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Northern Ireland News for October 2023 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2023
New TV Awareness Campaign Of Non-Fatal Strangulation Law
The Department of Justice has announced the launch of a new TV campaign to raise awareness of the crime of non-fatal strangulation. The new campaign, will warn that non-fatal strangulation is a crime...
New TV Awareness Campaign Of Non-Fatal Strangulation Law
The Department of Justice has announced the launch of a new TV campaign to raise awareness of the crime of non-fatal strangulation. The new campaign, will warn that non-fatal strangulation is a crime...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2023
NI Awarded £7.5m UK Govt Launchpad Funding
The UK government has awarded £7.5 million Launchpad funding for Northern Ireland to drive innovation and business growth, and to scale its life and health sciences sector. The aim of the Launchpad i...
NI Awarded £7.5m UK Govt Launchpad Funding
The UK government has awarded £7.5 million Launchpad funding for Northern Ireland to drive innovation and business growth, and to scale its life and health sciences sector. The aim of the Launchpad i...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2023
UUP Marks 30th Anniversary Of Shankill Bombing
The scars of the Shankill Bombing run deep, and the pain of loss and trauma is still felt by many today, Ulster Unionist Party (UUP), Doug Beattie, has said, marking the 30th anniversary of the bombin...
UUP Marks 30th Anniversary Of Shankill Bombing
The scars of the Shankill Bombing run deep, and the pain of loss and trauma is still felt by many today, Ulster Unionist Party (UUP), Doug Beattie, has said, marking the 30th anniversary of the bombin...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2023
Alliance Calls For Urgent Action On Lough Neagh 'Ecological Crisis'
The Alliance Party has called for urgent action from DAERA, NIEA and NI Water to address the ecological crisis still unfolding at Lough Neagh. The party's Agriculture and Environment spokesperson, Jo...
Alliance Calls For Urgent Action On Lough Neagh 'Ecological Crisis'
The Alliance Party has called for urgent action from DAERA, NIEA and NI Water to address the ecological crisis still unfolding at Lough Neagh. The party's Agriculture and Environment spokesperson, Jo...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2023
Views Sought On Belfast Draft Language Strategy Action Plan
Belfast City Council has announced the launch of a new public consultation seeking input on their draft Language Strategy Action Plan. The consultation will provide a framework for how the council pl...
Views Sought On Belfast Draft Language Strategy Action Plan
Belfast City Council has announced the launch of a new public consultation seeking input on their draft Language Strategy Action Plan. The consultation will provide a framework for how the council pl...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2023
Just 100 Days Left To Submit Self Assessment Tax Returns
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a reminder to Self Assessment customers that there is now just 100 days left to submit a tax return by the deadline of 31 January 2024. And with the clock tic...
Just 100 Days Left To Submit Self Assessment Tax Returns
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a reminder to Self Assessment customers that there is now just 100 days left to submit a tax return by the deadline of 31 January 2024. And with the clock tic...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2023
Three Men Arrested On Terrorism Charges In L'Derry
Three arrests have been made by PSNI detectives investigating offences linked to a funeral in L'Derry on Saturday, 21 October. A proactive operation by local police, including assistance from Air Sup...
Three Men Arrested On Terrorism Charges In L'Derry
Three arrests have been made by PSNI detectives investigating offences linked to a funeral in L'Derry on Saturday, 21 October. A proactive operation by local police, including assistance from Air Sup...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2023
Man In Critical Condition Following Collision Outside Larne
A man remains in a critical condition in hospital following a serious road traffic collision on the A8, outside Larne, on Saturday, 21 October. The PSNI, along with other emergency services colleague...
Man In Critical Condition Following Collision Outside Larne
A man remains in a critical condition in hospital following a serious road traffic collision on the A8, outside Larne, on Saturday, 21 October. The PSNI, along with other emergency services colleague...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2023
Appeal For Information On Burglary In Newry
PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a burglary in the Derrybeg area of Newry on the evening of Thursday, 19th October. Police received a report shortly after...
Appeal For Information On Burglary In Newry
PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a burglary in the Derrybeg area of Newry on the evening of Thursday, 19th October. Police received a report shortly after...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 23, 2023
Other News In Brief
Principle Of Consent 'Not Up For Debate' – SDLP The SDLP has warned the British Government that the principle of consent underpins the Good Friday Agreement and is "not up for debate". Resp...
Other News In Brief
Principle Of Consent 'Not Up For Debate' – SDLP The SDLP has warned the British Government that the principle of consent underpins the Good Friday Agreement and is "not up for debate". Resp...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2023
PSNI And NIFRS Issue Halloween Safety Advice
The PSNI and the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has issued joint safety advice, urging everyone to have a safe and enjoyable Halloween this year. Halloween is typically a very busy ti...
PSNI And NIFRS Issue Halloween Safety Advice
The PSNI and the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has issued joint safety advice, urging everyone to have a safe and enjoyable Halloween this year. Halloween is typically a very busy ti...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2023
New Scheme Announced To Improve Veteran Services
A new pilot scheme to improve health and wellbeing services for veterans living in Northern Ireland has been announced by the Office for Veterans' Affairs (OVA). The service, backed by £500,000 of UK...
New Scheme Announced To Improve Veteran Services
A new pilot scheme to improve health and wellbeing services for veterans living in Northern Ireland has been announced by the Office for Veterans' Affairs (OVA). The service, backed by £500,000 of UK...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2023
Man Jailed For 2021 Murder Of Nigel Orr-McAuley
A 38-year-old man has been been sentenced to a minimum of 11 and a half years in prison for the murder of Nigel Orr-McAuley. Mr Orr-McAuley, who was aged 53, was found dead in his home in Bangor in J...
Man Jailed For 2021 Murder Of Nigel Orr-McAuley
A 38-year-old man has been been sentenced to a minimum of 11 and a half years in prison for the murder of Nigel Orr-McAuley. Mr Orr-McAuley, who was aged 53, was found dead in his home in Bangor in J...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2023
West Midlands Police To Investigate Incident Involving Police Ombudsman
The PSNI have asked West Midlands Police to investigate an alleged domestic incident at the home of Police Ombudsman Marie Anderson. It is understood that officers attended a "report of a domestic in...
West Midlands Police To Investigate Incident Involving Police Ombudsman
The PSNI have asked West Midlands Police to investigate an alleged domestic incident at the home of Police Ombudsman Marie Anderson. It is understood that officers attended a "report of a domestic in...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2023
New Stalking Protection Orders Are 'Key Tool' For PSNI
The Department of Justice has announced new Stalking Protection Orders for Northern Ireland, which they have said will be a key tool for police to use to protect victims of stalking where there is an ...
New Stalking Protection Orders Are 'Key Tool' For PSNI
The Department of Justice has announced new Stalking Protection Orders for Northern Ireland, which they have said will be a key tool for police to use to protect victims of stalking where there is an ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2023
Dept Of Infrastructure To Address Rail Fares Across NI
The Department for Infrastructure has announced a simplification of rail fares across Northern Ireland to ensure consistent and fairer pricing for people using the rail network. To address many years...
Dept Of Infrastructure To Address Rail Fares Across NI
The Department for Infrastructure has announced a simplification of rail fares across Northern Ireland to ensure consistent and fairer pricing for people using the rail network. To address many years...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2023
Appeal For Information On Attempted Armed Robbery
PSNI detective have issued an appeal for information following a report of an attempted armed robbery at premises at the Rathgael Road area of Bangor on Thursday 19th October. Making the appeal, Dete...
Appeal For Information On Attempted Armed Robbery
PSNI detective have issued an appeal for information following a report of an attempted armed robbery at premises at the Rathgael Road area of Bangor on Thursday 19th October. Making the appeal, Dete...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2023
Three Arrests In Connection With Violent Robbery In Lisburn
Two men and a woman have been arrested in connection with a violent robbery in Lisburn. Officers received a report shortly after 4.40pm on Wednesday afternoon, 11th October that a white-coloured car ...
Three Arrests In Connection With Violent Robbery In Lisburn
Two men and a woman have been arrested in connection with a violent robbery in Lisburn. Officers received a report shortly after 4.40pm on Wednesday afternoon, 11th October that a white-coloured car ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2023
Record Number Of Cruise Ships Land In Belfast In 2023 Season
Cruise Belfast has welcomed a record number of cruise ships to the city in the 2023 season, with a total of 158 calls made. Cruise Belfast is a partnership between Belfast Harbour and Visit Belfast, ...
Record Number Of Cruise Ships Land In Belfast In 2023 Season
Cruise Belfast has welcomed a record number of cruise ships to the city in the 2023 season, with a total of 158 calls made. Cruise Belfast is a partnership between Belfast Harbour and Visit Belfast, ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2023
Other News In Brief
13-Year-Old Arrested After Lit Firework Put In Schoolgirl's Pocket The PSNI have arrested a 13-year-old boy in connection with a lit firework being put into the blazer pocket of a schoolgirl...
Other News In Brief
13-Year-Old Arrested After Lit Firework Put In Schoolgirl's Pocket The PSNI have arrested a 13-year-old boy in connection with a lit firework being put into the blazer pocket of a schoolgirl...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2023
New Stalking Protection Orders Come Into Effect
Two hundred and thirty arrests have been made and 119 charges brought since the introduction of stalking legislation in Northern Ireland in April 2022. Strengthening these operational powers, new Sta...
New Stalking Protection Orders Come Into Effect
Two hundred and thirty arrests have been made and 119 charges brought since the introduction of stalking legislation in Northern Ireland in April 2022. Strengthening these operational powers, new Sta...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2023
Almac To Create 550 New Jobs In Major Craigavon Expansion
The Almac Group has announced that it will create 550 new jobs as its invests £80 million in an expansion of its Global Headquarters in Craigavon, Northern Ireland. The investment will see the constr...
Almac To Create 550 New Jobs In Major Craigavon Expansion
The Almac Group has announced that it will create 550 new jobs as its invests £80 million in an expansion of its Global Headquarters in Craigavon, Northern Ireland. The investment will see the constr...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2023
Body Found In Search For Missing Man Lee Johnston
The PSNI have reported the discovery of a body in the Maghera Area of County L'Derry. The discovery was made by officers investigating the disappearance of 21-year-old Lee Johnston. It is understood...
Body Found In Search For Missing Man Lee Johnston
The PSNI have reported the discovery of a body in the Maghera Area of County L'Derry. The discovery was made by officers investigating the disappearance of 21-year-old Lee Johnston. It is understood...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2023
Alliance Expresses Concerns Over Recorded Rise In Hate Crimes
The Alliance Party has expressed their 'disappointment' at the recorded rise in hate crimes in Northern Ireland. Speaking after it was revealed the latest figures show rises in sectarian, disability ...
Alliance Expresses Concerns Over Recorded Rise In Hate Crimes
The Alliance Party has expressed their 'disappointment' at the recorded rise in hate crimes in Northern Ireland. Speaking after it was revealed the latest figures show rises in sectarian, disability ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2023
SF Calls For 'Proper Funding' For Special Education Children
Sinn Féin has called on the UK government to provide "proper funding" to support children with special education needs. MLA Pat Sheehan also called for the urgent restoration of the Assembly to ensur...
SF Calls For 'Proper Funding' For Special Education Children
Sinn Féin has called on the UK government to provide "proper funding" to support children with special education needs. MLA Pat Sheehan also called for the urgent restoration of the Assembly to ensur...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2023
New Primary School Organ Donation Initiative Launches
A new primary school organ donation education resources, aimed at introducing organ donation education at an early age, has been launched by the Public Health Agency (PHA). With the educational curri...
New Primary School Organ Donation Initiative Launches
A new primary school organ donation education resources, aimed at introducing organ donation education at an early age, has been launched by the Public Health Agency (PHA). With the educational curri...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2023
Dept Of Education Publishes New 'Every CHILD' Report
A new plan to ensure that every child in Northern Ireland is "happy, learning and succeeding" has been published by the Department of Education. The department's new Corporate Plan for 2023-28, title...
Dept Of Education Publishes New 'Every CHILD' Report
A new plan to ensure that every child in Northern Ireland is "happy, learning and succeeding" has been published by the Department of Education. The department's new Corporate Plan for 2023-28, title...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2023
PSNI Hosts Hate Crime Awareness Event In Moira
The PSNI have partnered with Lisburn and Castlereagh Policing Community Safety Partnership for a public meeting on Hate Crime Awareness public meeting in Moira. Part of a programme of events througho...
PSNI Hosts Hate Crime Awareness Event In Moira
The PSNI have partnered with Lisburn and Castlereagh Policing Community Safety Partnership for a public meeting on Hate Crime Awareness public meeting in Moira. Part of a programme of events througho...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2023
Appeal For Information On L'Derry Pipe Bomb Attack
PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information following a pipe bomb attack at a house in L'Derry last night, Wednesday, 18 October. At around 11.30pm last night, a device partially exploded a...
Appeal For Information On L'Derry Pipe Bomb Attack
PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information following a pipe bomb attack at a house in L'Derry last night, Wednesday, 18 October. At around 11.30pm last night, a device partially exploded a...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2023
Other News In Brief
Man Arrested In Connection With PSNI Data Breach A 44-year-old man has been arrested under the Terrorism Act by detectives investigating criminality linked to the freedom of information data...
Other News In Brief
Man Arrested In Connection With PSNI Data Breach A 44-year-old man has been arrested under the Terrorism Act by detectives investigating criminality linked to the freedom of information data...
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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.
