Northern Ireland News for May 2025

Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2025
Renewed Call For Vigilance As Wildfire Risk Remains High
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS), and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) have issued a joint appeal for p...
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Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2025
21-Year-Old Jailed Over 'Extensive' Child Abuse And Blackmail
A 21-year-old Lurgan man, Max Hollingsbee, has been sentenced to five years and two months in prison for a campaign of online child sexual abuse and blackmail involving 42 charges. The sentence was ...
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Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2025
Belfast's Urban Garden Celebrates Successful First Year Of Growth
Belfast's Urban Garden (The BUG) has celebrated a successful first year, not only cultivating plants and flowers but also fostering friendships and strong community connections, remarked Deputy Lord M...
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Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2025
Two Men Charged After £200k Cannabis Factory Uncovered In Co Armagh
Two men are due to appear at Lisburn Magistrates Court today, Monday 12th May, charged with a number of drug-related offences following the discovery of a sophisticated cannabis factory in Blackwatert...
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Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2025
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons Visits North West 200
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons visited the Briggs Equipment North West 200 over the weekend to meet with competitors and fans at the internationally renowned road racing event. The North West 200,...
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Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2025
Police Appeal For Information After Erratic Driving Incident
Police in Derry City and Strabane are appealing for information following an incident involving a silver-coloured BMW being driven erratically in the city last night, Sunday 11th May. At approximatel...
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Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2025
NI Pupils Build Lasting Links With Ukrainian School Near The Front Lines
Kilmoyle Primary School situated in the village of Ballybogey, Co Antrim has been selected to take part in the UK–Ukraine School Partnerships Programme, a British Council initiative funded by the UK G...
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Northern Ireland News, May 12, 2025
Other News In Brief
O'Neill Urges Taoiseach To Prioritise Presidential Votes For Northern Ireland Citizens Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán and First Minister Michelle O'Neill has written to An Taoiseach, Simon Harris,...
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Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2025
PSNI Issue Warning Amid Rise in 'Sextortion' Cases
Police in Derry City & Strabane are urging the public to be vigilant following a recent increase in reports of online blackmail involving intimate or sexual content, commonly referred to as 'sextortio...
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Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2025
Alliance Proposes 'Lotteries For Communities' Bill To Boost Charity Funding
Alliance Communities spokesperson Sian Mulholland MLA has launched a public consultation for her proposed Private Member's Bill, "Lotteries for Communities," aimed at providing a crucial funding boost...
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Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2025
SDLP Welcomes Election Of Pope Leo XIV
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP has responded to the appointment of American Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV, expressing hopes that he will lead with compassion and courage in a changing world. T...
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Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2025
St George's Twilight Market Returns To 'Spring Into Summer'
The hugely popular Twilight Market is set to return to Belfast's St George's Market later this month, promising two evenings dedicated to showcasing Northern Ireland's finest food producers, artists, ...
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Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2025
Health Minister Launches Neurology Services Review Consultation
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has stated that "we can and must do more" to help people with neurological conditions in Northern Ireland, as he launched a public consultation on the final report of the ...
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Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2025
Economy Minister Praises Success Of 'Step Up' Training Programme
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has hailed the success of the 'Step Up' training programme, which has enabled almost 50,000 people across Northern Ireland to access funded training and support t...
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Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2025
Education Minister Hosts Major 'TransformED' Conference For School Leaders
Education Minister Paul Givan has hosted a major conference in Belfast, bringing together over 600 school leaders to discuss the ongoing 'TransformED NI' strategy aimed at reforming Northern Ireland's...
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Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2025
Divis Tower Security Alert Linked To Attempted Murder Arrest
A security alert in the Divis Tower area of west Belfast, which led to the evacuation of residents, has now ended. The alert was initiated after police officers, investigating an attempted murder in ...
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Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2025
Entries Open For 2025 Northern Ireland Motor Industry Awards
Entries are now officially open for the 2025 Northern Ireland Motor Industry Awards, which will return in November to celebrate the talent, innovation, and excellence driving the region's automotive s...
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Northern Ireland News, May 9, 2025
Other News In Brief
Four Men Charged Following Lisburn Road Altercation Four men have been charged and are expected to appear before Belfast Magistrates’ Court today, Friday 9th May, following an altercation in...
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Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2025
Encompass Patient Record System Now Live Across NI
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has declared that the full rollout of the encompass patient record system places Northern Ireland at the "forefront of health service delivery," as the Southern and Wester...
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Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2025
Accessible Transport A 'Cornerstone Of Social Inclusion' – Kimmins
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has described accessible transport as a "cornerstone of social inclusion," emphasising the need to build on existing progress to improve mobility for everyone in No...
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Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2025
Economy Minister Welcomes Success Of Invest NI Trade Mission
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has lauded recent trade successes by Northern Ireland companies in the United States, highlighting the region's continued export growth. Contracts worth over £20...
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Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2025
Man Arrested In Connection With West Belfast Attempted Murder
Detectives from the Police Service’s Major Investigation Team have arrested a 61-year-old man in connection with an attempted murder in west Belfast on Sunday, 23rd February. The arrest was made earl...
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Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2025
Nearly Half Of Young Adults Fear Running Out Of Food – Consumer Council
Almost half of young adults in Northern Ireland are worried their food supplies will run out before they have the money to buy more, according to new research published by the Consumer Council. The ...
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Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2025
PSNI Advice Ahead Of Events And Parades In L'Derry
Road users in the Derry City and Strabane District Council area are being advised of potential traffic disruptions due to a series of planned events and parades taking place from this evening, Thursda...
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Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2025
International Education Experts In NI To Advise On Curriculum Reform
Education Minister Paul Givan has welcomed members of the International Ministerial Advisory Panel (IMAP) to NI for a two-day visit focused on the reform of curriculum and assessment. The panel, appo...
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Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2025
£2.6m Announced For 763 Rural Businesses Across NI
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has announced that the 2024/2025 Rural Business Development Grant Scheme has successfully awarded £2.6 million in grant aid to 763 rural micro-businesses across Northern Ire...
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Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2025
Epic Journey Of The Claret Jug Tees Off In Belfast Ahead Of Royal Portrush Open
The Claret Jug has officially begun its Epic Journey across Northern Ireland, marking the countdown to The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush. Its first stop brought the prestigious trophy to Belfast City H...
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Northern Ireland News, May 8, 2025
Other News In Brief
New £5.4m Islandmagee Primary School Officially Opened Education Minister Paul Givan has officially opened the new £5.4 million, five-classroom school building for Islandmagee Primary School...
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Northern Ireland News, May 7, 2025
Health Minister Announces New Waiting List Initiatives
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has today announced a series of measures aimed at tackling Northern Ireland's extensive hospital waiting lists, including a new Waiting List Reimbursement Scheme. An init...
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Northern Ireland News, May 7, 2025
Sysco To Create 50 New Jobs With £23m Belfast Facility
Foodservice specialist Sysco has announced the creation of 50 new jobs as it prepares to open its new £23 million purpose-built facility, Sysco Belfast, later this year. The company, which includes ...
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