Northern Ireland Road Safety Awards seek nominations ahead of Belfast ceremony
The 2026 Northern Ireland Road Safety Awards are open for nominations, with schools, volunteers, businesses and emergency services among those
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Author: The Belfast Desk
ASSIST NI marks five years supporting domestic and sexual abuse victims
ASSIST NI has marked five years of advocacy for victims of domestic and sexual abuse. Justice Minister Naomi Long highlighted support for adults, children and young people at a Stormont event.
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Man charged after cash found hidden in vehicle in Belfast Harbour area
A man has been charged with possessing criminal property after police said hundreds of thousands of pounds were found hidden inside a vehicle in the Belfast Harbour area.
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Man arrested in Liverpool charged with Robert Lawlor’s murder
A 41-year-old man arrested in Liverpool has been charged with murdering Robert Lawlor, who was shot dead in north Belfast in April 2020. He is due in court on Friday.
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Man suffers serious eye injury in suspected racist assault in Stranmillis
A man in his 20s suffered a serious eye injury in an assault in Stranmillis. PSNI is treating the attack as a racially motivated hate crime and is seeking two potential witnesses.
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Archibald welcomes Northern Ireland economic growth and pledges focus on jobs
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has welcomed Northern Ireland’s latest growth figures and said her focus is on productivity, exports and creating good jobs.
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£2m sports funding opens to Northern Ireland clubs and community groups
Northern Ireland sports clubs and community groups can apply for a share of a new £2 million Olympic Legacy Fund, with the first round closing on 14 October.
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Northern Ireland population growth slows to just 600 people in a year
Northern Ireland’s population increased by only 600 people in the year to June 2025 as growth slowed sharply and net migration turned negative, new NISRA figures show.
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Northern Ireland economy reaches new high after 1% quarterly growth
Northern Ireland’s economic output rose by 1.0% in the second quarter of 2026 to a new high, with services and production driving the quarterly increase.
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Northern Ireland construction output falls for second consecutive quarter
Northern Ireland construction output fell by 1.7% in the second quarter of 2026, its second consecutive quarterly decline, although activity remained above last year’s level.
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