Northern Ireland News for August 2026
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2026
NI Water Urges Water Users To Help Halt Invasive Species Spread
NI Water is urging people visiting loughs, lakes and rivers this summer to take straightforward precautions to stop invasive species spreading. With more boating, angling, paddleboarding and other ac...
NI Water Urges Water Users To Help Halt Invasive Species Spread
NI Water is urging people visiting loughs, lakes and rivers this summer to take straightforward precautions to stop invasive species spreading. With more boating, angling, paddleboarding and other ac...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2026
Education Minister Hails A Level, AS And Level 3 Success Across Northern Ireland
Education Minister Paul Givan has congratulated students across Northern Ireland receiving their A level, AS level and other Level 3 results. Visiting Friends' School Lisburn, the Minister highlighte...
Education Minister Hails A Level, AS And Level 3 Success Across Northern Ireland
Education Minister Paul Givan has congratulated students across Northern Ireland receiving their A level, AS level and other Level 3 results. Visiting Friends' School Lisburn, the Minister highlighte...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2026
Ould Lammas Fair To Bring Tradition, Entertainment And Family Fun To Ballycastle
The Ould Lammas Fair returns to Ballycastle from 22nd–25th August, delivering four days of live entertainment, family activities and long-standing traditions throughout the Causeway Coast and Glens. ...
Ould Lammas Fair To Bring Tradition, Entertainment And Family Fun To Ballycastle
The Ould Lammas Fair returns to Ballycastle from 22nd–25th August, delivering four days of live entertainment, family activities and long-standing traditions throughout the Causeway Coast and Glens. ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2026
Belfast Harbour CEO Leads ‘Seeing Is Believing’ Visit On Nature And Biodiversity
Senior business leaders from across Northern Ireland took part in a Business in the Community (BITC) "Seeing is Believing" visit examining how companies can help protect and restore nature and biodive...
Belfast Harbour CEO Leads ‘Seeing Is Believing’ Visit On Nature And Biodiversity
Senior business leaders from across Northern Ireland took part in a Business in the Community (BITC) "Seeing is Believing" visit examining how companies can help protect and restore nature and biodive...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2026
£556,000 Resurfacing Scheme For Belfast’s Ballygowan Road
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced a £556,000 carriageway improvement scheme on the A23 Ballygowan Road in Belfast, set to begin on 15 August 2026. The project will resurface the stret...
£556,000 Resurfacing Scheme For Belfast’s Ballygowan Road
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced a £556,000 carriageway improvement scheme on the A23 Ballygowan Road in Belfast, set to begin on 15 August 2026. The project will resurface the stret...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2026
Executive Seeks Urgent Meeting With Prime Minister Over Funding Squeeze
The Executive has asked new Prime Minister Andy Burnham for an urgent face-to-face meeting to secure a fair funding settlement, warning that mounting pressures on Northern Ireland's public finances th...
Executive Seeks Urgent Meeting With Prime Minister Over Funding Squeeze
The Executive has asked new Prime Minister Andy Burnham for an urgent face-to-face meeting to secure a fair funding settlement, warning that mounting pressures on Northern Ireland's public finances th...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2026
Police Ombudsman Seeks Clarification Over Nolan Show Comments
The Police Ombudsman, Jacqui Durkin, has said remarks attributed to her during an appearance on the Stephen Nolan show today (Thursday 13 August 2026) have been misconstrued. She contacted the progra...
Police Ombudsman Seeks Clarification Over Nolan Show Comments
The Police Ombudsman, Jacqui Durkin, has said remarks attributed to her during an appearance on the Stephen Nolan show today (Thursday 13 August 2026) have been misconstrued. She contacted the progra...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2026
Police Seek Witnesses To 'Disgraceful' Race-Hate Arson In Newtownabbey
Police in Newtownabbey are appealing for information after a race hate-motivated arson attack destroyed a family's car outside a home on Station Road in the early hours of Thursday, 13 August 2026. L...
Police Seek Witnesses To 'Disgraceful' Race-Hate Arson In Newtownabbey
Police in Newtownabbey are appealing for information after a race hate-motivated arson attack destroyed a family's car outside a home on Station Road in the early hours of Thursday, 13 August 2026. L...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2026
Police Arrest Four After Coleraine Altercation
Police in Coleraine have arrested four people after a reported altercation in the Beresford Avenue area on Wednesday 12 August. Chief Inspector Adams said: "Officers were made aware of an ongoing alt...
Police Arrest Four After Coleraine Altercation
Police in Coleraine have arrested four people after a reported altercation in the Beresford Avenue area on Wednesday 12 August. Chief Inspector Adams said: "Officers were made aware of an ongoing alt...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 14, 2026
Translink’s 1.7 Million Fleadh Journeys Signal Success, Says Reilly
More than 1.7 million journeys were made on Translink services during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast, which Aisling Reilly said underlines the event's success. The West Belfast MLA said: "With ...
Translink’s 1.7 Million Fleadh Journeys Signal Success, Says Reilly
More than 1.7 million journeys were made on Translink services during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast, which Aisling Reilly said underlines the event's success. The West Belfast MLA said: "With ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2026
Record Translink Use During Fleadh Cheoil Na hÉireann
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins praised Translink for delivering services throughout Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, noting that the operation drew on months of coordination across multiple organisatio...
Record Translink Use During Fleadh Cheoil Na hÉireann
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins praised Translink for delivering services throughout Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, noting that the operation drew on months of coordination across multiple organisatio...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2026
Two Men Held After South Belfast Stabbing
Two men have been detained after a stabbing was reported in south Belfast on Wednesday evening, 12 August, the Police Service of Northern Ireland has said. Detective Inspector Harvey said: "At around...
Two Men Held After South Belfast Stabbing
Two men have been detained after a stabbing was reported in south Belfast on Wednesday evening, 12 August, the Police Service of Northern Ireland has said. Detective Inspector Harvey said: "At around...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2026
Archibald Urges Students To Seek Careers Guidance After Results
Young people receiving their results are being encouraged by Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald to speak with a careers adviser to consider the full range of pathways available. Congratulating tho...
Archibald Urges Students To Seek Careers Guidance After Results
Young people receiving their results are being encouraged by Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald to speak with a careers adviser to consider the full range of pathways available. Congratulating tho...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2026
Draft AI Strategy Hailed As Key Step For Northern Ireland
Kate Nicholl MLA, chair of the Assembly All-Party Group on AI, has welcomed the publication of the long-awaited draft artificial intelligence strategy and the opening of a public consultation. The So...
Draft AI Strategy Hailed As Key Step For Northern Ireland
Kate Nicholl MLA, chair of the Assembly All-Party Group on AI, has welcomed the publication of the long-awaited draft artificial intelligence strategy and the opening of a public consultation. The So...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2026
£100,000 Awarded To Help NI Community Representatives Be Heard
A Northern Ireland charity has been awarded £100,000 to help community and voluntary groups influence decisions that affect their areas, with a particular emphasis on increasing women's participation ...
£100,000 Awarded To Help NI Community Representatives Be Heard
A Northern Ireland charity has been awarded £100,000 to help community and voluntary groups influence decisions that affect their areas, with a particular emphasis on increasing women's participation ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2026
Belfast Barber Shop Banned Over Illegal Tobacco And Vape Sales
A Belfast barber shop has been prohibited for three years from selling tobacco products and nicotine inhaling products, including e-cigarettes and vapes. The sanction was handed down at Belfast Magist...
Belfast Barber Shop Banned Over Illegal Tobacco And Vape Sales
A Belfast barber shop has been prohibited for three years from selling tobacco products and nicotine inhaling products, including e-cigarettes and vapes. The sanction was handed down at Belfast Magist...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2026
Secretary Of State Urged To Rethink Closing Troubles Disability Scheme Applications
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín says the planned end-of-August cut-off for the Troubles Permanent Disability Payment Scheme would disadvantage applicants and has called for a rethink. Carál Ní Chuilín...
Secretary Of State Urged To Rethink Closing Troubles Disability Scheme Applications
Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín says the planned end-of-August cut-off for the Troubles Permanent Disability Payment Scheme would disadvantage applicants and has called for a rethink. Carál Ní Chuilín...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2026
436,000 Sole Traders And Landlords Submit First Digital Income Tax Updates
More than 436,000 sole traders and landlords have filed their first Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax quarterly update for 2026/27, HMRC has confirmed. Over 570,000 customers have now signed up....
436,000 Sole Traders And Landlords Submit First Digital Income Tax Updates
More than 436,000 sole traders and landlords have filed their first Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax quarterly update for 2026/27, HMRC has confirmed. Over 570,000 customers have now signed up....
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2026
Archibald Unveils Framework For Future Electricity Interconnection
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has published the Department for the Economy's new Interconnection Policy Statement, setting the strategic direction for future East–West electricity infrastructu...
Archibald Unveils Framework For Future Electricity Interconnection
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has published the Department for the Economy's new Interconnection Policy Statement, setting the strategic direction for future East–West electricity infrastructu...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 13, 2026
NI Water Begins £2.5m Larne Water Network Upgrade
NI Water has launched a major Water Infrastructure Improvement Scheme that will see around 17km of new water mains and associated connections installed across the Larne area. Most activity will take p...
NI Water Begins £2.5m Larne Water Network Upgrade
NI Water has launched a major Water Infrastructure Improvement Scheme that will see around 17km of new water mains and associated connections installed across the Larne area. Most activity will take p...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2026
Kimmins Pledges Further Belfast Pedestrianisation
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has urged the public to contribute views on expanding pedestrianisation in Belfast city centre, saying now is the ideal moment to get involved. Her comments come a...
Kimmins Pledges Further Belfast Pedestrianisation
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has urged the public to contribute views on expanding pedestrianisation in Belfast city centre, saying now is the ideal moment to get involved. Her comments come a...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2026
NI Water Issues Reservoir Safety Reminder Amid Sunshine And Showers
As families make the most of the summer break and spend more time outside, NI Water has urged the public to exercise caution around reservoirs. With August bringing a mix of rain and bright spells, t...
NI Water Issues Reservoir Safety Reminder Amid Sunshine And Showers
As families make the most of the summer break and spend more time outside, NI Water has urged the public to exercise caution around reservoirs. With August bringing a mix of rain and bright spells, t...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2026
PSNI Launches Custody Navigators Pilot To Support Young Adults
A new Custody Navigators pilot has been launched to support young adults at the moment of arrest, reduce repeat offending and prevent further harm. Under the initiative, trained youth workers will be...
PSNI Launches Custody Navigators Pilot To Support Young Adults
A new Custody Navigators pilot has been launched to support young adults at the moment of arrest, reduce repeat offending and prevent further harm. Under the initiative, trained youth workers will be...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2026
Five Arrested After £1.1m Cocaine And Cannabis Seizure In Belfast
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Organised Crime Branch have arrested five men and seized a substantial quantity of suspected Class A and B drugs during a proactive operation t...
Five Arrested After £1.1m Cocaine And Cannabis Seizure In Belfast
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Organised Crime Branch have arrested five men and seized a substantial quantity of suspected Class A and B drugs during a proactive operation t...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2026
Criminal Cash Seizures Fund Safety Projects Across Northern Ireland
More than £1.2 million seized from criminals has been invested in projects to cut crime and strengthen community safety across Northern Ireland, the Justice Minister has said. Over the past three yea...
Criminal Cash Seizures Fund Safety Projects Across Northern Ireland
More than £1.2 million seized from criminals has been invested in projects to cut crime and strengthen community safety across Northern Ireland, the Justice Minister has said. Over the past three yea...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2026
Executive Office Opens Consultation On Draft Artificial Intelligence Strategy
The Executive Office has launched an eight-week public consultation on its Draft Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy, unveiled by First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Littl...
Executive Office Opens Consultation On Draft Artificial Intelligence Strategy
The Executive Office has launched an eight-week public consultation on its Draft Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy, unveiled by First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Littl...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2026
Finucane Backs Minister’s Move To Pedestrianise Belfast City Centre
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane has welcomed Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins’ plan to expand pedestrianisation in Belfast city centre and launch a consultation as part of the Eastern Transport Plan. F...
Finucane Backs Minister’s Move To Pedestrianise Belfast City Centre
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane has welcomed Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins’ plan to expand pedestrianisation in Belfast city centre and launch a consultation as part of the Eastern Transport Plan. F...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2026
Call For Applications To Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme
The Commissioner for Victims and Survivors, Joe McVey, has noted an update from the Victims' Payments Board on 11 August confirming that the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme (TPDPS) will ...
Call For Applications To Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme
The Commissioner for Victims and Survivors, Joe McVey, has noted an update from the Victims' Payments Board on 11 August confirming that the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme (TPDPS) will ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2026
O’Toole Calls For Action To Secure Belfast Fleadh Legacy
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA has warned that the momentum from the successful 2026 Belfast Fleadh must not be lost. He has written to First Minister Michelle O'Neill and deputy F...
O’Toole Calls For Action To Secure Belfast Fleadh Legacy
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA has warned that the momentum from the successful 2026 Belfast Fleadh must not be lost. He has written to First Minister Michelle O'Neill and deputy F...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 12, 2026
Kimmins Visits Revamped Traffic Information And Control Centre In Belfast
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has visited the upgraded Traffic Information and Control Centre (TICC) in Belfast, following a refurbishment intended to improve collaboration during severe weather...
Kimmins Visits Revamped Traffic Information And Control Centre In Belfast
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has visited the upgraded Traffic Information and Control Centre (TICC) in Belfast, following a refurbishment intended to improve collaboration during severe weather...
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