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Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins announces £1 million for Northern Ireland community transport providers.

October 12, 2026 The Belfast Desk

£1 million investment announced for Northern Ireland community transport services

Northern Ireland’s 13 community transport providers will receive funding for new minibuses following a £1 million investment announcement.

NIFRS house fire deaths infographic showing 62 of 89 victims in Northern Ireland between 2015 and 2025 lived alone

October 12, 2026 The Belfast Desk

Almost 70% of Northern Ireland house fire victims lived alone, NIFRS reveals

New NIFRS figures reveal that almost 70% of people who died in Northern Ireland house fires between 2015 and 2025 lived alone.

Police Service of Northern Ireland emblem mounted on a brick wall

October 12, 2026 The Belfast Desk

PSNI recruitment campaign launches with £35,000 starting salary

The PSNI has opened a new recruitment campaign for student officers, offering a £35,000 starting salary and the opportunity to earn a university degree.

Belfast City Council Gladiator chewing gum removal machine introduced as part of street cleaning improvements

October 12, 2026 The Belfast Desk

Belfast bin collection changes announced as council expands recycling services

Belfast bin collection changes will affect some households as the council introduces specialist vehicles and expands glass recycling across the city.

PSNI custody photograph of Kydyn Carley, 18, sentenced to 44 months for his involvement in the June 2025 Ballymena riots.

October 12, 2026 The Belfast Desk

Ballymena rioter sentenced to 44 months following June 2025 disorder

Kydyn Carley, 18, has been sentenced to 44 months following his conviction for riot during the June 2025 disorder in Ballymena.

Customer and staff member discussing a savings passbook at a desk with paperwork, coins and a calculator

October 12, 2026 The Belfast Desk

Credit union reform Bill receives Executive approval in Northern Ireland

The Northern Ireland Executive has approved plans for new credit union legislation aimed at modernising the sector and improving services for almost 600,000 members across Northern Ireland.

Ian Lowry, Sara Venning and Jemma Lowry wearing cowboy hats and holding a WaterAid sign to launch the fundraising ball

October 12, 2026 The Belfast Desk

WaterAid fundraising ball announced for Titanic Belfast

Titanic Belfast will host the WaterAid NI Charity Ball on 6 November, featuring country music and line dancing while raising funds for projects in Rwanda.

Queen’s Belfast livestock emissions researchers Katerina Theodoridou, Kayley Barnes and Sharon Huws

October 12, 2026 The Belfast Desk

Queen’s Belfast joins international research into livestock emissions

Queen’s University Belfast researchers will contribute to an international project exploring livestock emissions, nutrition and breeding for greater climate resilience.