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Northern Ireland News for April 2021 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2021
Windows Smashed During 'Hate Crime' In Newry
Windows have been smashed at a home of a Syrian family which police are describing as a "hate crime". The attack occurred at Carlingford Park in Newry during the early hours of Sunday, 18 April. Gra...
Windows Smashed During 'Hate Crime' In Newry
Windows have been smashed at a home of a Syrian family which police are describing as a "hate crime". The attack occurred at Carlingford Park in Newry during the early hours of Sunday, 18 April. Gra...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 19, 2021
Man Shot By Police In L'Derry
A man has been shot by police in L'Derry. The incident happened in the Top of Hill area at around 10.45pm on Saturday, 17 April. The victim is being treated in hospital. A police officer sustained ...
Man Shot By Police In L'Derry
A man has been shot by police in L'Derry. The incident happened in the Top of Hill area at around 10.45pm on Saturday, 17 April. The victim is being treated in hospital. A police officer sustained ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2021
NI Executive Agrees To Ease Number Of Lockdown Restrictions
The NI Executive have agreed to ease a number of lockdown restrictions. Speaking in the Assembly, First Minister Arlene Foster said: "We have looked at the different risks and different settings. We ...
NI Executive Agrees To Ease Number Of Lockdown Restrictions
The NI Executive have agreed to ease a number of lockdown restrictions. Speaking in the Assembly, First Minister Arlene Foster said: "We have looked at the different risks and different settings. We ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2021
PPS To Prosecute Seven People Over Wilful Neglect Of Patients
The Public Prosecution Service (PPS) is to prosecute seven people over alleged ill-treatment of patients at Muckamore Abbey Hospital. The police file reported the individuals to the PPS for a range o...
PPS To Prosecute Seven People Over Wilful Neglect Of Patients
The Public Prosecution Service (PPS) is to prosecute seven people over alleged ill-treatment of patients at Muckamore Abbey Hospital. The police file reported the individuals to the PPS for a range o...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2021
Lord Mayor Lays Wreaths To Remember Lost Lives In Blitz
The Lord Mayor of Belfast and trustees of the Northern Ireland War Memorial have placed wreaths on two mass graves in Belfast's City Cemetery and Milltown Cemetery to remember those who lost their liv...
Lord Mayor Lays Wreaths To Remember Lost Lives In Blitz
The Lord Mayor of Belfast and trustees of the Northern Ireland War Memorial have placed wreaths on two mass graves in Belfast's City Cemetery and Milltown Cemetery to remember those who lost their liv...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2021
Close Contacts Of Confirmed Coronavirus Cases To Take A PCR Test
Close contacts of confirmed cases of Cornavirus will be asked to take a PCR test withing 48 hours of being identified, even if they do not have symptoms. Until now only people with symptoms had to ta...
Close Contacts Of Confirmed Coronavirus Cases To Take A PCR Test
Close contacts of confirmed cases of Cornavirus will be asked to take a PCR test withing 48 hours of being identified, even if they do not have symptoms. Until now only people with symptoms had to ta...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2021
SDLP Slams Foster Over Failure To Fulfill Ministerial Requirement
An SDLP Minister has hit out after the DUP leader Arlene Foster failed to fulfill her Ministerial requirement by nominating a Unionist Minister to attend an NSMC Transport meeting. The party's Infras...
SDLP Slams Foster Over Failure To Fulfill Ministerial Requirement
An SDLP Minister has hit out after the DUP leader Arlene Foster failed to fulfill her Ministerial requirement by nominating a Unionist Minister to attend an NSMC Transport meeting. The party's Infras...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 16, 2021
Investigation Launches After Man Shot Multiple Times In L'Derry
An investigation has launched after a man was shot multiple times in his legs in L'Derry. The shooting occurred at a house in the Whitethorn Drive area on Thursday, 15 April, just before 11pm. The v...
Investigation Launches After Man Shot Multiple Times In L'Derry
An investigation has launched after a man was shot multiple times in his legs in L'Derry. The shooting occurred at a house in the Whitethorn Drive area on Thursday, 15 April, just before 11pm. The v...
Business News, Apr 15, 2021
Jobstart Scheme Launches For Young People
The JobStart scheme for young people has officially launched at a virtual meeting with employers. The £20million employer incentive scheme, which went live on April 2nd, is designed to support 16-24 ...
Jobstart Scheme Launches For Young People
The JobStart scheme for young people has officially launched at a virtual meeting with employers. The £20million employer incentive scheme, which went live on April 2nd, is designed to support 16-24 ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2021
Ministers To Discuss Lockdown Easements
NI ministers are to meet today, 15 April, to discuss further relaxations in lockdown restrictions. Close contact services such as hairdressers and beauticians will be allowed to open from 23 April, a...
Ministers To Discuss Lockdown Easements
NI ministers are to meet today, 15 April, to discuss further relaxations in lockdown restrictions. Close contact services such as hairdressers and beauticians will be allowed to open from 23 April, a...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2021
Executive Urged To Reopen Hospitality Sector 'Immediately'
Hospitality Ulster is urging the NI Executive to reopen the sector "immediately". The call comes as market measurement, data and research consultancy CGA has collated information on behalf of Hospita...
Executive Urged To Reopen Hospitality Sector 'Immediately'
Hospitality Ulster is urging the NI Executive to reopen the sector "immediately". The call comes as market measurement, data and research consultancy CGA has collated information on behalf of Hospita...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2021
Puffins, Swifts And Kestrels Move To Red List
Puffins, swifts and kestrels are among 23 birds that have been moved on to the Red list across Ireland, according to a new study. The 'Birds of Conservation Concern in Ireland (BoCCI) 2020-2026' revi...
Puffins, Swifts And Kestrels Move To Red List
Puffins, swifts and kestrels are among 23 birds that have been moved on to the Red list across Ireland, according to a new study. The 'Birds of Conservation Concern in Ireland (BoCCI) 2020-2026' revi...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2021
Man Arrested In Connection With Danny McClean Murder
A 56-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Danny McClean. The PSNI's Major Investigation Team arrested the suspect under the Terrorism Act in north Belfast on Wednesday, 14 ...
Man Arrested In Connection With Danny McClean Murder
A 56-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Danny McClean. The PSNI's Major Investigation Team arrested the suspect under the Terrorism Act in north Belfast on Wednesday, 14 ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2021
Man Shot In Paramilitary Style Attack In West Belfast
A 21-year-old man has been injured after being shot in a paramilitary style attack in west Belfast. The incident happened in the Summerhill Road area of Dunmurry shortly after 10.25pm on Wednesday, 1...
Man Shot In Paramilitary Style Attack In West Belfast
A 21-year-old man has been injured after being shot in a paramilitary style attack in west Belfast. The incident happened in the Summerhill Road area of Dunmurry shortly after 10.25pm on Wednesday, 1...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 15, 2021
Appeal Launched After Girl Injured In Lurgan Collision
Police are appealing for information after a five-year-old girl was injured following a collision involving a car. The incident happened in Lurgan on Tuesday, 13 April. The girl, who was riding her ...
Appeal Launched After Girl Injured In Lurgan Collision
Police are appealing for information after a five-year-old girl was injured following a collision involving a car. The incident happened in Lurgan on Tuesday, 13 April. The girl, who was riding her ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 14, 2021
Injured Dogs, Cash And Suspected Drugs Seized During Searches
A quantity of suspected cannabis, drugs paraphernalia and over £10,000 in cash has been seized during searches on Tuesday, 13 April, by the Paramilitary Crime Task Force (PCTF). A number of dogs were...
Injured Dogs, Cash And Suspected Drugs Seized During Searches
A quantity of suspected cannabis, drugs paraphernalia and over £10,000 in cash has been seized during searches on Tuesday, 13 April, by the Paramilitary Crime Task Force (PCTF). A number of dogs were...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 14, 2021
NI Women's Football Team Qualify For Euro 2022 Championships
The Northern Ireland Women's Football team has qualified for the Euro 2022 Championships. The team secured a 2-0 play-off second leg victory over Ukraine. Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey congrat...
NI Women's Football Team Qualify For Euro 2022 Championships
The Northern Ireland Women's Football team has qualified for the Euro 2022 Championships. The team secured a 2-0 play-off second leg victory over Ukraine. Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey congrat...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 14, 2021
City Hall To Go Dark To Mark 80th Anniversary Of The Belfast Blitz
The City Hall in Belfast will go dark this Thursday evening, 15 April, to mark the 80th anniversary of the Belfast Blitz. Homes across Belfast will be able to see two searchlights in the night sky, b...
City Hall To Go Dark To Mark 80th Anniversary Of The Belfast Blitz
The City Hall in Belfast will go dark this Thursday evening, 15 April, to mark the 80th anniversary of the Belfast Blitz. Homes across Belfast will be able to see two searchlights in the night sky, b...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 14, 2021
Investigation Launches After Woman Struck By Car In Ballymena
An investigation has launched after a woman was injured father she was struck by a car just outside Ballymena on just after 8.40am on Tuesday, 13 April. There woman was taken to hospital following th...
Investigation Launches After Woman Struck By Car In Ballymena
An investigation has launched after a woman was injured father she was struck by a car just outside Ballymena on just after 8.40am on Tuesday, 13 April. There woman was taken to hospital following th...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 14, 2021
Man Shot In The Leg In L'Derry
A man, aged in his 20s, has been shot in the leg in L'Derry. The shooting incident occurred in the Meenan Drive area just after 10.30pm on Tuesday, 13 April. The victim is being treated in hospital....
Man Shot In The Leg In L'Derry
A man, aged in his 20s, has been shot in the leg in L'Derry. The shooting incident occurred in the Meenan Drive area just after 10.30pm on Tuesday, 13 April. The victim is being treated in hospital....
Northern Ireland News, Apr 14, 2021
Fire In Dungannon Leaves Car 'Completely Gutted'
An investigation has launched after a fire in Dungannon left a car "completely gutted". Police received a report of a fire in the Old English Road shortly before 11pm on Tuesday, 13 April. The PSNI ...
Fire In Dungannon Leaves Car 'Completely Gutted'
An investigation has launched after a fire in Dungannon left a car "completely gutted". Police received a report of a fire in the Old English Road shortly before 11pm on Tuesday, 13 April. The PSNI ...
Business News, Apr 13, 2021
Hinch Distillery And Visitor Centre Officially Opens
The new Hinch Distillery and visitor centre located just outside Ballynahinch has officially opened. The £15million investment in the new 30,000sq ft distillery and local tourist attraction will lead...
Hinch Distillery And Visitor Centre Officially Opens
The new Hinch Distillery and visitor centre located just outside Ballynahinch has officially opened. The £15million investment in the new 30,000sq ft distillery and local tourist attraction will lead...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 13, 2021
£20m Student Accommodation To Be Developed In Belfast
Elkstone Partners has acquired a site on Belfast's Bradbury Place where a £20million purpose-built student accommodation and retail scheme is to be developed. 30-44 Bradbury Place is the first acquis...
£20m Student Accommodation To Be Developed In Belfast
Elkstone Partners has acquired a site on Belfast's Bradbury Place where a £20million purpose-built student accommodation and retail scheme is to be developed. 30-44 Bradbury Place is the first acquis...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 13, 2021
Openreach To Invest Over £100m In Capital Expenditure In NI
Digital infrastructure provider Openreach has announced it is to invest over £100million in capital expenditure in Northern Ireland over the next 12 months. The investment will be used to support the...
Openreach To Invest Over £100m In Capital Expenditure In NI
Digital infrastructure provider Openreach has announced it is to invest over £100million in capital expenditure in Northern Ireland over the next 12 months. The investment will be used to support the...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 13, 2021
Investigation Launches After Burning Car Abandoned On Railway Track
An investigation has launched after a burning car was abandoned on a railway track near Bellarena. The incident happened at around 7.45pm on Monday, 12 April, and the train driver was forced to make ...
Investigation Launches After Burning Car Abandoned On Railway Track
An investigation has launched after a burning car was abandoned on a railway track near Bellarena. The incident happened at around 7.45pm on Monday, 12 April, and the train driver was forced to make ...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 13, 2021
Call For Funding To Fix NI's 'Appalling Waiting Lists'
Health Minister Robin Swann has called for "significant funding" to be allocated to fix Northern Ireland's "appalling waiting lists". Mr Swann detailed his ambitions for the re-building of Northern I...
Call For Funding To Fix NI's 'Appalling Waiting Lists'
Health Minister Robin Swann has called for "significant funding" to be allocated to fix Northern Ireland's "appalling waiting lists". Mr Swann detailed his ambitions for the re-building of Northern I...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 13, 2021
Xperience IT To Create 16 New Jobs
Lisburn digital transformation specialist Xperience IT is to invest over £1.5million and create 16 jobs as part of plans to expand its business offering with a new IT service platform. The company pr...
Xperience IT To Create 16 New Jobs
Lisburn digital transformation specialist Xperience IT is to invest over £1.5million and create 16 jobs as part of plans to expand its business offering with a new IT service platform. The company pr...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 13, 2021
Man Charged Over Stabbing Incidents In West Belfast
A man has been charged over a number of stabbing incidents in west Belfast. The incidents happened in the early hours on Monday morning, 12 April. The charges include threats to kill, common assault...
Man Charged Over Stabbing Incidents In West Belfast
A man has been charged over a number of stabbing incidents in west Belfast. The incidents happened in the early hours on Monday morning, 12 April. The charges include threats to kill, common assault...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 2021
All Pupils Return To School As Restrictions Ease
More Covid lockdown restrictions have been eased in Northern Ireland from today, 12 April. The stay-at-home order has been lifted and the public are being urged to "stay local". All pupils have also...
All Pupils Return To School As Restrictions Ease
More Covid lockdown restrictions have been eased in Northern Ireland from today, 12 April. The stay-at-home order has been lifted and the public are being urged to "stay local". All pupils have also...
Northern Ireland News, Apr 12, 2021
Stormont To Provide Funding For Troubles Pension Scheme
Stormont's Executive Office has confirmed it will provide funding for the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme. The Department of Finance will make the funding available to ensure eligible v...
Stormont To Provide Funding For Troubles Pension Scheme
Stormont's Executive Office has confirmed it will provide funding for the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme. The Department of Finance will make the funding available to ensure eligible v...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy day with outbreaks of mainly light rain at times, although there may be the odd heavier burst. Driest in the south and east during the afternoon. Moderate southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:Staying cloudy throughout the evening and overnight period with a little rain or drizzle at times. Mild overnight with light winds. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
