Northern Ireland News for June 2026 : Page 6
Northern Ireland News, Jun 8, 2026
Inflationary Boost Announced for Higher Education Maintenance Support
Thousands of students are set to benefit from newly announced increases to Higher Education maintenance loans and grants aimed at alleviating cost-of-living pressures. Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Arc...
Inflationary Boost Announced for Higher Education Maintenance Support
Thousands of students are set to benefit from newly announced increases to Higher Education maintenance loans and grants aimed at alleviating cost-of-living pressures. Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Arc...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 8, 2026
Communities Minister Welcomes UK Veterans Minister to New Belfast Support Service
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has welcomed the UK Minister for Veterans and People, Louise Sandher-Jones, to Belfast to meet the team operating the newly established Veterans Support Line NI. Man...
Communities Minister Welcomes UK Veterans Minister to New Belfast Support Service
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has welcomed the UK Minister for Veterans and People, Louise Sandher-Jones, to Belfast to meet the team operating the newly established Veterans Support Line NI. Man...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 8, 2026
Call For Island-Wide Collaboration As Rail Upgrade And A5 Plans Advance
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins used the 19th annual Transport Ireland Conference at Croke Park in Dublin on 4 June to urge closer cooperation to ensure transport serves people across the island, ...
Call For Island-Wide Collaboration As Rail Upgrade And A5 Plans Advance
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins used the 19th annual Transport Ireland Conference at Croke Park in Dublin on 4 June to urge closer cooperation to ensure transport serves people across the island, ...
Feature News, Jun 7, 2026
Public Support for Irish and Ulster-Scots Revealed in New Survey
Data from the 2025 Northern Ireland Life and Times (NILT) survey indicates that public views on language and identity may be far less divided than political discourse frequently suggests. According t...
Public Support for Irish and Ulster-Scots Revealed in New Survey
Data from the 2025 Northern Ireland Life and Times (NILT) survey indicates that public views on language and identity may be far less divided than political discourse frequently suggests. According t...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 5, 2026
Emergency Services Unite for Major Incident Training Exercise
A major immersive training exercise was recently conducted by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS), Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS), ...
Emergency Services Unite for Major Incident Training Exercise
A major immersive training exercise was recently conducted by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS), Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS), ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 5, 2026
New Figures Show Decline in Northern Ireland's Renewable Energy Generation
Newly released figures from the Department for the Economy have highlighted an ongoing downturn in renewable electricity generation across Northern Ireland. The 'Electricity Consumption and Renewable...
New Figures Show Decline in Northern Ireland's Renewable Energy Generation
Newly released figures from the Department for the Economy have highlighted an ongoing downturn in renewable electricity generation across Northern Ireland. The 'Electricity Consumption and Renewable...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 5, 2026
Public Support for Irish and Ulster-Scots Revealed in New Survey
Data from the 2025 Northern Ireland Life and Times (NILT) survey indicates that public views on language and identity may be far less divided than political discourse frequently suggests. According t...
Public Support for Irish and Ulster-Scots Revealed in New Survey
Data from the 2025 Northern Ireland Life and Times (NILT) survey indicates that public views on language and identity may be far less divided than political discourse frequently suggests. According t...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 5, 2026
Campaign to Recruit Short Breaks Foster Carers for Children with Disabilities
A brand-new regional campaign has been introduced across Northern Ireland to recruit short breaks foster carers for children with disabilities. Announcing the initiative, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt...
Campaign to Recruit Short Breaks Foster Carers for Children with Disabilities
A brand-new regional campaign has been introduced across Northern Ireland to recruit short breaks foster carers for children with disabilities. Announcing the initiative, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 5, 2026
Tourism NI Unveils Initiatives to Support Businesses and Boost Summer Bookings
Tourism Northern Ireland has introduced a dynamic series of initiatives aimed at stimulating demand for local tourism businesses ahead of the peak summer season. With ongoing economic uncertainty aff...
Tourism NI Unveils Initiatives to Support Businesses and Boost Summer Bookings
Tourism Northern Ireland has introduced a dynamic series of initiatives aimed at stimulating demand for local tourism businesses ahead of the peak summer season. With ongoing economic uncertainty aff...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 5, 2026
Titanic Quarter Launches NI's First Community-Focused App
A brand-new, free-to-use community application has been launched in Titanic Quarter, marking a first for Northern Ireland. The digital platform is designed to elevate the daily experience of individua...
Titanic Quarter Launches NI's First Community-Focused App
A brand-new, free-to-use community application has been launched in Titanic Quarter, marking a first for Northern Ireland. The digital platform is designed to elevate the daily experience of individua...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 5, 2026
Education Minister Launches New Inclusive Play Programme
Education Minister Paul Givan has officially introduced the Inclusive Play Programme during a visit to Stepping Stones Playgroup, located at Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School in Belfast. The initiati...
Education Minister Launches New Inclusive Play Programme
Education Minister Paul Givan has officially introduced the Inclusive Play Programme during a visit to Stepping Stones Playgroup, located at Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School in Belfast. The initiati...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 5, 2026
Major North Belfast Operation in Disrupts Organised Crime and Drug Networks
A proactive policing operation targeting organised crime and drug dealing has been carried out by police in North Belfast. The two-week initiative involved 10 separate searches, executed by local off...
Major North Belfast Operation in Disrupts Organised Crime and Drug Networks
A proactive policing operation targeting organised crime and drug dealing has been carried out by police in North Belfast. The two-week initiative involved 10 separate searches, executed by local off...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2026
Stephen McCullagh Sentenced To A Minimum of 31 Years
Stephen McCullagh has been ordered to serve at least 31 years of a life sentence for killing Natalie McNally in Lurgan. Ms McNally, who was 15 weeks pregnant, was murdered on 18 December 2022 by the 3...
Stephen McCullagh Sentenced To A Minimum of 31 Years
Stephen McCullagh has been ordered to serve at least 31 years of a life sentence for killing Natalie McNally in Lurgan. Ms McNally, who was 15 weeks pregnant, was murdered on 18 December 2022 by the 3...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2026
Chief Superintendent Amanda Ford Appointed as New Belfast Area Commander
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has introduced Chief Superintendent Amanda Ford as the new Belfast Area Commander. With 18 years of experience, Chief Superintendent Ford is the first woman to ...
Chief Superintendent Amanda Ford Appointed as New Belfast Area Commander
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has introduced Chief Superintendent Amanda Ford as the new Belfast Area Commander. With 18 years of experience, Chief Superintendent Ford is the first woman to ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2026
Minister Kimmins Presents Cycling Proficiency Certificates at Killean Primary School
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has presented certificates to pupils at Killean Primary School following their successful completion of the Cycling Proficiency Scheme. Available to all primary an...
Minister Kimmins Presents Cycling Proficiency Certificates at Killean Primary School
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has presented certificates to pupils at Killean Primary School following their successful completion of the Cycling Proficiency Scheme. Available to all primary an...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2026
PSNI Welcomes Minimum 31-Year Sentence for Stephen McCullagh
Stephen McCullagh has been ordered to serve at least 31 years in prison after appearing at Belfast Crown Court for the 2022 murder of Natalie McNally in Lurgan. The 36-year-old was previously handed a...
PSNI Welcomes Minimum 31-Year Sentence for Stephen McCullagh
Stephen McCullagh has been ordered to serve at least 31 years in prison after appearing at Belfast Crown Court for the 2022 murder of Natalie McNally in Lurgan. The 36-year-old was previously handed a...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2026
Health Minister Welcomes Significant Reductions in Waiting Lists
The Health Minister has confirmed that a collective effort across the health service has delivered significant reductions in some of Northern Ireland's longest waiting times, including for several spe...
Health Minister Welcomes Significant Reductions in Waiting Lists
The Health Minister has confirmed that a collective effort across the health service has delivered significant reductions in some of Northern Ireland's longest waiting times, including for several spe...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2026
DfI Announces Overhaul of On-Street Parking Machines
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is launching a programme of work to modernise and improve the network of on-street pay and display (P&D) parking machines across Belfast, Lisburn, and Newry, as...
DfI Announces Overhaul of On-Street Parking Machines
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is launching a programme of work to modernise and improve the network of on-street pay and display (P&D) parking machines across Belfast, Lisburn, and Newry, as...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2026
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir Welcomes Rural Funding
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has visited Ballylone Rural Development Association, a rural group that has secured funding through the Northern Ireland Community Infrastructure Fund (NICIF). Delivered by...
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir Welcomes Rural Funding
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has visited Ballylone Rural Development Association, a rural group that has secured funding through the Northern Ireland Community Infrastructure Fund (NICIF). Delivered by...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 4, 2026
International Policing Unit Arrests Lithuanian Fugitive in Coalisland
Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's International Policing Unit have arrested a woman wanted in Lithuania to serve a prison sentence regarding serious sexual offences committed agai...
International Policing Unit Arrests Lithuanian Fugitive in Coalisland
Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's International Policing Unit have arrested a woman wanted in Lithuania to serve a prison sentence regarding serious sexual offences committed agai...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 3, 2026
NIFRS Launches 'Come and Try Days' to Recruit Female Wholetime Firefighters
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is hosting a series of 'Come and Try Days' over the coming weeks, specifically tailored for women interested in pursuing a career as a Wholetime Fire...
NIFRS Launches 'Come and Try Days' to Recruit Female Wholetime Firefighters
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is hosting a series of 'Come and Try Days' over the coming weeks, specifically tailored for women interested in pursuing a career as a Wholetime Fire...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 3, 2026
Alliance MLA Calls for Dedicated Manufacturing Strategy to Boost Economy
Alliance Economy spokesperson David Honeyford MLA has called for the implementation of a dedicated Manufacturing Strategy for Northern Ireland, describing it as vital for driving economic growth, gene...
Alliance MLA Calls for Dedicated Manufacturing Strategy to Boost Economy
Alliance Economy spokesperson David Honeyford MLA has called for the implementation of a dedicated Manufacturing Strategy for Northern Ireland, describing it as vital for driving economic growth, gene...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 3, 2026
Queen's University Researchers Highlight Low Justice Confidence Among Crime Victims
More than 80 per cent of crime victims in Northern Ireland lack confidence that they will receive justice, according to researchers from Queen's University Belfast. The findings underscore an urgent n...
Queen's University Researchers Highlight Low Justice Confidence Among Crime Victims
More than 80 per cent of crime victims in Northern Ireland lack confidence that they will receive justice, according to researchers from Queen's University Belfast. The findings underscore an urgent n...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 3, 2026
HSENI Launches Annual Primary School Farm Safety Poster Competition
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) and the Farm Safety Partnership (FSP) are calling on primary school pupils to become young safety ambassadors by participating in their ann...
HSENI Launches Annual Primary School Farm Safety Poster Competition
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) and the Farm Safety Partnership (FSP) are calling on primary school pupils to become young safety ambassadors by participating in their ann...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 3, 2026
Historical First for Causeway Coast and Glens as Female Civic Leaders Appointed
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has made history after the Annual Council Meeting in Cloonavin confirmed a female Mayor and Deputy Mayor serving together for the first time. UUP Alderman Sand...
Historical First for Causeway Coast and Glens as Female Civic Leaders Appointed
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has made history after the Annual Council Meeting in Cloonavin confirmed a female Mayor and Deputy Mayor serving together for the first time. UUP Alderman Sand...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 3, 2026
SuperValu And Centra Reach 25,000 Trees Planted
SuperValu and Centra, part of Musgrave NI, have expanded their tree planting drive by sponsoring an additional 5,000 native trees for schools, sports clubs, community organisations and farms across No...
SuperValu And Centra Reach 25,000 Trees Planted
SuperValu and Centra, part of Musgrave NI, have expanded their tree planting drive by sponsoring an additional 5,000 native trees for schools, sports clubs, community organisations and farms across No...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 3, 2026
Education Minister Disappointed by Teachers' Unions Industrial Action Ballots
Education Minister Paul Givan has expressed disappointment following announcements from several teachers' unions that they intend to ballot their members regarding potential industrial action over wor...
Education Minister Disappointed by Teachers' Unions Industrial Action Ballots
Education Minister Paul Givan has expressed disappointment following announcements from several teachers' unions that they intend to ballot their members regarding potential industrial action over wor...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 3, 2026
Police Issue Digital Appeal Following Carrickfergus Stabbing
Detectives investigating a stabbing incident in Carrickfergus are continuing to appeal to the public for information. The incident occurred in the Rodgers Quay area of the town at approximately 7.30p...
Police Issue Digital Appeal Following Carrickfergus Stabbing
Detectives investigating a stabbing incident in Carrickfergus are continuing to appeal to the public for information. The incident occurred in the Rodgers Quay area of the town at approximately 7.30p...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 2, 2026
Queen's University Launches Centre for Evidence-Based Youth Services
Queen's University Belfast has launched a brand-new Centre dedicated to preventing youth violence and safeguarding vulnerable young people and children across Northern Ireland. The Centre for Evidenc...
Queen's University Launches Centre for Evidence-Based Youth Services
Queen's University Belfast has launched a brand-new Centre dedicated to preventing youth violence and safeguarding vulnerable young people and children across Northern Ireland. The Centre for Evidenc...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 2, 2026
PSNI Issues Fraud Warning After Scammers Mimic Police Switchboard Number
Police are urging members of the public to remain highly vigilant after a report of attempted fraud in south Belfast where scammers utilised the official Police Service of Northern Ireland switchboard...
PSNI Issues Fraud Warning After Scammers Mimic Police Switchboard Number
Police are urging members of the public to remain highly vigilant after a report of attempted fraud in south Belfast where scammers utilised the official Police Service of Northern Ireland switchboard...
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