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Northern Ireland News for January 2022 : Page 6
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2022
Lurgan Street Lighting To Be Upgraded
Street lighting in Lurgan town centre is to be upgraded in a £125,000 scheme announced by infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon. The scheme, starting on Monday 10 January 2022, will involve the repl...
Lurgan Street Lighting To Be Upgraded
Street lighting in Lurgan town centre is to be upgraded in a £125,000 scheme announced by infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon. The scheme, starting on Monday 10 January 2022, will involve the repl...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 7, 2022
Other News In Brief
Education Minister Urged To Produce Safe School Reopening Plan Sinn Féin has said the Education Minister must urgently bring forward a plan which 'puts the safety of children, parents and sch...
Other News In Brief
Education Minister Urged To Produce Safe School Reopening Plan Sinn Féin has said the Education Minister must urgently bring forward a plan which 'puts the safety of children, parents and sch...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2022
Stormont Scrap Planned Changes To Face Covering Rules
Stormont Ministers have agreed that no further Covid restrictions are necessary in NI. Despite the ongoing increase in Omicron cases, the Assembly has not chosen to introduce any new restrictions, al...
Stormont Scrap Planned Changes To Face Covering Rules
Stormont Ministers have agreed that no further Covid restrictions are necessary in NI. Despite the ongoing increase in Omicron cases, the Assembly has not chosen to introduce any new restrictions, al...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2022
Households And Businesses Urged To Check Pipe Insulation
NI Water has called on households and businesses across NI to ensure their pipes are well insulated to protect against the potential damage of burst pipes. Making the call, Des Nevin, NI Water's Dire...
Households And Businesses Urged To Check Pipe Insulation
NI Water has called on households and businesses across NI to ensure their pipes are well insulated to protect against the potential damage of burst pipes. Making the call, Des Nevin, NI Water's Dire...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2022
Investigation Launched Into Extern NI Payments
An investigation has been launched into allegations of "serious irregularities" around government payments made to a charity by Extern NI. According to reports, the Department for the Economy is to i...
Investigation Launched Into Extern NI Payments
An investigation has been launched into allegations of "serious irregularities" around government payments made to a charity by Extern NI. According to reports, the Department for the Economy is to i...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2022
Number Of Travel Rules To Be Removed
The Department of Health has announced the removal of a number of previously introduced travel restrictions. From 4am on Friday 7 January, fully vaccinated passengers and under 18s will no longer nee...
Number Of Travel Rules To Be Removed
The Department of Health has announced the removal of a number of previously introduced travel restrictions. From 4am on Friday 7 January, fully vaccinated passengers and under 18s will no longer nee...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2022
Health Minister Urged To Launch Next Health Workers Payment Scheme
The Health Minister has been urged to launch Phase 2 of the Special Recognition Payment for health workers who have previously left employment in the independent sector or agencies as soon as possible...
Health Minister Urged To Launch Next Health Workers Payment Scheme
The Health Minister has been urged to launch Phase 2 of the Special Recognition Payment for health workers who have previously left employment in the independent sector or agencies as soon as possible...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2022
Fuel Payment Scheme Falls 'Drastically Short Of Whats Needed'
The £2m Emergency Fuel Payment Scheme has been criticised for falling "drastically short of what's needed". SDLP Communities Spokesperson Mark H Durkan has said that the scheme, which opens today, ha...
Fuel Payment Scheme Falls 'Drastically Short Of Whats Needed'
The £2m Emergency Fuel Payment Scheme has been criticised for falling "drastically short of what's needed". SDLP Communities Spokesperson Mark H Durkan has said that the scheme, which opens today, ha...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2022
SF To Recall Assembly To Discuss Safe Return Of Schools
Sinn Féin has called for the recall of the Assembly to discuss the safe return of schools, which it says must put the "safety of children, parents and school staff first". The party's education spoke...
SF To Recall Assembly To Discuss Safe Return Of Schools
Sinn Féin has called for the recall of the Assembly to discuss the safe return of schools, which it says must put the "safety of children, parents and school staff first". The party's education spoke...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2022
Green Party Disappointed At ECHR Ruling
The Green Party NI has said that it is disappointed that the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled the Lee v. the United Kingdom is inadmissible. Commenting on the ruling, Green Party NI De...
Green Party Disappointed At ECHR Ruling
The Green Party NI has said that it is disappointed that the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled the Lee v. the United Kingdom is inadmissible. Commenting on the ruling, Green Party NI De...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2022
Catalyst Chief Executive Awarded OBE
Steve Orr, the chief executive of Catalyst, has been awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours list for services to innovation. Catalyst is an independent, not-for-profit organisation focused on fosteri...
Catalyst Chief Executive Awarded OBE
Steve Orr, the chief executive of Catalyst, has been awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours list for services to innovation. Catalyst is an independent, not-for-profit organisation focused on fosteri...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 6, 2022
Other News In Brief
SF: Urgent Need To Address Ongoing Delays In Cancer Treatment Ongoing delays in cancer diagnosis and treatment must be addressed "as a matter of urgency", Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew has sa...
Other News In Brief
SF: Urgent Need To Address Ongoing Delays In Cancer Treatment Ongoing delays in cancer diagnosis and treatment must be addressed "as a matter of urgency", Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew has sa...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 5, 2022
PCR No Longer Required To Confirm Covid-19
From today, people in NI who get a positive lateral flow test should presume that they have Covid-19 and that they are infectious – a PCR test will no longer be required to confirm the result. Anyone...
PCR No Longer Required To Confirm Covid-19
From today, people in NI who get a positive lateral flow test should presume that they have Covid-19 and that they are infectious – a PCR test will no longer be required to confirm the result. Anyone...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 5, 2022
Over 1 Million Rapid Lateral Flow Tests Delivered To NI
More than one million Rapid Lateral Flow Tests have been delivered into Northern Ireland in the past 48 hours with the additional tests reinforcing supplies available to the public. While there is cu...
Over 1 Million Rapid Lateral Flow Tests Delivered To NI
More than one million Rapid Lateral Flow Tests have been delivered into Northern Ireland in the past 48 hours with the additional tests reinforcing supplies available to the public. While there is cu...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 5, 2022
People Verified For Spend Local Scheme Must Still Receive Card
The Economy Minister has been urged to ensure those who were verified for a Spend Local card but didn't receive it will still get the £100 card and the opportunity to spend it. Making the call, Sinn...
People Verified For Spend Local Scheme Must Still Receive Card
The Economy Minister has been urged to ensure those who were verified for a Spend Local card but didn't receive it will still get the £100 card and the opportunity to spend it. Making the call, Sinn...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 5, 2022
26-Year-Old Man Charged With Attempted Murder
A 26-year-old man is due to appear before Newry Magistrates' Court charged with the attempted murder of a man in the County Down city. The PSNI has said that the charge relates to a serious assault i...
26-Year-Old Man Charged With Attempted Murder
A 26-year-old man is due to appear before Newry Magistrates' Court charged with the attempted murder of a man in the County Down city. The PSNI has said that the charge relates to a serious assault i...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 5, 2022
LFT Demand Outstripping Supply
Community Pharmacy NI has warned that the demand for lateral flow tests (LFT) is currently outstripping supply in Northern Ireland. Peter Rice, chair of Community Pharmacy NI, has said that the "main...
LFT Demand Outstripping Supply
Community Pharmacy NI has warned that the demand for lateral flow tests (LFT) is currently outstripping supply in Northern Ireland. Peter Rice, chair of Community Pharmacy NI, has said that the "main...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 5, 2022
Appeal Issued Following Shooting Incident In Dungiven
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a shooting incident in Dungiven, County L'Derry. According to police, a man was shot in the leg when a number of shots were fired through the ...
Appeal Issued Following Shooting Incident In Dungiven
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a shooting incident in Dungiven, County L'Derry. According to police, a man was shot in the leg when a number of shots were fired through the ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 5, 2022
Man Charged With Downpatrick Murder
A 36-year-old man has been charged with murder in connection with a fatal stabbing in Downpatrick. A 28-year-old man was stabbed during an attack on Church Street in the Co Down town at 11am on Monda...
Man Charged With Downpatrick Murder
A 36-year-old man has been charged with murder in connection with a fatal stabbing in Downpatrick. A 28-year-old man was stabbed during an attack on Church Street in the Co Down town at 11am on Monda...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 5, 2022
Urgent Need For More People To Get Their Vaccine Booster
Health Minister Robin Swann has said that "rising tide of Covid-19 cases" underlines the urgent need for more people to get their vaccine booster doses. Northern Ireland's updated COVID-19 dashboard ...
Urgent Need For More People To Get Their Vaccine Booster
Health Minister Robin Swann has said that "rising tide of Covid-19 cases" underlines the urgent need for more people to get their vaccine booster doses. Northern Ireland's updated COVID-19 dashboard ...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 5, 2022
New Cybersecurity Course Announced For NI's Farming Businesses
A new Key Skills Cybersecurity course for farming families in NI has been announced. Increasing use of the internet leads to increased opportunities and effort by criminals to access and steal your a...
New Cybersecurity Course Announced For NI's Farming Businesses
A new Key Skills Cybersecurity course for farming families in NI has been announced. Increasing use of the internet leads to increased opportunities and effort by criminals to access and steal your a...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 5, 2022
Other News In Brief
Alliance Condemn Those Behind East Belfast Shooting The Alliance Party has condemned those behind the shooting of man in East Belfast, stating they "do not represent the community". Council...
Other News In Brief
Alliance Condemn Those Behind East Belfast Shooting The Alliance Party has condemned those behind the shooting of man in East Belfast, stating they "do not represent the community". Council...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 4, 2022
Murder Investigation Launched Into Downpatrick Stabbing
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following the fatal stabbing on a man in Downpatrick, Co Down. Detectives from the Major Investigation Team have launched a murder investigation after a...
Murder Investigation Launched Into Downpatrick Stabbing
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following the fatal stabbing on a man in Downpatrick, Co Down. Detectives from the Major Investigation Team have launched a murder investigation after a...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 4, 2022
DUP Threats Show 'Clear Contempt' For NI - SF
DUP threats to collapse the NI's political institutions have been described as "recklessness" by Sinn Féin MP John Finucane. North Belfast MP John Finucane said: "Latest threats from the DUP to colla...
DUP Threats Show 'Clear Contempt' For NI - SF
DUP threats to collapse the NI's political institutions have been described as "recklessness" by Sinn Féin MP John Finucane. North Belfast MP John Finucane said: "Latest threats from the DUP to colla...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 4, 2022
Man Shot In Both Legs In Dundonald
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a shooting incident in Dundonald. A 37-year-old man is being treated in hospital after he was shot once in each leg in Enler Park Central in t...
Man Shot In Both Legs In Dundonald
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a shooting incident in Dundonald. A 37-year-old man is being treated in hospital after he was shot once in each leg in Enler Park Central in t...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 4, 2022
Appeal For Information On Newtownards Assault
Police in Newtownards have issued an appeal for information following a serious assault in the town on Sunday 02 January. According to police, a man aged in his 20s, was attacked by up to four men ar...
Appeal For Information On Newtownards Assault
Police in Newtownards have issued an appeal for information following a serious assault in the town on Sunday 02 January. According to police, a man aged in his 20s, was attacked by up to four men ar...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 4, 2022
SF Calls For Urgent Action On Energy Costs
Sinn Féin has called for urgent action from the British government to cut energy costs for families. Making the call, Finance Minister and Newry & Armagh MLA, Conor Murphy, said: "In November I calle...
SF Calls For Urgent Action On Energy Costs
Sinn Féin has called for urgent action from the British government to cut energy costs for families. Making the call, Finance Minister and Newry & Armagh MLA, Conor Murphy, said: "In November I calle...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 4, 2022
DUP Calls For Action On Online 'Wild West'
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has condemned online abuse directed at Upper Bann MLA Diane Dodds. Sir Jeffrey said: "There is a real need to call time on the 'wild west' online where a small number...
DUP Calls For Action On Online 'Wild West'
DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has condemned online abuse directed at Upper Bann MLA Diane Dodds. Sir Jeffrey said: "There is a real need to call time on the 'wild west' online where a small number...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 4, 2022
Road Users Urged To Be 'Responsible And Safe'
Infrastructure Minister, Nichola Mallon, has appealed to all road users be "responsible and safe", as the PSNI release provisional figures showing that 50 people died in road tragedies during 2021, wh...
Road Users Urged To Be 'Responsible And Safe'
Infrastructure Minister, Nichola Mallon, has appealed to all road users be "responsible and safe", as the PSNI release provisional figures showing that 50 people died in road tragedies during 2021, wh...
Northern Ireland News, Jan 4, 2022
Poots Announces Arrangements For Movement Of Livestock From GB To NI
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has announced that his department has been working with the Farmers' Unions, GB market operators and other stakeholders to put in place arrangements to facilitate move...
Poots Announces Arrangements For Movement Of Livestock From GB To NI
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has announced that his department has been working with the Farmers' Unions, GB market operators and other stakeholders to put in place arrangements to facilitate move...
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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.
