19/01/2026
Teenager Charged Following Serious Assault In L'Derry
Detectives investigating a serious assault that took place in L'Derry during the early hours of Sunday, 18 January, have brought charges against a 17-year-old male.
The teenager has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent and common assault.
He is scheduled to appear before Londonderry Magistrates Court today, Monday, 19 January.
As part of the standard legal process in Northern Ireland, the charges will be subject to review by the Public Prosecution Service.
The teenager has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent and common assault.
He is scheduled to appear before Londonderry Magistrates Court today, Monday, 19 January.
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19 January 2026
Police Uncover Cannabis Factory Following Bessbrook House Fire
The PSNI are appealing for public assistance after a cannabis factory was discovered inside a property in the Newry area. The discovery followed a fire at a house in the Thomas Street area of Bessbrook on Sunday, 18 January. Police received reports of the blaze at approximately 4.25pm.
Police Uncover Cannabis Factory Following Bessbrook House Fire
The PSNI are appealing for public assistance after a cannabis factory was discovered inside a property in the Newry area. The discovery followed a fire at a house in the Thomas Street area of Bessbrook on Sunday, 18 January. Police received reports of the blaze at approximately 4.25pm.
19 January 2026
Queen's Researchers To Play Leading Role In New €3m All-Island Mental Health Initiative
Academic experts from Queen's University Belfast have been appointed to key roles in Ireland's first all-island mental health research initiative. The CO-PRIME (COproducing and Promoting Research and Innovation in Mental HEalth) project has been established to tackle mental ill health through a unified, cross-border approach.
Queen's Researchers To Play Leading Role In New €3m All-Island Mental Health Initiative
Academic experts from Queen's University Belfast have been appointed to key roles in Ireland's first all-island mental health research initiative. The CO-PRIME (COproducing and Promoting Research and Innovation in Mental HEalth) project has been established to tackle mental ill health through a unified, cross-border approach.
19 January 2026
Tributes Paid Following Death Of Former MP Mickey Brady
Sinn Féin Vice President Michelle O'Neill has led tributes to former Newry and Armagh MP and MLA Mickey Brady, following his death at the age of 75. Mr Brady, who passed away on Friday, 16 January, was a prominent figure in the republican movement and a dedicated community activist for over 50 years.
Tributes Paid Following Death Of Former MP Mickey Brady
Sinn Féin Vice President Michelle O'Neill has led tributes to former Newry and Armagh MP and MLA Mickey Brady, following his death at the age of 75. Mr Brady, who passed away on Friday, 16 January, was a prominent figure in the republican movement and a dedicated community activist for over 50 years.
19 January 2026
UUP Criticises Legacy Bill Over Veterans' Protection Claims
The Ulster Unionist Party's Justice Spokesperson, Doug Beattie MC MLA, has issued a sharp critique of the UK Government's Legacy Commission Bill.
UUP Criticises Legacy Bill Over Veterans' Protection Claims
The Ulster Unionist Party's Justice Spokesperson, Doug Beattie MC MLA, has issued a sharp critique of the UK Government's Legacy Commission Bill.
19 January 2026
Man Charged With Murder Following Coleraine Investigation
PSNI Detectives investigating the murder of Wayne Reid in Coleraine have charged a 33-year-old man. The individual has been charged with murder and is expected to appear before Coleraine Magistrate’s Court today, Monday 19 January. As is standard legal procedure, the charges will be subject to a review by the Public Prosecution Service.
Man Charged With Murder Following Coleraine Investigation
PSNI Detectives investigating the murder of Wayne Reid in Coleraine have charged a 33-year-old man. The individual has been charged with murder and is expected to appear before Coleraine Magistrate’s Court today, Monday 19 January. As is standard legal procedure, the charges will be subject to a review by the Public Prosecution Service.
19 January 2026
Minister Warns Of Economic Fallout From US Tariff Threats
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has written to both the British and Irish governments to express grave concern regarding the potential impact of new US trade tariffs.
Minister Warns Of Economic Fallout From US Tariff Threats
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has written to both the British and Irish governments to express grave concern regarding the potential impact of new US trade tariffs.
19 January 2026
Teenager Charged Following Serious Assault In L'Derry
Detectives investigating a serious assault that took place in L'Derry during the early hours of Sunday, 18 January, have brought charges against a 17-year-old male. The teenager has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent and common assault. He is scheduled to appear before Londonderry Magistrates Court today, Monday, 19 January.
Teenager Charged Following Serious Assault In L'Derry
Detectives investigating a serious assault that took place in L'Derry during the early hours of Sunday, 18 January, have brought charges against a 17-year-old male. The teenager has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent and common assault. He is scheduled to appear before Londonderry Magistrates Court today, Monday, 19 January.
19 January 2026
Northern Ireland Online Gambling Trends 2026
2026 promises to be a bumper year for UK gambling, with predictions that the market will hit a staggering $13 billion by year 2033. For context, in 2024 that number sat at $8.7 billion. Northern Ireland’s slice of that market will be significant, and 2026 is set to be a year of innovation and excitement across the industry.
Northern Ireland Online Gambling Trends 2026
2026 promises to be a bumper year for UK gambling, with predictions that the market will hit a staggering $13 billion by year 2033. For context, in 2024 that number sat at $8.7 billion. Northern Ireland’s slice of that market will be significant, and 2026 is set to be a year of innovation and excitement across the industry.
16 January 2026
New Campaign Aims To Combat Online Child Abuse
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and the child protection charity, the Lucy Faithfull Foundation, have launched a new initiative designed to prevent online sexual offending against children by offering a confidential and anonymous support system for those engaging in or at risk of illegal digital activities.
New Campaign Aims To Combat Online Child Abuse
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and the child protection charity, the Lucy Faithfull Foundation, have launched a new initiative designed to prevent online sexual offending against children by offering a confidential and anonymous support system for those engaging in or at risk of illegal digital activities.
16 January 2026
Police Name Man Who Died Following Nutts Corner Collision
The PSNI has formally identified the man who lost his life following a two-vehicle road traffic collision near Nutts Corner on Sunday, 11 January. Ralph Anthony Singco, who was in his 30s, passed away following the incident in Crumlin. He was the husband of Cathrene Kith Quiñones Singco, who also died as a result of the crash.
Police Name Man Who Died Following Nutts Corner Collision
The PSNI has formally identified the man who lost his life following a two-vehicle road traffic collision near Nutts Corner on Sunday, 11 January. Ralph Anthony Singco, who was in his 30s, passed away following the incident in Crumlin. He was the husband of Cathrene Kith Quiñones Singco, who also died as a result of the crash.
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.