Northern Ireland News for July 2025 : Page 3

Northern Ireland News, Jul 10, 2025
The Economic Impact Of Betting Shops Across NI
Betting shops across Northern Ireland do more than take bets—they help keep local economies ticking. With around hundreds of licensed shops from Belfast to rural towns, they support thousands of jobs ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2025
PHA Urges Responsible Drinking For Twelfth Of July Celebrations
With communities across Northern Ireland preparing for the Twelfth of July celebrations, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is advising anyone choosing to drink alcohol to make a sensible plan and adhere ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2025
New Funding To Unlock Over 2,000 New Homes In L'Derry
Plans for more than 2,000 new homes in L'Derry are set to progress as Infrastructure Minister, Liz Kimmins, announced £11million in additional funding designed to unlock vital wastewater capacity acro...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2025
Belfast Grand Central Station Shortlisted For Three Prestigious National Awards
Belfast Grand Central Station, a pivotal new transport hub for Northern Ireland, has achieved significant recognition by being shortlisted for three prestigious accolades at the National Federation of...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2025
Man Arrested After Improvised Explosive Device Found
Detectives have arrested a man in his 40s today following a house search in Keady where an improvised explosive device was recovered and safely neutralised. The man, arrested in the Armagh area on sus...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2025
Appeal Issued Following Fatal Collision In Bangor
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a fatal collision on the West Circular Road in Bangor on Tuesday, 08 July.. Police have confirmed that 16-year-old Jaidyn Rice, ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2025
Alliance MP Advocates For Wealth Tax As 'Common-Sense Economics'
The call for a wealth tax has been reignited by Alliance Lagan Valley MP Sorcha Eastwood, who labels a levy on fortunes exceeding £10 million as "common-sense economics". Her remarks come in the wak...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2025
Police Investigate Multiple Vehicle Arson In Lisburn
Police in Lisburn are appealing for public assistance following reports of a multi-vehicle arson attack in the Mullaghglass area. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of today, Wednesday, 9...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2025
Over £5m Boost For Rural Communities and Businesses Across NI
Rural communities and businesses across Northern Ireland are set to receive a significant boost, following the allocation of over £5.28 million in grant funding to more than 2,500 organisations and en...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2025
How Businesses In NI Are Meeting Evolving Consumer Demands
In recent years, businesses across Northern Ireland have faced an ever-changing consumer landscape. From shifting shopping habits to an increasing focus on sustainability, the demands of customers are...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 9, 2025
Other News In Brief
Moygashel Bonfire Effigy Of Refugees Condemned As 'Deplorable' Controversy has erupted in Moygashel following the appearance of a deeply offensive effigy portraying refugees in a boat on a l...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2025
Man Jailed For Manslaughter Of Father Of Five In Portrush
Jason Murray, aged 42, appeared before Belfast Crown Court today, Tuesday, 8 July 2025, where he was sentenced for the manslaughter of Paul Rowlands in Portrush in July 2022. Murray received an inde...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2025
Free School Meals And Uniform Grant Threshold Increased
Education Minister Paul Givan has confirmed an increase in the income threshold for free school meals and the school uniform grant, providing crucial financial assistance to low-income families across...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2025
SDLP Questions DAERA Minister Over Asbestos At Bonfire Site
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O’Toole has raised serious concerns regarding the failure of the AERA Minister, Andrew Muir, to intervene at a bonfire site in south Belfast that contains large q...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2025
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Drug Driving and Child Restraint Offences
District Support Team officers in L'Derry arrested a 42-year-old man on Sunday night, 6 July 2025, on suspicion of several traffic-related offences. Police were alerted to a vehicle, which had a chil...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2025
Justice Minister Consults On Expanding Out-of-Court Disposals
Justice Minister Naomi Long has initiated a public consultation to gather views on whether the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and the Public Prosecution Service (PPS) should be afforded gre...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2025
Expert Group Established to Review NI Dog Breeding Regulations
A new expert advisory group tasked with reviewing Dog Breeding Regulations in Northern Ireland has been announced by DAERA Minister Andrew Muir. This review is identified as one of the key prioritie...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2025
Other News In Brief
Complaint Against Councillor for Using Irish Language Dismissed Sinn Féin councillor Maighréad Ní Chonghaile has welcomed the dismissal of a complaint made against her for speaking in Irish ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2025
New Social Media Campaign On Driver Fitness And Road Safety
A new social media campaign designed to enhance awareness around fitness to drive, reminding all motorists in Northern Ireland about their responsibilities for road safety, has been launched the Depar...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2025
Justice Minister Welcomes Elizabeth Emblem For NI Recipients
The first list of recipients for The Elizabeth Emblem in Northern Ireland has been revealed.. The new award, introduced in March last year, serves to commemorate individuals who have lost their lives ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2025
Opportunity For NI To Retain Benefit Fraud Savings
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has expressed his satisfaction with HM Treasury's decision to consider a proposal that would enable Northern Ireland to retain a share of savings generated from tackl...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2025
Heineken Launches Advanced Pint Glass In NI
Global drinks giant Heineken has rolled out its most advanced pint glass to date in Northern Ireland, representing a multi-million-pound investment aimed at significantly enhancing the beer-drinking e...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2025
Police Showed 'Considerable Restraint' In Use of Baton Rounds - Police Ombudsman
A Police Ombudsman review into the PSNI's use of Attenuating Energy Projectiles (AEPs), commonly known as baton rounds, during public disorder incidents in June has concluded that police commanders ex...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2025
ControlSoft Creates 27 New Jobs At New East Belfast Hub
Irish software automation company, ControlSoft Automation Systems, has announced the establishment of a new software engineering, mechanical, and electrical hub in East Belfast, creating 27 new jobs. ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2025
PSNI Operation Seizes Drugs And Cash In L'Derry
Police in L'Derry have seized suspected Class A, B, and C drugs, with an estimated street value of approximately £6,400, following a search conducted in the city earlier today, Monday, 7 July 2025. Of...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2025
Appeal Following Spate Of Street Robberies In Belfast City Centre
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a series of street robberies reported in the city centre in the early hours of Saturday, 5 July 2025. Investigations are currently underway, ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2025
SDLP Demands Fundamental Reform At Belfast Trust
The SDLP has called for "fundamental change" at the Belfast Trust following the departure of its chair. South Down MLA and Opposition Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath MLA highlighted long-standing ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2025
Other News In Brief
Portstewart Strand Named UK And Ni Beach Of The Year Portstewart Strand has been recognised as both the UK and Northern Ireland Beach of the Year in The Times and The Sunday Times' Best UK B...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 4, 2025
Fallen Police Officers And Firefighters Honoured With Elizabeth Emblem
Thirty police officers and two firefighters from Northern Ireland have been posthumously honoured with the Elizabeth Emblem, a new commemorative award recognising those who lost their lives while unde...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 4, 2025
RNLI Lifeguards Commence Full-Time Beach Patrols
RNLI lifeguards have now transitioned to their full-time operational schedule, patrolling a total of 11 beaches along the Causeway Coast and in County Down. These patrols will run daily from 10:00 to ...