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The Utility Regulator warns that prolonged conflict in the Middle East could lead to higher gas and electricity prices in Northern Ireland, as wholesale costs have increased significantly.
The UK government confirms £1.7m will be allocated to the Stormont Executive to assist households in Northern Ireland with heating oil costs.
The independent remuneration board has confirmed a £14,000 pay rise for Stormont Assembly members, alongside new financial sanctions if government formation fails.
SSE Airtricity will reduce gas and electricity prices by 8.1% from 1 April for 215,000 customers in Northern Ireland, driven by lower delivery costs and falling wholesale prices.
The Department of Education has issued legally-binding guidelines for schools in Northern Ireland following changes to the law on school uniforms.
A three-vehicle collision on the Armagh Road near Moy resulted in three fatalities and four injuries. Emergency services responded to the scene following a report at 22:20 GMT.
The Met Office issued a weather warning for snow and ice across parts of Northern Ireland on 14 February 2026, with snow expected to melt by Sunday morning.
Northern Ireland will participate in a clinical trial assessing puberty-blocking drugs for children who question their gender, following a review by Baroness Cass.
Boucher Road Playing Fields in Belfast will return to community and sports use, ending its role as a major concert venue, following council approval.
Flooding and transport disruption occurred across Northern Ireland due to heavy rain, with some areas experiencing prolonged water levels and delayed emergency responses.
The Public Health Agency has announced a three-day closure of Knockavoe Special School in Strabane due to a scabies outbreak, with coordinated treatment and deep cleaning planned.
Thousands lost power and over 350 schools closed across Northern Ireland due to Storm Chandra, which brought heavy rain, wind, and flooding. The storm led to emergency responses and infrastructure challenges.
MPs at Westminster have voted to remove a clause granting conditional immunity from prosecution for Troubles-era crimes. The measure was part of the previous Conservative government's legacy act.
John Garrett O'Sullivan sentenced to three years for preventing lawful burial after keeping his father's body in a refrigerator for over a month.
Teaching unions in Northern Ireland have accepted a 4% pay rise for the 2025–26 academic year, backdated to 1 September 2025, with the increase costing the Department of Education approximately £38m in 2025–26 and £65m annually thereafter.
SDLP MLA Cara Hunter leaves X platform citing failure to protect women and children from deepfake content generated by Grok AI, following a formal Ofcom investigation into X's compliance with UK online safety laws.
A yellow weather warning for rain was in effect from 21:00 on 10 January until 21:00 on 11 January, later cancelled in the morning.
More than 150 schools in Northern Ireland closed on 6 January 2026 following a new ice warning issued by the Met Office. The warning was in effect from 17:00 on 5 January until 10:00 on 6 January.
Katesbridge, County Down, recorded a temperature of -7°C, the lowest of the winter in Northern Ireland, with snow and ice warnings issued for early 2026.
Sumo Na hÉireann, established in Belfast in 2024, is recognised as the first sumo wrestling club on the island of Ireland, with growing membership and amateur competition participation.
Ofcom reports 50% of adults in Northern Ireland use BBC News, compared to 39% in the rest of the UK.
A collision between a Bus Éireann coach and a Ford Kuga on the Derrylin Road near Enniskillen resulted in the deaths of two men in the car. Emergency services responded to the scene at approximately 19:00 GMT.
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has voted to rename Prince Andrew Way in Carrickfergus following the King's decision to strip Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor of his royal titles.
First Minister Michelle O'Neill stated the Stormont Executive is better equipped to handle a future pandemic following the UK Covid-19 Inquiry report, which criticised decision-making during the crisis.
