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Northern Ireland News for July 2021 : Page 6
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2021
Further Covid-19 Relaxations To Be Discussed
The Northern Ireland Executive is preparing to meet later today, Thursday 07 July, to discuss the easing of more coronavirus restrictions. According to reports, a new indicative date of 26 July will...
Further Covid-19 Relaxations To Be Discussed
The Northern Ireland Executive is preparing to meet later today, Thursday 07 July, to discuss the easing of more coronavirus restrictions. According to reports, a new indicative date of 26 July will...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2021
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson Meets With PSNI Chief Constable
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has held an "open and frank" meeting with PSNI Chief Constable Simon Bryne over local policing issues. The new DUP leader attended the meeting at Stormont today, 08 July, along...
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson Meets With PSNI Chief Constable
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has held an "open and frank" meeting with PSNI Chief Constable Simon Bryne over local policing issues. The new DUP leader attended the meeting at Stormont today, 08 July, along...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2021
Sinn Féin And DUP Clash Over North Belfast Bonfire
Sinn Féin and the DUP have butted heads over a bonfire in Adam Street within the Tigers Bay community. North Belfast Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín says children in the New Lodge area are "terrified...
Sinn Féin And DUP Clash Over North Belfast Bonfire
Sinn Féin and the DUP have butted heads over a bonfire in Adam Street within the Tigers Bay community. North Belfast Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín says children in the New Lodge area are "terrified...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2021
Four Ulster Players Set To Make International Debut
Ireland Rugby have named their side for the final Summer Series fixture, including four new Ulster debutants. Robert Baloucoune, James Hume, Tom O'Toole and Nick Timoney are four of the eight new pla...
Four Ulster Players Set To Make International Debut
Ireland Rugby have named their side for the final Summer Series fixture, including four new Ulster debutants. Robert Baloucoune, James Hume, Tom O'Toole and Nick Timoney are four of the eight new pla...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2021
Inaugural NI Rural Policy Framework Enters Consultation
Members of the public are being encouraged to come forward with thoughts on Northern Ireland's first ever Rural Policy Framework. The inaugural framework, which aims to create a sustainable rural co...
Inaugural NI Rural Policy Framework Enters Consultation
Members of the public are being encouraged to come forward with thoughts on Northern Ireland's first ever Rural Policy Framework. The inaugural framework, which aims to create a sustainable rural co...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2021
Mobile Vaccination Centres Open Across NI
A host of mobile vaccination centres have begun to open across Northern Ireland, offering anyone aged 18 and over the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine without an appointment. The 11 centres will o...
Mobile Vaccination Centres Open Across NI
A host of mobile vaccination centres have begun to open across Northern Ireland, offering anyone aged 18 and over the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine without an appointment. The 11 centres will o...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2021
Glentoran Prepare For New UEFA Competition
A limited crowd of supporters are getting ready to head to The Oval tonight for Glentoran's first European adventure of the season. The Glens will play their first fixture in the newly created Europ...
Glentoran Prepare For New UEFA Competition
A limited crowd of supporters are getting ready to head to The Oval tonight for Glentoran's first European adventure of the season. The Glens will play their first fixture in the newly created Europ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2021
Man Arrested In Connection With Organised Crime In Enniskillen
A 37-year-old man has been arrested in Enniskillen in relation to organised crime. Detectives made the arrest yesterday, Wednesday 07 July, on suspicion of a number of offences; including being conce...
Man Arrested In Connection With Organised Crime In Enniskillen
A 37-year-old man has been arrested in Enniskillen in relation to organised crime. Detectives made the arrest yesterday, Wednesday 07 July, on suspicion of a number of offences; including being conce...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2021
£15k Worth Of Drugs Seized In Armagh
Suspected Class B drugs worth with an estimated street value of £15,000 have been seized during a raid in Armagh. Police discovered a suspected cannabis factory following the search of a property in...
£15k Worth Of Drugs Seized In Armagh
Suspected Class B drugs worth with an estimated street value of £15,000 have been seized during a raid in Armagh. Police discovered a suspected cannabis factory following the search of a property in...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 8, 2021
Other News In Brief
26-Year-Old Man Handed Rape Sentence A 26-year-old man has been sentenced to three years and four months for the rape of woman. Russell Allen was handed the sentence at Antrim Courthouse toda...
Other News In Brief
26-Year-Old Man Handed Rape Sentence A 26-year-old man has been sentenced to three years and four months for the rape of woman. Russell Allen was handed the sentence at Antrim Courthouse toda...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2021
Passport Fees For Irish-Born NI Residents 'Indefensible'
The current fees for Ireland-born Northern Ireland residents to obtain a UK passport have been described as "indefensible" by the cross-party Northern Ireland Affairs Committee. In a report published...
Passport Fees For Irish-Born NI Residents 'Indefensible'
The current fees for Ireland-born Northern Ireland residents to obtain a UK passport have been described as "indefensible" by the cross-party Northern Ireland Affairs Committee. In a report published...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2021
'No Place For Guns On Our Streets' – Alliance
There is "no place for guns on our streets", Alliance party North Down representatives have said following a shooting incident in Bangor. A man in his 30s has been taken to hospital after being shot ...
'No Place For Guns On Our Streets' – Alliance
There is "no place for guns on our streets", Alliance party North Down representatives have said following a shooting incident in Bangor. A man in his 30s has been taken to hospital after being shot ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2021
Consultation Launched On Compensation Settlements For Children
A new consultation has been launched seeking views on possible legislation to require all compensation settlements to children for personal injuries to be approved by a court. Currently in Northern I...
Consultation Launched On Compensation Settlements For Children
A new consultation has been launched seeking views on possible legislation to require all compensation settlements to children for personal injuries to be approved by a court. Currently in Northern I...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2021
Support Measures For Taxi Industry Backed
The NI Assembly has given its backing to a motion calling for measures to support the taxi industry. Welcoming support of the motion, Chair of the Infrastructure Committee Jonathan Buckley said: "The...
Support Measures For Taxi Industry Backed
The NI Assembly has given its backing to a motion calling for measures to support the taxi industry. Welcoming support of the motion, Chair of the Infrastructure Committee Jonathan Buckley said: "The...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2021
Clear Proposals Needed To Promote Integrated Education - SDLP
Clear proposals are needed to promote and further integrated education, SDLP Education Spokesperson Daniel McCrossan has said. Mr McCrossan made the call as the Integrated Education Bill passed its s...
Clear Proposals Needed To Promote Integrated Education - SDLP
Clear proposals are needed to promote and further integrated education, SDLP Education Spokesperson Daniel McCrossan has said. Mr McCrossan made the call as the Integrated Education Bill passed its s...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2021
Public Urged To Ease Pressure On Health Care System
The public has been urged to support health and social care staff as they "continue to work through unprecedented pressures". Health Minister Robin Swann made the call as he said that hospital Emerge...
Public Urged To Ease Pressure On Health Care System
The public has been urged to support health and social care staff as they "continue to work through unprecedented pressures". Health Minister Robin Swann made the call as he said that hospital Emerge...
Business News, Jul 7, 2021
Allstate NI Offers Cyber Safety Training For Older Adults
Allstate NI is offering free cyber safety training sessions to protect older consumers from online scams. The interactive sessions, which cover everything from fraud and identity protection to email ...
Allstate NI Offers Cyber Safety Training For Older Adults
Allstate NI is offering free cyber safety training sessions to protect older consumers from online scams. The interactive sessions, which cover everything from fraud and identity protection to email ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2021
'More And Better' Employment Opportunities Will Boost NI Economy
Northern Ireland's economic recovery will benefit from the growth of the skills base and generating more and better employment opportunities, Gordon Lyons has said as he takes on the role of Economy M...
'More And Better' Employment Opportunities Will Boost NI Economy
Northern Ireland's economic recovery will benefit from the growth of the skills base and generating more and better employment opportunities, Gordon Lyons has said as he takes on the role of Economy M...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2021
Action for Children Named As Lord Mayor Supported Charity
Action for Children has been named as one of the charities that Belfast Lord Mayor Kate Nicholl will support during her year in office. Councillor Nicholl said raising awareness of children's issues ...
Action for Children Named As Lord Mayor Supported Charity
Action for Children has been named as one of the charities that Belfast Lord Mayor Kate Nicholl will support during her year in office. Councillor Nicholl said raising awareness of children's issues ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2021
Antrim Community Development Work Praised By Health Minister
Health Minister Robin Swann has praised the community development work being carried out in Antrim by the Oasis Caring in Action Centre. The group has established a partnership project with the local...
Antrim Community Development Work Praised By Health Minister
Health Minister Robin Swann has praised the community development work being carried out in Antrim by the Oasis Caring in Action Centre. The group has established a partnership project with the local...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 7, 2021
Other News In Brief
More Progress Needed On Driving Test Backlog More progress is needed on the backlog of practical driving test appointments, North Down DUP MLA Stephen Dunne has said. The MLA raised the iss...
Other News In Brief
More Progress Needed On Driving Test Backlog More progress is needed on the backlog of practical driving test appointments, North Down DUP MLA Stephen Dunne has said. The MLA raised the iss...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2021
Legislation Introduced To Strengthen NI's Sexual Offences And Trafficking Laws
New legislation to improve public safety by updating the law on sexual offending in Northern Ireland has been introduced by Justice Minister Naomi Long. The Justice (Sexual Offences and Trafficking V...
Legislation Introduced To Strengthen NI's Sexual Offences And Trafficking Laws
New legislation to improve public safety by updating the law on sexual offending in Northern Ireland has been introduced by Justice Minister Naomi Long. The Justice (Sexual Offences and Trafficking V...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2021
'Quiet Hour' Introduced At Mo Mowlam Playpark
A special 'Quiet Hour' is to be introduced at the Mo Mowlam Playpark at Stormont Estate in an effort to make the facilities more inclusive for all. The playpark is designed for children of all abilit...
'Quiet Hour' Introduced At Mo Mowlam Playpark
A special 'Quiet Hour' is to be introduced at the Mo Mowlam Playpark at Stormont Estate in an effort to make the facilities more inclusive for all. The playpark is designed for children of all abilit...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2021
New Private Tenancies Bill Introduced To The Assembly
A new Private Tenancies Bill has been introduced to the Assembly, which aims to improve protections for tenants living in the private rented sector. Announcing the bill, Communities Minister Deirdre ...
New Private Tenancies Bill Introduced To The Assembly
A new Private Tenancies Bill has been introduced to the Assembly, which aims to improve protections for tenants living in the private rented sector. Announcing the bill, Communities Minister Deirdre ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2021
Rural Training Opportunities Fund Announced
Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots has announced the launch of the £65,000 Prosper + Project, an economic boost for rural residents in the Newry, Mourne & Down and Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon C...
Rural Training Opportunities Fund Announced
Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots has announced the launch of the £65,000 Prosper + Project, an economic boost for rural residents in the Newry, Mourne & Down and Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon C...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2021
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson Meets With SF President Mary Lou McDonald
New DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has described his first meeting with Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald as a "useful opportunity to set out the issues". Sir Jeffrey met with the party Preside...
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson Meets With SF President Mary Lou McDonald
New DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has described his first meeting with Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald as a "useful opportunity to set out the issues". Sir Jeffrey met with the party Preside...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2021
New Organ Donation Bill Brought Before The Assembly
A new Organ Donation Bill has begun its journey through the Northern Ireland Assembly as ministers held the 'first reading' of the bill. Speaking following the introduction of the Organ and Tissue Do...
New Organ Donation Bill Brought Before The Assembly
A new Organ Donation Bill has begun its journey through the Northern Ireland Assembly as ministers held the 'first reading' of the bill. Speaking following the introduction of the Organ and Tissue Do...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2021
New Makers Alliance To Drive Development Of Manufacturing Sector
A new independent industry-led body to drive the strategic development of the Advanced Manufacturing sector in Northern Ireland has been announced by Economy Minister Paul Frew. Announcing the Makers...
New Makers Alliance To Drive Development Of Manufacturing Sector
A new independent industry-led body to drive the strategic development of the Advanced Manufacturing sector in Northern Ireland has been announced by Economy Minister Paul Frew. Announcing the Makers...
Feature News, Jul 6, 2021
Fun And Thrills Of NI's Outdoor Adventure Centres
School is out for the summer and while overseas adventures may be limited, there's no better time to make the most of the best Northern Ireland has to offer. Whether you fancy a weekend away or jus...
Fun And Thrills Of NI's Outdoor Adventure Centres
School is out for the summer and while overseas adventures may be limited, there's no better time to make the most of the best Northern Ireland has to offer. Whether you fancy a weekend away or jus...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2021
First And Deputy First Ministers Welcome George Cross Award
The Office of the First and Deputy First Minister has welcomed the announcement that Northern Ireland's Health and Social Care workers have been awarded the George Cross by Her Majesty The Queen. Com...
First And Deputy First Ministers Welcome George Cross Award
The Office of the First and Deputy First Minister has welcomed the announcement that Northern Ireland's Health and Social Care workers have been awarded the George Cross by Her Majesty The Queen. Com...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy day with a little light rain or drizzle at times, but some spells of drier weather too. The north coast may become somewhat brighter later this afternoon. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:Cloudy and patchy light rain will slowly clear away this evening. Then the rest of the night will be dry with broken cloud. Westerly winds freshening in the early hours. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
