Northern Ireland News for August 2025 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2025
Ministers Highlight Impact Of Growth Deal Projects
Finance Minister John O'Dowd and Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald have visited the North Coast to view progress on key projects supported by the £110 million Causeway Coast and Glens Growth Deal....
Ministers Highlight Impact Of Growth Deal Projects
Finance Minister John O'Dowd and Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald have visited the North Coast to view progress on key projects supported by the £110 million Causeway Coast and Glens Growth Deal....
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2025
Investigation Launches After Device Explodes In Maghera
Police have launched an investigation following an explosion outside a vacant property in the Mullagh Park area of Maghera, County L'Derry. Officers responded around midnight on Thursday (7 August) a...
Investigation Launches After Device Explodes In Maghera
Police have launched an investigation following an explosion outside a vacant property in the Mullagh Park area of Maghera, County L'Derry. Officers responded around midnight on Thursday (7 August) a...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2025
More Than £550k Set To Benefit NI Sustainability Projects
Multiple sustainability projects in Northern Ireland are set to avail of more than £550,000 in funding from SSE Airtricity's Generation Green Community Fund. The funded initiatives cover wide range o...
More Than £550k Set To Benefit NI Sustainability Projects
Multiple sustainability projects in Northern Ireland are set to avail of more than £550,000 in funding from SSE Airtricity's Generation Green Community Fund. The funded initiatives cover wide range o...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2025
Over £400k Invested In Antrim Capital Sports Projects
Over £400,000 has been invested by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council in capital projects to develop local sports. Stemming from the Amateur and Grassroots Sporting Organisations Improvement Fund, g...
Over £400k Invested In Antrim Capital Sports Projects
Over £400,000 has been invested by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council in capital projects to develop local sports. Stemming from the Amateur and Grassroots Sporting Organisations Improvement Fund, g...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2025
Other News In Brief
Racially-Motivated Graffiti And Criminal Damage In Dunmurry An appeal for information has been made by police in west Belfast following a report of racially-motivated graffiti and criminal dam...
Other News In Brief
Racially-Motivated Graffiti And Criminal Damage In Dunmurry An appeal for information has been made by police in west Belfast following a report of racially-motivated graffiti and criminal dam...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2025
Man Settles Discrimination Case Against Former Employer
A Belfast man has settled a case of alleged disability and age discrimination against his former employer, Fraser Partners Ltd, for £100,000. Clifford Donaldson, who brought the case with the suppor...
Man Settles Discrimination Case Against Former Employer
A Belfast man has settled a case of alleged disability and age discrimination against his former employer, Fraser Partners Ltd, for £100,000. Clifford Donaldson, who brought the case with the suppor...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2025
Pensioner Dies In County Tyrone House Fire
A woman aged in her 70s has died following a house fire in Derrycush Park, Aughnacloy, County Tyrone. The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) responded to reports of the blaze at 5.50pm ye...
Pensioner Dies In County Tyrone House Fire
A woman aged in her 70s has died following a house fire in Derrycush Park, Aughnacloy, County Tyrone. The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) responded to reports of the blaze at 5.50pm ye...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2025
Organised Crime Task Force Report Reveals Positive Figures
Justice Minister Naomi Long has praised work to disrupt organised crime groups after recently published figures indicated 'another year of excellent results'. During 2023/24, according to the Annual ...
Organised Crime Task Force Report Reveals Positive Figures
Justice Minister Naomi Long has praised work to disrupt organised crime groups after recently published figures indicated 'another year of excellent results'. During 2023/24, according to the Annual ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2025
Three Escape Injury Following Petrol Bomb Attack
Three people have escaped injury after a petrol bomb was thrown through the front window of a house in Coleraine, County L'Derry. Police received a report in the early hours of yesterday morning (6 A...
Three Escape Injury Following Petrol Bomb Attack
Three people have escaped injury after a petrol bomb was thrown through the front window of a house in Coleraine, County L'Derry. Police received a report in the early hours of yesterday morning (6 A...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2025
Masked Man Points Suspected Firearm At Female
Police have launched an investigation after a masked man pointed what is believed to be a suspected firearm, or intimidation firearm, at a female in the Omagh area of County Tyrone. A report was made...
Masked Man Points Suspected Firearm At Female
Police have launched an investigation after a masked man pointed what is believed to be a suspected firearm, or intimidation firearm, at a female in the Omagh area of County Tyrone. A report was made...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2025
NI Community Groups Benefit From Fibrus Cash Boost
A total of £57,805 has been donated to 32 community groups across Northern Ireland by local broadband provider, Fibrus, courtesy of its 2025 Community Fund. The funds, delivered in partnership with ...
NI Community Groups Benefit From Fibrus Cash Boost
A total of £57,805 has been donated to 32 community groups across Northern Ireland by local broadband provider, Fibrus, courtesy of its 2025 Community Fund. The funds, delivered in partnership with ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2025
Kimmins Announces £633k Resurfacing Scheme On Short Strand
A £633,000 resurfacing scheme will begin on Friday, 22 August, on the Short Strand in Belfast, Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced. The scheme will involve carriageway resurfacing betwe...
Kimmins Announces £633k Resurfacing Scheme On Short Strand
A £633,000 resurfacing scheme will begin on Friday, 22 August, on the Short Strand in Belfast, Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced. The scheme will involve carriageway resurfacing betwe...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2025
Other News In Brief
Attempted Burglary Of Portadown ATM Machine Police have launched an appeal for information following the attempted burglary of an ATM in the forecourt area of a filling station in Portadown, C...
Other News In Brief
Attempted Burglary Of Portadown ATM Machine Police have launched an appeal for information following the attempted burglary of an ATM in the forecourt area of a filling station in Portadown, C...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2025
Police Ombudsman Calls For New Policy After Teen's Death
The Police Ombudsman has called for a new policy to be introduced between the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS), following the death of 19-yea...
Police Ombudsman Calls For New Policy After Teen's Death
The Police Ombudsman has called for a new policy to be introduced between the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS), following the death of 19-yea...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2025
Man Threatened With Suspected Firearm
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man had a suspected firearm held to his head during an aggravated burglary in east Belfast on Tuesday night (5 August). A report was made to police just aft...
Man Threatened With Suspected Firearm
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man had a suspected firearm held to his head during an aggravated burglary in east Belfast on Tuesday night (5 August). A report was made to police just aft...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2025
Large Grants Now Open For Belfast Community Groups
Community and voluntary groups across Belfast can now apply for large grants of up to £60,000 per year as part of Belfast City Council's new Community Support Plan. The funding is available to suppor...
Large Grants Now Open For Belfast Community Groups
Community and voluntary groups across Belfast can now apply for large grants of up to £60,000 per year as part of Belfast City Council's new Community Support Plan. The funding is available to suppor...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2025
Belfast Maritime Festival Set To Return Next Month
The Belfast Maritime Festival will return on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 September, taking place from 11am to 6pm each day along the Maritime Mile, from Donegall Quay to HMS Caroline. Organised by Belfas...
Belfast Maritime Festival Set To Return Next Month
The Belfast Maritime Festival will return on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 September, taking place from 11am to 6pm each day along the Maritime Mile, from Donegall Quay to HMS Caroline. Organised by Belfas...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2025
£400k Resurfacing Scheme To Begin In Claudy Next Week
A £400,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme will begin in Claudy, County L'Derry, on Monday, 11 August, Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced. The resurfacing scheme will extend along the ...
£400k Resurfacing Scheme To Begin In Claudy Next Week
A £400,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme will begin in Claudy, County L'Derry, on Monday, 11 August, Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced. The resurfacing scheme will extend along the ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2025
Pipelaying Delayed For Shared Education Campus
Planned pipelaying works which were meant to get underway this week on Ann Street for a new shared education campus in Ballycastle, County Antrim, have been postponed until September. NI Water made t...
Pipelaying Delayed For Shared Education Campus
Planned pipelaying works which were meant to get underway this week on Ann Street for a new shared education campus in Ballycastle, County Antrim, have been postponed until September. NI Water made t...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2025
Belfast Harbour Continues To Reduce Emissions
Belfast Harbour has recorded a 71% reduction in its scope 1 and 2 emissions against its baseline year in 2015 as it continues on its quest to become Ireland's first net zero port operator and one of t...
Belfast Harbour Continues To Reduce Emissions
Belfast Harbour has recorded a 71% reduction in its scope 1 and 2 emissions against its baseline year in 2015 as it continues on its quest to become Ireland's first net zero port operator and one of t...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2025
Other News In Brief
Alliance Welcomes Regional Review of Neurology Services The publication of the Regional Review of Neurology Services has been welcomed by Alliance Health spokesperson, Danny Donnelly MLA. T...
Other News In Brief
Alliance Welcomes Regional Review of Neurology Services The publication of the Regional Review of Neurology Services has been welcomed by Alliance Health spokesperson, Danny Donnelly MLA. T...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2025
Infrastructure Minister Confirms Appeal On A5 Judgement
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed that the Department will appeal the A5 judgement received at the end of June. The Minister, who made the announcement in Ballygawley alongside the A...
Infrastructure Minister Confirms Appeal On A5 Judgement
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed that the Department will appeal the A5 judgement received at the end of June. The Minister, who made the announcement in Ballygawley alongside the A...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2025
The Gobbins Coastal Path Repair Works Approved
Repair works have been approved for The Gobbins in Islandmagee, County Antrim, following significant damage caused by rockfall earlier this year. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has appointed sp...
The Gobbins Coastal Path Repair Works Approved
Repair works have been approved for The Gobbins in Islandmagee, County Antrim, following significant damage caused by rockfall earlier this year. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has appointed sp...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2025
Man Arrested After Police Pursuit In Belfast City Centre
Police have arrested a man after a pursuit involving a suspected stolen vehicle on Monday, 4 August. Chief Inspector Pete Cunningham said that District Support Team Officers were on patrol in the Fal...
Man Arrested After Police Pursuit In Belfast City Centre
Police have arrested a man after a pursuit involving a suspected stolen vehicle on Monday, 4 August. Chief Inspector Pete Cunningham said that District Support Team Officers were on patrol in the Fal...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2025
New Victims & Survivors Commissioner Announced
First Minister Michelle O'Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly have announced the appointment of Joe McVey as the new Commissioner for Victims & Survivors for Northern Ireland. He wi...
New Victims & Survivors Commissioner Announced
First Minister Michelle O'Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly have announced the appointment of Joe McVey as the new Commissioner for Victims & Survivors for Northern Ireland. He wi...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2025
Man Arrested In West Belfast After Stop and Search
Police in west Belfast have arrested a man following the stop and search of a vehicle on Monday, 4 August. Chief Inspector Pete Cunningham said that District Support Team officers were on patrol in t...
Man Arrested In West Belfast After Stop and Search
Police in west Belfast have arrested a man following the stop and search of a vehicle on Monday, 4 August. Chief Inspector Pete Cunningham said that District Support Team officers were on patrol in t...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2025
Titanic Hotel Belfast In The Running For Eighth Consecutive Award
The Titanic Hotel Belfast has been shortlisted for the prestigious World Travel Awards for the eighth consecutive year. The hotel is calling on the public to cast their votes to help it coveted title...
Titanic Hotel Belfast In The Running For Eighth Consecutive Award
The Titanic Hotel Belfast has been shortlisted for the prestigious World Travel Awards for the eighth consecutive year. The hotel is calling on the public to cast their votes to help it coveted title...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2025
Go Succeed Shortlisted For Two Prestigious UK-Wide Awards
Northern Ireland's business and entrepreneur support service, Go Succeed, has been named among the finalists for two prestigious UK-wide awards that honour the very best in public services. The serv...
Go Succeed Shortlisted For Two Prestigious UK-Wide Awards
Northern Ireland's business and entrepreneur support service, Go Succeed, has been named among the finalists for two prestigious UK-wide awards that honour the very best in public services. The serv...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2025
PSNI Extradites Two Men To Hungary
Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s International Policing Unit, working in partnership with Hungarian authorities, have today extradited two 67-year-old men from Northern Ireland t...
PSNI Extradites Two Men To Hungary
Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s International Policing Unit, working in partnership with Hungarian authorities, have today extradited two 67-year-old men from Northern Ireland t...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 5, 2025
How Crash-Style Games Are Reshaping NI's Gaming Scene & Digital Economy
These rapid-fire games in which players have to cash out before a multiplier crashes down to zero provide a very fun combination of risk and reward. Within a matter of years, crash-style games have gr...
How Crash-Style Games Are Reshaping NI's Gaming Scene & Digital Economy
These rapid-fire games in which players have to cash out before a multiplier crashes down to zero provide a very fun combination of risk and reward. Within a matter of years, crash-style games have gr...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.