Northern Ireland News for April 2025

Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2025
Kingsmill Investigation 'Wholly Insufficient' – Police Ombudsman
A Police Ombudsman's report has concluded that the Royal Ulster Constabulary's (RUC) investigation into the Kingsmill massacre was significantly hampered by a lack of resources, contributing to a fail...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2025
International And Visit Belfast Forge Strategic Tourism Partnership
Belfast International Airport and Visit Belfast, the city region's destination marketing and management organisation, have announced a new strategic partnership focused on driving tourism growth, supp...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2025
Police Issue Guidance Ahead Of Irish Cup Final In Belfast
Police have issued guidance to those planning to attend the Irish Cup Final in Belfast this Saturday, 3rd May, urging them to be mindful and respectful of others. Belfast Area Commander, Chief Superi...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2025
Public Urged To "Act Safely" To Reduce Wildfire Risks
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt and Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir have jointly commended the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) for their efforts in tackling...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2025
Stormont Reception Celebrates Belfast Giants' Elite League Triumph
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has hosted a reception at Stormont today to celebrate the Belfast Giants securing their third Elite League ice hockey title in the past four years. Speaking at the e...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2025
Man Jailed For "Vicious Assault" On English Tourists
A 54-year-old man has been sentenced to six years imprisonment, with half to be served in custody and the remainder on licence, at Londonderry Crown Court in connection with a violent assault on two m...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2025
Proposed Court Fee Increases Aim To Boost NICTS Funding
The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service (NICTS) is proposing changes to court fees as part of its funding model. NICTS aims for civil and family court services to be primarily funded by the ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2025
Police Investigate Sectarian Vandalism Of Walker's Plinth
Police in L'Derry are investigating an incident of criminal damage to Walker's Plinth on the city's historic Walls after paint bombs were thrown at it. The incident was reported to police shortly bef...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2025
Ambitious TransformED Strategy Delivery Plan Unveiled
Education Minister Paul Givan has today launched the Delivery Plan for the TransformED Strategy, a new initiative designed to reform and enhance education delivery across Northern Ireland. The Delive...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 30, 2025
Other News In Brief
Dame Brenda King re-appointed as Northern Ireland Attorney General First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly have jointly agreed to re-appoint Dame Brend...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 29, 2025
Operation Gallop Launches To Improve Road Safety For Horses And Riders
The PSNI has teamed up with the British Horse Society (BHS) to launch Operation Gallop, a new initiative aimed at raising awareness among all road users about how to share roads safely with horses and...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 29, 2025
£1.6m Illegal Cigarette Haul Seized In Camlough Operation
An investigation is underway following the seizure of 2.7 million illicit cigarettes in the Camlough area of Newry last Thursday, 24th April. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), supported by the Police Se...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 29, 2025
SDLP Challenges Ministers' Five-Star Hotel Spending
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole MLA has criticised First Minister Michelle O'Neill over the use of taxpayer funds by Executive Ministers for stays in five-star hotels during overseas tri...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 29, 2025
Major Overhaul Of Employment Law Proposed In NI
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has today announced ambitious plans for a substantial overhaul of employment legislation in Northern Ireland, marking what she described as the most significant u...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 29, 2025
GRAHAM Awarded £90m Belfast Harbour Terminal Project
Belfast Harbour has appointed Northern Ireland construction firm GRAHAM as the main contractor for the initial build phase of its new £90 million deep water terminal. With works commencing this mont...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 29, 2025
New Partners Appointed For Key Reconciliation Projects
Belfast City Council has announced the appointment of several more organisations to deliver key projects as part of its PEACEPLUS programme, which aims to build peace and reconciliation across the cit...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 29, 2025
Appeal For Information On Newry Casino Robbery
Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a robbery at a casino in the Monaghan Street area of Newry on Sunday evening, 27th April. At approximately 9.55pm, a man described as bein...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 29, 2025
Work Set To Begin On £750k Craigavon Pedestrian And Cycle Bridge
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins MLA has announced that construction work on the replacement Moylinn East pedestrian and cycle bridge in Craigavon is set to commence on Tuesday, 6th May 2025. The ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 29, 2025
New Funding For Schools To Host Best Practice Conferences
Education Minister Paul Givan has today announced a new funding initiative, inviting schools across Northern Ireland to apply for grants of up to £5,000 to host research-informed conferences. The sc...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 29, 2025
Other News In Brief
SDLP Voices Concerns Over Belfast Sunday Trading Extension Plan SDLP Belfast City Council Group Leader Councillor Séamas de Faoite has voiced his opposition to a proposed extension of Sunday...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2025
PSNI Warn Scrambler Bike Riders Of Serious Dangers
Police in east Belfast have issued a strong warning to those using scrambler bikes in residential areas, highlighting the potential for serious consequences following a collision on Sunday in which a ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2025
NI Job Market Shows Strong Start To 2025
Northern Ireland's job market experienced a robust start to 2025, with job vacancies soaring by 20% compared to the final quarter of 2024, according to the latest NIJobs Job Report. The report reveal...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2025
Sunday Trading Pilot Scheme Approved
A pilot scheme to extend Sunday trading hours in Belfast city centre has been given the green light, with Alliance Castle Councillor Sam Nelson welcoming the move as a chance to breathe new life into ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2025
Consumer Council Advice On Saving Money At The Supermarket
The Consumer Council has today released a series of practical tips to help shoppers in Northern Ireland make their money go further when buying groceries, as household budgets continue to feel the str...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2025
Fermanagh And Omagh Police Warn Of Rise In Scam Attempts
Police in the Fermanagh and Omagh district are urging residents to remain vigilant following a number of recent reports of scam and fraud attempts in the local area. Superintendent Robert McGowan hig...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2025
Viable Device Recovered After Ballyclare Security Alert
A viable device has been recovered following a security alert in the Ballyclare area on Saturday night, 26th April. Police received a report of a suspicious object in a residential area at approximat...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2025
Biker In His 20s Injured Following Cregagh Road Crash
A man in his twenties has been taken to hospital with head, shoulder, and foot injuries following a collision on the Cregagh Road in east Belfast yesterday evening, Sunday 27th April. The incident, i...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2025
Grants Available For Local Mental Health And Wellbeing Projects
Community and voluntary groups across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to apply for grants aimed at boosting mental health and emotional wellbeing within their local areas. The Public Health Age...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2025
Fighting Gambling Ads With Psychology: UK Study's Innovative Approach
A new UK study suggests that individuals can be psychologically trained to resist the influence of gambling advertisements. Conducted by Swansea University, the study involved 1,200 participants and e...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 28, 2025
Other News In Brief
Airbus Commitment To Belfast Welcomed, But Concerns Over Non-Airbus Work Persist – UUP Ulster Unionist Economy spokesperson Diana Armstrong MLA has given a cautious welcome to Airbus's "defi...