Northern Ireland News for June 2025

Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2025
Investigation Continues Into Downpatrick Sexual Assault
Detectives from the Police Service Rape Crime Unit (RCU) are continuing their investigation into the sexual assault of a teenage girl in the Samson's Lane area, off the Ardglass Road in Downpatrick. T...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2025
Drivers Warned Of Rising QR Code Car Park Scams
Police are urging drivers across Northern Ireland to exercise extreme caution when paying for parking using QR codes, following a recent increase in scam incidents targeting car park users. Scammers ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2025
EA Special Needs Crisis "Cannot Continue" – SDLP
The ongoing crisis within the Education Authority (EA) regarding school placements for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) cannot be allowed to continue, according to SDLP Opposition Educati...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2025
Rosie's Trust Offers Charity Places For 2026 TCS London Marathon
For the first time in its history, Rosie's Trust has secured two coveted charity places for the upcoming TCS London Marathon in 2026. As the organisation marks its 10th anniversary of caring for peo...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2025
Investigation Launched Following Suspicious Death In Newry
Detectives from the PSNI's Serious Crime Branch have launched an investigation following the suspicious death of a man in Newry today, Saturday, 28 June 2025. Detective Chief Inspector Tom Phillips s...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2025
Murder Inquiry Launched After Pregnant Mother-of-Two Dies In Donaghadee
Detectives from the PSNI's Major Investigation Team have launched a murder inquiry following the death of a woman in Donaghadee on Saturday, 28 June 2025. She has been identified as 27-year-old Sarah...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2025
PSNI Advice Ahead Of 01 July Parades Across Belfast
Road users in Belfast are advised to anticipate significant traffic disruption on Tuesday, 1 July 2025, as a number of parades are scheduled to take place across the city. A large parade is expected ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2025
Alliance MP Urges Labour To Fully Abandon Benefit Cuts Bill
Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood has called on the Labour Government to "completely abandon" its proposed benefit cuts Bill. The Lagan Valley MP made her comments ahead of a planned vote on Tuesday, 1 Ju...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2025
This Month's Top Tech Events: From Start-Ups to Scandals
Innovation cycles faster than ever, and the past month brought a blend of breakthroughs and setbacks. From new funding rounds and ambitious summit lineups to high-profile scandals, tech leaders and st...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 30, 2025
Other News In Brief
SF MP Condemns Latest Arson Attack on West Belfast Phone Mast Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey has strongly condemned the latest arson attack targeting a phone mast in west Belfast. The West Belfas...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 27, 2025
Over £1.1m In Illicit Medicines Seized In Major Operation
Over £1.1 million worth of illicit medicines, comprising 848,376 tablets, have been successfully seized in Northern Ireland as part of Operation Pangea XVII, a major international enforcement initiati...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 27, 2025
Funding Scheme Announced for NI Community Refurbishments
A new funding scheme will provide around £4 million to support essential construction and refurbishment works on community buildings, halls and facilities across Northern Ireland. The Northern Irela...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 27, 2025
Maghera Fire Station Unveils £772,500 Modernisation
Maghera Fire Station has officially unveiled its upgraded facilities following a significant £772,500 investment in refurbishment by the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS). The extensive...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 27, 2025
New Research Outlines Northern Ireland's Economic Disparities
Newly published research reports will play a key role in shaping future policies aimed at addressing economic disparities across Northern Ireland, according to Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald. ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 27, 2025
Man Sentenced For Manslaughter Of Ryan McNab In Rathcoole
Marc Doak, aged 27, has been sentenced at Laganside Crown Court for the manslaughter of Ryan McNab in Rathcoole in 2022. Doak, who had pleaded guilty to the charge of manslaughter earlier this year,...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 27, 2025
Best Football Managers of All Time: Who Made History in Football?
Football is not just a game of talented players; it's also a sport defined by strategic masterminds on the sidelines. Great football managers shape their teams into formidable units, achieving incredi...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 27, 2025
Other News In Brief
Traffic Disruption Expected In South And East Belfast The PSNI has told road users to anticipate potential traffic disruption in south and east Belfast on Saturday evening, 28 June 2025, due...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2025
PSNI Investigating Sexual Assault On Teenage Girl In Downpatrick
Detectives from the Police Service Rape Crime Unit (RCU) have launched an investigation following a sexual assault on a teenage girl in the Samson's Lane area, off the Ardglass Road in Downpatrick. Th...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2025
Ombudsman Calls For Review Into 1973 Murder Of Marian Beattie
The Police Ombudsman's Office has recommended that the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) commission an independent review into the 1973 murder of 18-year-old Marian Beattie in Co. Tyrone. Mar...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2025
Renew Appeal For Information In 1972 Joseph Leitch Murder
Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's (PSNI) Legacy Investigation Branch are appealing to the public for assistance with information concerning the 1972 murder of Joseph Leitch. Dete...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2025
NI Side Hustlers Urged To File Tax Returns Early to Avoid January Rush
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is encouraging anyone in Northern Ireland earning extra income from a side hustle to check their tax obligations now and file their Self Assessment tax return without del...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2025
Viable Device Discovered In Ards Security Alert
A security alert in the Linden Place area of Newtownards has now concluded, after a viable device was discovered inside a residential property. Residents who had been evacuated overnight were permit...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2025
Infrastructure Minister Launches Draft Transport Strategy 2035 Consultation
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has launched a public consultation on the draft Transport Strategy 2035, inviting everyone in Northern Ireland to help shape the future of the region's transport sy...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2025
Police Investigate Fatal Poisoning Of Red Kite Near Loughbrickland
Police have launched an investigation after laboratory tests confirmed that a red kite found dead near Loughbrickland had been fatally poisoned. The legally protected bird of prey, discovered on lan...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2025
Belfast Named Finalist in Global Bloomberg Philanthropies Challenge
Belfast has been selected as one of 50 global finalists in Bloomberg Philanthropies' sixth Mayors Challenge, a prestigious international competition designed to foster local government innovation and ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2025
Life Insurance And Estate Planning In NI: Protecting Your Legacy
Life insurance and estate planning are critical components for ensuring financial security and legacy preservation, especially in regions with unique legal and economic landscapes like Northern Irelan...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 26, 2025
Other News In Brief
UUP Cautiously Welcomes PSNI Funding Boost Policing Board Member Alan Chambers MLA has welcomed the announcement of a £200 million funding package for the Police Service of Northern Ireland ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2025
DoJ Pledges Continued Prioritisation Of Victims' Experience
The Department of Justice (DoJ) will continue to prioritise efforts to improve the experience of victims of crime, Justice Minister Naomi Long confirmed today, Wednesday, 25 June 2025. Her comments ca...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2025
Communities Minister Confirms Funding For Belfast Orangefest 2025
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has confirmed a funding allocation of more than £40,000 from his department for Belfast Orangefest 2025. This support aims to modernise the Twelfth of July celebrat...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 25, 2025
Man Extradited From Germany On Human Trafficking Charges
A 40-year-old man has been successfully extradited from Germany to Northern Ireland to face charges related to human trafficking and transferring criminal property. The man was initially arrested in ...