Northern Ireland News for June 2026 : Page 2

Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2026
Emerging Screen Talent Bound For Cinemagic Los Angeles Showcase
Belfast-based youth film charity Cinemagic is bringing young creatives from Northern Ireland, Ireland, Los Angeles and Canada together in California for a week of industry immersion, culminating in th...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2026
Man Arrested Over Downpatrick Takeaway Robbery
A man in his 40s is in custody after cash was stolen from a takeaway on Irish Street on Wednesday evening, with police appealing for information. Police made the arrest following a reported robbery i...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2026
£2.1m Heritage Fund Boost To Transform Ballycastle Museum
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has secured a £2.1 million award from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to restore, extend and refurbish Ballycastle Museum, marking a major step forward for ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2026
Donaldson Moves To Surrender Honours Following Conviction
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has requested that his British knighthood be formally renounced and has stepped down from the Privy Council following his conviction on multiple sexual offences. T...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2026
Givan Announces Funding For Over 300 Schools
Education Minister Paul Givan has confirmed that more than 300 schools, organised in 53 clusters across Northern Ireland, will receive up to £5,000 each to host Research-Informed Conferences during th...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2026
Kimmins Welcomes €230 Million Shared Island Funding To Boost Rail Connectivity
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has welcomed a €230 million investment from the Shared Island Fund to enhance rail links across the island of Ireland, following an announcement by the Taoiseach. ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 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 24, 2026
Public Health Agency Shares Sun Safety And Heat Health Tips
Simple steps can limit sun damage when the UV index reaches 3 or above and help you stay cool during hotter spells. To reduce exposure to harmful UV rays: - Seek shade between 11.00am and 3.00pm, wh...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 2026
People With Disabilities Urged To Apply For All-Island Entrepreneurship Programme
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has encouraged people to apply for the Self Employment for Persons with Disabilities Programme, describing it as the only customised entrepreneurship programme fo...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 2026
Lyons Unveils £7.6 Million Boost For Stormont Sports Facilities
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has confirmed a £7.6 million package to upgrade cricket and multi-sport facilities at the Northern Ireland Civil Service Sports Association (NICSSA) complex in Stormo...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 2026
Assembly Approves Graduated Driver Licensing For October Rollout
Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) in Northern Ireland has cleared a major milestone after the Assembly approved new Regulations on 23 June, paving the way for the scheme to commence on 1 October 2026. ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 2026
Ministers Hail Shared Island Funding For Lough Neagh Water Quality Drive
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir MLA and Ireland's Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, have welcomed the Taoiseach's announcement of si...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 2026
Fugitive Arrested in Scotland Extradited to Northern Ireland
A 45-year-old man wanted on suspicion of fraud and burglary offences has been arrested in Scotland and extradited to Northern Ireland. The individual is scheduled to appear before Laganside Magistrat...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 2026
Man Arrested After Safety Camera Van Damaged In Coagh
Police in Mid Ulster have arrested a 39-year-old man in connection with criminal damage caused to a safety camera van in Coagh on Monday afternoon, 22 June. The man was detained on 23 June on suspic...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 2026
Pupils' Voices Shape Safer Journeys To School Programme
Children and young people have taken part in a series of focus groups to inform the Safer Journeys to School (SJS) programme. The initiative was set up by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to enhan...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 24, 2026
NI Water Apprentice Highlights Engineering Intelligence
NI Water has marked International Women in Engineering Day (23 June) by profiling Higher Level Apprentice Katie Harper, whose work on live capital schemes is helping to deliver vital water and wastewa...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 23, 2026
DUP Welcomes Conviction of Former Leader Jeffrey Donaldson
The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has said "justice has been done" following the conviction of its former leader, Jeffrey Donaldson, and praised the "bravery and courage" of those who came forward t...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 23, 2026
Police Appeal for Witnesses After Serious Assault in Belfast City Centre
Police in Belfast are appealing for information and witnesses following a serious assault on a young man in the city centre during the early hours of Sunday, 14th June. It was reported that the victi...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 23, 2026
Westminster Urged To Act To Safeguard NI’s Air Links
Northern Ireland risks slipping behind rival regions and losing crucial air links unless decisive steps are taken, Belfast City Airport has warned. Addressing a Westminster reception of MPs, peers an...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 23, 2026
Alliance and Sinn Féin Pay Tribute to Survivors Following Donaldson Verdict
Alliance and Sinn Féin have both paid tribute to the survivors at the centre of the trial involving former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson, following the jury's verdict. In separate statements issued on...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 23, 2026
Training Review Urged After Officer Wrongly Seized Prescribed Cannabis
The Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland has recommended that a PSNI officer be dealt with under performance procedures after he failed to follow service guidance when seizing a patient's medically p...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 23, 2026
Economy Minister Announces £1m Investment for Belfast Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has confirmed a £1 million funding package for this year’s Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, which is scheduled to be hosted in Belfast this summer. Department for th...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 23, 2026
Baby Loss Certificates Scheme Unveiled In Northern Ireland
Parents in Northern Ireland who have lost a baby before 24 weeks of pregnancy can now request official Baby Loss Certificates, following the passing of new regulations by the Assembly. Finance Minist...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 23, 2026
DoJ Opens Consultation On Miscarriage Of Justice Compensation Caps
The Department of Justice has launched a public consultation on changes to the statutory overall limits for compensation in miscarriage of justice cases in Northern Ireland. The lead proposal is a 30...
Business News, Jun 22, 2026
Gilbert-Ash Celebrates Landmark Year at Annual Company Summit
Leading construction, refurbishment, and fit-out contractor Gilbert-Ash has marked a landmark year during its annual Summit, which united personnel from across its UK and Irish operations. The event ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2026
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson Found Guilty Of All Charges
Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has been found guilty of 18 historical sexual offences, including rape, following a trial at Newry Crown Court. The 63-year-old was convicted today, Monday 22 ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2026
Bank of Ireland Issues Holiday Accommodation Scam Warning
Bank of Ireland is advising consumers to 'pause before they pay' when booking summer holiday accommodation due to a rise in holiday let scams. These fraudulent schemes generally involve criminals adv...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2026
Sir Keir Starmer Resigns as Labour Leader and Prime Minister
Sir Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as leader of the Labour Party and stated that he will step down from his role as Prime Minister once a successor is selected. Delivering a statement ou...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2026
NIFRS Issues Summer Safety Reminder as Temperatures Rise
With warmer weather drawing more individuals outdoors for the summer season, the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is prompting members of the public to stay alert and follow straightforw...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 22, 2026
Traffic And Travel Advice Ahead Of Zach Bryan Concerts
Concert-goers and motorists advised of extensive travel restrictions around Boucher Playing Fields this Tuesday and Wednesday. Motorists and residents are being alerted to anticipated traffic disrupt...