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Northern Ireland News for July 2021 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Jul 22, 2021
Abortion Services Must Be Made Available ASAP
Abortion services must be made available in Northern Ireland no later than 31 March, 2022. This comes as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Brandon Lewis, issued a direction today (Thursday 22 ...
Abortion Services Must Be Made Available ASAP
Abortion services must be made available in Northern Ireland no later than 31 March, 2022. This comes as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Brandon Lewis, issued a direction today (Thursday 22 ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 22, 2021
Ombudsman Identifies 'Collusive Behaviours' Over Murder Of Damien Walsh
The Police Ombudsman, Marie Anderson, has identified significant investigative failures by the RUC in relation to the murder of 17-year-old Damien Walsh in 1993, as well as evidence of 'collusive beha...
Ombudsman Identifies 'Collusive Behaviours' Over Murder Of Damien Walsh
The Police Ombudsman, Marie Anderson, has identified significant investigative failures by the RUC in relation to the murder of 17-year-old Damien Walsh in 1993, as well as evidence of 'collusive beha...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 22, 2021
'Wishful Thinking And Confrontation' From UK Govt Over Protocol
The UK Government is choosing "wishful thinking and confrontation" rather than taking the obvious solution to issues from the Northern Ireland Protocol, Alliance MP Stephen Farry has said. The North ...
'Wishful Thinking And Confrontation' From UK Govt Over Protocol
The UK Government is choosing "wishful thinking and confrontation" rather than taking the obvious solution to issues from the Northern Ireland Protocol, Alliance MP Stephen Farry has said. The North ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 22, 2021
Up To 70 Young People Involved In 'Mass Brawl' In Portrush
An investigation has been launched following what has been described as a "mass brawl" in Portrush, County Antrim. According to reports up to 70 young people were involved in the incident, which occu...
Up To 70 Young People Involved In 'Mass Brawl' In Portrush
An investigation has been launched following what has been described as a "mass brawl" in Portrush, County Antrim. According to reports up to 70 young people were involved in the incident, which occu...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 22, 2021
New Hottest Day On Record As Heatwave Continues
Northern Ireland has provisionally recorded its hottest day on record for the second time in five days. A temperature of 31.3 °C was recorded at 2:37pm on Wednesday 21 July in Castlederg, County Tyro...
New Hottest Day On Record As Heatwave Continues
Northern Ireland has provisionally recorded its hottest day on record for the second time in five days. A temperature of 31.3 °C was recorded at 2:37pm on Wednesday 21 July in Castlederg, County Tyro...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 22, 2021
Child In Critical Condition After Being Struck By Van
Police have issued an appeal for witnesses after a boy was struck by a van in Newcastle, County Down. According to reports, an eight-year-old boy is in a critical condition in hospital following the ...
Child In Critical Condition After Being Struck By Van
Police have issued an appeal for witnesses after a boy was struck by a van in Newcastle, County Down. According to reports, an eight-year-old boy is in a critical condition in hospital following the ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 22, 2021
'Vital Work' Of Samaritans Volunteers Praised By Health Minister
Health Minister Robin Swann has praised the "vital work" of Samaritans volunteers to support those in need, during a visit to a centre in Coleraine. The visit took place ahead of Samaritans Awareness...
'Vital Work' Of Samaritans Volunteers Praised By Health Minister
Health Minister Robin Swann has praised the "vital work" of Samaritans volunteers to support those in need, during a visit to a centre in Coleraine. The visit took place ahead of Samaritans Awareness...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 22, 2021
Man And Woman Arrested In Connection With Large Cash Seizure
A man and a woman have been arrested and a large sum of cash recovered in Dungannon by officers from the PSNI's Organised Crime Branch. Detective Sergeant Malone said: "Shortly after 3pm, a vehicle w...
Man And Woman Arrested In Connection With Large Cash Seizure
A man and a woman have been arrested and a large sum of cash recovered in Dungannon by officers from the PSNI's Organised Crime Branch. Detective Sergeant Malone said: "Shortly after 3pm, a vehicle w...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 22, 2021
Youth Lyric Chosen Charity Of Belfast Lord Mayor
Youth Lyric have been named as one of the Lord mayor of Belfast, Kate Nicholl's chosen charities – crediting her involvement as a teenager with the group for paving the way for her becoming Lord Mayor...
Youth Lyric Chosen Charity Of Belfast Lord Mayor
Youth Lyric have been named as one of the Lord mayor of Belfast, Kate Nicholl's chosen charities – crediting her involvement as a teenager with the group for paving the way for her becoming Lord Mayor...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 22, 2021
Other News In Brief
Paula Bradshaw Welcomes Directive On Abortion Services Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw has welcomed a direction from the UK Government to the Department of Health to set up full abortion service...
Other News In Brief
Paula Bradshaw Welcomes Directive On Abortion Services Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw has welcomed a direction from the UK Government to the Department of Health to set up full abortion service...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 21, 2021
FM & DFM Urge People To 'Stay Safe And Look Out For Others'
The First and Deputy First Minister have encouraged people to stay safe and look out for others during the current spell of very hot weather. Paul Givan and Michelle O'Neill were speaking after the M...
FM & DFM Urge People To 'Stay Safe And Look Out For Others'
The First and Deputy First Minister have encouraged people to stay safe and look out for others during the current spell of very hot weather. Paul Givan and Michelle O'Neill were speaking after the M...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 21, 2021
Alliance Will Engage In Legacy Discussion But Oppose Amnesty
Alliance Leader and Minister for Justice, Naomi Long, has said that she will engage in any discussions about the legacy process but with the desire to fight against the UK Government's proposals for a...
Alliance Will Engage In Legacy Discussion But Oppose Amnesty
Alliance Leader and Minister for Justice, Naomi Long, has said that she will engage in any discussions about the legacy process but with the desire to fight against the UK Government's proposals for a...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 21, 2021
Latest Walk-In Vaccination Clinics List Published
The Department of Health has published a new up-to-date list of the latest walk-in vaccination clinics. No appointment is needed to get a vaccination. Belfast HSC Trust • Whitla Hall, Quee...
Latest Walk-In Vaccination Clinics List Published
The Department of Health has published a new up-to-date list of the latest walk-in vaccination clinics. No appointment is needed to get a vaccination. Belfast HSC Trust • Whitla Hall, Quee...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 21, 2021
5,463 Driving Test Applications Received In June 2021
The Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) received 5,463 applications for a driving test in June 2021, a significant drop on the more than 15,000 applications they received in May. The figure was revealed ...
5,463 Driving Test Applications Received In June 2021
The Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) received 5,463 applications for a driving test in June 2021, a significant drop on the more than 15,000 applications they received in May. The figure was revealed ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 21, 2021
Ministers Highlight Dangers Of Slurry Fumes
Ministers have highlighted the dangers of slurry fumes as they mark the 9th annual Farm Safety Week. Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots and Economy Minister Gordon Lyons met with farmer Derek Robinson ...
Ministers Highlight Dangers Of Slurry Fumes
Ministers have highlighted the dangers of slurry fumes as they mark the 9th annual Farm Safety Week. Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots and Economy Minister Gordon Lyons met with farmer Derek Robinson ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 21, 2021
Infrastructure Minister Backs Call To Urgently Reduce Water Usage
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has reiterated a call for urgent action on reducing water usage in an effort to protect supplies as the Met Office issues the first ever amber warning for extrem...
Infrastructure Minister Backs Call To Urgently Reduce Water Usage
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has reiterated a call for urgent action on reducing water usage in an effort to protect supplies as the Met Office issues the first ever amber warning for extrem...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 21, 2021
Work Of Creative Learning Centres Throughout Pandemic Praised
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has praised the work of Creative Learning Centres in supporting young people, schools and community groups throughout the pandemic. Speaking during a visit to L'De...
Work Of Creative Learning Centres Throughout Pandemic Praised
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has praised the work of Creative Learning Centres in supporting young people, schools and community groups throughout the pandemic. Speaking during a visit to L'De...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 21, 2021
SF Propose New Application Process For Approved Bonfires
Sinn Féin are set to bring forward a motion in Belfast City Council to remove all bonfire materials from Belfast City Council property, unless permission has been granted through an application proces...
SF Propose New Application Process For Approved Bonfires
Sinn Féin are set to bring forward a motion in Belfast City Council to remove all bonfire materials from Belfast City Council property, unless permission has been granted through an application proces...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 21, 2021
Irish Report On Protocol Downplays Serious And Endemic Disruption
A report by the Institute of Irish Studies downplays the serious and endemic disruption caused by the Protocol to relationships between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, DUP North Antrim MP Ian Pais...
Irish Report On Protocol Downplays Serious And Endemic Disruption
A report by the Institute of Irish Studies downplays the serious and endemic disruption caused by the Protocol to relationships between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, DUP North Antrim MP Ian Pais...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 21, 2021
Other News In Brief
Teenager Who Caught Alight At Belfast Bonfire 'Improving Each Day' A Belfast teenager seriously injured after catching on fire at a Bonfire in Ballysillan remains in a critical conditional i...
Other News In Brief
Teenager Who Caught Alight At Belfast Bonfire 'Improving Each Day' A Belfast teenager seriously injured after catching on fire at a Bonfire in Ballysillan remains in a critical conditional i...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2021
People Urged To Immediately Reduce Water Usage
NI Water has issued another appeal for urgent action from everyone to immediately reduce their water usage. Due to the hot weather and people holidaying at home, demand is outstripping supply. We nee...
People Urged To Immediately Reduce Water Usage
NI Water has issued another appeal for urgent action from everyone to immediately reduce their water usage. Due to the hot weather and people holidaying at home, demand is outstripping supply. We nee...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2021
Amber Weather Warning Issued For Extreme Heat
The Met Office has issued an Amber Warning for Extreme Heat across Northern Ireland. The weather warning comes into effect from 8am on Wednesday until midnight on Friday. The forecaster has warned t...
Amber Weather Warning Issued For Extreme Heat
The Met Office has issued an Amber Warning for Extreme Heat across Northern Ireland. The weather warning comes into effect from 8am on Wednesday until midnight on Friday. The forecaster has warned t...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2021
Political Leaders Urged To Come Together To Oppose Proposed Amnesty
Political leaders have an opportunity to come together and unequivocally oppose the British Government's proposal for an amnesty for those involved in troubles-related crimes, SDLP Deputy Leader Nicho...
Political Leaders Urged To Come Together To Oppose Proposed Amnesty
Political leaders have an opportunity to come together and unequivocally oppose the British Government's proposal for an amnesty for those involved in troubles-related crimes, SDLP Deputy Leader Nicho...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2021
Teenager Dies After Getting In Difficulty While Swimming
A teenager has reportedly died after getting into difficulty while swimming in County Down. According to reports, a 13-year-old had gone swimming in the Canal Court area of Scarva when he got into di...
Teenager Dies After Getting In Difficulty While Swimming
A teenager has reportedly died after getting into difficulty while swimming in County Down. According to reports, a 13-year-old had gone swimming in the Canal Court area of Scarva when he got into di...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2021
Protocol Must Be Implemented To Attract Jobs And Investment - SF
The Northern Ireland Protocol must be fully implemented and deployed to attract additional jobs and investment, Sinn Féin MLA and National Chairperson Declan Kearney has said. The Party's Brexit spok...
Protocol Must Be Implemented To Attract Jobs And Investment - SF
The Northern Ireland Protocol must be fully implemented and deployed to attract additional jobs and investment, Sinn Féin MLA and National Chairperson Declan Kearney has said. The Party's Brexit spok...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2021
Vaccination Programme Will Not Continue Indefinitely
Urging people to not be "left behind – don't miss out", Health Minister Robin Swann has warned that Northern Ireland's current vaccination programme will not be available to the public indefinitely. ...
Vaccination Programme Will Not Continue Indefinitely
Urging people to not be "left behind – don't miss out", Health Minister Robin Swann has warned that Northern Ireland's current vaccination programme will not be available to the public indefinitely. ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2021
Three New Ryanair Destinations Added At George Best Belfast City Airport
Ryanair have announced three new flights from George Best Belfast City Airport, servicing Ibiza, Valencia and Milan. The flights, which will connect passengers with popular European sunshine destinat...
Three New Ryanair Destinations Added At George Best Belfast City Airport
Ryanair have announced three new flights from George Best Belfast City Airport, servicing Ibiza, Valencia and Milan. The flights, which will connect passengers with popular European sunshine destinat...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2021
NIFRS To Relaunch Cadet Scheme
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) have announced plans to relaunch their Cadet Scheme in September 2021. Announcing the relaunch, NIFRS said: "Now is your opportunity to develop li...
NIFRS To Relaunch Cadet Scheme
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) have announced plans to relaunch their Cadet Scheme in September 2021. Announcing the relaunch, NIFRS said: "Now is your opportunity to develop li...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2021
Recruitment Sector Revitalised As Restrictions Ease
Local recruitment has been "revitalised" with the easing of Covid restrictions, a successful vaccination programme and, most notably, the reopening of hospitality, according to NIJobs.com. Recruitmen...
Recruitment Sector Revitalised As Restrictions Ease
Local recruitment has been "revitalised" with the easing of Covid restrictions, a successful vaccination programme and, most notably, the reopening of hospitality, according to NIJobs.com. Recruitmen...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 20, 2021
Other News In Brief
Quarantine For Anyone Arriving Into NI From France Anyone arriving into Northern Ireland from France must quarantine for ten days at home or in other accommodation, even if they are fully vacc...
Other News In Brief
Quarantine For Anyone Arriving Into NI From France Anyone arriving into Northern Ireland from France must quarantine for ten days at home or in other accommodation, even if they are fully vacc...
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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.
