Northern Ireland News for September 2026

Northern Ireland News, Sep 30, 2026
PSNI Connect To Launch Across Northern Ireland On 1 October
Following an event at the Dunadry Hotel in Antrim on Tuesday 29 September, the Police Service of Northern Ireland confirmed that PSNI Connect will go live across all districts on Thursday. PSNI Conne...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 30, 2026
Safefood Warns Of Rising Sugar In Energy Drinks As Youth Consumption Remains High
Safefood's latest analysis of the energy drinks market across the island of Ireland reports that some products contain over 17 teaspoons of sugar alongside caffeine levels comparable to two and a half...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 30, 2026
Belfast Launches First E-Assist Wheelchair-Accessible Bike At Girdwood Hub
An electrically assisted wheelchair-accessible bike has been introduced at Girdwood Community Hub, opening up the physical, social and wellbeing benefits of cycling to more Belfast residents. The e-a...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 30, 2026
Minister Kimmins Launches Public Engagement For Newry Inner City Greenway
Early public engagement on the Newry Inner City Greenway Active Travel Signature Scheme will begin on 8 October 2026, the Department for Infrastructure has confirmed. Announcing the move, Infrastruct...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 30, 2026
Northern Ireland To Expand Bowel Cancer Screening To Ages 50–74 By 2031
Thousands more people in Northern Ireland will be offered bowel cancer screening after Health Minister Robbie Butler confirmed a major expansion of the regional programme. From 2 November 2026, invit...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 30, 2026
Man Charged With Explosives And Firearms Offences After Armagh Search
A man detained after officers searched a property in Corrigan Court in Armagh yesterday morning has been charged to court. The 56-year-old, who was arrested on suspicion of making or possessing explo...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 30, 2026
Archibald Vows To Unlock Co-Operatives’ Potential As Research Shows £1.5bn Impact
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has pledged to unlock the untapped potential of Northern Ireland's co-operative sector after new research underlined its significant economic and social contribut...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 30, 2026
Hargey Urges Unionists To Oppose 'Reckless' Garvaghy Road March Bid
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey has called on unionist voices to reject attempts to force an Orange march down the Garvaghy Road, warning that efforts to undermine peace must be resisted. Addressing the...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 30, 2026
PSNI Continues Drumcree Operation On Garvaghy Road
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has said its public safety operation linked to Drumcree remains active on the Garvaghy Road, with officers focused on keeping people safe and maintaining order. ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 30, 2026
£816,000 Resurfacing Under Way On Ballyrobin Road In Killead
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced the start of an £816,000 carriageway resurfacing programme on Ballyrobin Road, Killead. The scheme covers approximately two kilometres, stretching fr...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 29, 2026
Landmark Joint Strategy To Improve Handling Of Serious Sexual Offences
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and the Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland (PPS) have launched a joint five-year Strategy for Investigating and Prosecuting Serious Sexual Of...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 29, 2026
Naomi Long Unveils 'Justice Is Changing' Drive To Support Victims Of Sexual Crime
Justice Minister Naomi Long has launched the 'Justice is Changing' campaign, signalling the Department of Justice's commitment to improving outcomes and support for victims of sexual crime across Nort...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 29, 2026
UUP Leader Urges Secretary Of State To Push Back Budget Deadline
Ulster Unionist Party leader Jon Burrows MLA has urged the Secretary of State to extend Thursday's deadline for the Northern Ireland Executive to agree a three-year budget, confirming he has written t...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 29, 2026
Minister Kimmins Launches Consultation On Bellarena–Bishop’s Gate Greenway
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has opened a public consultation on proposals for the Bellarena to Bishop's Gate Greenway, part of the Department for Infrastructure's Active Travel Signature Schem...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 29, 2026
PSNI Maintains Garvaghy Road Operation As Unlawful Protest Blocks Parade
A substantial public safety operation remains in place on the Garvaghy Road after an unnotified protest stopped a notified parade from proceeding along its determined route, the Police Service of Nort...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 29, 2026
Detectives Seek Information After Reported Shot Fired At Downpatrick Home
Police are investigating after a reported gunshot struck the exterior of a house on Colmcille Road, Downpatrick, at around 9.45pm on Monday 28 September. The female householder heard a loud bang outs...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 29, 2026
Generations Gather As Dundonald International Ice Bowl Celebrates 40 Years
Held on Saturday 26 September, the complex was turned into a giant birthday party with a packed programme of entertainment running throughout the day. Visitors enjoyed circus performances featuring a...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 29, 2026
Summer-Born Primary 7 Pupils To Keep Childcare Support Under NICSS Change
Education Minister Paul Givan has updated eligibility rules for the Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme (NICSS) so that summer-born pupils entering Primary 7 can continue to receive support for ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 29, 2026
Why Old Game Show Formats Keep Finding New Screens
For more than a decade, a voice on the end of a telephone line was one of the most discussed characters on British television. The Banker never appeared on camera, yet his offers could turn an ordinar...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 29, 2026
Communities Minister Joins Veterans At Help For Heroes Sport Event In Newtownards
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has met armed forces veterans taking part in a Help for Heroes sporting programme that supports health and wellbeing after active service. The Community Sport Series...
Feature News, Sep 28, 2026
NI Water Warns Households To Check For Leaky Loos
NI Water is calling on households to look out for leaking toilets after the latest Household Water Usage results revealed that 72% of respondents have a dual-flush loo. The company cautioned that any ...
Business News, Sep 28, 2026
InterTradeIreland To Unite SMEs At Trade Connects 2026 For All-Island Opportunities
With cross-border trade at a record €17.24 billion/£14.6 billion, InterTradeIreland is convening businesses this autumn to explore routes to growth through the all-island market. Under its Trade Conne...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 28, 2026
Greens Call For Independent Mediation As Drumcree Dispute Reopens Old Wounds
The Green Party in Northern Ireland has urged independent international mediators to intervene in the Drumcree dispute, saying political institutions have failed the Garvaghy Road community nearly thr...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 28, 2026
South Belfast Travel Alert As Northern Ireland Host Hungary At Windsor Park
Road users are advised to plan for possible delays this evening (Monday 28 September) with Northern Ireland playing Hungary at the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park at 7:45pm. The Westlink, B...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 28, 2026
Home Secretary And Police Chiefs Unite In Belfast To Honour Fallen Officers
Nearly 2,000 people gathered at Belfast’s Waterfront Hall on Sunday 27 September 2026 for the 23rd National Police Memorial Day, commemorating police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty....
Northern Ireland News, Sep 28, 2026
£300,000 Resurfacing Set For Kevlin Road In Omagh
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed a £300,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the C0663 Kevlin Road in Omagh will start on Monday 28 September 2026. The project includes approximately...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 28, 2026
NIFRS Honours 92 Staff For Decades Of Service
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has celebrated 92 employees for reaching major career milestones of 20, 30 and 40 years' service. The event took place at the NIFRS Learning & Developme...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 28, 2026
UK Government Puts Forward Over £1.5bn Package For Northern Ireland Executive
The UK Government has set out a funding package worth more than £1.5 billion for the Northern Ireland Executive. Sir Chris Bryant, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, confirmed the details a...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 28, 2026
Archibald Urges Immediate Cuts To Fuel Duty And VAT As Pressures Mount
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has urged British Trade Minister Jonathan Reynolds MP to move quickly to cut fuel duty and VAT, warning that surging pump prices are intensifying strain on househ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 28, 2026
Best Business Email Providers for Small Businesses in 2026
Plenty of small firms across Northern Ireland still run quotes, invoices and client contracts through a personal Gmail or Hotmail address. It works, until a supplier asks for a company domain to open ...