026 tax year. Taxpayers can se...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2026
Naomi Long Pledges Support For Minority Ethnic Communities
Justice Minister Naomi Long has offered assurances to minority ethnic communities in Northern Ireland during a visit to the Belfast Islamic Centre, emphasising that the justice system is working to su...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2026
Education Minister Opens £53m Down High School Campus In Downpatrick
Education Minister Paul Givan joined staff, governors and pupils in Downpatrick to celebrate the official opening of the new Down High School. The state-of-the-art site on Strangford Road accommodate...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2026
Motorcyclist Dies After Two-Vehicle Crash Near Cushendall
Police have confirmed that a man from the Bellaghy area died at the scene of a serious collision on Chapel Road, Cushendall, on Sunday 28 June. Detectives are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam foot...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2026
Magical Mournes Portal Opens For Week Of Events With NI Water
Guided walks, tours and family-friendly activities across the Mournes will run this week as NI Water joins Mourne Heritage Trust, the National Trust and local groups to showcase heritage, engineering ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2026
Fane Valley Commits £1.1m To Workforce Skills Across NI
Agri-food co-operative Fane Valley Group will spend £1.1m on skills development across its Northern Ireland operations to support delivery of its three-year business plan. Founded in 1903 and headqua...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2026
Appeal For Information Following Hillsborough Burglary
Detectives are appealing for information following a burglary at a property in Hillsborough yesterday afternoon, Thursday 25th June. At approximately 4.30pm, it was reported that entry had been gaine...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2026
Three-Year Sentence For Man Over Downpatrick Stabbing And Assault
A man, aged 36, has been sentenced to three years at Downpatrick Crown Court for a violent attack in May 2024, after being convicted of wounding, criminal damage and common assault. Conor Carey will ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2026
Minister Givan Deplores Delay To SEN Regulations
Education Minister Paul Givan has expressed deep frustration at a postponement to the Special Educational Needs (SEN) Regulations in Northern Ireland, warning the setback will hinder vital support for...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2026
£4m Rural Business Development Grants Open For 2026/27 Applications
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir MLA has announced that a new £4 million Rural Business Development Grant Scheme (RBDGS) for 2026/2027 will open for applications on Monday 29 June 2026. Eligible rural busi...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2026
Green Party Cllr Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Urges Early Checks
Green Party councillor Lauren Kendall has disclosed she has been diagnosed with breast cancer, and said she hopes sharing her story will raise awareness of symptoms and encourage women to seek medical...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2026
James Corrigan Appointed Acting Chief Inspector of Criminal Justice In NI
Justice Minister Naomi Long has appointed James Corrigan as Acting Chief Inspector of the Criminal Justice Inspection for Northern Ireland, effective immediately. Corrigan assumes the position follow...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2026
Henderson Technology Hits 1,000 EDGEPoS Digital Media Screen Milestone
Henderson Technology has marked a major milestone with the deployment of its 1,000th EDGEPoS Digital Media Screen, reflecting increasing retailer appetite for dynamic in-store signage that engages sho...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2026
NI Water Warns Public To Obey Ban At Reservoirs As Temperatures Rise
NI Water is urging visitors to adhere to its strict ban on barbecues, open fires and water-based activities at all sites as warmer weather heightens the risk of wildfires across Northern Ireland. The...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2026
Jacqui Durkin Appointed New Police Ombudsman For NI
Jacqui Durkin has been appointed as the new Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland, becoming the fifth person to hold the position. The appointment was announced on Wednesday by First Minister Michell...