Northern Ireland News for July 2026 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2026
Swann: Burnham’s First 50 Days Will Signal Northern Ireland’s Priority
Ulster Unionist South Antrim MP Robin Swann warns that the incoming Prime Minister's first Cabinet choices — particularly at the Treasury, the Northern Ireland Office and Defence — will shape Northern...
Swann: Burnham’s First 50 Days Will Signal Northern Ireland’s Priority
Ulster Unionist South Antrim MP Robin Swann warns that the incoming Prime Minister's first Cabinet choices — particularly at the Treasury, the Northern Ireland Office and Defence — will shape Northern...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2026
McDonald Urges New UK Prime Minister To Show Courage As Irish Unity Referendums Near
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said this morning: "Today, Andy Burnham becomes the seventh British Prime Minister in a decade. His time in office will be important as it coincides with the 30th an...
McDonald Urges New UK Prime Minister To Show Courage As Irish Unity Referendums Near
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said this morning: "Today, Andy Burnham becomes the seventh British Prime Minister in a decade. His time in office will be important as it coincides with the 30th an...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2026
Sponsors Announced As Belfast Prepares For Eight-Day Festival
Seven major businesses have signed on to support this year's Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast, backing what organisers say will be one of the largest events the city has ever hosted. Th...
Sponsors Announced As Belfast Prepares For Eight-Day Festival
Seven major businesses have signed on to support this year's Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast, backing what organisers say will be one of the largest events the city has ever hosted. Th...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2026
Man Charged Following West Belfast Disorder and Reckless Scrambler Driving
A 27-year-old man has been charged to court as police continue to investigate incidents of reckless scrambler riding and disorder in west Belfast on the night of Saturday 18th July. The accused, who ...
Man Charged Following West Belfast Disorder and Reckless Scrambler Driving
A 27-year-old man has been charged to court as police continue to investigate incidents of reckless scrambler riding and disorder in west Belfast on the night of Saturday 18th July. The accused, who ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2026
Police Launch Investigation Into Violent Attack in Dundonald
Detectives have launched an investigation following a serious assault on Drumadoon Drive in Dundonald on the evening of Saturday 18th July. The incident occurred shortly before 10pm as a man in his 2...
Police Launch Investigation Into Violent Attack in Dundonald
Detectives have launched an investigation following a serious assault on Drumadoon Drive in Dundonald on the evening of Saturday 18th July. The incident occurred shortly before 10pm as a man in his 2...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2026
Henry Brothers Delivers £12.4m Upgrade Of QMC Endoscopy Unit
Northern Ireland-headquartered contractor Henry Brothers has completed a comprehensive refurbishment and expansion of the Endoscopy Unit at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust's Queen’s Medical ...
Henry Brothers Delivers £12.4m Upgrade Of QMC Endoscopy Unit
Northern Ireland-headquartered contractor Henry Brothers has completed a comprehensive refurbishment and expansion of the Endoscopy Unit at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust's Queen’s Medical ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2026
Fieldfisher Opens Belfast Hub At Adelaide Exchange
European law firm Fieldfisher has officially inaugurated its new Belfast base at Adelaide Exchange, in a ceremony led by First Minister Michelle O'Neill MLA, underscoring sustained investment and acce...
Fieldfisher Opens Belfast Hub At Adelaide Exchange
European law firm Fieldfisher has officially inaugurated its new Belfast base at Adelaide Exchange, in a ceremony led by First Minister Michelle O'Neill MLA, underscoring sustained investment and acce...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2026
Security Alert In North Belfast As Evacuations Begin
Police are at the scene of a security alert in the Rosapenna Parade area of north Belfast after a property was searched in the early hours of Friday, 17 July. Residents in nearby streets are being e...
Security Alert In North Belfast As Evacuations Begin
Police are at the scene of a security alert in the Rosapenna Parade area of north Belfast after a property was searched in the early hours of Friday, 17 July. Residents in nearby streets are being e...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2026
Police Deployed Inside Brandywell Stadium After Disorder Halts Match
A significant policing operation was mounted on Thursday 16 July in L'Derry ahead of the Derry City v CSKA Sofia UEFA Europa League fixture at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Chief Inspector Gra...
Police Deployed Inside Brandywell Stadium After Disorder Halts Match
A significant policing operation was mounted on Thursday 16 July in L'Derry ahead of the Derry City v CSKA Sofia UEFA Europa League fixture at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Chief Inspector Gra...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2026
Burrows Urges Executive To Launch Public Drive On Clare's Law
Ulster Unionist Party leader Jon Burrows MLA has called on the Northern Ireland Executive to mount a major public awareness campaign to promote Clare's Law and signpost help for victims of domestic ab...
Burrows Urges Executive To Launch Public Drive On Clare's Law
Ulster Unionist Party leader Jon Burrows MLA has called on the Northern Ireland Executive to mount a major public awareness campaign to promote Clare's Law and signpost help for victims of domestic ab...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2026
Kearney Warns Unregulated Bonfires Are Fuelling Hate Crime
Sinn Féin's Declan Kearney has described incidents around the 11th Night as deliberate attempts to intimidate and deepen division, renewing his call for regulation and enforcement at bonfire sites acr...
Kearney Warns Unregulated Bonfires Are Fuelling Hate Crime
Sinn Féin's Declan Kearney has described incidents around the 11th Night as deliberate attempts to intimidate and deepen division, renewing his call for regulation and enforcement at bonfire sites acr...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2026
DUP Accuses Sinn Fein Of Delaying Belfast Stories Over BBC Partnership
DUP Belfast City Council group leader Sarah Bunting has criticised Sinn Fein for challenging a proposed partnership with the BBC connected to the Belfast Stories project, arguing the move risks slowin...
DUP Accuses Sinn Fein Of Delaying Belfast Stories Over BBC Partnership
DUP Belfast City Council group leader Sarah Bunting has criticised Sinn Fein for challenging a proposed partnership with the BBC connected to the Belfast Stories project, arguing the move risks slowin...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2026
Woman, 24, Dies After Hit-And-Run In North Belfast
The PSNI have confirmed that a 24-year-old female pedestrian died following a hit-and-run road traffic collision in north Belfast on Thursday morning, 16 July. She has been formally identified as Rav...
Woman, 24, Dies After Hit-And-Run In North Belfast
The PSNI have confirmed that a 24-year-old female pedestrian died following a hit-and-run road traffic collision in north Belfast on Thursday morning, 16 July. She has been formally identified as Rav...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2026
Boots To Open New Travel Store At Belfast City Airport
Boots is expanding its presence in Northern Ireland with a new airside store in Belfast City Airport's Departure Lounge, giving passengers convenient access to health, beauty, wellness and travel esse...
Boots To Open New Travel Store At Belfast City Airport
Boots is expanding its presence in Northern Ireland with a new airside store in Belfast City Airport's Departure Lounge, giving passengers convenient access to health, beauty, wellness and travel esse...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 17, 2026
Man Charged After Drugs Arrest In Causeway Coast And Glens
Police have charged a 28-year-old man following his arrest in the Causeway Coast and Glens area on Thursday, 16 July. He faces charges of possession of Class A and Class B controlled drugs; possessio...
Man Charged After Drugs Arrest In Causeway Coast And Glens
Police have charged a 28-year-old man following his arrest in the Causeway Coast and Glens area on Thursday, 16 July. He faces charges of possession of Class A and Class B controlled drugs; possessio...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 16, 2026
BIM Start-Up Hillside Designs Announces Expansion Ahead Of First Anniversary
Swatragh-based digital construction start-up Hillside Designs is gearing up for significant expansion as it approaches its first year in business. Founded by Fintan O'Kane with support from the gover...
BIM Start-Up Hillside Designs Announces Expansion Ahead Of First Anniversary
Swatragh-based digital construction start-up Hillside Designs is gearing up for significant expansion as it approaches its first year in business. Founded by Fintan O'Kane with support from the gover...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 16, 2026
Trust Outlines Steps To Speed Up Patient Flow At Daisy Hill Hospital
New same-day care options, assessment units and enhanced discharge support are helping to ease Emergency Department pressures at Daisy Hill Hospital. Following publication of the Department of Health...
Trust Outlines Steps To Speed Up Patient Flow At Daisy Hill Hospital
New same-day care options, assessment units and enhanced discharge support are helping to ease Emergency Department pressures at Daisy Hill Hospital. Following publication of the Department of Health...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 16, 2026
£420,000 A6 Glenshane Road Resurfacing To Begin At Curran
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed a £420,000 carriageway resurfacing project on the A6 Glenshane Road at Curran will get under way on Monday 27 July. The scheme will cover around 1km ...
£420,000 A6 Glenshane Road Resurfacing To Begin At Curran
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed a £420,000 carriageway resurfacing project on the A6 Glenshane Road at Curran will get under way on Monday 27 July. The scheme will cover around 1km ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 16, 2026
Detectives Probe East Belfast Burglary
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a reported burglary at a residential property in the Castlereagh Place area of East Belfast on Wednesday 15 July. Detective Inspector McCartan said: "Shor...
Detectives Probe East Belfast Burglary
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a reported burglary at a residential property in the Castlereagh Place area of East Belfast on Wednesday 15 July. Detective Inspector McCartan said: "Shor...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 16, 2026
Hanna: Tech Giants Must Be Held To Account For Online Harm
SDLP leader Claire Hanna MP has welcomed UK Government moves to improve online safety for young people, but warned they must not replace robust action to hold technology firms to account for the conte...
Hanna: Tech Giants Must Be Held To Account For Online Harm
SDLP leader Claire Hanna MP has welcomed UK Government moves to improve online safety for young people, but warned they must not replace robust action to hold technology firms to account for the conte...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 16, 2026
Consumer Council Backs CMA Heating Oil Market Review
The Consumer Council has welcomed the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) Heating Oil Market Study, commissioned after sharp rises in heating oil prices linked to conflict in the Middle East. The ...
Consumer Council Backs CMA Heating Oil Market Review
The Consumer Council has welcomed the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) Heating Oil Market Study, commissioned after sharp rises in heating oil prices linked to conflict in the Middle East. The ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 16, 2026
Two Men Arrested In NI Over Belgian Drugs Trafficking Offences
Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Local Policing Teams arrested two men yesterday, Wednesday 15th July, who are wanted by authorities in Belgium. The men are to serve a four-year...
Two Men Arrested In NI Over Belgian Drugs Trafficking Offences
Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Local Policing Teams arrested two men yesterday, Wednesday 15th July, who are wanted by authorities in Belgium. The men are to serve a four-year...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 16, 2026
Belfast's Food And Drink Scene Gears Up For Fleadh Crowds
Belfast's flourishing food and drink community — spanning artisan producers, market traders, independent cafés, restaurants and local drinks brands — is preparing to welcome the huge audiences heading...
Belfast's Food And Drink Scene Gears Up For Fleadh Crowds
Belfast's flourishing food and drink community — spanning artisan producers, market traders, independent cafés, restaurants and local drinks brands — is preparing to welcome the huge audiences heading...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 16, 2026
Man Arrested In Connection With June Disorder In Portadown
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland investigating sporadic incidents of disorder in June have made a further arrest. A 21-year-old man was detained on the morning of 15 July on sus...
Man Arrested In Connection With June Disorder In Portadown
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland investigating sporadic incidents of disorder in June have made a further arrest. A 21-year-old man was detained on the morning of 15 July on sus...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 16, 2026
Appeal After Scrambler And Car Collide In North Belfast
Police have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a report of a collision involving two vehicles on the Antrim Road on Tuesday 14 July. Chief Inspector Mullan said: "Shortly before...
Appeal After Scrambler And Car Collide In North Belfast
Police have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a report of a collision involving two vehicles on the Antrim Road on Tuesday 14 July. Chief Inspector Mullan said: "Shortly before...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 15, 2026
NI Water Thanks Customers For Saving Water As Warm Weather Persists
NI Water has praised households and businesses across Northern Ireland for cutting water use during the recent hot spell, but is urging continued restraint as temperatures stay high. The utility said...
NI Water Thanks Customers For Saving Water As Warm Weather Persists
NI Water has praised households and businesses across Northern Ireland for cutting water use during the recent hot spell, but is urging continued restraint as temperatures stay high. The utility said...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 15, 2026
Armstrong Welcomes CMA Call For Home Heating Oil Oversight
The Ulster Unionist Party, which has long argued for enhanced scrutiny of the market, said the report signals meaningful progress for consumers and highlights how persistent representation can drive c...
Armstrong Welcomes CMA Call For Home Heating Oil Oversight
The Ulster Unionist Party, which has long argued for enhanced scrutiny of the market, said the report signals meaningful progress for consumers and highlights how persistent representation can drive c...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 15, 2026
Bank Of Ireland Urges Music Fans To Beware Of Ticket Scams
Gig-goers chasing last-minute tickets are being urged to stick to verified resale platforms as Bank of Ireland warns of a rise in purchase scams targeting major summer events. The bank's alert comes ...
Bank Of Ireland Urges Music Fans To Beware Of Ticket Scams
Gig-goers chasing last-minute tickets are being urged to stick to verified resale platforms as Bank of Ireland warns of a rise in purchase scams targeting major summer events. The bank's alert comes ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 15, 2026
NI Public Urged To Help Shape New Vaping Rules
Public consultation under the Tobacco and Vapes Act seeks views on plain packs, flavour name limits and keeping vapes out of sight to curb youth appeal, with under-18 sales ban starting 29 October 202...
NI Public Urged To Help Shape New Vaping Rules
Public consultation under the Tobacco and Vapes Act seeks views on plain packs, flavour name limits and keeping vapes out of sight to curb youth appeal, with under-18 sales ban starting 29 October 202...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 15, 2026
One-Hour Parking Grace In Newry And Lisburn Made Permanent
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed that the one-hour grace period for on-street parking within the Controlled Parking Zones in Newry and Lisburn is now a permanent measure. The decisio...
One-Hour Parking Grace In Newry And Lisburn Made Permanent
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed that the one-hour grace period for on-street parking within the Controlled Parking Zones in Newry and Lisburn is now a permanent measure. The decisio...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Mainly dry this evening with just the odd light shower. Then the rest of the night will be largely dry with some lengthy clear periods. Minimum temperature 8 °C.