Northern Ireland News for July 2021 : Page 7
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2021
Dept For Infrastructure Roll Out New Electric Vans
Two new electric vans have been introduced to the Department for Infrastructure as part of Minister Nichola Mallon's drive to reduce carbon emissions. Announcing the new vehicles, Minister Mallon sai...
Dept For Infrastructure Roll Out New Electric Vans
Two new electric vans have been introduced to the Department for Infrastructure as part of Minister Nichola Mallon's drive to reduce carbon emissions. Announcing the new vehicles, Minister Mallon sai...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 6, 2021
Other News In Brief
Economy Minister Urged To Look At International Examples Of Four-Day Working Week The Economy Minister has been urged to look at international examples where a four-day working week has been s...
Other News In Brief
Economy Minister Urged To Look At International Examples Of Four-Day Working Week The Economy Minister has been urged to look at international examples where a four-day working week has been s...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2021
NI Health And Social Care System Awarded George Cross
The Northern Ireland Health and Social Care system and the NHS have been awarded the George Cross by Her Majesty the Queen ahead of the institution's 73rd anniversary. Welcoming the award, NI's Healt...
NI Health And Social Care System Awarded George Cross
The Northern Ireland Health and Social Care system and the NHS have been awarded the George Cross by Her Majesty the Queen ahead of the institution's 73rd anniversary. Welcoming the award, NI's Healt...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2021
£10m Mental Health Support Fund Officially Opens
A new £10 million fund to assist mental health support organisations has been officially opened by Health Minister Robin Swann. The Mental Health Support Fund was announced in April this year and wil...
£10m Mental Health Support Fund Officially Opens
A new £10 million fund to assist mental health support organisations has been officially opened by Health Minister Robin Swann. The Mental Health Support Fund was announced in April this year and wil...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2021
Appeal For Information On 'Despicable Attack' In Coleraine
Police have issued an appeal for information following the suspected assault of a man in Coleraine. A man, aged in 20s, is being treated in hospital for a number of stab and slash wounds. According t...
Appeal For Information On 'Despicable Attack' In Coleraine
Police have issued an appeal for information following the suspected assault of a man in Coleraine. A man, aged in 20s, is being treated in hospital for a number of stab and slash wounds. According t...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2021
Alliance 'Thankful' For Devolution As UK Govt Ignores Scientific Advice
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw has said that she is "thankful" that the NI Executive is free to follow the scientific advice "even as the UK Government ignores it". Stating that she is "...
Alliance 'Thankful' For Devolution As UK Govt Ignores Scientific Advice
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw has said that she is "thankful" that the NI Executive is free to follow the scientific advice "even as the UK Government ignores it". Stating that she is "...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2021
SDLP 'Bitterly Disappointed' Over PPS Decision
The SDLP have described the decision by the Public Prosecution Service to discontinue the prosecution of soldiers accused of the murder of James Wray and William McKinney on Bloody Sunday and teenager...
SDLP 'Bitterly Disappointed' Over PPS Decision
The SDLP have described the decision by the Public Prosecution Service to discontinue the prosecution of soldiers accused of the murder of James Wray and William McKinney on Bloody Sunday and teenager...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2021
New World Class Visitor Attractions To Open At Colin Glen Forest Park
A number of new world class visitor attractions – the Black Bull Run, the Forest Flyover and Rapid River – are set to open to the public at Colin Glen Forest Park on Wednesday, 07 July 2021. The Blac...
New World Class Visitor Attractions To Open At Colin Glen Forest Park
A number of new world class visitor attractions – the Black Bull Run, the Forest Flyover and Rapid River – are set to open to the public at Colin Glen Forest Park on Wednesday, 07 July 2021. The Blac...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2021
£19m Project To Transform 'Dark Arches' Rail Line
A £19 million project to transform the rail line along the 'Dark Arches' between Whitehouse Park and Whiteabbey Station is set to get underway this week, Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has ann...
£19m Project To Transform 'Dark Arches' Rail Line
A £19 million project to transform the rail line along the 'Dark Arches' between Whitehouse Park and Whiteabbey Station is set to get underway this week, Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has ann...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2021
'Special Recognition Payment' Announced For Almost 4,500 Workers
A 'special recognition payment' of up to £500 is to be made to almost 4,500 workers who assisted some of Northern Ireland's most vulnerable people during the pandemic. Announced by the Communities Mi...
'Special Recognition Payment' Announced For Almost 4,500 Workers
A 'special recognition payment' of up to £500 is to be made to almost 4,500 workers who assisted some of Northern Ireland's most vulnerable people during the pandemic. Announced by the Communities Mi...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2021
Sinn Féin Raise 'Deep Concerns' Over Ending Of Prosecutions Of British Soldiers
Sinn Féin Leader and Deputy First Minister, Michelle O'Neill, has said that she has "deep concerns" over a British government decision to "end inquests, judicial reviews, civil cases and also prosecut...
Sinn Féin Raise 'Deep Concerns' Over Ending Of Prosecutions Of British Soldiers
Sinn Féin Leader and Deputy First Minister, Michelle O'Neill, has said that she has "deep concerns" over a British government decision to "end inquests, judicial reviews, civil cases and also prosecut...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 5, 2021
Other News In Brief
Yellow Warning For Rain Issued The Met Office has issued a Yellow Warning for rain across most of Northern Ireland. The forecaster has warned that "slow moving heavy, occasionally thundery,...
Other News In Brief
Yellow Warning For Rain Issued The Met Office has issued a Yellow Warning for rain across most of Northern Ireland. The forecaster has warned that "slow moving heavy, occasionally thundery,...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2021
Former Soldiers Will Not Face Trial Over Bloody Sunday Killings
Two former soldiers will not face trial in connection with separate killings in L'Derry after the Public Prosecution Service (PPS) announced its intention to discontinue the prosecutions. The develop...
Former Soldiers Will Not Face Trial Over Bloody Sunday Killings
Two former soldiers will not face trial in connection with separate killings in L'Derry after the Public Prosecution Service (PPS) announced its intention to discontinue the prosecutions. The develop...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2021
Live Music Set To Return From 05 July
Live music will to return to licensed and unlicensed premises that sell food or alcohol from Monday 05 July, following the approval of the Northern Ireland Executive. Music will also be permitted at ...
Live Music Set To Return From 05 July
Live music will to return to licensed and unlicensed premises that sell food or alcohol from Monday 05 July, following the approval of the Northern Ireland Executive. Music will also be permitted at ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2021
Executive Continue To Relax Restrictions
The Delta variant now accounts for 75% of Covid-19 cases in Northern Ireland, it has been reported in an update on the epidemic delivered to the NI Executive. Following the update, the Executive has ...
Executive Continue To Relax Restrictions
The Delta variant now accounts for 75% of Covid-19 cases in Northern Ireland, it has been reported in an update on the epidemic delivered to the NI Executive. Following the update, the Executive has ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2021
Govts Urged To Ensure Full Implementation Of Stormont House Agreement
Sinn Féin's MP team has called on both the UK and Irish government to ensure the Stormont House Agreement is implemented in full. Speaking after a meeting of the Implementation of the Good Friday Agr...
Govts Urged To Ensure Full Implementation Of Stormont House Agreement
Sinn Féin's MP team has called on both the UK and Irish government to ensure the Stormont House Agreement is implemented in full. Speaking after a meeting of the Implementation of the Good Friday Agr...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2021
Paula Bradley Describes DUP Treatment Of LGBT+ Community As 'Atrocious'
The deputy leader of the DUP, Paula Bradley, has described comments made by members of her party about the LGBT+ community as "absolutely atrocious" at an event in Belfast. Ms Bradley was appearing a...
Paula Bradley Describes DUP Treatment Of LGBT+ Community As 'Atrocious'
The deputy leader of the DUP, Paula Bradley, has described comments made by members of her party about the LGBT+ community as "absolutely atrocious" at an event in Belfast. Ms Bradley was appearing a...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2021
Council To Debate Proposed 'Happy To Chat' Bench Initiative
Belfast City Council are set to consider a new 'Happy to Chat' bench initiative across the city, after a proposal by Alliance Councillor Carole Howard moved to the next stage. Starting with repurposi...
Council To Debate Proposed 'Happy To Chat' Bench Initiative
Belfast City Council are set to consider a new 'Happy to Chat' bench initiative across the city, after a proposal by Alliance Councillor Carole Howard moved to the next stage. Starting with repurposi...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2021
JobStart Opportunities Created In Dept For Communities
Fourteen new JobStart opportunities have been created within the Department for Communities, with 11 people taking up their new roles this week after securing nine-month positions through the employer...
JobStart Opportunities Created In Dept For Communities
Fourteen new JobStart opportunities have been created within the Department for Communities, with 11 people taking up their new roles this week after securing nine-month positions through the employer...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2021
First Belfast City Centre Parklet Opened
The first parklet in Belfast city centre has been opened by Linen Quarter BID, in conjunction with Belfast City Council, the Department for Communities and the Department for Infrastructure. The ten ...
First Belfast City Centre Parklet Opened
The first parklet in Belfast city centre has been opened by Linen Quarter BID, in conjunction with Belfast City Council, the Department for Communities and the Department for Infrastructure. The ten ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2021
Man Dies In Incident Involving Tanker In Ballyclare
Police have issued an appeal for witnesses after a man was killed in an incident involving an oil tanker in Ballyclare, Co Antrim. According to reports, a man is believed to have become trapped under...
Man Dies In Incident Involving Tanker In Ballyclare
Police have issued an appeal for witnesses after a man was killed in an incident involving an oil tanker in Ballyclare, Co Antrim. According to reports, a man is believed to have become trapped under...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 2, 2021
Other News In Brief
Four New Belfast Bikes Docking Stations Announced Four new Belfast Bikes docking stations have been announced across the city, including: Antrim Road/ Waterworks, Lisnasharragh Leisure Centr...
Other News In Brief
Four New Belfast Bikes Docking Stations Announced Four new Belfast Bikes docking stations have been announced across the city, including: Antrim Road/ Waterworks, Lisnasharragh Leisure Centr...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 1, 2021
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson 'Determined To Unify' The DUP
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said he is "determined to unify" the DUP as he makes his first public speech as the party's new leader. Appearing in East Belfast this morning, Sir Jeffrey said that he want...
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson 'Determined To Unify' The DUP
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said he is "determined to unify" the DUP as he makes his first public speech as the party's new leader. Appearing in East Belfast this morning, Sir Jeffrey said that he want...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 1, 2021
PSNI Urged To Take Action On Newtownards Bonfire
Sinn Féin have raised concerns with the Health Minister and PSNI over a bonfire in Newtownards. MLA and party Health Spokesperson Colm Gildernew said: "The erection of a bonfire extremely close to a ...
PSNI Urged To Take Action On Newtownards Bonfire
Sinn Féin have raised concerns with the Health Minister and PSNI over a bonfire in Newtownards. MLA and party Health Spokesperson Colm Gildernew said: "The erection of a bonfire extremely close to a ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 1, 2021
Benefit Support For Terminally Ill Patients To Be Reformed
The current rules around support provided for terminally ill patients is to be reformed with an extension of the terminal illness provision in social security benefits. Communities Minister Deirdre H...
Benefit Support For Terminally Ill Patients To Be Reformed
The current rules around support provided for terminally ill patients is to be reformed with an extension of the terminal illness provision in social security benefits. Communities Minister Deirdre H...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 1, 2021
PSNI Launch Summer Safety Campaign
The PSNI have launched their Summer Safety Campaign – an initiative to encourage members of the public to have an enjoyable summer whilst being mindful of safety issues to watch out for. Superintende...
PSNI Launch Summer Safety Campaign
The PSNI have launched their Summer Safety Campaign – an initiative to encourage members of the public to have an enjoyable summer whilst being mindful of safety issues to watch out for. Superintende...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 1, 2021
Appeal For Witnesses To North Belfast Assault
Police have issued an appeal for witnesses following a report of an assault on a man in north Belfast on Tuesday 29 June. Issuing the appeal, Detective Sergeant Kitchen said: "A report was received a...
Appeal For Witnesses To North Belfast Assault
Police have issued an appeal for witnesses following a report of an assault on a man in north Belfast on Tuesday 29 June. Issuing the appeal, Detective Sergeant Kitchen said: "A report was received a...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 1, 2021
Man Jailed At Newry Crown Court For Number Of Drug Offences
The PSNI's Organised Crime Branch have welcomed the sentencing of Paulius Alencikas after he plead guilty to a number of drug offences at Newry Crown Court. His charges related to police searches of ...
Man Jailed At Newry Crown Court For Number Of Drug Offences
The PSNI's Organised Crime Branch have welcomed the sentencing of Paulius Alencikas after he plead guilty to a number of drug offences at Newry Crown Court. His charges related to police searches of ...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 1, 2021
Young People Urged To Get Their Vaccine
Young people aged 18 to 29 are being urged to get their Covid-19 vaccination as Northern Ireland's Chief Medical Officer and Chief Scientific Adviser highlighted the importance of as many people as po...
Young People Urged To Get Their Vaccine
Young people aged 18 to 29 are being urged to get their Covid-19 vaccination as Northern Ireland's Chief Medical Officer and Chief Scientific Adviser highlighted the importance of as many people as po...
Northern Ireland News, Jul 1, 2021
Insurance Green Cards No Longer Needed For Cross Border Drivers
Northern Ireland drivers travelling to the South and the European Union will no longer need an insurance green card, Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced. Welcoming the decision from ...
Insurance Green Cards No Longer Needed For Cross Border Drivers
Northern Ireland drivers travelling to the South and the European Union will no longer need an insurance green card, Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced. Welcoming the decision from ...