Northern Ireland News for September 2026 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, Sep 10, 2026
First Derivative Unveils £15.3m AI And Fintech Centre, Creating 100 Jobs
First Minister Michelle O'Neill, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly and Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald confirmed the EPAM-owned consultancy will invest in research, development and new ...
First Derivative Unveils £15.3m AI And Fintech Centre, Creating 100 Jobs
First Minister Michelle O'Neill, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly and Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald confirmed the EPAM-owned consultancy will invest in research, development and new ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 10, 2026
Patient Safety Must Stay Paramount - Health Minister As
Health Minister Robbie Butler has responded to the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority's (RQIA) Final Report on the Expert Review of Records of Deceased Patients of Michael Watt, emphasising ...
Patient Safety Must Stay Paramount - Health Minister As
Health Minister Robbie Butler has responded to the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority's (RQIA) Final Report on the Expert Review of Records of Deceased Patients of Michael Watt, emphasising ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 10, 2026
Police Investigate After Patrol Car Rammed In West Belfast
Police are investigating after a patrol vehicle was rammed by another car in west Belfast in the early hours of Wednesday 9 September, leaving one officer with a minor injury. A dark-coloured VW Golf...
Police Investigate After Patrol Car Rammed In West Belfast
Police are investigating after a patrol vehicle was rammed by another car in west Belfast in the early hours of Wednesday 9 September, leaving one officer with a minor injury. A dark-coloured VW Golf...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 10, 2026
L'Derry Traffic Advice As Charity Walk And Parade Set For 12 September
Police have advised the public and road users to expect traffic disruption this weekend, with two events taking place on Saturday, 12 September. A charity walk will depart Ebrington Square at 9.15am....
L'Derry Traffic Advice As Charity Walk And Parade Set For 12 September
Police have advised the public and road users to expect traffic disruption this weekend, with two events taking place on Saturday, 12 September. A charity walk will depart Ebrington Square at 9.15am....
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2026
PSNI Probe Into 2016 Creswell Indecent Exposure Allegation ‘Failed The Victim’
The Police Ombudsman has concluded that a Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) investigation into a 2016 indecent exposure allegation against Jonathan Creswell was inadequate and failed the woman...
PSNI Probe Into 2016 Creswell Indecent Exposure Allegation ‘Failed The Victim’
The Police Ombudsman has concluded that a Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) investigation into a 2016 indecent exposure allegation against Jonathan Creswell was inadequate and failed the woman...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2026
£100 Home Heating Oil Scheme Opens For Applications
The £100 Home Heating Oil Support Scheme, announced by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons, has gone live and is expected to assist around 340,000 households that use oil as their main source of heating...
£100 Home Heating Oil Scheme Opens For Applications
The £100 Home Heating Oil Support Scheme, announced by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons, has gone live and is expected to assist around 340,000 households that use oil as their main source of heating...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2026
Assembly Backs Dilapidation Bill To Revitalise Neighbourhoods
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has secured the Assembly's final approval for new legislation targeting derelict buildings and neglected sites, aiming to improve the appearance and safety of communities ac...
Assembly Backs Dilapidation Bill To Revitalise Neighbourhoods
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has secured the Assembly's final approval for new legislation targeting derelict buildings and neglected sites, aiming to improve the appearance and safety of communities ac...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2026
Bushmills Man Jailed For Child Abuse Offences
A 26-year-old man from Bushmills, Curtis Archibald, has been sentenced at Antrim Crown Court to three years for child abuse offences, comprising 18 months in custody and 18 months on licence. He was a...
Bushmills Man Jailed For Child Abuse Offences
A 26-year-old man from Bushmills, Curtis Archibald, has been sentenced at Antrim Crown Court to three years for child abuse offences, comprising 18 months in custody and 18 months on licence. He was a...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2026
PSNI Acknowledges Failings In 2016 Indecent Exposure Probe After Ombudsman Report
The Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland (PONI) has found that the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s 2016 investigation into an allegation of indecent exposure against Jonathan Creswell was inadeq...
PSNI Acknowledges Failings In 2016 Indecent Exposure Probe After Ombudsman Report
The Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland (PONI) has found that the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s 2016 investigation into an allegation of indecent exposure against Jonathan Creswell was inadeq...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2026
MPs Warn NI Executive's Budget Deadlock Is Holding Back Economic Growth
The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee has published the second and final report of its economic growth inquiry, concluding that the lack of an agreed budget is limiting the Executive's capacity to ac...
MPs Warn NI Executive's Budget Deadlock Is Holding Back Economic Growth
The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee has published the second and final report of its economic growth inquiry, concluding that the lack of an agreed budget is limiting the Executive's capacity to ac...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2026
Consumer Council Urges Early Action As ‘Make Your Finances Fitter’ Campaign Launches
The Consumer Council has launched a new multimedia and educational outreach campaign encouraging people to take control of their money and seek help early if they are worried about their finances. Br...
Consumer Council Urges Early Action As ‘Make Your Finances Fitter’ Campaign Launches
The Consumer Council has launched a new multimedia and educational outreach campaign encouraging people to take control of their money and seek help early if they are worried about their finances. Br...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2026
Cool FM Breakfast Trio Set Off On 800-Mile Cash For Kids Charity Ride
The Cool FM Breakfast team have swapped the studio for the saddle, embarking on an endurance challenge that will take them through France, across the English Channel and on through England and Scotlan...
Cool FM Breakfast Trio Set Off On 800-Mile Cash For Kids Charity Ride
The Cool FM Breakfast team have swapped the studio for the saddle, embarking on an endurance challenge that will take them through France, across the English Channel and on through England and Scotlan...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2026
DoI Announce Belfast Tidal Flood Alleviation Drill
A training exercise to deploy temporary defences that complement the permanent Belfast Tidal Flood Alleviation Scheme will take place from 14 to 18 September 2026. Led by the Department for Infrastru...
DoI Announce Belfast Tidal Flood Alleviation Drill
A training exercise to deploy temporary defences that complement the permanent Belfast Tidal Flood Alleviation Scheme will take place from 14 to 18 September 2026. Led by the Department for Infrastru...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 9, 2026
Falling PISA Scores Prompt Call For Education Reform In Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland's latest performance in the OECD's Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) has reinforced the case for education reform, with a marked slide in reading and mathematics o...
Falling PISA Scores Prompt Call For Education Reform In Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland's latest performance in the OECD's Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) has reinforced the case for education reform, with a marked slide in reading and mathematics o...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2026
£390,000 Resurfacing Project Announced for Main Street in Moira
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed that a £390,000 carriageway resurfacing project on A3 Main Street, Moira, is scheduled to start on 14 September 2026. The essential maintenance works...
£390,000 Resurfacing Project Announced for Main Street in Moira
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed that a £390,000 carriageway resurfacing project on A3 Main Street, Moira, is scheduled to start on 14 September 2026. The essential maintenance works...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2026
Assembly Approves Final Step To Close Non-Domestic RHI Scheme
Northern Ireland's Economy Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald, has confirmed the closure of the Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme after the Assembly approved the final legislative step re...
Assembly Approves Final Step To Close Non-Domestic RHI Scheme
Northern Ireland's Economy Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald, has confirmed the closure of the Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme after the Assembly approved the final legislative step re...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2026
Kimmins Launches Recruitment Drive For Civil Engineering Assistants
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has unveiled a recruitment drive for Civil Engineering Assistants (Professional and Technical Officers), roles that play a key part in managing, maintaining and imp...
Kimmins Launches Recruitment Drive For Civil Engineering Assistants
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has unveiled a recruitment drive for Civil Engineering Assistants (Professional and Technical Officers), roles that play a key part in managing, maintaining and imp...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2026
Police Condemn 'Disgraceful' Disorder In L'Derry
Police in L'Derry have denounced "disgraceful" disorder in the Waterside after a masked crowd took to the streets on Monday, 7 September. Up to 50 people, some reportedly armed, were seen heading towa...
Police Condemn 'Disgraceful' Disorder In L'Derry
Police in L'Derry have denounced "disgraceful" disorder in the Waterside after a masked crowd took to the streets on Monday, 7 September. Up to 50 people, some reportedly armed, were seen heading towa...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2026
PSNI Appeal Over Pre-Arranged Fights Linked To Local Football Matches
Police in Northern Ireland say they have identified online exchanges between rival groups of local football supporters who are challenging each other to pre-arranged fights following a number of recen...
PSNI Appeal Over Pre-Arranged Fights Linked To Local Football Matches
Police in Northern Ireland say they have identified online exchanges between rival groups of local football supporters who are challenging each other to pre-arranged fights following a number of recen...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2026
Newtownstewart Trailer Marking Event Set For 12 September
Derg and Strabane Neighbourhood Policing Teams, in partnership with Derry & Strabane PCSP, will host a trailer marking session in Newtownstewart on Saturday 12 September, from 10am to 2pm. The event ...
Newtownstewart Trailer Marking Event Set For 12 September
Derg and Strabane Neighbourhood Policing Teams, in partnership with Derry & Strabane PCSP, will host a trailer marking session in Newtownstewart on Saturday 12 September, from 10am to 2pm. The event ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2026
Burrows: Extra Funding Must Be Matched By Greater Responsibility
Ulster Unionist Party leader Jon Burrows MLA has urged that the Assembly's final full session of the mandate be defined by delivery, rigorous scrutiny and a budget process centred on how money is used...
Burrows: Extra Funding Must Be Matched By Greater Responsibility
Ulster Unionist Party leader Jon Burrows MLA has urged that the Assembly's final full session of the mandate be defined by delivery, rigorous scrutiny and a budget process centred on how money is used...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2026
Police Issue Fraud Alert After £250,000 Lost In Ards And North Down Scam
Police have urged people across Ards and North Down to be on their guard after a sophisticated investment scam led to a victim losing £250,000. The con reportedly began when the victim encountered wh...
Police Issue Fraud Alert After £250,000 Lost In Ards And North Down Scam
Police have urged people across Ards and North Down to be on their guard after a sophisticated investment scam led to a victim losing £250,000. The con reportedly began when the victim encountered wh...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2026
Givan Sets Interim Rules For Pre-School Admissions
Education Minister Paul Givan has announced interim changes to the pre-school admissions process in Northern Ireland alongside a public consultation on removing the Socially Disadvantaged Circumstance...
Givan Sets Interim Rules For Pre-School Admissions
Education Minister Paul Givan has announced interim changes to the pre-school admissions process in Northern Ireland alongside a public consultation on removing the Socially Disadvantaged Circumstance...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 8, 2026
£16m Investment To Boost NIFRS Fleet And Emergency Response
Health Minister Robbie Butler has welcomed a substantial funding package for Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS), including £11 million for 31 new fire appliances to be deployed to stations...
£16m Investment To Boost NIFRS Fleet And Emergency Response
Health Minister Robbie Butler has welcomed a substantial funding package for Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS), including £11 million for 31 new fire appliances to be deployed to stations...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 7, 2026
Sinn Féin To Press Stormont Reforms In Talks With British Secretary Of State
Sinn Féin will meet the British Secretary of State, Chris Bryant, on proposals to reform Stormont as the Assembly returns from its summer recess. The party's chief whip, South Down MLA Sinéad Ennis, s...
Sinn Féin To Press Stormont Reforms In Talks With British Secretary Of State
Sinn Féin will meet the British Secretary of State, Chris Bryant, on proposals to reform Stormont as the Assembly returns from its summer recess. The party's chief whip, South Down MLA Sinéad Ennis, s...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 7, 2026
NI Water Education Team Tours Schools As New Term Begins
As pupils return to the classroom, NI Water's education team is back out across Northern Ireland, bringing its Wonderful World of Water activities to schools for a busy new term. The free education p...
NI Water Education Team Tours Schools As New Term Begins
As pupils return to the classroom, NI Water's education team is back out across Northern Ireland, bringing its Wonderful World of Water activities to schools for a busy new term. The free education p...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 7, 2026
UUP Leader Says Pressure For Border Poll Must End
Ulster Unionist Party leader Jon Burrows MLA has urged an end to the push for a border poll and reiterated the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement's legal test for triggering a referendum, after the Prime M...
UUP Leader Says Pressure For Border Poll Must End
Ulster Unionist Party leader Jon Burrows MLA has urged an end to the push for a border poll and reiterated the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement's legal test for triggering a referendum, after the Prime M...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 7, 2026
Belfast Harbour Metal Blaze Declared Out After Two-Day Operation
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service has confirmed a major blaze at a metal recycling facility on East Twin Road, Belfast Harbour, has been brought to an end following a sustained response that ...
Belfast Harbour Metal Blaze Declared Out After Two-Day Operation
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service has confirmed a major blaze at a metal recycling facility on East Twin Road, Belfast Harbour, has been brought to an end following a sustained response that ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 7, 2026
Teen Arrested Following West Belfast Stabbing
A 17-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man in his twenties was stabbed during a disturbance in the Suffolk Glen area of west Belfast on Sunday, 6 September. Police s...
Teen Arrested Following West Belfast Stabbing
A 17-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man in his twenties was stabbed during a disturbance in the Suffolk Glen area of west Belfast on Sunday, 6 September. Police s...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 7, 2026
PSNI And Partners Launch Rural Crime Week NI 2026
The Police Service of Northern Ireland will spotlight its ongoing efforts to prevent and tackle offending in rural areas during Rural Crime Week NI 2026, running from 7 to 11 September. Across the we...
PSNI And Partners Launch Rural Crime Week NI 2026
The Police Service of Northern Ireland will spotlight its ongoing efforts to prevent and tackle offending in rural areas during Rural Crime Week NI 2026, running from 7 to 11 September. Across the we...
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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.