Northern Ireland News for January 2025 : Page 2

Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2025
Health Minister Visits New Cancer Support Centre In Enniskillen
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has visited the site of the new Cancer Focus Northern Ireland Support Centre in Enniskillen, ahead of its scheduled opening this spring. The centre, funded in part by a £...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2025
New Nature Recovery Fund Announced
Environment Minister Andrew Muir has launched a new Nature Recovery Challenge Fund, offering financial support to councils and voluntary organisations for environmental projects across Northern Irelan...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2025
Alliance Calls For Compensation For Storm Éowyn Victims
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson has called for Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) to provide compensation payments to households severely impacted by Storm Éowyn. The call comes after it emerged...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2025
Man Arrested Following Firearm Incident In Dungannon
A 48-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a suspected firearm incident in Dungannon. The arrest was made by detectives investigating reports of a firearm being pointed at a taxi driver i...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2025
New Traditional Heritage Skills Apprenticeships Available
Five new apprenticeships are available in traditional heritage skills, offering the opportunity to work on the conservation of state monuments across Northern Ireland. The apprenticeships, which will...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2025
PSNI Issue Appeal On Ballygowan Arson Attack
Detectives are appealing for information after three cars were destroyed in an arson attack in The Brae area of Ballygowan on Sunday evening, January 26th. Police received a report from the Northern ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2025
Six Common Payment Methods In Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland, payment methods reflect a mix of tradition and modern convenience. While cash is still widely used, digital payments are becoming more common, from small shops to larger businesse...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 28, 2025
Other News In Brief
Alliance Welcomes Opening Of Omagh Bombing Inquiry The Alliance Party has welcomed the opening of the new inquiry into the Omagh bombing, with local Councillor Stephen Donnelly stating that ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2025
Police Ombudsman Report On Sean Graham Commemoration Arrest
The Police Ombudsman has published a report investigating the arrest of a man at a commemoration of the 1992 Sean Graham Bookmakers shootings in Belfast. The incident, which occurred on 5th February ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2025
Arrest Made In Coalisland Shooting Investigation
Detectives investigating a shooting in the Coalisland area on Wednesday, 30 October, 2024, have arrested a suspect. The incident involved a man in his 40s who sustained a gunshot wound to his arm aft...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2025
Ministers Praise Emergency Services And Frontline Workers
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has praised the dedication of NI Fire and Rescue Service crews, health and social care workers, and other emergency services personnel who responded to the challenges pose...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2025
154 Schools Damaged By Storm Éowyn
The majority of schools across Northern Ireland have reopened today, Monday 27 January, following their closure on Friday due to Storm Éowyn. Following the storm, the Education Authority's Maintenanc...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2025
SDLP Welcomes Commitment To Draft Childcare Strategy
The SDLP has welcomed the deadline for the publication of the draft Early Learning and Childcare Strategy, with SDLP Economy Spokesperson Sinéad McLaughlin MLA highlighting how "support for hard-press...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2025
Open University Reaches Milestone With All Six FE Colleges
The Open University (OU) has reached a significant milestone in its mission to expand access to higher education across Northern Ireland by establishing validation partnerships with all six Further Ed...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2025
Woman Dies Following Collision In Newtownabbey
A woman has died in hospital following a collision on the Doagh Road in Newtownabbey on Monday, 13th January. Shortly before 6.15pm, police received a report of a collision involving a grey Seat Atec...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2025
Chicago Fintech Firm Creates Jobs With Belfast Investment
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced that SpiderRock Technology Solutions, a leading Chicago-based fintech firm, is establishing a new engineering development team in Belfast. This investment ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2025
Seven Arrested Following Disorder Incident In Belfast
Five men and two 17-year-old males have been arrested in connection with a public disorder incident in the Broadway area of Belfast in the early hours of this morning, Sunday 26th January. Shortly af...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 27, 2025
Other News In Brief
Lord Mayor Urges Belfast Residents to Check on Neighbours Following Storm Éowyn The Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Micky Murray, is urging residents to check in on their neighbours and vu...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 23, 2025
PSNI Issue Safety Warning Ahead Of Storm Éowyn
The PSNI has urged the public across to take all necessary precautions to keep themselves safe as Northern Ireland braces for Storm Éoywn. The storm is expected to arrive at around midnight on Thursd...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 23, 2025
Red Weather Warning Issued As Storm Éowyn Approaches
A Red Weather Warning for wind has been issued for all of Northern Ireland as Storm Éowyn is set to bring severe weather conditions on Friday. This is the first Red Warning issued for Northern Irelan...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 23, 2025
All Schools Advised To Close Due To Storm Éowyn
The Education Authority has advised all schools across Northern Ireland to close on Friday, 24th January, due to the severe weather conditions expected from Storm Éowyn. The Met Office has issued a r...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 23, 2025
Man Stabbed In Serious Assault In East Belfast
Detectives are investigating a serious assault in east Belfast which occurred in the early hours of this morning, Thursday 23rd January. Police received a report at approximately 2.30am that two men ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 23, 2025
298 Arrested For Drink Or Drug Driving Over Christmas Period
Preliminary figures released by the PSNI reveal that 298 people were arrested on suspicion of drink or drug driving between 1st December 2024 and 1st January 2025. Chief Superintendent Sam Donaldson ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 23, 2025
3.4 Million Face Penalty As Self Assessment Deadline Looms
With only a week left until the deadline, 3.4 million taxpayers risk a £100 penalty for failing to file their Self Assessment tax returns for the 2023/2024 tax year. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is u...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 23, 2025
Concern Raised Over Gender Imbalance In Surgery Access
The Alliance Party has expressed concern over a significant gender imbalance in the use of innovative robotic surgery within the Northern Ireland health service. Figures released by the Department of...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 23, 2025
SDLP Welcomes New PSNI Recruitment Drive
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has launched a new recruitment campaign, but concerns remain over declining officer numbers and the lack of diversity within the force. SDLP Policing Board memb...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 23, 2025
The Rise Of Mobile Gaming And Online Casinos In NI
Mobile gaming is rapidly transforming the entertainment landscape. The trend encompasses everything from casual games to high-stakes online casinos. This shift is particularly evident in Northern Irel...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 23, 2025
Other News In Brief
Claire Hanna Pays Tribute To Michael Longley SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP has paid tribute to renowned poet Michael Longley following the news of his death. Ms Hanna proposed Mr Longley for ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 22, 2025
Consultation Launches On Biennial MOT Testing For Some Vehicles
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has launched a 12-week public consultation on proposals to change the frequency of MOT testing for some private cars, motorcycles, and light goods vehicles from...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 22, 2025
PSNI Launches Recruitment Drive To Attract New Student Officers
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has launched a new recruitment campaign aimed at attracting the "best talent" to join the force. The three-week campaign, which commenced today, will uti...