Northern Ireland News for May 2025 : Page 2

Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2025
FMdFM Meet Prime Minister To Push For Fair Funding
First Minister Michelle O'Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly met with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, emphasising the importance of continued engagement on critical issues impacting...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2025
Health Minister Welcomes Recruitment Of New Emergency Medicine Consultants
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has welcomed the recruitment of up to 26 new Emergency Medicine Consultants set to take up posts in hospitals across Northern Ireland. This initiative is the result of c...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2025
Hydebank Wood Celebrates 10 Years As A Secure College
Hydebank Wood Secure College and Women's Prison is marking its 10th anniversary as a secure college, with Justice Minister Naomi Long proclaiming it "more than just a prison; it's a place of learning,...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2025
Two Arrested Following Stabbing Incident In West Belfast
Police have arrested two men following a reported stabbing incident that occurred in west Belfast in the early hours of Monday, 26 May. Sergeant Patterson stated that officers received a report at ap...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2025
Five Arrested For Drink Or Drug Driving Over Bank Holiday Weekend
Five individuals were arrested for driving while unfit over the bank holiday weekend in the Belfast area, according to police. Belfast Superintendent Finola Dornan condemned the "unacceptable" behav...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2025
DAERA Urges Public To Protect Coastal And Marine Wildlife
DAERA (Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs) is encouraging the public to be mindful of causing disturbance to coastal and marine wildlife in Northern Ireland. The department has...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2025
Appeal For Information Following Sexual Assault In Belfast City Centre
Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses after a sexual assault was reported in Belfast City Centre over the weekend. Detective Inspector Bell stated that police received a report that ...
Northern Ireland News, May 27, 2025
Other News In Brief
Craigavon Jeweller Fined £9,000 For Selling Counterfeit Designer Watches A Craigavon jeweller has been fined £9,000 at Craigavon Crown Court today for selling counterfeit designer watches. T...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2025
Visit Belfast Unveils Second Year Of Tourism Growth Strategy
Visit Belfast has launched the second year of its "New Horizons 2024-27" strategy, outlining collaborative plans to expand the city region's visitor economy and enhance its global standing as a premie...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2025
Justice Minister And PSNI Chief Address Policing Challenges
Following the Police Federation for Northern Ireland (PFNI) Annual Conference, both Justice Minister Naomi Long and Chief Constable Jon Boutcher have issued statements addressing the critical issues r...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2025
PSNI Traffic And Travel Advice Ahead Of L'Derry Parades
Motorists in the Derry City & Strabane area are advised to anticipate traffic delays and diversions from this evening, Friday, May 23rd, through Sunday, May 25th, due to a series of scheduled parades ...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2025
Work Begins On New £38m Strangford School
Construction has commenced on a major £38m capital project to provide a new school building for Strangford Integrated College (IC) in Carrowdore, County Down. Marking the occasion, Northern Ireland E...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2025
BHF NI Welcomes New Obesity Service But Calls For Broader Action
Fearghal McKinney, Head of British Heart Foundation Northern Ireland, has welcomed the Department of Health's announcement of a new Regional Obesity Management Service for Northern Ireland but stresse...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2025
New Stained Glass Window Honouring LGBTQ+ Community Unveiled
Belfast City Council has unveiled a new stained glass window at City Hall, marking the significant contributions of the city's LGBTQ+ community. The vibrant window, designed in partnership with comm...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2025
Funding Secured For Wilmont House Restoration Feasibility Study
Two projects are advancing that could pave the way for the restoration and redevelopment of Wilmont House within Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park. The Golden Thread Gallery has successfully secured £8...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2025
New Law Proposed To Crack Down On Mobile Phone Use While Driving
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins is proposing a tougher new law aimed at making Northern Ireland's roads safer by expanding restrictions on handheld mobile phone use while driving. The proposed leg...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2025
Muir Unveils Ambitious 10-Point Plan For Animal Welfare Reform
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir has published an ambitious 10-point plan aimed at significantly improving animal welfare across Northern Ireland through a series of imp...
Northern Ireland News, May 23, 2025
Other News In Brief
Security Alert In Dundonald Ends After Unknown Substance Deemed Safe A security alert in the Old Dundonald Road area of Dundonald has concluded after a suspicious package containing an unkno...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2025
Police Appeal For Information On 1973 Murder Of Marian Beattie
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Legacy Investigation Branch are appealing to the public for information regarding the murder of 18-year-old Marian Beattie, whose body was disc...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2025
PSNI Engages In Omagh Bombing Inquiry Hearings
PSNI Assistant Chief Constable Anthony McNally, Justice Branch, has confirmed that the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is actively participating in the Omagh Bombing Inquiry hearings, which ...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2025
New Regional Obesity Management Service Approved For NI
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has given the green light for a new Regional Obesity Management Service (ROMS) for Northern Ireland, marking a significant step in addressing the region's public health ch...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2025
PHA Issues Health Advice For Summer Travellers
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has issued a comprehensive guide of health advice for individuals and families planning to travel abroad, urging them to consider various health protection measures. Dr...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2025
PSNI Recovery Plan 'Shredded' Due To Funding Shortfall – Police Federation
The Police Federation for Northern Ireland (PFNI) has warned that the PSNI's Recovery Plan, aimed at rebuilding the force to 7,000 officers, has been "effectively shredded" due to a lack of funding fr...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2025
DoJ Seeks Public Input On New Victims And Witnesses Strategy
The Department of Justice has launched a public consultation to gather views on a new draft strategy aimed at improving the experience of victims and witnesses. The "Victims and Witnesses of Crime S...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2025
Schools Honoured For Exceptional Pastoral Care
Ashfield Boys' High School in Belfast and Donard School in Banbridge have both been recognised for their outstanding pastoral care at an award ceremony hosted by the Department of Education and the Pu...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2025
Lyons Demands Full Reinstatement Of Winter Fuel Payment
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has called for the full reinstatement of the Winter Fuel Payment and a comprehensive reconsideration of wider welfare reforms recently announced by the Labour governm...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2025
Smart Habits To Enjoy Online Betting
Online betting is now a common pastime in the UK, from football bets to casino apps. With easier access comes the need for smarter habits. While many see it as entertainment, some benefit from learnin...
Northern Ireland News, May 22, 2025
Other News In Brief
Robinson Welcomes Secretary Of State's Stance On Dissident Prisoner Release DUP Leader Gavin Robinson has welcomed a definitive statement from the Secretary of State in the House of Commons,...
Northern Ireland News, May 21, 2025
New Campaign Urges Driver Caution Around Buses To Protect Children
The Department for Infrastructure has launched a new advertising campaign aimed at highlighting the significant dangers children face when getting on and off buses. The advertisements, which will be...
Northern Ireland News, May 21, 2025
Drone Users Urged To Adhere To Safety Regulations
The PSNI are urging drone users to familiarise themselves with safety legislation and regulations following a recent incident in the Mourne Mountains where a drone endangered a Maritime and Coastguard...